Patents 5589787 - 5590044

 

 

Patent 5589787: Cell for shift register
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Particular stable state circuit (e.g., tristable, etc.) : Circuit having only two stable states (i.e., bistable) : Master-slave bistable latch : Complementary clock inputs)

Patent 5589788: Timing adjustment circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Having specific delay in producing output waveform : Single output with variable or selectable delay : Having specific active circuit element or structure(e.g., FET, complementary transistors, etc.))

Patent 5589789: Bus driver circuit for high-speed data transmission
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Having specific delay in producing output waveform : Single output with variable or selectable delay : Having specific active circuit element or structure (e.g., complementary transistors, etc.) : Electron tube)

Patent 5589790: Input structure for receiving high voltage signals on a low voltage integrated circuit device
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Amplitude control : Interstage coupling (e.g., level shift, etc.) : With feedback)

Patent 5589791: Variable gain mixer having improved linearity and lower switching noise
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC INPUT TO OUTPUT FUNCTION : Combining of plural signals : Product : Differential amplifier : Field-effect type device)

Patent 5589792: Resistor programmable temperature switch
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : EXTERNAL EFFECT : Temperature : Utilizing Hall effect)

Patent 5589793: Voltage booster circuit of the charge-pump type with bootstrapped oscillator
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Having particular substrate biasing : Having stabilized bias or power supply level : Charge pump details : With emitter follower)

Patent 5589794: Dynamically controlled voltage reference circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Stabilized (e.g., compensated, regulated, maintained, etc.) : Having stabilized bias or power supply level)

Patent 5589795: Method and arrangement for controlling a loop filter
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : Unwanted signal suppression : Active filter : Adjustable : With field-effect transistor)

Patent 5589796: Method and apparatus for increasing amplifier efficiency
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH CONTROL OF POWER SUPPLY OR BIAS VOLTAGE : With control of input electrode or gain control electrode bias : Different bias control means for different stages of cascade amplifier : A feedback to input of a prior stage)

Patent 5589797: Low distortion amplifier
(AMPLIFIERS : HUM OR NOISE OR DISTORTION BUCKING INTRODUCED INTO SIGNAL CHANNEL : Electron tube or diode as impedance)

Patent 5589798: Input stage improvement for current feedback amplifiers
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including push-pull amplifier : Having complementary symmetry :)

Patent 5589799: Low noise amplifier for microphone
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including field effect transistor : Having transformer)

Patent 5589800: Dual voltage level shifted, cascoded current mirror
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including current mirror amplifier : Of diode type)

Patent 5589801: Phase comparator circuit and phase synchronization circuit
(OSCILLATORS : AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY STABILIZATION USING A PHASE OR FREQUENCY SENSING MEANS : With intermittent comparison controls : Motor control of oscillator)

Patent 5589802: Circuit for detecting the absence of an external component
(OSCILLATORS : WITH FREQUENCY CALIBRATION OR TESTING : With particular signal combining means (e.g., cavity mixer))

Patent 5589804: Oscillator with impedance buffer for increased pullability
(OSCILLATORS : SOLID STATE ACTIVE ELEMENT OSCILLATOR : Transistors : Electromechanical resonator controlled : Multivibrator type)

Patent 5589805: Enhanced resolution pulse width modulation control
(MODULATORS : PULSE OR INTERRUPTED CONTINUOUS WAVE MODULATOR : Pulse width modulator :)

Patent 5589806: Surface acoustic wave filter having parallel/serial resonator connection based on transmitting and receiving frequencies
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Electromechanical filter : Using surface acoustic waves : Plural coupled vibrators)

Patent 5589807: Multi-mode temperature compensated filters and a method of constructing and compensating therefor
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Wave filters including long line elements : Waveguide : Including directly coupled resonant sections : Monolithic structure)

Patent 5589808: Encapsulated transformer
(INDUCTOR DEVICES : WITH OUTER CASING OR HOUSING : Internal inductor support : Angularly movable)

Patent 5589809: Thermal overload relay with mis-readjustment preventing device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : With bimetallic elements (i.e., motion takes place in a plane at right angles to its major axis) : Housing, casing, mounting or support means)

Patent 5589810: Semiconductor pressure sensor and related methodology with polysilicon diaphragm and single-crystal gage elements
(ELECTRICAL RESISTORS : STRAIN GAUGE TYPE : Fluid- or gas pressure-actuated :)

Patent 5589811: Power door safety sensing strip
(ELECTRICAL RESISTORS : FLEXIBLE OR FOLDING : With intervening conducting layer)

Patent 5589812: Personal meter timing device
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SYSTEMS : Timer control : Reminder device with built-in timer : With independent manual controller)

Patent 5589813: Data communication system of the field bus type with a twin lead for power supply to connect units and for data transmission between the
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SYSTEMS : Signal over power line : Separate diverse device deactivated by timer)

Patent 5589814: Anti-theft vehicle security system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Of burglary or unauthorized use : Including specified sensor : Detecting intruder energy (e.g., infrared, etc.) : Off course, route re-search)

Patent 5589815: System for determining pneumatic tire pressure for motor vehicle
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Tire deflation or inflation : By indirect detection means (e.g., height measurement) : Relative wheel speed : Specifying particular start/destination)

Patent 5589816: Method and device for detecting a deflated tire on a vehicle
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Tire deflation or inflation : By indirect detection means (e.g., height measurement) : Relative wheel speed : Specifying particular start/destination)

Patent 5589817: Early warning brake light system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : External alarm or indicator of movement : Acceleration or deceleration : With particular display means)

Patent 5589818: Personal response system with remotely adjustable microphone sensitivity
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : With particular system function (e.g., temperature compensation, calibration) : Alarm system supervision : With ringback)

Patent 5589819: Self-sounding tag alarm
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Alarm on protected article : Specified connector (e.g., phone jack-type plug))

Patent 5589820: Retail theft prevention and information device
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag") : Deactivatable by means other than mere removal : Fence)

Patent 5589821: Distance determination and alarm system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Human or animal : House arrest system, wandering, or wrong place : Specified device housing or attachment means)

Patent 5589822: System for detecting ice or snow on surface which specularly reflects light
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Ice formation : Photoelectric : Specified device housing or attachment means)

Patent 5589823: Remote status indicator for holding tanks containing no moving parts
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Fluent material : Material level : Liquid : Having heat sensor : Laser)

Patent 5589824: Multi-sensor detection system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Fluent material : Particle suspension in fluid : Smoke : Float sensor)

Patent 5589825: Logging or measurement while tripping
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : WELLBORE TELEMETERING OR CONTROL (E.G., SUBSURFACE TOOL GUIDANCE, DATA TRANSFER, ETC.) : Using a specific transmission medium (e.g., conductive fluid, annular spacing, etc.) : Cable or wire (e.g., conductor as support, etc.) : Near field coupling (e.g., inductive, capacitive, etc.))

Patent 5589827: Interactive method for monitoring road traffic, and its onboard apparatus, and system for implementing the method
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : EXTERNAL CONDITION VEHICLE-MOUNTED INDICATOR OR ALARM : With particular receiver (e.g., ratiometer))

Patent 5589828: 6 Degrees of freedom controller with capability of tactile feedback
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Actuated by physical projection)

Patent 5589829: Decoding variable-length encoded signals
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from variable length codes : To or from Morse code)

Patent 5589830: Stereo audio codec
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERSION FOLLOWED BY DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERSION : To or from code based on probability)

Patent 5589831: Fully differential flash ADC based on the voltage follower amplifier structure
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Analog input compared with static reference : Parallel type :)

Patent 5589832: Low noise non-sampled successive approximation
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Analog input compared with static reference : Acting sequentially : Including priority encoder)

Patent 5589833: Radar acquisition system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : WITH PARTICULAR CIRCUIT : Digital processing : Harmonic)

Patent 5589834: Cost effective geosynchronous mobile satellite communication system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With beam steering : Cursor)

Patent 5589835: Differential GPS receiver system linked by infrared signals
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : With accuracy enhancing : Using differential correction :)

Patent 5589836: Method for selecting signals from navigation satellites
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : Using Global Positioning Satellite (GPS or Glonass) : Combined with secondary navigation system (i.e., LORAN, gyroscope, inertial, dead reckoning, etc.) :)

Patent 5589837: Apparatus for positioning an antenna in a remote ground terminal
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including antenna orientation : With satellite signal correction)

Patent 5589838: Short range radio locator system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Beacon or receiver : With transmisson of bearing or position determinative signals : Iso-chronic type : Satellite selection (i.e., tracking or acquisition))

Patent 5589839: Radio antenna arrangement located next to vehicle window panels
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With vehicle : Supported by vehicle body :)

Patent 5589840: Wrist-type wireless instrument and antenna apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Body-attached or connected : Supported underneath vehicle)

Patent 5589841: Satellite antenna with adjustment guidance system
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With means for moving directive antenna for scanning, sweeping or orienting : With signal, indicator or alarm : With feedback)

Patent 5589842: Compact microstrip antenna with magnetic substrate
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Including magnetic material : With horn)

Patent 5589843: Antenna system with tapered aperture antenna and microstrip phase shifting feed network
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Balanced doublet - centerfed (e.g., dipole) : With coupling network or impedance in the leadin : With reflector and director)

Patent 5589844: Automatic antenna tuner for low-cost mobile radio
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With coupling network or impedance in the leadin : Impedance matching network : Loop antennas)

Patent 5589845: Tuneable electric antenna apparatus including ferroelectric material
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Antenna components : Refracting means and radio wave energy filters (e.g., lenses and polarizers) : Flexible rod actuated)

Patent 5589846: Head mounted image display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : IMAGE SUPERPOSITION BY OPTICAL MEANS (E.G., HEADS-UP DISPLAY) : Operator body-mounted heads-up display (e.g., helmet mounted display) : Number of pixels per row or column conversion (i.e., resolution conversion))

Patent 5589847: Switched capacitor analog circuits using polysilicon thin film technology
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Specific display element control means (e.g., latches, memories, logic) : Ferroelectric liquid crystal elements)

Patent 5589848: Electronic equipment having a display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Backlight control : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register))

Patent 5589849: Display monitor position adjustment apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Including display support : Fluid)

Patent 5589850: Apparatus for converting two dimensional pixel image into one-dimensional pixel array
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Addressing : For 2D coordinate to linear address conversion : Address translation (e.g., between virtual and physical addresses))

Patent 5589851: Multi-level to bi-level raster shape converter
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Anti-aliasing or image smoothing : Linear)

Patent 5589852: Apparatus and method for image projection with pixel intensity control
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Intensity or color driving control (e.g., gray scale) : Having common base or substrate)

Patent 5589853: On-screen display apparatus with sequentially displayed picture adjustment messages
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Color bit data modification or conversion : Using look up table : Spatial)

Patent 5589854: Touching feedback device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Joystick : Scaling)

Patent 5589855: Visually impaired customer activated terminal method and system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 5589856: System & method for dynamically labeled touch sensitive buttons in a digitizing display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Having programmable function key)

Patent 5589857: Coordinate input device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Touch panel : Including impedance detection : Optical detector)

Patent 5589858: Information recording apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Responsive to condition : Full-line array)

Patent 5589859: Inkjet printhead electrical connections
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics) : With particular cooling means)

Patent 5589860: Ink jet recording head and method of producing the same
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Measuring and testing (e.g., diagnostics))

Patent 5589861: Cleaner cartridge for an inkjet printing mechanism
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : With particular cooling means)

Patent 5589862: Liquid storing container for recording apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : With integral ejector : Drop sensors)

Patent 5589863: Ink jet droplet generator
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Continuous stream (includes dispersion) : With individual drop generation and/or control : Drop generation means : Plural piezoelectric laminate)

Patent 5589864: Integrated varactor switches for acoustic ink printing
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Discharge means : Free surface : Movement)

Patent 5589865: Inkjet page-wide-array printhead cleaning method and apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Solvent : Full-line array)

Patent 5589866: Air evacuation system for ink-jet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Drying or curing : Ink)

Patent 5589867: Method and apparatus for forming an image on a recording medium
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Specific electrostatic head : Developer or charger mechanism)

Patent 5589868: Multi-head wide-format thermal plotter
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : By electrochemical)

Patent 5589869: Systems and methods for thermal transfer printing
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Pre or post image recording treatment : Specific conductor means (e.g., electrode, conducting pattern, etc.))

Patent 5589870: Spot profile control using fractional interlace factors in a polygon ROS
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Having deflecting means)

Patent 5589871: Image forming apparatus with safety switch and current dissipating controller
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Driving circuitry : Including switching means)

Patent 5589872: Compatible interactive TV and multimedia delivery system two-way cable TV conversion system for data transmission over a dedicated frequency
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH UPSTREAM COMMUNICATION : Transmission network : Return path : Wireless return path : Scheduling (e.g., grouping users together))

Patent 5589873: Multipoint television conference system with a multipoint control unit for registering information about TV conference rooms and room groups
(TELEVISION : TWO-WAY VIDEO AND VOICE COMMUNICATION (E.G., VIDEOPHONE) : Conferencing (e.g., loop) : Conferencing with multipoint control unit :)

Patent 5589874: Video imaging system with external area processing optimized for small-diameter endoscopes
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : With endoscope : Plural endoscopes interchangeable : Color sequential illumination)

Patent 5589875: Television camera having variable lens iris/shutter based on position/rotational speed of camera
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Observation of or from a specific location (e.g., surveillance) : With camera and object moved relative to each other)

Patent 5589876: Infrared imaging device readily removing optical system contributory component
(TELEVISION : RESPONSIVE TO NONVISIBLE ENERGY : Infrared : Reading meter or data printer)

Patent 5589877: Automatic amplitude control circuit for a vector scope
(TELEVISION : MONITORING, TESTING, OR MEASURING : Monitor : Vectorscope : With rotating reflector)

Patent 5589878: Method of determining an error in a video conferencing system camera
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Remote control : Plural cameras being controlled : Video teleconferencing (including access or authorization) : Optics, lens shifting)

Patent 5589879: Performing white balance correction on integrated divided areas of which average color is substantially white
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Color balance (e.g., white balance) : Video teleconferencing (including access or authorization))

Patent 5589880: Television camera using two image pickup devices with different sensitivity
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Combined automatic gain control and exposure control (i.e., sensitivity control) : Responsive to output signal)

Patent 5589881: Enhanced performance CCD output amplifier
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : With amplifier : In charge coupled type image sensor)

Patent 5589882: Integral infrared absorbing optical low-pass filter
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : With optics peculiar to solid-state sensor : Exclusively dichroic elements)

Patent 5589883: Cathode ray tube display
(TELEVISION : CATHODE-RAY TUBE DISPLAY AUTOMATIC BLACK LEVEL BIAS CONTROL : With disabling)

Patent 5589884: Adaptive quantization controlled by scene change detection
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Adaptive : Quantization : Having SAW or charge-transfer device)

Patent 5589885: Moving picture coding and decoding circuit
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Adaptive : Quantization : Having SAW or charge-transfer device)

Patent 5589886: Multistandard decoder for data stored in the vertical blanking interval of a video signal
(TELEVISION : NONPICTORIAL DATA PACKET IN TELEVISION FORMAT : Changing number of fields for standard conversion)

Patent 5589887: Method and circuit for detecting and concealing video signal errors
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Noise or undesired signal reduction : Dropout compensator (e.g., replacement type) : Complementary system (e.g., preemphasis - deemphasis))

Patent 5589888: YC separation and still picture reproducing circuit
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Chrominance-luminance signal separation : Including comb filter (e.g., using line, field, frame delays) : Adaptive comb filter : Selects or blends two or more separated signals to derive output : Including frame or field delays (e.g., motion adaptive) :)

Patent 5589889: Image memory device and method of operating same
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Gray scale transformation : Nonlinear amplitude modification (e.g., gamma) : Including frame or field delays)

Patent 5589890: Filter architecture, particularly for video applications
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Gray scale transformation : Automatic range control (e.g., AGC, automatic contrast control) : With specified DC level control)

Patent 5589891: Video synchronized power module
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Power supply : Color television)

Patent 5589892: Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with data feed access
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : OPERATOR INTERFACE : To facilitate tuning or selection of video signal : Electronic program guide : For displaying additional information : With separate window, panel, or screen :)

Patent 5589893: On-screen remote control of a television receiver
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : OPERATOR INTERFACE : Insertion of local commercial or local program at headend or network affiliate)

Patent 5589895: Hinge structure of a spectacle frame
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Connectors : With particular hinge : With clamping arms)

Patent 5589896: Adjustable indirect ophthalmoscopy lens
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : With contact lens : On rotary disc)

Patent 5589897: Method and apparatus for central visual field mapping and optimization of image presentation based upon mapped parameters
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Subjective type : Self examining type : On rotary disc)

Patent 5589898: Method and system for color vision deficiency correction
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Subjective type : Including target image projection : Movable along optical axis)

Patent 5589899: Opthalmologic apparatus having a slidable bed
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Support : Including test chart or target)

Patent 5589900: Virtual drum imagesetter
(PHOTOGRAPHY : LINE GENERATION : Having light source or optical element which moves during exposure)

Patent 5589901: Apparatus and method for synchronizing search and surveillance devices
(PHOTOGRAPHY : AERIAL CAMERA : Support or holder : Plural images recorded on plural film)

Patent 5589902: Integrated automatic installation for taking photographs or sequences of photographs
(PHOTOGRAPHY : STUDIO STRUCTURE : Background or foreground :)

Patent 5589903: Panorama head for optical equipment particularly for photographic equipment
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SUPPORT : Adjustable support : Having release actuator on support)

Patent 5589904: Camera which performs motion compensation for sequential photographs by continuously detecting motion until the final photograph is taken
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SHAKE SENSING : Having stabilization system : And means to move film)

Patent 5589905: Camera with illumination source
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA COMBINED WITH OR CONVERTIBLE TO DIVERSE ART DEVICE : With light beam projector for delineating field of view : Having release actuator on support)

Patent 5589906: Aperture device for a camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Diaphragm : Release or actuator means)

Patent 5589907: Camera having an information setting apparatus for setting photographic data
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING CAMERA INDICATOR : Nonmechanical visual display : Double exposure warning)

Patent 5589908: Control for variable magnification in an imaging apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : EYE TRACKING : Including film processing tank)

Patent 5589909: Automatic focus adjustment camera with high speed sequential photography capability, and method of automatic focus adjustment therefor
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH EXPOSURE OBJECTIVE FOCUSING MEANS, FOCUSING AID, OR RANGEFINDING MEANS : Having accumulation photoarray and time control means : With mechanical rangefinder)

Patent 5589910: Apparatus for measuring a distance
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH EXPOSURE OBJECTIVE FOCUSING MEANS, FOCUSING AID, OR RANGEFINDING MEANS : Having auxiliary illumination : With mechanical rangefinder)

Patent 5589911: Autofocusing apparatus for camera having multiple ranging device
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH OF CAMERA OBJECTIVE : Having focus operation : Including focus/distance detecting circuit : Plural tanks)

Patent 5589912: Camera with image stabilizing device
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SHAKE SENSING : Having stabilization system : And means to move film)

Patent 5589914: Density detecting device used for image forming apparatus
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : CONTROL OF ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY PROCESS : Control of developing : Concentration control : Detection of developed image : On or adjacent to platen)

Patent 5589915: Electrophotographic image forming apparatus with toner box exchange alarm feature
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Modular or displaceable : Developing unit : New and waste toner container : Toner cartridge)

Patent 5589916: Developing apparatus
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Development : Dry development : Application member : Roller : Details : By magnetic brush)

Patent 5589917: Donor rolls with magnetically coupled (Transformer) commutation
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Development : Dry development : Application member : Magnetic brush : Regulating (e.g., doctor) : Auxiliary electrode)

Patent 5589918: Process cartridge, assembling method therefor and electrophotographic apparatus
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Modular or displaceable : Process cartridge unit : Including cover : Toner cartridge)

Patent 5589919: Toner cartridge and color image forming apparatus in use therewith
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Development : Dry development : Supplying new toner : Cartridge : Optical detector)

Patent 5589920: Image forming apparatus in which plural transfer media are carried concurrently
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Plural copies from same latent image : Film process head)

Patent 5589921: Intermediate transfer member having a material which breaks down impurities
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Transfer : Dry development)

Patent 5589922: Image forming apparatus
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Transfer : Electrostatic : Having discharger (e.g., separation) : Having belt transporting copy)

Patent 5589923: Power saving method of an image forming apparatus
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : MACHINE OPERATION : Sequential control : Reference signal (e.g., pulse train) : Warmup or standby mode)

Patent 5589924: Electrophotographic image forming system
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : CLEANING OF IMAGING SURFACE : Blade : Having treatment of image)

Patent 5589925: Anti-gouging skive mechanism with replaceable fingers
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Fixing (e.g., fusing) : Having copy-handling during fixing : Stripping : Retractable)

Patent 5589926: Color image forming apparatus for forming a color image by transferring color toner to transfer member
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Transfer : Color : By intermediate transfer member : Having electrode)

Patent 5589927: System for measuring the wheel base of an automobile frame and the transverse and longitudinal offsets of its steered wheels
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : Triangulation ranging to a point with two or more projected beams : Using photodetection remote from the source station(s) : With at least one paired set of staring photodetectors)

Patent 5589928: Method and apparatus for measuring distance to a target
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Of light interference fringes : Having different frequency sources : Having electronic scanning of the photodetector)

Patent 5589929: RF signal train generator and interferoceivers
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Of pulse transit time : Having different frequency sources)

Patent 5589930: Optical radar apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Of pulse transit time : Having different frequency sources)

Patent 5589931: System to determine environmental pressure and birefringent-biased cladded optical sensor for use therein
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : MATERIAL STRAIN ANALYSIS : With polarized light : Of light interference (e.g., interferometer))

Patent 5589932: Spectrophotometric method and apparatus for the characterization of blood and blood types
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BLOOD ANALYSIS : Depositing particles on optical surface)

Patent 5589933: Optical fiber test instrument with mechanically positioned attenuator
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR OPTICAL FIBER OR WAVEGUIDE INSPECTION : Lamp attachments)

Patent 5589934: Light measuring apparatus capable of measuring ambient light and flash light
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : PHOTOMETERS : Photoelectric : With scanning, sweeping, or moving detector over film)

Patent 5589935: Turbidity sensor with the capability of regulating the intensity of a light source
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY PARTICLE LIGHT SCATTERING : With photocell detection : At right angles to the light beam (e.g., nephelometer) : With diffraction grating means)

Patent 5589936: Optical measuring apparatus for measuring physichemical properties
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : With photocell detection)

Patent 5589937: Fiber optic self-multiplexing amplified ring transducer and force transfer sensor with pressure compensation
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Using fiber or waveguide interferometer : Resonant cavity : By dithering (suspensions, drives, flexures))

Patent 5589938: Method and apparatus for optical interferometric measurements with reduced sensitivity to vibration
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Having short coherence length source : Contour or profile)

Patent 5589939: Laser surveying system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : POSITION OR DISPLACEMENT : Position transverse to viewing axis : Position of detected arrangement relative to projected beam : Moire)

Patent 5589940: Apparatus for measuring the curvature of a surface using moveable reflecting and focusing elements
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : POSITION OR DISPLACEMENT : Focus : Position of detected arrangement relative to projected beam)

Patent 5589941: Device for the measurement of a profile on a plane surface
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : Triangulation : Line of light projected : Pattern is series of non-intersecting lines)

Patent 5589942: Real time three dimensional sensing system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : By stereo : Scan)

Patent 5589943: Apparatus for recording digital still image signals and analog still image signals in respective recording areas
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Single still or frame recording : Selective mode (e.g., still or motion))

Patent 5589944: Method and apparatus for generating a video signal producing an unviewable display from a videotape recording thereof
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Synchronization signal modification : Disc)

Patent 5589945: Computer-themed playing system
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Including programmable apparatus : Disc)

Patent 5589946: Video signal reproduction apparatus replacing drop-cut signal portions
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Drop-out correction : Color signal in nonpictorial form)

Patent 5589947: Karaoke system having a plurality of terminal and a center system
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Having another signal : Audio signal : By controlling read-write operations)

Patent 5589948: Facsimile apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Image processing : Document size detection : Variable threshold determined by image or other condition (e.g., adaptive thresholding))

Patent 5589949: Image processing apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Image processing : Picture size conversion : Variable threshold determined by image or other condition (e.g., adaptive thresholding))

Patent 5589950: Image forming apparatus that corrects input gray level-output gray level characteristic data such that output gray levels gradually increase
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Variable threshold, gain, or slice level : Minimize jaggedness in edges (e.g., anti-aliasing))

Patent 5589951: Pad for use in scanning data stored on a flat surface
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Hand-held reader : Picture signal thresholding)

Patent 5589952: Disc high resolution scanner
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Facsimile transparency image scanning : Charge coupled device)

Patent 5589953: Image input system having an auto-feeder including loading magazine and discharge magazine arranged side by side and method
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Document feed : Scanning element moves relative to a flat stationary document)

Patent 5589954: .gamma.-correction curve selecting apparatus and a .gamma.-correction curve creating apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Color correction : Color masking)

Patent 5589955: Optical device and optical machining system using the optical device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : For synthetically generating a hologram : Having nonplanar recording medium surface)

Patent 5589956: Image display apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Holograph on curved substrate)

Patent 5589957: Stereoscopic display apparatus using cylindrical screen
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : For producing or reconstructing images from multiple holograms (e.g., color, etc.) : Holographic stereogram : Multiple point hologram (e.g., fly-eye lens, etc.))

Patent 5589958: Kitchen ensemble having windows with controllable opacity
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Liquid crystal window : For protection)

Patent 5589959: Optical modulation device having a polymer network containing free molecules of a chiral liquid crystalline material
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Microencapsulated or polymer dispersed liquid crystal : Polymer network liquid crystal : With color formed by different color polarizer or color filter associated with each cell)

Patent 5589960: Liquid crystal display system
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Interconnection of plural cells in series : For compensation of birefringence effects : Of twisted (or chiral) nematic or supertwisted nematic liquid crystal : Varistor)

Patent 5589961: Optical wave guide driven liquid crystal display employing optical switching for input
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With particular switching device : In active matrix with separate dedicated capacitor line)

Patent 5589962: Active matrix display device using aluminum alloy in scanning signal line or video signal line
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With particular switching device : Transistor : Structure of transistor : With particular gate electrode structure :)

Patent 5589963: Pixelated compensators for twisted nematic liquid crystal displays
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Compensator or retarder (i.e., not using liquid crystal cell) : Multiple compensators : Conductive mask)

Patent 5589964: Ferroelectric liquid crystal device with minute convexities between adjacent electrodes
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Substrate : With particular topology (i.e., other than for diffraction and spacers) : With detail of terminals to external circuit)

Patent 5589965: Wide viewing-angle dye-doped TN LCD with retardation films
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Nonchiral additive in the liquid crystal material : Pleochroic dye : With detail of terminals to external circuit)

Patent 5589966: Antiferroelectric liquid crystal light modulation device
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : WITH SPECIFIED NONCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIAL : Within smectic phase : Within chiral smectic phase (includes ferroelectric) : Antiferroelectric : With detail of terminals to external circuit)

Patent 5589967: Method and device for transmitting and switching packets in an optical network
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Optical switching : Time : Including photonic packet switching :)

Patent 5589968: Mode-locked diode laser based optical communication system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Wavelength division or frequency division (e.g., Raman, Brillouin, etc.) : Different sources : Lens)

Patent 5589969: Wavelength division multiplexed optical fiber transmission equipment
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Wavelength division or frequency division (e.g., Raman, Brillouin, etc.) : Different sources : Lens)

Patent 5589970: Locking apparatus for optical frequency multiplex system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Wavelength division or frequency division (e.g., Raman, Brillouin, etc.) : Including feedback : Wavelength control : Filter)

Patent 5589972: Scanner drive system having minimum rotational error carriage suspension
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Logic gate)

Patent 5589973: Optical enclosure for high speed rotating beam deflector
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Including reflective type moving element : Having oscillating element : Single plane mirror element :)

Patent 5589974: Micromechanical modulator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : By changing physical characteristics (e.g., shape, size or contours) of an optical element : Thermo-optic)

Patent 5589975: Optical amplification system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL AMPLIFIER : Particular pumping type (e.g., electrical, optical, nuclear, magnetic, etc.) : Semiconductor)

Patent 5589976: Telescope with rear converter and rear conversion lens and telescope
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Having ultraviolet absorbing or shielding property)

Patent 5589977: Binocular tube assembly for a stereomicroscope
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : With plural optical axes : Plural oculars : Binocular : Electron beam causes surface alteration)

Patent 5589978: Dual-path optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Telescope : Binocular : With adjustable interocular distance : With adjustable interocular distance)

Patent 5589979: Simulator arrangement
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PROJECTION SCREEN : With reflector or additional screen : Movable or adjustable)

Patent 5589980: Three dimensional optical viewing system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : RELIEF ILLUSION : Stereo-viewers)

Patent 5589981: Retroreflector target for laser ranging
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SIGNAL REFLECTOR : 3-Corner retroreflective (i.e., cube corner, trihedral, or triple reflector type) : Vibration)

Patent 5589982: Polychromatic diffractive lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From zone plate : With photographic media)

Patent 5589983: Method of manufacturing a diffractive surface profile
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From grating : With photographic media)

Patent 5589984: Oval elliptical mirror
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : GLARE OR UNWANTED LIGHT REDUCTION : With mirror (e.g., mirror with glare screen, etc.) : Anti-glare mirror : Having another filter)

Patent 5589985: Computer monitor hood
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : GLARE OR UNWANTED LIGHT REDUCTION : With mirror (e.g., mirror with glare screen, etc.) : Anti-glare mirror : Adjustable : Translucent or other semitransmitting panel selectively positioned in front of mirror : Reversible)

Patent 5589986: Zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Other than first group moves for focusing (internal focus type) : Cylindrical lenslets)

Patent 5589987: Zoom lens barrel
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : Adjusting mechanism : Having cam device : Cam ring type or zoom ring type : Auto focusing)

Patent 5589988: Retrofocus-type wide angle lens system having a fixed front lens group and a movable rear lens group
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Reverse telephoto : With six components : Having curvilinear lens)

Patent 5589989: Compact objective lens system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Multiple component lenses : Three components : + - + Arrangement : - + + + Arrangement)

Patent 5589990: Light emitting element module and manufacturing method therefor
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With viewed object or viewed field illumination : Illuminating beam coaxial with lens axis : + - Arrangement)

Patent 5589991: Optical assembly with folding mirror assembly
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces : Identical adjacent mirrors identically supported : With successive reflections : Bayonet coupling)

Patent 5589992: Magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus for performing slow-motion reproduction with higher quality of image
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Fast, slow, or stop reproducing : Including head switching means : Disc)

Patent 5589993: Digital high definition television video recorder with trick-play features
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Fast, slow, or stop reproducing : Tape : Using control signal on the recording medium)

Patent 5589994: Image recording method and apparatus with reduced error propagation
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD COPYING : Motion picture film)

Patent 5589995: Header information of information signal recording and reproducing method and apparatus therefor
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : GENERAL PROCESSING OF A DIGITAL SIGNAL : Data in specific format : Intra-cell transition)

Patent 5589996: Method and apparatus for controlling spindle speed to compensate for drag in a disk drive system
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the record : Speed : Rotary carrier :)

Patent 5589997: Tracking control method and apparatus for video recorder which adds a combined first and second tracking error signal to the next tracking
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track centering : Elongated web carrier (i.e., tape) : Transverse scan path : By pilot signal : From separate track)

Patent 5589998: Cylinder address storage in multiple servo sectors of a track
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track changing : For rotary carrier (e.g., disc) : By recorded servo reference or address signal : Stepping motor)

Patent 5589999: Tape recorder and offset playback apparatus with a variable tape length between the recording and reading head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD MOVING DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Rotating head : Tape in container : Drum)

Patent 5590000: Pivoting device for a shutter arranged in the area of the insertion opening of the loading mechanism of a magnetic-tape cassette apparatus
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Tape in container : Plural reels : Container mounting details : With common capstan drive)

Patent 5590001: Breather filter unit for magnetic disk drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Environmental control (e.g., air filter, temperature control) : Plural reels)

Patent 5590002: Compliant anchor for securing disk drive actuator bearing
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Environmental control (e.g., air filter, temperature control) : Plural reels)

Patent 5590003: Hydrodynamic spindle motor having distributed windings
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Plural disks : Rotational drive detail : Mechanical detail)

Patent 5590004: Resilient clamp and compliant element data disk support system
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Disk seating : Stationary drive)

Patent 5590005: Thin film magnetic head
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : FLUID BEARING HEAD SUPPORT : Disk record : Air bearing slider detail : Electrical attachment of slider/head : Motorized)

Patent 5590006: One-sided, single platter hard disk with center parking features
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For moving head into/out of transducing position : Disk record : Arcuate track change type : Fixed lifter : Lifter surface detail : Dithering)

Patent 5590007: Magnetic head driving apparatus having a magnetic head which is immune to the influence of a magnetic circuit
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For adjusting head position : Tape record : Rotary head : Adjustable head mount : Adjuster core detail : Adjustable)

Patent 5590008: Magnetic disc unit having a plurality of magnetic heads which include multilayer magnetic films
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head core : Laminated : Mounting detail)

Patent 5590009: Magnetic disk unit
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD MEDIUM : Disk : For disk)

Patent 5590010: Heat responsive power interrupting device
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific current responsive fault sensor : Automatic reset after trip : Protection for thyristor)

Patent 5590011: Short circuit protected splice connector
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Circuit interruption by thermal sensing : With thermistor : With transistor circuit interrupter)

Patent 5590012: Electric arc detector sensor circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With tuned circuit : Plural conductors in single sheath (e.g., compound))

Patent 5590013: Electric-supply-switch relay-circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : CONTROL CIRCUITS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICES : For relays or solenoids : Condition responsive (e.g., external circuit condition) : Voltage or current level discriminators : Specific frequency responsive relay)

Patent 5590014: Method and apparatus for supplying electric power
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRIC CHARGING OF OBJECTS OR MATERIALS : Specific conduction means or dissipator)

Patent 5590015: Variable capacitor having safety end switches disposed on an adjustable screw at end face of capacitor housing
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Variable : For electrical irregularities)

Patent 5590016: Multilayer through type capacitor array
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Solid dielectric : Plural dielectrics : Layered : With adjustment means)

Patent 5590017: Alumina multilayer wiring substrate provided with high dielectric material layer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Solid dielectric : Ceramic, glass, or oxide particles : With multilayer ceramic capacitor : Composition : Including halogen (e.g., chlorinated))

Patent 5590018: Arrangement of arrestors in a gas-insulated switchgear
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electrical power distribution systems and devices : Electrical switchgear : Busbar arrangements : Gas insulated : Composition)

Patent 5590019: Device for change-over switching of individual electric motors or groups of electric motors
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electrical power distribution systems and devices : Electrical service distribution box : With switch : With removable or plug-in connection)

Patent 5590020: Collapsible notebook computer keyboard structure with resiliently deflectable key cap skirts
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Including keyboard support : Fluid)

Patent 5590021: Secondary display system for computer
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Including display support : Fluid)

Patent 5590022: Shielded modular portable computer work station having cable routing means
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 5590023: Computer apparatus for suspension of computer expansion cards
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : CRT support)

Patent 5590024: Portable electronic apparatus having a plurality of card storage portions for removably housing a memory card
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Computer related support : Memory unit support : Air)

Patent 5590025: Fan attachment clip for heat sink
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Fluid : Air : With air circulating means : Fan or blower : With stabilizer or modifying substance)

Patent 5590026: Apparatus for dissipating heat from an integrated circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : With cooling fins)

Patent 5590027: Technique providing bridge for connecting modular units
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Module : Plural : With housing : Having lock or interlock : Circuit board mounted)

Patent 5590028: Memory card assembly having improved means for grounding printed wiring board and method of use
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Module : With printed circuit boards : IC card or card member : Selective connections)

Patent 5590029: Circuit board SMT device mounting apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Connection of components to board : With lock or interlock)

Patent 5590030: Circuit board capable of efficiently conducting heat through an inside thereof using thermal lands surrounding through-hole connections
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : Plural : Plural contiguous boards : Power, voltage, or current layer : Circuit board mounted)

Patent 5590031: System for converting electromagnetic radiation energy to electrical energy
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CASCADED OR COMBINED, DIVERSE CONVERSIONS IN WHICH THE FREQUENCY OR PHASE OR COMBINED CONVERSION IS WITHOUT INTERMEDIATE CONVERSION TO D.C. : Current and frequency (e.g., f1-f2-D.C.) : Phase 1 to phase 2 to D.C.)

Patent 5590032: Self-synchronized drive circuit for a synchronous rectifier in a clamped-mode power converter
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : By saturable reactor converter)

Patent 5590033: Power source apparatus
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Double-ended (i.e., push-pull), separately-driven type : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current : For flyback-type converter)

Patent 5590034: Method for controlling the movement of an industrial robot at and near singularities
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Digital positioning (other than machine tool) : Multiple axis motion or path control : Having optical sensing (e.g., image projection))

Patent 5590035: Output control circuit
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Specific compensation or stabilization feature : Lag (e.g., deadtime) : Positional with nonpositional)

Patent 5590036: Failure-recovering sequential procedure teaching system and method thereof
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Having protection or reliability feature : Fine/coarse)

Patent 5590037: Digital computer system and methods for computing a financial projection and an illustration of a prefunding program for an employee benefit
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Patent 5590038: Universal electronic transaction card including receipt storage and system and methods of conducting electronic transactions
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Finance (e.g., banking, investment or credit) : Including funds transfer or credit transaction : Having programming of a portable memory device (e.g., IC card, "electronic purse") :)

Patent 5590039: Natural language processing apparatus and method for performing processing to analyze the meaning of an input sentence entered in the
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Patent 5590040: Self-diagnosis apparatus for vehicle
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Patent 5590041: Track trencher steering system and process
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Steering control : Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic))

Patent 5590042: Independent brake control
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Patent 5590043: Satellite positioning system filter
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Employing position determining equipment : Great circle route)

Patent 5590044: Method and apparatus for finding aircraft position by integrating accelerations less time averages
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