Patents 5608811 - 5609065

 

 

Patent 5608811: Method of smoothing a ridge direction pattern and an equipment used therefor
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a fingerprint : Sensing geometrical properties)

Patent 5608812: Abnormal pattern detecting apparatus, pattern finding apparatus, and linear pattern width calculating apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Biomedical applications : Using a fingerprint)

Patent 5608813: Method for compressing dynamic ranges of images using a monotonously decreasing function
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Biomedical applications : X-ray film analysis (e.g., radiography) : With a prism)

Patent 5608814: Method of dynamic thresholding for flaw detection in ultrasonic C-scan images
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Reading MICR data)

Patent 5608815: Device for testing an image of a test object
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Bottle inspection : Including an optical imager or reader)

Patent 5608816: Apparatus for inspecting a wiring pattern according to a micro-inspection and a macro-inspection performed in parallel
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Inspection of semiconductor device or printed circuit board : Fault or defect detection :)

Patent 5608817: Optical measuring method
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Tool, workpiece, or mechanical component inspection : Alignment, registration, or position determination)

Patent 5608818: System and method for enabling a robotic arm to grip an object
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Robotics : Tool, workpiece, or mechanical component inspection)

Patent 5608819: Image processing system utilizing neural network for discrimination between text data and other image data
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : LEARNING SYSTEMS : Neural networks : Tool, workpiece, or mechanical component inspection)

Patent 5608820: Parallel processing method and system for identifying valid objects in a background of an image
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : HISTOGRAM PROCESSING : With a gray-level transformation (e.g., uniform density transformation) : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5608821: Method of high addressability error diffusion
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Multi-level image reproduction (e.g., gray level reproduction) : Error diffusion in gray level or halftone generation :)

Patent 5608822: Apparatus and method for generating half-tone dot in image reproduction
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Variable threshold, gain, or slice level : Minimize jaggedness in edges (e.g., anti-aliasing))

Patent 5608823: Image reading apparatus for correcting density levels
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Variable threshold, gain, or slice level : Based on the results of a count : Skeletonizing)

Patent 5608824: Image processing apparatus in which filters having different filtering characteristics can be switched among themselves
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Artifact removal or suppression (e.g., distortion correction))

Patent 5608825: Multi-wavelength filtering device using optical fiber Bragg grating
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Plural (e.g., data bus) : Single pole single throw)

Patent 5608826: Wavelength division multiplexed optical modulator and multiplexing method using same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Grating : Spherical)

Patent 5608827: Multicore fiber connection component and method of making it
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Waveguide to waveguide)

Patent 5608828: Fiber optic connector apparatus
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Plural fiber-to-fiber connections :)

Patent 5608829: Optical connector having optical fiber protection member
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : With additional nonoptical structure)

Patent 5608830: Adapter assembly for fiber optic connectors
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 5608831: Fiber optic coupler and method of making same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.) : Tube-type holding structure)

Patent 5608832: Optical cable having a plurality of light waveguides arranged in a prescribed structure and having different mechanical sensitivies
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : Plural unit type : Prestressed)

Patent 5608833: Focal-plane detector imaging system with improved optical damage threshold
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLE : Imaging (i.e., with coherent fiber structure and includes shaping, enhancing, and correcting) : With strength member)

Patent 5608834: Liquid Light guide
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Utilizing nonsolid core or cladding : With lens or mirror)

Patent 5608835: Image fiber with reduced flare
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Utilizing multiple core or cladding : With lens or mirror)

Patent 5608836: Method for manufacturing a connector for optical conductors on a printed circuit board as well as protection cover and alignment piece to be
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : External retainer/clamp : Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together) : Where the second or further layer is a coating)

Patent 5608837: Transmissive type display and method capable of utilizing ambient light
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : NONCYCLINDRICAL OR NONPLANAR SHAPED WAVEGUIDE : Of waveguide cladding)

Patent 5608838: Blackbody type heating element for calibration furnace with pyrolytic graphite coating disposed on end cap electrode members
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Radiant heater : Liquid evaporant (e.g., water, etc.))

Patent 5608839: Sound-synchronized video system
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Speech to image : Post-transmission)

Patent 5608840: Method and apparatus for pattern recognition employing the hidden markov model
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Specialized equations or comparisons : Post-transmission)

Patent 5608841: Method and apparatus for pattern recognition employing the hidden Markov model
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Word recognition : Specialized models : Markov : Voiced or unvoiced)

Patent 5608842: Method and device for conducting a process in a controlled system with at least one precomputed parameter based on a plurality of results from
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning task : Control :)

Patent 5608843: Learning controller with advantage updating algorithm
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning method : Beamforming (e.g., target location, radar))

Patent 5608844: Neural processor comprising distributed synaptic cells
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Structure : Digital neural network : Parallel connection :)

Patent 5608845: Method for diagnosing a remaining lifetime, apparatus for diagnosing a remaining lifetime, method for displaying remaining lifetime data,
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Neural simulation environment)

Patent 5608846: Fuzzy rule generator
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Creation or modification : Temporal logic)

Patent 5608847: Vision target based assembly
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Plural controlled devices or plural nonvision controlling devices : Plural robots : Movable (e.g., rotatable))

Patent 5608848: Processing blank data-lines of print data
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Wavelength division)

Patent 5608849: Method of visual guidance for positioning images or data in three-dimensional space
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 5608850: Transporting a display object coupled to a viewpoint within or between navigable workspaces
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 5608851: Color variation specification method and a device therefor
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Color or intensity : Color processing in perceptual color space :)

Patent 5608852: Evaluation data display devices
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Combining model representations : Rectangular region)

Patent 5608853: System and method for graphics scaling and localized color enhancement
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Scaling : Image based (addressing) : By arbitrary ratio : Weights vary across image (e.g., transition from foreground to background))

Patent 5608854: Method and apparatus for displaying information in a communication system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Bar graph)

Patent 5608855: Method of and system for displaying three-dimensional curve on two-dimensional display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Curve : Image based (addressing))

Patent 5608856: Computer graphics apparatus and method for interpolating control values to generate image data
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Curve : Image based (addressing))

Patent 5608857: Document preparation support system using knowledge database to determine document layout
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT :)

Patent 5608858: Method and system for registering and filing image data
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Drawing :)

Patent 5608859: Scenario editing apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Synchronization of diverse media :)

Patent 5608860: Method and apparatus for multiple source and target object direct manipulation techniques
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Add on item (e.g., software developed, customized) : Unavailable emphasis)

Patent 5608861: Systems and methods for dynamically modifying the visualization of received data
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Font selection)

Patent 5608862: Apparatus for processing hierarchically-coded image data
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Mechanical control (e.g., rotatable knob, slider))

Patent 5608863: Portable computer system having a display housing providing a stacked structure to accommodate display panel, circuit board, rechargeable
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Mechanical control (e.g., rotatable knob, slider))

Patent 5608864: Variable pixel depth and format for video windows
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : First in first out (i.e., FIFO) : Character memory)

Patent 5608865: Stand-in Computer file server providing fast recovery from computer file server failures
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability :)

Patent 5608866: System for measuring and analyzing operation of information processor
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Analysis (e.g., of output, state, or design) : Monitor recognizes sequence of events (e.g., protocol or logic state analyzer) : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5608867: Debugging system using virtual storage means, a normal bus cycle and a debugging bus cycle
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Performance monitoring for fault avoidance : Operator interface for diagnosing or testing)

Patent 5608868: Method for securing the display on a screen of mimic diagrams representing the status of a system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Error detection or notification : Operator interface for diagnosing or testing)

Patent 5608869: Method and apparatus for reliable descriptor chaining in a media access control/host system interface unit
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : NETWORK-TO-COMPUTER INTERFACING : Compressing/decompressing)

Patent 5608870: System for combining a plurality of requests referencing a common target address into a single combined request having a single reference to the
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Virtual machine memory addressing)

Patent 5608871: Inter-network connection apparatus having address searching/registering sections, network control sections with a receiving FIFO memory and a
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : MULTIPLE NETWORK INTERCONNECTING : Compressing/decompressing)

Patent 5608872: System for allowing all remote computers to perform annotation on an image and replicating the annotated image on the respective displays of
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER CONFERENCING : Cooperative computer processing :)

Patent 5608873: Device and method for interprocessor communication using mailboxes owned by processor devices
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING VIA SHARED MEMORY : Plural shared memories :)

Patent 5608874: System and method for automatic data file format translation and transmission having advanced features
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA MODIFYING : Centralized controlling)

Patent 5608875: Pre-read control method for magnetic tape and apparatus for performing the same
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : Dynamic-type storage device (e.g., disk, tape, drum) :)

Patent 5608876: Add-in board with enable-disable expansion ROM for PCI bus computers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus expansion or extension : Application-specific peripheral adapting)

Patent 5608877: Reset based computer bus identification method and circuit resilient to power transience
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : System configuring : Docking station)

Patent 5608878: Dual latency status and coherency reporting for a multiprocessing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Using transmitter and receiver)

Patent 5608879: Method and apparatus for arbitrating data requests and responses thereto as separate bus transactions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Bus master/slave controlling : Hot docking)

Patent 5608881: Microcomputer system for accessing hierarchical buses
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Buffer or que control : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5608882: Arrangement for transmitting data over a bus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Variable or multiple bus width : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5608883: Adapter for interconnecting single-ended and differential SCSI buses to prevent `busy` or `wired-or` glitches from being passed from one bus to
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Intelligent bridge : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5608884: Commonly housed multiple processor type computing system and method of manufacturing the same
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Decentralized bus arbitration : Time-slotted bus accessing : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5608885: Method for handling instructions from a branch prior to instruction decoding in a computer which executes variable-length instructions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT : Multiprocessor instruction)

Patent 5608886: Block-based branch prediction using a target finder array storing target sub-addresses
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Conditional branching : Branch prediction : Branch target buffer)

Patent 5608887: Method of processing data strings
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : BYTE-WORD REARRANGING, BIT-FIELD INSERTION OR EXTRACTION, STRING LENGTH DETECTING, OR SEQUENCE DETECTING : Processing sequence control (i.e., microsequencing))

Patent 5608888: Method and apparatus for mapping data of a 2-dimensional space from a linearly addressed memory system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Memory partitioning)

Patent 5608889: DNA controller with wrap-around buffer mode
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Generating a particular pattern/sequence of addresses : Resolving conflict, coherency, or synonym problem)

Patent 5608890: Data set level cache optimization
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Caching :)

Patent 5608891: Recording system having a redundant array of storage devices and having read and write circuits with memory buffers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Arrayed (e.g., RAIDs) :)

Patent 5608892: Active cache for a microprocessor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5608893: Method for maintaining data coherency using thread activity summaries in a multicomputer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : No-cache flags)

Patent 5608894: Execution control system
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Linking : Compiling code)

Patent 5608895: Method for providing mouse functionality using either an internal or external mouse input device
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Of peripheral device : Including logic)

Patent 5608896: Time skewing arrangement for operating memory devices in synchronism with a data processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Correction for skew, phase, or rate : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5608897: Programmable linear feedback shift register timeout mechanism
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Counting, scheduling, or event timing : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5608898: Development system with methods for maintaining data integrity of information stored as a data record in a database with a copy of the
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 5608899: Method and apparatus for searching a database by interactively modifying a database query
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) : Query formulation, input preparation, or translation :)

Patent 5608900: Generation and storage of connections between objects in a computer network
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Generating database or data structure (e.g., via user interface) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5608901: Method and system for improving the contiguity of sectors of a file
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : File allocation : Archiving or backup)

Patent 5608902: File management system for memory card
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image))

Patent 5608903: Method and apparatus for moving subtrees in a distributed network directory
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Distributed or remote access : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5608904: Method and apparatus for processing and optimizing queries having joins between structured data and text data
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Access augmentation or optimizing :)

Patent 5608905: DOS and Macintosh preformatted computer storage media
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : File allocation : Archiving or backup)

Patent 5608906: Multiple-task controller having a plurality of task memory input/output devices, input/output processing device, and a plurality of tasks
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling : Multitasking, time sharing :)

Patent 5608907: Extensible entity management system including an information manager for obtaining, storing and retrieving information from entities
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling :)

Patent 5608908: Process control system responsive to device events
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : EVENT HANDLING OR EVENT NOTIFICATION : Agent)

Patent 5608909: Method and system for caching presentation data of a source object in a presentation cache
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGE : Object oriented message :)

Patent 5608910: Method for updating a control program for an information processing apparatus, and an information processing apparatus for updating a
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL :)

Patent 5608911: Process for producing finely divided intermetallic and ceramic powders and products thereof
(POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES : POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSES WITH HEATING OR SINTERING : Sintering which includes a chemical reaction : Rolling)

Patent 5608912: Athletic support glove and strap
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Hand or arm : Face)

Patent 5608913: Upper body garments having elastic gussets
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Vests : Men's outer garments : Garment supporting)

Patent 5608914: Headcover
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Scarfs and veils : Helmet type)

Patent 5608915: Combination garment with detachable torso and leg enclosing components
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Trousers or overalls : Knee length : Panty hose)

Patent 5608916: Inserted pocket of a waterproof garment
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Pockets : Insignia)

Patent 5608917: Ergonomic head band apparatus
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Including adjustment for wearer's head size : For circumference of crown : Including neck pad)

Patent 5608918: Helmet strap stabilizer clip
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Including helmet-retention means : For circumference of crown)

Patent 5608919: Helmet flashlight retainer
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : With article-attaching means : For circumference of crown)

Patent 5608920: Diver's face mask with offset purge valve
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Eye shields (e.g., hoodwinks or blinds, etc.) : Goggles : Included in shield for face : With seal for face :)

Patent 5608921: Child's toilet seat assembly for use with an adult-sized toilet
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SEAT : Superposed : Water level actuated)

Patent 5608922: Toilet stabilizing and sealing gasket
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRIP CATCHER : Seat operated)

Patent 5608923: Pump operated plumbing fixture
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Manual selection of the amount of flush : Alternate unicyclic flush : By electric condition responsive means)

Patent 5608924: Consistent delivery flush and fill system for a tank
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Tank only : With outlet valve : With overflow through valve closure : Float connected or float type valve : With overflow through valve closure)

Patent 5608925: Wheelchair with bed pan
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRY CLOSETS : Receptacle type : Invalid : Having seat actuator or interlock)

Patent 5608926: Swimming pool cover loop-loc fastener
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Accessory : Covering : Including securing means : On a roll)

Patent 5608927: Recirculating bathing fixture
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : MEANS FOR SPRAYING USER : Particular construction)

Patent 5608928: Faucet of a sink
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SUPPLY OUTLET FOR A SINK OR BATH : Faucet or spout : Having only one actuating means)

Patent 5608929: Patient-positioning device
(BEDS : WITH MEANS FOR RELOCATING AN INVALID (E.G., PATIENT LIFT OR TRANSFER) : With body member support or restrainer)

Patent 5608930: Foldable bed
(BEDS : BEDSTEADS : Folding : Shifters)

Patent 5608931: Springlike couplings of flexible walls of inflatable body supports
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having confined gas (e.g., air mattress) : Having tie or internal seal : Pivoting)

Patent 5608932: Articulated bed apparatus
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Vertically movable support for whole body of user : With cyclical back and forth turning)

Patent 5608933: Bed having mat support rolls rotated to move a mat for blood circulation of a person lying on the mat
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : With auxiliary means to raise a portion of user above supporting surface : With cyclical back and forth turning)

Patent 5608934: Hip distractor
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : With body member support or restrainer : Lower body portion : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 5608935: Ground supported head rest
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : Adapted to accommodate disparate article : Combined with table)

Patent 5608936: Flexible resin filled cushion permitting drainage
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : Compartmented : Combined with table)

Patent 5608937: Portable ramp
(BRIDGES : GANGWAY, RAMP, OR DOCK LEVELER : Gates)

Patent 5608938: Bottle brush assembly
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Receptacle cleaners : Bottle : Single bottle : Reciprocating brush : With supporting means, e.g., wall-mounted clamp)

Patent 5608939: Motor and driver mount diaphragm burnisher
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Wiping : Floor and wall cleaner : Portables)

Patent 5608940: Combination toothbrush and storage/dispenser apparatus and method of making the same thereof
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Combined : Including means for manual manipulation of implement)

Patent 5608941: Rotary brush for duct-work cleaning
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Heads and casings : Rotary : Pivoted jaw)

Patent 5608942: Mop wringer
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ACCESSORIES : Mop wringers : Presser boards : Including means defining applicator-loading zone)

Patent 5608943: Apparatus for removing process liquid
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Axial work feed)

Patent 5608944: Vacuum cleaner with dirt detection
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With automatic control : Air blast only (e.g., boiler soot-blower))

Patent 5608945: Wet/dry utility vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Convertible : Horizontally aligned motor and filter)

Patent 5608946: Control cable and wiring arrangement for a vaccum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Combined, e.g., with signal or indicator : Converter attached to floor nozzle mouth)

Patent 5608947: Floor cleaning apparatus with pre-filter
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Power propelled vehicle or carrier : Including brush : Plural brushes : By insertion or attachment of additive converter)

Patent 5608948: Compression rod having rectangular shape
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Drafting : Roll type : With fiber guide, condenser, or brake : Saddle, per se)

Patent 5608949: Fastenable bag closure
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BAG FASTENERS : Plastic band)

Patent 5608950: File with gripping devices
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : PAPER FASTENER : Resiliently biased : Key shaped)

Patent 5608951: Strap locking device
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : PLURAL FASTENERS HAVING INTERMEDIATE FLACCID CONNECTOR : Strap connector : Strap connector)

Patent 5608952: End connector for a slide fastener
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ZIPPER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Including complementary, aligning means attached to ends of interlocking surfaces : With ornamental slider)

Patent 5608953: Snap-hook with locking ring
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Each mating member having similarly shaped, sized, and operated interlocking or intermeshable face : Hook : For belt or strap)

Patent 5608954: Pile fabric manufacturing process and resulting fabrics
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : TEXTILE PRODUCT FABRICATION OR TREATMENT : Of thread interlaced article or fabric : Pile fabric : Napped or teased : Hosiery)

Patent 5608955: Fabric finishing machine with air-jet fabric to drum entrainer
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : TEXTILE PRODUCT FABRICATION OR TREATMENT : Of thread interlaced article or fabric : Treating : By fluid contact : Hosiery)

Patent 5608956: System for automatically assembling a seat
(METAL WORKING : UPHOLSTERED ARTICLE MAKING : By shot peening or blasting)

Patent 5608957: Method of making a motorcycle seat
(METAL WORKING : UPHOLSTERED ARTICLE MAKING : Method : Heated burnishing member)

Patent 5608958: Gear box housing face repair
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Repairing : By attaching repair preform, e.g., remaking, restoring, or patching : And removing damaged material : By shaping)

Patent 5608960: Apparatus and method for mounting a support column to a chair base and tilt control housing
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Retaining clearance for motion between assembled parts : With shaping)

Patent 5608961: Process for making a loom harness
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : With prestressing of part : Prestressing rod, filament or strand : Confining elastic part in socket)

Patent 5608962: Method and apparatus for attaching surgical suture components
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Joining by deforming : Inward deformation of aperture or hollow body wall : Hollow body is axially joined cup or tube : Joined to rod : And by a metallurgical operation, e.g., welding, diffusion bonding, casting)

Patent 5608963: Method of forming hose and fire sleeve end assembly
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : By applying separate fastener : Radially expanding part in cavity, aperture, or hollow body)

Patent 5608964: Method for producing a thin film magnetic head having an improved coil conductor layer
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : Magnetic recording reproducing transducer (e.g., tape head, core, etc.) : Fabricating head structure or component thereof : Including measuring or testing : Depositing magnetic layer or coating : Plural magnetic deposition layers :)

Patent 5608965: Method of making electrical connectors
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Contact or terminal manufacturing : With overlapping orienting)

Patent 5608966: Process for manufacture of spring contact elements and assembly thereof
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Contact or terminal manufacturing : By assembling plural parts : Forming array of contacts or terminals : Of fused material)

Patent 5608967: Method of making piston for an aircraft brake with honeycomb insulated piston head
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Piston making : With assembly or composite article making : With thermal barrier or heat flow provision : Forming array of contacts or terminals)

Patent 5608968: Method of making a metal honeycomb body of intertwined sheet-metal layers
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Catalytic device making : Blade making)

Patent 5608969: Process for producing a uniform coating gradient for a gravure roll
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Roller making : Fabricating and shaping roller work contacting surface element : Includes securing removable cover on roller)

Patent 5608970: Quick release truss clamp and method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Structural member making : Static structure, e.g., a building component : Openwork, e.g., a truss, joist, frame, lattice-type or box beam : Work contacting surface having annular axial sections)

Patent 5608971: Apparatus and procedure for the mounting of a journal box
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Process for making bearing or component thereof : Mounting : Anti-friction bearing or component thereof)

Patent 5608972: Stretching and contracting razor case
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Including particular handle or razor handle, per se : Caps)

Patent 5608973: Arrangement for lowering the noise level of a cooling layer in a pulp dryer and a pulp dryer
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : For diverse operations on treated material : Rotary scattering member)

Patent 5608974: Steam drying apparatus, cleaning apparatus incorporating the same, and steam drying process
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With means to treat gas or vapor : By vapor condensation : Recirculation of treating gas or vapor : Recirculation of treating gas or vapor)

Patent 5608975: Collapsible and portable hair dryer with combustion heat supply system
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : For hair on head : With gas or vapor flow for contact : For rocking contact)

Patent 5608976: Inner shoe for ski-boots
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : INSIDE SLIPPERS : Felt and fabric)

Patent 5608977: Erectable periscoping display device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY CARD : Folded : Single sheet folded to form a three-dimensional display configuration : Triangular prism :)

Patent 5608978: Display card holder
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Basket-carried indicia : Lid-supported)

Patent 5608979: Multi-message sign
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Sliding plate : Sliding)

Patent 5608980: Tamper-resistant display holder
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PICTURE FRAME : Picture retainer : Biased : Retainer member covering picture : Having display window formed in blank)

Patent 5608981: Single spring bolt lock and cartridge ejector
(FIREARMS : BREECH LOADING : Sliding breechblock : Rearward : Extractors : Magazine)

Patent 5608982: Method and apparatus for an electric arc firing system for caseless ammunition
(FIREARMS : ELECTRIC APPLIANCES : Method of making or modifying by metal working)

Patent 5608983: Waterfowl decoy system
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : DECOYS : Duck :)

Patent 5608984: Waterfowl decoy system
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : DECOYS : Duck :)

Patent 5608985: Fishing line accessory release device
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : Methods of making)

Patent 5608986: Trolling weight for downrigger type fishing systems
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : Line-guiding or twist-controlling, e.g., trolling vanes, otters : Nonmarginal and/or nonpivoted hook attachments)

Patent 5608987: Fly and insect trap
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Insect : Illuminated : Towable)

Patent 5608988: Method of trapping flies and fly trap
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Insect : Adhesive : Towable)

Patent 5608989: Plant growth system for the enhancement of the environment
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Sheet of plants (e.g., roof-top garden) : Flaccid material (e.g., bag))

Patent 5608990: Removable light limiting blind assembly
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : REGISTERABLE OPENING IN FACIALLY OPPOSED CLOSURE AND BARRIER : Predetermined delay governs start of closure movement)

Patent 5608991: Flexible form member and method of forming through hole by means of the form member
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAPED OR STRENGTHENED BY FLUID PRESSURE : Including ingress/egress provision : For sealing a closure panel)

Patent 5608992: Fire resistant house cover
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ARTICLE OR MATERIAL SUPPORTED COVER : Including hold down means)

Patent 5608993: Mini-wall parapet for roof edging or coping
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : GABLE OR EAVE TERMINAL CONSTRUCTION : Covering continuation overlaps edge : Rafter overhangs vertical support outside surface)

Patent 5608994: Earth anchor for light standard apparatus
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PIERCING OR EXPANDING EARTH ANCHOR : Disparate subterranean anchor components : For tie between shaft and brace)

Patent 5608995: Solar-actuated fluid window shutter
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : TRANSPARENT PANEL HAVING ACTIVE TREATMENT WITH GAS OR LIQUID : Shaft reinforcement adjacent earth's surface)

Patent 5608996: Shelter wall assembly for truck/trailer terminal docks
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMBINED : With a loading dock seal : With laterally spaced foundation element)

Patent 5608997: Vertical log building and method for constructing the same
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LOG WALL-TYPE CONSTRUCTION : Specific prestressing means)

Patent 5608998: Panel for lining manholes and the like
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CURVILINEAR BARRIER : Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier)

Patent 5608999: Prefabricated building panel
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INTERSECTION OF WALL TO FLOOR, CEILING, ROOF, OR ANOTHER WALL (I.E., TWO-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION) : Laterally related modules; e.g., spaced surfacing forms corner : Joint key between superimposed modules)

Patent 5609000: Anchored/resilient hardwood floor system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FACER HELD BY STIFFENER-TYPE FRAME : Back-to-back facers spaced by concealed framing : With spacing sleeper or subflooring : Deformed section)

Patent 5609001: Modular insulating upholstery for closed chamber
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : For furnace or refrigeration : Frame member fabricated from thin walled material)

Patent 5609002: Security window bar system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Grille panel facer : Section designed (e.g., groove, integral hanger) to fasten to retaining means)

Patent 5609003: Modular construction system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : With joining means of dissimilar material and separate from unit : Tie (e.g., dowel) placed in preformed opposed openings : Spline having particular shape (bone, arrow, dovetail, etc.))

Patent 5609004: End part for a vehicle longitudinal beam
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Three-dimensional space-defining : Having specific connector, etc. : Having tubular member)

Patent 5609005: Foundation connector for tilt-up concrete wall panel and method of use
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ASSEMBLED IN SITU-TYPE ANCHOR OR TIE : With feature engaging form : Sheet metal-type spacer-connector)

Patent 5609006: Wall stud
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : Longitudinally related striplike sections : Structural support : Having angular component (e.g., having L, T, Z cross-section) : Partition support (e.g., stud, furring, etc.) : Partition support (e.g., stud, furring, etc.))

Patent 5609007: Integrated refacing system for suspended ceilings
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Assembling exposed modules : Mosaic veneer)

Patent 5609008: Carton flap folding assembly and method
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Applying a partial cover : Partial covering of multiple cans, bottles (e.g., six-pack carrier) :)

Patent 5609009: Single station covering and fastening system
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Applying a partial cover : Banding :)

Patent 5609010: Encapsulation method
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Filling preformed receptacle and closing : U-fold forming initial wrap)

Patent 5609011: Rotating mower baffle mechanism
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Having motor on ground-supported carrier : And rotatable blade on motor shaft : By adjusting ground wheel or skid relative to carrier)

Patent 5609012: Raking apparatus worn on a hand
(HARVESTERS : HAND RAKES : Rake teeth and fastenings)

Patent 5609013: Steel cords for the reinforcement of rubber articles
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : STRAND STRUCTURE :)

Patent 5609014: Rubber reinforcing steel cord
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : STRAND STRUCTURE : Covered or wrapped : Wire wrapped :)

Patent 5609015: Apparatus for cleaning a rotor revolving in the rotor housing of an open-end spinning unit
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Clearing : On open-end machine : Rotor : Simultaneous type)

Patent 5609016: Gas turbine apparatus and method of operating same on gaseous fuel
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Having particular safety : Catalyst)

Patent 5609017: Method and apparatus for operating a combustion chamber for autoignition of a fuel
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Having particular starting : Catalyst)

Patent 5609018: Combined installation for gas and steam turbines
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Multiple fluid-operated motors : Different fluids : Steam and combustion products : Check valve feeds air to exhaust system)

Patent 5609019: Apparatus for operating a gas turbine in a simple cycle and in a cycle combined with a steam turbine
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Multiple fluid-operated motors : Different fluids : Steam and combustion products : Check valve feeds air to exhaust system)

Patent 5609020: Thrust reverser synchronization shaft lock
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Interrelated reaction motors : Air and diverse fluid discharge from separate discharge outlets (e.g., fan jet, etc.) : Having thrust reverser : Including injecting modifying fluid)

Patent 5609021: Operation of an internal combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5609022: Method of reducing NO.sub.x emissions from lean-burn combustion engines
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5609023: Fuel supply control system for internal combustion engines
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Having means analyzing composition of exhaust gas : Anti-pollution)

Patent 5609024: Exhaust gas purification apparatus for internal combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the exhaust gas : Automatic or timed reactor purge or heat-up in engine starting operation : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5609025: Air-fuel ratio control device for internal combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the exhaust gas : Engine fuel, air, or ignition controlled by sensor of reactor condition : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5609026: Engine NOx reduction
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the exhaust gas : Condition responsive control of heater, cooler, igniter, or fuel supply of reactor : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5609027: Refueling device with constant-speed auxiliary drive
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Utilizing lubricant, starter motor, cooling fluid, or fluid used for combustion in an internal combustion engine : Feedback includes plural movable valve parts)

Patent 5609028: Pneumatic tool
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Pneumatic motor with gas supply or removal device : Output means locked, positioned or released on failure of motive fluid supply means)

Patent 5609029: Thermal power engine and its operating method
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : Having fluid motor motive fluid treating, controlling or conditioning means : Having means to transfer heat energy between engine exhaust and motive fluid for fluid motor : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid : Supercharging means convertible from series to parallel)

Patent 5609030: Combustion chamber with temperature graduated combustion flow
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : Fuel and air premixed prior to combustion : Bleed)

Patent 5609031: Combustor assembly
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Combustor liner : Ceramic : With attendant coaxial air swirler)

Patent 5609032: Thermoelectric cooling system
(REFRIGERATION : USING ELECTRICAL OR MAGNETIC EFFECT : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect : Including specific circuitry or heat exchanger material : Beverage dispenser)

Patent 5609033: Water cooling device for water purifiers
(REFRIGERATION : USING ELECTRICAL OR MAGNETIC EFFECT : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect : Interior of enclosure cooled; e.g., refrigerator : Beverage dispenser :)

Patent 5609034: Cooling system
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 5609035: Method and apparatus for freezing large blocks of a liquid or slurry
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Congealing flowable material, e.g., ice making : Removing product from congealing surface : By heating : By injecting)

Patent 5609036: Evaporator for cooling apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Refrigeration producer : Bypass, e.g., compressor unloading : Of expansion zone : Of serially arranged evaporator : Including sorbent refrigerant flow)

Patent 5609037: Self-contained vehicle refrigeration unit
(REFRIGERATION : WITH VEHICLE FEATURE : With vapor compression system)

Patent 5609038: Self-chilling beverage container and parts therefor
(REFRIGERATION : CONTAINER CUTTER OR PUNCH-TYPE OPENING MEANS : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate)

Patent 5609039: Cooling cartridge for plastic drinking bottles
(REFRIGERATION : COOLED ENCLOSURE : Portable receptacle : With holdover material : Drinking container : Melt collector over storage space)

Patent 5609040: Process and plant for producing carbon monoxide
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Natural gas : Distillation : Flowline expansion engine : Downstream of column :)

Patent 5609041: Air separation
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Upstream operation : Flowline expansion engine : Spaced initial charging :)

Patent 5609042: Breast ornament
(JEWELRY : ORNAMENTAL PIN : Hinged cover)

Patent 5609043: Decorative article with engraved image
(JEWELRY : WATCH OR CHAIN ATTACHMENT : Charm : Toe)

Patent 5609044: Durable knitting machine cylinder assembly and method of making same
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : NEEDLE BEDS : Independent needle : Gap closers)

Patent 5609045: Latch needle for knitting machines
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : NEEDLES : Pivoted latch : Crochet)

Patent 5609046: Device for continuous treatment of textile material or the like
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : With gas, steam or mist treating : Continuous textile feed and discharge : With fabric carrying cylinder)

Patent 5609047: Garment steaming device with safety nozzle
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : IMPLEMENTS : Steamers : With material receptacle)

Patent 5609048: Pivotally lockable and seesawly restorable combination padlock
(LOCKS : PORTABLE : Padlocks : Combination-controlled : Rigid shackle : Pivoted : Sliding detent :)

Patent 5609049: Transmission lock device
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Lever : Single : Externally mounted locking device : With padlock)

Patent 5609050: Automobile steering wheel locking device
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Handle, handwheel or knob : Rotary or swinging : Universal mounting)

Patent 5609051: Keyless entry system for replacement of existing key locks
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Using a powered device (e.g., motor) : Electrical type (e.g., solenoid) : And details of blocking system (e.g., linkage, latch, pawl, spring) : Using a dial having indicia or pointer and indicia)

Patent 5609052: Loader and method for loading lock pins
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Cylinder and plug assembly : Key- and tool-controlled : Transverse of plug)

Patent 5609053: Constant reduction multi-stand hot rolling mill set-up method
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element : Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to comparison between plural conditions : Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray) : Sensing cross sectional dimension : Sensing thickness :)

Patent 5609054: Rolling mill for flat products
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element : Sensing tool or tool-linked part : Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to plural conditions : Of different operating assemblages)

Patent 5609055: Method and apparatus for cutting and notching a hollow pipe
(METAL DEFORMING : BY TOOL-COUPLE PRESSING TOGETHER ADJACENT SURFACE PORTIONS OF SAME WORK (E.G., TUBE-SEAMER) : To form helically-seamed tube : With means to apply lubricant)

Patent 5609056: Swaging machine
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH MEANS TO DRIVE TOOL : With means to permit tool positioning : By means to connect and/or disconnect tool from its drive)

Patent 5609057: Method and system for in-line detection of moisture in uranium-containing powders
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOISTURE CONTENT OR ABSORPTION CHARACTERISTIC OF MATERIAL : Vibrator)

Patent 5609058: Method of determining backlash
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TOOTHED GEAR : Filament)

Patent 5609059: Electronic multi-purpose material level sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Element)

Patent 5609060: Multiple channel perfused manometry apparatus and a method of operation of such a device
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Aneroid)

Patent 5609061: Turntable with stepping drive
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS (INTERMITTENT GRIP TYPE) : Rotary to intermittent unidirectional motion : Rotary crank or eccentric drive : Rack and pinion transmitter : Adjustable leverage)

Patent 5609062: Compounded countershaft transmission
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Clutchable gears)

Patent 5609063: Steering column support for a collapsible steering column
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Steering posts : Levers)

Patent 5609064: Shifting apparatus for a bicycle
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Flexible transmitter (e.g., Bowden cable) : And hand operator : Single rotatable lever (e.g., for bicycle brake or derailleur) : Worm)

Patent 5609065: Cable actuator assembly
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Detents : Hand crank : Adjustable)

 

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