Patents 5046741 - 5046994

 

 

Patent 5046741: Golf mat
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice projectile addressing surface (e.g., driving mat, etc.) : Selectively adjustable (e.g., tiltable etc.) : And separate body engagable member)

Patent 5046742: Golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Particular dimple detail : Plural diverse layers)

Patent 5046743: Strategy-type soccer board game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Piece moves over board having pattern : Chance device controls amount or direction of movement of piece : Sports or outdoor recreational activities : Football or soccer : Having cards or tiles)

Patent 5046744: Hunting point for arrows
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Arrow, dart, or shuttlecock; part thereof : Head structure : Broadhead : With stringing or string-stretching device)

Patent 5046745: Constant volume protective boot
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal for other than internal combustion engine, or pipe, conduit, or cable : Flexible sleeve, boot, or diaphragm : Particular and located on the pipe, conduit, or cable)

Patent 5046746: Frame for a skate, method for the manufacture thereof, skating shoe and skate
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Wheeled skate : In-line wheels (e.g., in-line skates) : Different size wheels : Brake element engaging skating surface and wheel)

Patent 5046747: Recreational and sporting device
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Wheeled skate : Trucks and mountings : Resiliently yieldable : A wheel raised above skating surface)

Patent 5046748: Walker with automatic braking mechanism
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Stable vehicles, handle-propelled : Boat carrier)

Patent 5046749: Paint pail for roller with liner, caddy, and paint shield
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Body with bracketed-type or nonsuspended axles (e.g., platform type) : Bucket or can support body : Adjustable)

Patent 5046750: Rolling coaster for small children
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Coasters : Occupant-pushed : With nonwheel means for engaging the supporting surface)

Patent 5046751: Connecting arrangement
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Runner type : Skis : With foot supporting plate or portion : Pivotally mounted brake member)

Patent 5046752: Axle suspension system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Equalized frame : Tandem axles : With walking beam : With fluid-type suspension : Laterally, inwardly collapsing wheels)

Patent 5046753: Rear suspension system adjustable to make the rear wheels assume a predetermined toe alignment during cornering without effecting the
(MOTOR VEHICLES : TRANSMISSION MECHANISM : Final drive axle movable : With sprung differential : And transverse leaf spring suspension : And final gear drive)

Patent 5046754: Vehicle height control device adapted also for operation after turn off of ignition switch
(LAND VEHICLES : BODY ELEVATION OR TILT : Establishing riding or trim height : Individual ground engaging means vertically movable)

Patent 5046755: Hydropneumatic suspension system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Including preparatory elasticity parameter selection : Tansverse frame members form "X")

Patent 5046756: Wheel axle adjustment assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Alignment adjustment : Including resilient mounting)

Patent 5046757: Air bag restraint systems
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deflated confinement located within or on steering column : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)

Patent 5046758: Multi-cutter self-piercing cover assembly for airbag
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deflated confinement located in or on instrument panel : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)

Patent 5046759: Braided fabric structure for seamless fabric confinements
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Specific confinement structure : With means to diffuse inflation fluid)

Patent 5046760: General purpose clipboard
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK OR LEAF HOLDER : Pad holder)

Patent 5046761: Telescopable vacuum-cleaner suction pipe
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : VACUUM CLEANER TYPE : Released by conduit motion)

Patent 5046762: Vacuum bag probe
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH ASSEMBLY MEANS OR FEATURE : Handle or handwheel for rotary engagement : Radially moved segmented threads (e.g., chuck type))

Patent 5046763: Quick connect hose coupling assembly
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH MEANS BLOCKING RELEASE OF HOLDING MEANS : Longitudinal port)

Patent 5046764: Flexible supporting sheath for cables and the like
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : CONNECTOR FOR CONDUIT HOUSING ELECTROMAGNETIC LINE: : Having box and connector : Including flexible armored sheath : Eccentric)

Patent 5046765: Tubular fitting for connection of a branch pipe
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : END TO SIDE OR PLATE (E.G., REINFORCEMENT) : Saddle-type clamp : Hole edge clamp)

Patent 5046766: Connector for corrugated tubes
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : SLEEVE : Dependent : Longitudinally divided : Screw)

Patent 5046767: Convertible top latching mechanism
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Multiple : Sliding : Operating means : Cam and lever :)

Patent 5046768: Primary and secondary hood latch with pop-up and presenter lever
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Sliding and swinging : Multiple head : Rigid)

Patent 5046769: Door latch coupling arrangement
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Multiple head : Operating means : Closure : Seal)

Patent 5046770: Bar lock module and assembly system
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Multiple head : Operating means : Rigid : Seal)

Patent 5046771: Door control rod anti rattle shoe
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : OPERATORS WITH KNOBS OR HANDLES : Swinging bolt, swinging detent)

Patent 5046772: Door handle means suitable for mounting slim lever handle
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : ROLLBACK AND SPINDLE CONNECTION : Swinging bolt, swinging detent)

Patent 5046773: Micro-gripper assembly
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : GRAPPLE : Resilient jaws : Separate sliding operator : Hayfork type)

Patent 5046774: Debris catcher
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Drip pans : Accessible from within passenger compartment)

Patent 5046775: Snap-lock fastener for truck bed liners
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Lining : Open truck bed : At rear of seat)

Patent 5046776: Fascia protector for fuel tank filler
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Access cover for gas tank filler pipe : With specific mounting means therefor)

Patent 5046777: Impact girder in an automobile wall assembly with intentional buckling of edge portions
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Structural detail : Impact : Side : Offset)

Patent 5046778: Reduced weight vehicle door pillar
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Structural detail : Door support means : Wheel housing or fender)

Patent 5046779: Sunroof structure for automotive vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Roof structure : Roof panel movable to uncover passenger area (e.g., sun roof or moon roof) : Slidable panel : Movable to position above roof)

Patent 5046780: Suspension mechanism for connecting chair backs and seats to a pedestal
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BACK MOVEMENT RESILIENTLY OPPOSED IN OPERATING POSITION : Back and seat adjust simultaneously : Back tilts while seat inclination adjusts : Including back limiting device : Adjustable : Manually :)

Patent 5046781: Arrangement for height adjustment
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Movable independently of back : Vertically : About stationary horizontal pivot)

Patent 5046782: Rotatable sun chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Bottom and back movable as a unit : About vertical axis; i.e., rotates : Including antifriction feature (e.g., ball bearings, etc.) : Motor actuated)

Patent 5046783: Tunnel boring machine
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : HARD MATERIAL DISINTEGRATING MACHINES : Stepper-type advance-causing means : Block-cutting type)

Patent 5046784: Wheel cover retention system
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : With wheel cover : Wheel body or rim having integral securing bump : Bump on rim : Acting to bias portion of cover into engagement with wheel)

Patent 5046785: Traction wheel for center pivots and the like
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Traction increasing : Dual rims, connecting cleat : Movable)

Patent 5046786: Combination brake valve module
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE FLUID-RECEIVING DEVICES : Multiple motors : Sectional train :)

Patent 5046787: Anti-skid control system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : And traction control : Intersecting traction and skid occurrence : Pseudo-speed)

Patent 5046788: Pressure piloted release valve
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : Including pump with system solenoid valve : Including flywheel control (e.g., motorcycle type))

Patent 5046789: Modular panel assembly
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SECTIONAL-UNIT TYPE : Knockdown : Show-case)

Patent 5046790: Apparatus for immobilizing movable cabinet
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : HAVING PARTICULAR CABINET SUPPORT : Wheel mounting feature : And means to prevent moving : By a horizontally exterior cross member)

Patent 5046791: Extrusion frame and components therefor
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : KNOCKDOWN OR SETUP TYPE : Skeletal frame : Interior tie members, externally accessible)

Patent 5046792: Holographic printer
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : For producing or reconstructing images from multiple holograms (e.g., color, etc.) : Discrete hologram only : Sequential frames on moving film :)

Patent 5046793: Chromatically corrected directional diffusing screen
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Copying by holographic means : Spatial, phase or amplitude modulation)

Patent 5046794: Hologon scanner system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Scanner : Flat rotating disk :)

Patent 5046795: Apparatus for producing a distortion-free two-dimensional image of a scanned object
(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) : Having particular focusing element to receive scanned light : High distortion lens (e.g., fO lens, etc.) :)

Patent 5046796: Apparatus for correcting scanning beams on basis of tilting of surface segments of polygonal mirror used in scanning pattern drawing apparatus
(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 multifaceted rotating element : Single plane mirror element)

Patent 5046797: Light beam scanner with foreign matter removing feature
(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 multifaceted rotating element : With facets parallel to rotation axis : With imaging lens)

Patent 5046798: Semiconductor light emitting device and apparatus using the same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Lens : Rod type :)

Patent 5046800: Article comprising a passive optical waveguide
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : PLANAR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Thin film optical waveguide : Multilayer structure (mixture) : Where the second or further layer is a coating)

Patent 5046801: Optical waveguide having low optical damage
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : PLANAR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Thin film optical waveguide : Concentric)

Patent 5046802: Light wavelength converter
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Harmonic generator : Magneto-optic crystal material)

Patent 5046803: Actively phased matched frequency doubling optical waveguide
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING NONLINEAR PROPERTY : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5046804: Method for manufacturing a fiber type coupler
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling structure : Tapered coupler : Directional coupler)

Patent 5046805: Tapered optical waveguides for uniform energy (light) distribution including energy bridging
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Evanescent wave coupling)

Patent 5046806: Single fibre control switches
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Switch (i.e., switching from one terminal to another, not modulation) : Diffraction grating (e.g., Bragg))

Patent 5046807: Fibre optic transmission system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Fault location : Stop transmission or reduce power : Using a secondary ring or loop)

Patent 5046808: Integrated optics chip and method of connecting optical fiber thereto
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE SENSOR : Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide : Diffraction grating (e.g., Bragg))

Patent 5046809: Coupling arrangement for optically coupling a fiber to a planar optical waveguide integrated on a substrate
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling structure : Fiber to thin film devices : Directional coupler)

Patent 5046810: Laser light applicator
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : End fire : Spherical)

Patent 5046811: Junction box for optical communications cords, and gland assembly for cord
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide)

Patent 5046812: Apparatus and method for joining coated optical fibers by fusion
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH SPLICE (PERMANENT CONNECTION) : Fusion splicing : With housing)

Patent 5046813: Method and apparatus for aligning a plurality of single-fiber cables, and method of simultaneously fusion-splicing such cables
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH SPLICE (PERMANENT CONNECTION) : Fusion splicing : With housing)

Patent 5046814: Longitudinal sealing device for an optical cable core
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : With strength member : Prestressed)

Patent 5046815: Optical fiber cabling
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : With electrical conductor in the same cable : End-to-end (butt) coupling)

Patent 5046816: Device for arranging optical fibers in an endoscope optical system
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLE : Imaging (i.e., with coherent fiber structure and includes shaping, enhancing, and correcting) : For fiber scope (endoscope) : Prestressed)

Patent 5046817: Generation of parallel second harmonic light rays using an optical fiber
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Harmonic generator : Magneto-optic crystal material)

Patent 5046818: Signal reflector and optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SIGNAL REFLECTOR : For a signal source remote from observer : Vibration)

Patent 5046819: Objective lens support having rotary and axial motions for use in an optical disk apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens movable in its plane : Electromagnetic motive power : With third component biconvex)

Patent 5046820: Objective lens driving apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens movable in its plane : Electromagnetic motive power : With third component biconvex)

Patent 5046821: Optics support for an optical disk drive
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : Adjustable : With axial adjustment (e.g., adjustable focus, etc.) : With multiple element component)

Patent 5046822: Liquid crystal device
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : Alignment layer : For parallel alignment : With chiral smectic liquid crystal (includes ferroelectric liquid crystal) : With particular polymer composition of the alignment layer (e.g., fluorine- containing aliphatic polyamide) :)

Patent 5046823: Ferroelectric liquid crystal electro-optic apparatus and manufacturing method thereof
(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 5046824: Adaptive optics system and method
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Computational system employing liquid crystal element (neural network, correlation device, optical computer) : For protection)

Patent 5046825: Liquid crystal cell with picture electrode interference layer covering metallic feed lines
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Dual function layer or element : With particular topology (i.e., other than for diffraction and spacers))

Patent 5046826: Illuminator and display panel employing the illuminator
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : With integral optical element for guiding or distributing light from the light source : Edge lit type light guide behind liquid crystal : Varistor)

Patent 5046827: Optical reconstruction filter for color mosaic displays
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Diffuser (on viewer side of liquid crystal) : Opaque mask or black mask)

Patent 5046828: Apparatus for reading out a charge latent image
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Optical excitation : With photoconductive layer (e.g., spatial light modulator(SLMs)) : Wherein liquid crystal cells include microencapsulated or polymer dispersed liquid crystal)

Patent 5046829: Liquid crystal display backlighting apparatus having combined optical diffuser and shock dampening properties
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : With integral optical element for guiding or distributing light from the light source : Diffuser between light source and liquid crystal : Varistor)

Patent 5046830: Ferroelectric liquid crystal device with specific pitch in each of a cholesteric and a smectic phase
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : WITH SPECIFIED NONCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIAL : Within smectic phase : Within chiral smectic phase (includes ferroelectric) : Nonspacer particles significantly smaller than liquid crystal thickness (e.g., scattering centers, ferromagnetic particles, etc.))

Patent 5046831: Liquid crystal electro-optical device having micro-domains
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : WITH SPECIFIED NONCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIAL : Within smectic phase : Within chiral smectic phase (includes ferroelectric) : Nonspacer particles significantly smaller than liquid crystal thickness (e.g., scattering centers, ferromagnetic particles, etc.))

Patent 5046832: Multimode acousto-optic switch and dead zone correction method
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave directional modulation (e.g., deflection or scanning is representative of the modulating signal) : Acousto-optic : Using single polarization)

Patent 5046833: Zoom lens system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With graded refractive index : Having a radial gradient : Having less than four components)

Patent 5046834: Microscope having image brightness equalization
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : Imaging elements movable in and out of optical axis : Variable magnification)

Patent 5046835: Apparatus for testing visual functions of human eyes
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including eye photography :)

Patent 5046836: Diagnostic indirect ophthmalmoscopy contact lens system
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : With contact lens : On rotary disc)

Patent 5046837: Illumination system
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : PLURAL PROJECTION PATHS WITH SINGLE LIGHT SOURCE : Profile or silhouette)

Patent 5046838: Illumination system for use in image projection apparatus
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : LENS SUPPORT : Lens position adjustable : Dissolve type)

Patent 5046839: Golf course range finder system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Of pulse transit time : Having pulse transmission trigger significance : Including a displayed image)

Patent 5046840: Improvements in a system for determining atmospheric data relating to the movements of an airborne vehicle
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : VELOCITY OR VELOCITY/HEIGHT MEASURING : With light detector (e.g., photocell) : Vibrating or oscillating element)

Patent 5046841: Token having a predetermined optical characteristic, and a token validation device for use therewith
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DOCUMENT PATTERN ANALYSIS OR VERIFICATION : Lamp attachments)

Patent 5046842: Mixing ratio detecting device for composite liquid
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : REFRACTION TESTING (E.G., REFRACTOMETERS) : Prism engaging specimen : Internally reflecting prism : Reflective optical member)

Patent 5046843: Method and apparatus for measuring the three-dimensional orientation of a body in space
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Relative attitude indication along 3 axes with photodetection : With reticle or slot)

Patent 5046844: Apparatus for inspecting and hangering shirts
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Textile inspection : Absorber continuously variable (e.g., wedge))

Patent 5046845: Technoscope for checking damage to surfaces
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Transparent or translucent material : Surface condition : Of container contents)

Patent 5046846: Method and apparatus for spectroscopic comparison of compositions
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : Utilizing a spectrometer : Having beam modulation)

Patent 5046847: Method for detecting foreign matter and device for realizing same
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY PARTICLE LIGHT SCATTERING : With photocell detection : Having adjustable color or bandwidth)

Patent 5046848: Fiber optic detection system using a Sagnac interferometer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Using fiber or waveguide interferometer : Plural counter-propagating beams (e.g., non-motion Sagnac device) : By dithering (suspensions, drives, flexures))

Patent 5046849: Device having an exchangeable substrate sleeve for measuring layer thickness
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Thickness : Refraction from surfaces of different refractive index : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction))

Patent 5046850: Driving mechanism for driving an oscillating polarizer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY POLARIZED LIGHT EXAMINATION : With polariscopes : Including polarimeters : Step height (differential, between points))

Patent 5046851: Position sensing method and apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : POSITION OR DISPLACEMENT : Position transverse to viewing axis : Scan)

Patent 5046852: Method and apparatus for bending an elongate workpiece
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY CONFIGURATION COMPARISON : With object being compared and light beam moved relative to each other (e.g., scanning) : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 5046853: Measuring the degree of dispersion in flowing suspensions
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR LIGHT TRANSMISSION OR ABSORPTION : Of fluent material : With significant sample holder or supply : Exhaust, dust or smoke)

Patent 5046854: Photometric cell and probe having windows fusion sealed to a metallic body
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR LIGHT TRANSMISSION OR ABSORPTION : Of fluent material : With significant sample holder or supply : Exhaust, dust or smoke)

Patent 5046855: Mixing apparatus
(AGITATING : HAVING INTERRELATED FEED AND DISCHARGE MEANS : Recirculating from and to mixing chamber : Directly : Actuated by rotary movement of unbalanced-weight shaft)

Patent 5046856: Apparatus and method for mixing fluids
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Rotatable stirrer : In at least one of intercommunicating adjacent mixing chambers : Plural stirrers on parallel axes in adjacent mixing chambers : Including adjustable rim contact support)

Patent 5046857: Plastic thermal probe assembly with press fit sensor
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : By fluid flow within or to sensor (e.g., convection, heat transfer, differential pressure) : Ambient temperature compensated (e.g., dummy sensor))

Patent 5046858: Temperature reference junction for a multichannel temperature sensing system
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By electrical or magnetic heat sensor : By thermoelectric potential generator (e.g., thermocouple) : Ferroelectric)

Patent 5046859: Temperature measuring device and thermal head device having the same
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By electrical or magnetic heat sensor : By current modifying sensor : Detail of resistive sensor : Radiator cap mounted thermometer)

Patent 5046860: Reusable shopping bag assembly
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : COMPARTMENTED : Adhesive bond)

Patent 5046861: Vertically oriented drawer slide
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Plain bearing for drawer : Annular)

Patent 5046862: Linear motion ball bearing
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : Specified pad, liner, wear plate or race structure; bearing material)

Patent 5046863: Dynamic pressure bearing device
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : With antifriction bearing : For piston rod)

Patent 5046864: Tilting pad thrust bearing assemblies
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Distributed weight : For thrust bearing : Pivoted pad : Pad mounting structure : For connecting rod)

Patent 5046865: Side bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Thrust bearing : For railway car side : Elongated)

Patent 5046866: Multi friction side bearing for a railcar truck
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Thrust bearing : For railway car side : Elongated)

Patent 5046867: Bearing assembly speed sensor
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Sensor or inspection features; liquid metal or shipping protection features; bearing member integral with seal : Single direction)

Patent 5046868: Bearing wiper seal
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : With specified seal : Lubrication port)

Patent 5046869: Conveyor bearing assembly
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Assembling means : Elastomer or plastic)

Patent 5046870: End play and preload adjusting assembly for tapered bearings
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Roller bearing : Axially biased race or roller : By threaded member)

Patent 5046871: Actuator for print hammer
(PRINTING : SELECTIVE OR PROGRESSIVE : Bed and platen machines : With printing type carried on rotatable member : Rotating axis parallel to print line : Hammer member movable to print member : Including electromagnetically actuated means : With intermediate force transmitting member : With intermediate force transmitting member)

Patent 5046872: Printer actuated by piezoelectrically generated shock wave
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING TYPE-SET-ASSEMBLAGE MOUNTED ON CARRIER AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE FOR SELECTION AND FOR IMPACT OF TYPE-FACE : Imprint by movement of record-medium against type-face : By hammer impacting record-medium against type-face on type-head (e.g., type shuttle, etc.) : Including particular structure of hammer(s) : Via planetary gear arrangement)

Patent 5046873: Automatic paper bail actuator
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including friction-feed means (e.g., band) : By roller couple (e.g., rotatable pinch rollers, etc.) : Including upper feed-roller(s) (e.g, pressure roller, etc.) : Mounted on "paper bail" : Including single carrier pivot intermediate front and rear lower feed rollers)

Patent 5046874: Impact printer print head with active sound pressure attenuation means
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Means for muffling typewriter noise : Having nonimpact movement)

Patent 5046875: In situ molded product sampler with tilt-off cap
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Diverse materials supplied)

Patent 5046876: Safety tipped pencil and sharpener therefor
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : With means for severing portion of sheath or for shaping tool (e.g., pencil sharpener) : Including conduit supply means)

Patent 5046877: Coating dispensing cartridge and spout therefor
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING TOOL WITH BLADE-LIKE, PAD-LIKE, OR APERTURED WORK-CONTACTING END : Apertured tool : Blade-like or pad-like : Overlying tool)

Patent 5046878: Reinforcing bar coupling system
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : WITH ADJUNCTIVE PROTECTOR, BROKEN PARTS RETAINER, REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY FEATURE : Position or guide means : Transverse to thread axis)

Patent 5046879: Perforated connecting disk for scaffolding elements
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : LATERALLY RELATED MEMBERS CONNECTED BY LATCH MEANS, E.G., SCAFFOLD CONNECTORS : Externally threaded actuator)

Patent 5046880: Telescopic adjustable support
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Lockable at fixed position : Telescoping members : Having detent : Cam or wedge : Retainer extends through aligned recesses)

Patent 5046881: Lockable pin and clevis
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : T-pivot, e.g., wrist pin, etc. : Including distinct pin retainer : Completely spacing the members)

Patent 5046882: Tent frame folding device
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : BRANCHED : Three or more radiating members : Rod in socket)

Patent 5046883: Connectors for space frame structures
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : BRANCHED : Three or more radiating members : Polyhedral : Attached to or integral with one member)

Patent 5046884: Roadway traffic barriers
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)

Patent 5046885: Hinged barricade with limiting bolt
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Yielding : With rim or edge protector)

Patent 5046886: Universal stackable manhole shield
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Concrete frame)

Patent 5046887: Guttered paving blocks
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Modules or blocks (preformed) : Integral key to base)

Patent 5046888: Material spreader
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PROCESS : In situ treatment of earth or roadway : Sealing cap or filler support)

Patent 5046889: Rolling screed spreader box
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Material distribution means : Including dynamic means to densify material : Leveling or smoothing roller : And supported dowel end)

Patent 5046890: Road surface treating apparatus
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With in situ means for both comminuting and treating, e.g., grading, oiling, stabilizing : Means to form groove in plastic or uncured roadway)

Patent 5046891: Vibrator roller for soil compaction
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Means to agitate material : Compacting roller with vibrating means : Individual element, vertically oriented)

Patent 5046892: Apertured pipe segment
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DRAINAGE OR IRRIGATION : Porous or apertured pipe, flume, or tileway : At outlet or intake)

Patent 5046893: Panel with a fretted transversal section, to be mounted longitudinally as a covering for the inside walls of road tunnels
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : UNDERGROUND PASSAGEWAY, E.G., TUNNEL : Lining : Panel : Seal)

Patent 5046894: Buoyancy compensator with interchangeable backpack and commerbund
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DIVING : Suit or accessory therefor : Pipe splitting, breaking, or expanding)

Patent 5046895: ROV service system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : DIVING : Underwater docking or mooring : Rigid element)

Patent 5046896: Inflatable buoyant near surface riser disconnect system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With continuous surface access)

Patent 5046897: Platform support system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : Dock : Vertically adjustable : Resilient block)

Patent 5046898: Retaining wall and building block therefor
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Retaining wall : Concrete : Bulb and socket interlock)

Patent 5046899: Cutting insert
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Rectilinearly)

Patent 5046900: Hand drilling tool for drilling out spot welds
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Funnel like work-engaging surface cooperating with protuberance on work : Opening coaxial with tool)

Patent 5046901: Flush bolt boring jig
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Movable relative to tool along tool-axis : Adjustable relative to tool-axis)

Patent 5046902: Spiral drill
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having peripherally spaced cutting edges : With axially extending relief channel : Spiral channel : With tool-holding clamp and clamp actuator)

Patent 5046903: Method and apparatus for conducting operation in pipe
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Means for internal milling : Means to remove flash or burr)

Patent 5046904: Nut for mounting trim to a motor vehicle
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Including gauge means)

Patent 5046905: Winged drill screw
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Pilot end having means enhancing fastening or installation : Drill-tip-type end : Having a reaming portion : Stay bolt bearing washer)

Patent 5046906: Force applicators
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : INTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., NUT, ETC. : Multipart : Resiliently retained)

Patent 5046907: One-piece elastic rail mounting clip
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Including integral locking means : Comprising protrusion or recess on shank : Barb or spur-type projection : Spiral rib)

Patent 5046908: Installation for charging a shaft furnace
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : CHAMBER OF A TYPE UTILIZED FOR A HEATING FUNCTION AND MATERIAL CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Charging of chamber : By material supporting structure movable, or having a movable component, to release material into chamber by gravity : Including serially arranged closures : At least one comprising bell of bell and hopper type supporting structure : Having bell and/or hopper mounted for rotation : And additional noncoaxial endless belt coacting therewith to support article above discharge)

Patent 5046909: Method and apparatus for handling semiconductor wafers
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : GRAPPLE : Pivoted jaws : Surrounding frame : Suspension)

Patent 5046910: Main body structure for underground parking lot and underground parking lot using the structure
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING A FACILITY COMPRISING ONE OR MORE SITES FOR THE PARKING OF WHEELED VEHICLES : Carrier-facility-site relationship : By exerting generally horizontal force)

Patent 5046911: Tray supply apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MOVABLE RACK HAVING SUPERPOSED, CHARGE-SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND EXTERNAL MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING ELEMENTS : Rotating or circulating rack : Charge-supporting elements moving vertically : At least one of endless type)

Patent 5046912: Car dumper
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : WHEELED, LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS FOR SUPPORTING VEHICLE IN TOTO AND REORIENTING IT INTO LOAD-RELEASING ATTITUDE : Vehicle-holding member rollable along underlying support (i.e., axis of pivot of vehicle travels laterally) : Endless-type conveyor)

Patent 5046913: Quick install and remove slidable carrying table for vehicles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Laterally movable rigid platform type : Multiple gates)

Patent 5046914: Parallel lifting device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Tilting : During swinging to stabilize pitch : To stop tilting at selected angle)

Patent 5046915: Rotational driving apparatus with frictional engagement and robot using the same
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : HORIZONTALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Swinging about pivot : Moving pivot : Pivot swinging about second pivot : With fixed jaw member)

Patent 5046916: Handling apparatus
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR FOR CHANGING ATTITUDE OF ITEM RELATIVE TO CONVEYED DIRECTION : By actuating item-holder relative to holder-carrying conveyor : By reversibly driving the main line section)

Patent 5046917: Apparatus for forming stacks of accumulator plates
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Inserts separator into stack : Tiers or layers formed and sequentially added to stack prior to upending)

Patent 5046918: Device for grouping bales of fodder
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Includes means on or linked with transporting vehicle for forming and discharging stack : Tiers or layers formed and sequentially added to stack prior to upending)

Patent 5046919: High efficiency turboexpander
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : METHOD OF OPERATION :)

Patent 5046920: Bearing cooling system in horizontal shaft water turbine generator
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH LUBRICATING, SEALING, PACKING OR BEARING MEANS HAVING INTERNAL WORKING FLUID CONNECTION (E.G., FLUID OR FLUID BIASED SEAL, ETC.) : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)

Patent 5046921: Moisture-removal device for a compressed air system
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SEPARATING MEANS OR GUARD FOR SOLID MATTER IN WORKING FLUID (E.G., DEBRIS, ETC.) : Diverse fluids to motor)

Patent 5046922: Polymeric casing for fluid machines and pumps
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Means to seal radial flow pump runner inlet from outlet : Axial flow blade set and area for collecting moisture or liquid thrown radially outward)

Patent 5046923: Helicopter autorotation detection and recovery
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : INTERRELATED CONTROLS FOR IMPELLER AND DRIVE MEANS : Pitch adjustment and throttle regulation with condition sensing means : Electrical control or sensing means : Biased to position by weight of parts)

Patent 5046924: Process and circuit arrangement for controlling a consumer driven by an internal combustion engine
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : With control of pump drive transmission : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)

Patent 5046925: Gas piston liquid flow controller
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Liquid pumped by supplying or exhausting gaseous motive fluid to or from pumping chamber : Cyclic pumping : Control by liquid level sensing means : With control of pumped fluid inlet)

Patent 5046926: Control device for a variable displacement hydrostatic machine
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Plural pumps with individual or relative control : With inlet valve)

Patent 5046927: Wobble plate type variable capacity compressor with a capacity detector
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 5046928: Long term compressor control apparatus
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Plural separate sensing means for a single fluid controller : Plural chambers connected to single pump chamber)

Patent 5046929: Seal compressor
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having additional chamber intake connection from nonpumping space : Rotary expansible chamber pump)

Patent 5046930: Connecting rod cooling and lubrication
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Pump within armature)

Patent 5046931: Radial gear driven piston pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Moving cylinder : Unidirectionally rotating cylinder : Having second cylinder unitary with piston of first : Motor mounted below pump)

Patent 5046932: Rotary epitrochoidal compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH DELAYED LOAD : Sliding vane)

Patent 5046933: Vane pump with pressure leaking groove to reduce pulsations
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : GROOVED ABUTTING CYLINDER-ROTATING MEMBER END SURFACES : Working fluid portion fills intertooth spaces or spaces between adjacent vanes : Pivoted to working member)

Patent 5046934: Twin shaft vacuum pump with purge gas inlet
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : HEAT EXCHANGE OR NON-WORKING FLUID LUBRICATING OR SEALING : Non-working and working fluids intermix in working chamber : With non-working fluid passage in drive shaft)

Patent 5046935: Compressor with reduced vibrations
(PUMPS : WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)

Patent 5046936: Draw plate for the production of membranes of an organic material
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : SHAPING ORIFICE AND DOWNSTREAM WORK CONTACTING GASEOUS TREATING MEANS : Means directing product through tubular conduit within bath or shower means)

Patent 5046937: Slip-casting molds
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH FORAMINOUS OR ABSORBENT MEANS FOR REMOVAL OF VEHICLE OR COMPONENT IN LIQUID FORM DURING OR AFTER SHAPING : Vacuum means : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening)

Patent 5046938: Improved multiple layer die head with adjustable gaps
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Concentric : Shoe or boot)

Patent 5046939: Injection molding machine having an injection mold for producing plastic parts from chemical materials
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For press shaping surface : Female mold : Spinnerets)

Patent 5046940: Apparatus for dividing and cutting dough
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DOUGH DIVIDER TYPE INCLUDING TRAP CHAMBER : Including positive discharge assistant in supply hopper : Cleaner coacting with traveling former)

Patent 5046941: Apparatus for molding multicolor thin wall plastic shell
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD INCLUDING TAMPING MEANS OR MEANS UTILIZING MOLD MOTION TO DISTRIBUTE OR COMPACT STOCK THEREIN : Means to rotate female mold about horizontal axis : Plural female molds)

Patent 5046942: Injection molding nozzle having tapered heating element adjacent the bore
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Including heated or cooled nozzle : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 5046943: Air throttle control for a two-stage blower burner
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Of diverse feed or feed rate in starting, e.g., enriching fuel mixture in starting, etc. : By fuel feed pressure variation)

Patent 5046944: Infra-red generation
(COMBUSTION : POROUS, CAPILLARY, PARTICULATE OR SIEVELIKE FLAME HOLDER, E.G., RADIANT SURFACE BURNER, ETC. : Means supplying fuel for passage through the flame holding structure, e.g., radiant surface burner : Detachable closure securing guide to container)

Patent 5046945: Reserve flammable gas container apparatus
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER AND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY : Including exhaust flue having air feed passages)

Patent 5046946: Process for firing ceramic shaped bodies and a tunnel kiln used therefor
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : OUTSIDE OF MOLD SINTERING OR VITRIFYING OF SHAPED INORGANIC ARTICLE OR PREFORM : Producing article having plural hollow channels : Producing honeycomb shape : From cordierite (i.e., 2MgO.2A12O3.5SiO2, iolite) : With roller applied pressure)

Patent 5046947: Image fixing apparatus
(HEATING : ADVANCING STRUCTURE FLEXING, LOOPING OR COILING SHEET, WEB OR STRAND : Internally heated roll : And of furnace closure or heating element operator)

Patent 5046948: Orthodontic coil spring
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Metallic spring : Separable securing means)

Patent 5046949: Articular support system for dental models
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Work support : Including means to support plural workpieces for relative movement : Articulator or attachment therefor : Including hinge having parts which cooperate in a manner allowing relative movement :)

Patent 5046950: Apparatus and method for carrying out devitalizations and root canal treatments in teeth, and for sealing the treated teeth
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Endodontic : Parallel drilling)

Patent 5046951: Wiring apparatus for making an electrical connection between a steering wheel and a steering column of a motor vehicle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE : Movement about axis : Rotary movement : Part comprising hand wheel, e.g., steering wheel :)

Patent 5046952: Right angle connector for mounting to printed circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : For receiving coaxial connector : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)

Patent 5046953: Method and apparatus for mounting an integrated circuit on a printed circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Conductor is compressible and to be sandwiched between panel circuits : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 5046954: Planar electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Contact having resilient shank)

Patent 5046955: Active connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))

Patent 5046956: Electrical connector device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Automotive junction box)

Patent 5046957: Solder plate assembly and method
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact soldered to panel circuit : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)

Patent 5046958: Welding ground clamp
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements)

Patent 5046959: Connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements)

Patent 5046960: High density connector system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding of coupling part : Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle)

Patent 5046961: Positive locking electrical plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Moved by mating connector : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved rectilinearly and parallel thereto : Retractable sheath : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5046962: Cable terminal assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RETAINER OR PASSAGEWAY FOR FLUENT MATERIAL : Liquid retainer : Coupling part having contact encompassed by liquid storage chamber : Contact comprising tapered post or mating part (e.g., battery post) : Retractable sheath)

Patent 5046963: Electrical power distribution system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONDUIT OR DUCT : Including receptacle : Encompassing wire)

Patent 5046964: Hybrid connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR, E.G., GASKET : Movable latching prong or latch on prong)

Patent 5046965: Disposable electrical connector for fetal scalp electrode
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Rotatable retaining means, pivotable retaining means, or actuated gripping retaining means : Parallel to connection)

Patent 5046966: Coaxial cable connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having means for interconnecting outer conductors of three or more cables : Resilient clamp)

Patent 5046967: Electrical connector shell including plastic and metal portions, and method of assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 5046968: Electrical connector contact having an electrical component disposed in a central internal cavity
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 5046969: Socket set
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Having multipart insulating body or casing : Receptacle body formed of thin, superposed plates or discs of insulation)

Patent 5046970: Lamp socket assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement : Lamp-receiving socket : Divided parallel to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., formed of two casing halves))

Patent 5046971: Terminal pins for flexible circuits
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by permanently bending, deforming, or crimping metallic part : Including resilient or spring-biased part for securing wire-conductor or mating connector thereto)

Patent 5046972: Low insertion force connector and contact
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by part resiliently gripping insulation : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 5046973: Boat propeller
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Variable pitch : Produced by combustion)

Patent 5046974: Ancillary filler for steerable outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Having link or lever to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit : Tilt and/or trim)

Patent 5046975: Device with cavitational effect for propellers of watercraft with a planing or semiplaning keel
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having means to control flow around propeller : With means to lift propeller when an obstruction is hit)

Patent 5046976: Cowling and air intake duct for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cowl : With open bottom)

Patent 5046977: Exhaust muffler for marine engines
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)

Patent 5046978: Float tube with adjustable sling seat
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : With seat : Annular buoyant member : Cushion)

Patent 5046979: Chassis module for model airplane construction
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Having motor-driven propeller : And separable projector)

Patent 5046980: Toy device with pull-out bib
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including figure toy : Diverse article is container, holder, or support : Resiliently biased projector)

Patent 5046981: Toy vehicle with remotely driven speaker and plural bodies
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including sounding toy : Rollable wheel)

Patent 5046982: Construction apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including connectable panels or strips : With separate diverse connector between adjacent panels or strips : Connected panels or strips having parallel edges and mutually angled faces : Including means to retain resilient propulsion member in stressed condition)

Patent 5046983: Toy having rotatable cover and protruding pieces
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AQUATIC : Including means to move figure or figure part : Mechanical motor within figure : For moving pivoted portion)

Patent 5046984: Bouncing ball launcher
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INCLUDING UNATTACHED GRAVITY-FED ROLLING, TUMBLING, OR ENERGY-IMPARTING FALLING ELE ENT, OR PATHWAY THEREFOR (E.G., MARBLE RUNWAY) : For moving figure or figure portion)

Patent 5046985: Doll with a face flap overlying a markable face plate
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having selectively displayed alternative faces, limbs, or bodies : And flaccid element for supporting or moving figure)

Patent 5046986: Doll and costume construction
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having selectively displayed alternative faces, limbs, or bodies : And flaccid element for supporting or moving figure)

Patent 5046987: Toy boxer arms
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having mechanism or manipulatable means to move figure or figure portion : Striking : Including motive power means or hand crank)

Patent 5046988: Linked polyhedra with corner connector
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FOLDABLE, COLLAPSIBLE, OR HAVING PIVOTED PORTION : With lamp)

Patent 5046989: Coin storage and dispensing apparatus
(COIN HANDLING : SUPPLY LEVEL DETECTOR : Electric : Deflector type assorter)

Patent 5046990: Fixed guard for rotating joints
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HOUSING : Flexible housing : Corrugated structure : With screw device for adjusting radial position of rolling body)

Patent 5046991: Continuously variable speed transmission
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH BELT-RECEIVING GROOVE FORMED BY DRIVE FACES ON RELATIVELY AXIALLY MOVABLE COAXIAL CONFRONTING MEMBERS (E.G., EXPANSIBLE CONE PULLEY, ETC.) : Load responsive : With actuator driven by electrical or fluid motor : Via liquid)

Patent 5046992: Robot arm capable of three-dimensionally moving a robot arm member
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLURAL BELTS OR PLURAL OUTPUT LOADS : Including mechanism for shifting belt axially on spaced pulleys with tapering drive face)

Patent 5046993: Tooth belt and means of transmission related thereto
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Drive surfaces on belt formed in or interconnected by continuous flexible member : Drive surfaces on longitudinally spaced teeth formed integral with flexible member : With embedded metal layer)

Patent 5046994: Vehicle transmission assembly
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Pump and motor in series with planetary gearing : Plural speed ranges)

 

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