Patents 5616978 - 5617233

 

 

Patent 5616978: Electroconductive article, having portions with variable resistance and a rotor produced therefrom
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Windings and core structure : Secondary windings or conductors : Squirrel cage : Wave)

Patent 5616979: Vibration driven motor apparatus
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Electrical systems : Input circuit for simultaneous electrical and mechanical output from piezoelectric element : Traveling wave motor :)

Patent 5616980: Ceramic motor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Combined with resonant structure : Direct mechanical coupling : Motor producing continual motion : Eliptical motion at fixed point (i.e., walking) or Ratchet and Pawl motor : Output member detail)

Patent 5616981: Terminal for a piezoelectric device
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : Combined with damping structure : Sandwich or Langevin type)

Patent 5616982: Piezoelectric actuator
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : NON-DYNAMOELECTRIC : Piezoelectric elements and devices : With mechanical energy coupling means : On back of piezoelectric element)

Patent 5616983: Electrode assembly with lead wire attachment
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH DETACHABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OR SUPPORT : Electrical connector : Radiating type surface)

Patent 5616984: High wattage lamp ferrule and socket system
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH ENVELOPE : Having base and connector : Having an annular contact disposed concentrically about the longitudinal axis of the envelope : Having screw thread coupling contact : Stem or envelope structure)

Patent 5616985: Shadow-mask color cathode ray tube
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Shadow mask, support or shield : Non-circular aperture : Integral or contiguous storage and display element)

Patent 5616986: Resonant microcavity display
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Screen : Electrode)

Patent 5616987: Electron multiplier
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : PHOTOSENSITIVE : Photomultiplier : Having plural dynodes : Light conducting fiber or rod)

Patent 5616988: High energy-saving circuit for a display apparatus
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : CATHODE RAY TUBE CIRCUITS :)

Patent 5616989: Fluorescent lamp system including an integrated heater/power harness
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : COMBINED LOAD DEVICE OR LOAD DEVICE TEMPERATURE MODIFYING MEANS AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DEVICE STRUCTURE : With injection or extraction means)

Patent 5616990: Ballast scheme for a fluorescent lamp with preheated filaments
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : WITH CATHODE OR CATHODE HEATER SUPPLY CIRCUIT : Delayed application of the discharge potential : With surge generator in the discharge circuit : Thermostatic switch in the series circuit)

Patent 5616991: Flat panel display in which low-voltage row and column address signals control a much higher pixel activation voltage
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : PLURAL POWER SUPPLIES : Plural cathode and/or anode load device : Diverse type current supplies)

Patent 5616992: Electronic starter circuit for fluorescent lamp
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : PERIODIC SWITCH IN THE SUPPLY CIRCUIT : Transistorized ignition systems : Condenser or inductance in the primary circuit)

Patent 5616993: Method and apparatus for switching a motor between bipolar and unipolar mode
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : SELF-COMMUTATED IMPULSE OR RELUCTANCE MOTORS : Field circuit control)

Patent 5616994: Drive circuit for brushless motor
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : SELF-COMMUTATED IMPULSE OR RELUCTANCE MOTORS : Field circuit control)

Patent 5616995: Systems and methods for controlling a draft inducer for a furnace
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : CONSTANT MOTOR CURRENT, LOAD AND/OR TORQUE CONTROL : Initial, "cracking" or "starting from rest" torque control)

Patent 5616996: Model reference following commutation circuit and adjusting method thereof
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : MOTOR COMMUTATION CONTROL SYSTEMS : Control of motor load or device driven)

Patent 5616997: Auto up window with obstacle detection system
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : AUTOMATIC AND/OR WITH TIME-DELAY MEANS (E.G., AUTOMATIC STARTING AND/OR STOPPING) : Movement, position, or limit-of-travel : Plural sensing means for determining plural positions or plural limits-of travel : Electric generator tachometer)

Patent 5616998: Proportional derivitive control system with low speed offset compensation
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : Program- or pattern-controlled systems : With program recording or composing means : Multifunction manipulator (i.e., Robot) : With particular compensation (e.g., gain, offset, etc.) : Including end effector (e.g., gripping jaw, micromanipulator, etc.))

Patent 5616999: Torque detecting apparatus for reducing torque ripple in an AC motor
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : With compensating features : Secto-scanning systems)

Patent 5617000: Apparatus for detecting and controlling the rotational position of a motor shaft
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : With particular "error-detecting" means : With particular position measuring instruments : Potentiometer systems including autotransformers and Wheatstone bridges : Resolver systems)

Patent 5617001: A.C. motor starting control circuit utilizing triggerable semiconductor switching device
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : INDUCTION MOTOR SYSTEMS : Primary circuit control : Starting control : Operating from a single phase source : Start winding removed during running operation : By electronic switch : With variable temperature coefficient resistor in switch control circuit :)

Patent 5617002: Method of and apparatus for charging nonaqueous electrolytic battery
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : WIND, SOLAR, THERMAL, OR FUEL-CELL SOURCE : With shuntless charging source control :)

Patent 5617003: Method and apparatus for charging a battery of an electric vehicle
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : CELL OR BATTERY CHARGER STRUCTURE : Charger inductively coupled to cell or battery : Employing "jumper" cable)

Patent 5617004: Battery charging apparatus for series battery
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : SERIALLY CONNECTED BATTERIES OR CELLS : With individual charging of plural batteries or cells : With charger stand or base)

Patent 5617005: Method and apparatus for charging lead acid batteries
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL DISCHARGING : With charging : Cycling (e.g., discharge/charge cycle, etc.) : With state-of-charge detection :)

Patent 5617006: Recharge profile for spacecraft NI/H.sub.2 batteries
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL DISCHARGING : With charging : With battery or cell condition monitoring (e.g., for protection from overcharging, heating, etc.) : Time control)

Patent 5617007: Battery charging method and apparatus using current control
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL CHARGING : Pulsed : Pulse modulation : Time control)

Patent 5617008: Method, apparatus, and communication device for charging a charge storage device which is momentarily connected to a fixed load
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL DISCHARGING : With charging : Cycling (e.g., discharge/charge cycle, etc.) : Time control :)

Patent 5617009: Rechargeable battery charging circuit which sets supplemental charging capacity according to ambient temperature
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL CHARGING : Plural charging sources : With battery or cell condition monitoring (e.g., for protection from overcharging, heating, etc.))

Patent 5617010: Overcharge and overdischarge protection for a chargeable electric cell operable with a reduced current consumption
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : BATTERY OR CELL DISCHARGING : With charging : With battery or cell condition monitoring (e.g., for protection from overcharging, heating, etc.) : Time control)

Patent 5617011: Method and system for limiting generator field voltage in the event of regulator failure in an automotive vehicle
(ELECTRICITY: SINGLE GENERATOR SYSTEMS : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF GENERATOR OR DRIVING MEANS : Voltage of generator or circuit supplied : Including an electrical condition)

Patent 5617012: Power converter protecting apparatus for electric power system
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : FOR REACTIVE POWER CONTROL : Using converter :)

Patent 5617013: Power supply with power factor correction and protection against failures of the power factor correction
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : IN SHUNT WITH SOURCE OR LOAD : Using choke and switch across source : In bridge)

Patent 5617014: Multifunction voltage regulator
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Including plural loads commonly controlled : With electronic tube or a three or more terminal semiconductive device in control circuit)

Patent 5617015: Multiple output regulator with time sequencing
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : With reference voltage circuitry)

Patent 5617016: Buck converter with operating mode automatically determined by the load level
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : With threshold detection : Including final control device parameter)

Patent 5617017: Voltage regulator having MOS pull-off transistor for a bipolar pass transistor
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : With base drive control dissipation : Including filter sensing)

Patent 5617018: Device for measuring a wide range of voltages and for determining continuity
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : TESTING POTENTIAL IN SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT (E.G., LIGHTNING STROKE) : Voltage probe : Mechanically actuated switch)

Patent 5617019: Inductive measuring device for measuring alternating current components superposed to a high direct current
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MEASURING, TESTING, OR SENSING ELECTRICITY, PER SE : Magnetic saturation (e.g., in field or in amplifier) : With register (e.g., discount type, demand penalty))

Patent 5617020: Microelectromechanical-based power meter
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MEASURING, TESTING, OR SENSING ELECTRICITY, PER SE : Plural inputs (e.g., summation, ratio) : Watts : Digital voltmeters)

Patent 5617021: High speed post-programming net verification method
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MISCELLANEOUS : Combined)

Patent 5617022: Fiberoptic velocity transducer including dielectric coating for filtering and velocity determination
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : ELECTRICAL SPEED MEASURING : Including speed-related frequency generator : Including radiant energy detector : Permanent magnet type)

Patent 5617023: Industrial contactless position sensor
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Displacement : Having particular sensor means : Inductive : Electrically energized : Separate pick-up : Including plural current focussing arrays)

Patent 5617024: Flux focusing eddy current probe
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Stress in material measurement : Approach or retreat)

Patent 5617025: Side part sensor for determining the presence or absence of a nut and a hole disposed adjacent the nut
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : With means to create magnetic field to test material : Electrically energized nonforce type sensor : Oscillator type : Electrically energized)

Patent 5617026: Quiet magnetic resonance imaging apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Including a test sample and control sample)

Patent 5617027: Local antenna for nuclear magnetic resonance diagnostics
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Including a test sample and control sample)

Patent 5617028: Magnetic field inhomogeneity correction in MRI using estimated linear magnetic field map
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Polarizing field magnet : With homogeneity control :)

Patent 5617029: Method of magnet shimming
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Polarizing field magnet : With homogeneity control :)

Patent 5617030: Method and apparatus for gradient power supply for a nuclear magnetic resonance tomography apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Electronic circuit elements : With homogeneity control)

Patent 5617031: Buried pipe locator utilizing a change in ground capacitance
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : OF GEOPHYSICAL SURFACE OR SUBSURFACE IN SITU : For small object detection or location : To determine fluid entry)

Patent 5617032: Misfire detecting device for internal combustion engine
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM OR DEVICE : In situ testing of spark plug : Wherein a measured electric quantity indicates spark plug condition : With air gap in ground circuit)

Patent 5617033: Method and apparatus for electrically testing multi-core cable
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : Multiconductor cable : With sequencer : Field effect transistor)

Patent 5617034: Signal improvement in the sensing of hydraulic cylinder piston position using electromagnetic waves
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE OR OTHER QUANTITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULUS/RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS : Distributive type parameters : Using resonant frequency : To determine dimension (e.g., distance or thickness) : Field effect transistor)

Patent 5617035: Method for testing integrated devices
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE OR OTHER QUANTITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULUS/RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS : Lumped type parameters : Using resistance or conductance measurement : With pulse signal processing circuit : Including R/C time constant circuit : Including corrosion or erosion)

Patent 5617036: Laser/pin assembly with integrated burn-in assembly
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : With temperature control : Of reflected test signal)

Patent 5617037: Mixed analog and digital integrated circuit having a comparator to compare original digital data with data having undergone successive D/A
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : DUT including test circuit : Cantilever)

Patent 5617038: Method and system for screening reliability of semiconductor circuits
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : Test of semiconductor device : Cantilever)

Patent 5617039: Auxiliary power unit testing device
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : Power supply test : With barrier layer)

Patent 5617040: Programmable output device with integrated circuit
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : MULTIFUNCTIONAL OR PROGRAMMABLE (E.G., UNIVERSAL, ETC.) : Having details of setting or programming of interconnections or logic functions : With field effect-transistor)

Patent 5617041: Method and apparatus for reducing coupling switching noise in interconnect array matrix
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : MULTIFUNCTIONAL OR PROGRAMMABLE (E.G., UNIVERSAL, ETC.) : Array (e.g., PLA, PAL, PLD, etc.) : With field effect-transistor)

Patent 5617042: Multiple array programmable logic device with a plurality of programmable switch matrices
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : MULTIFUNCTIONAL OR PROGRAMMABLE (E.G., UNIVERSAL, ETC.) : Array (e.g., PLA, PAL, PLD, etc.) : With field effect-transistor)

Patent 5617043: Output buffer with reference voltage circuit for increasing speed
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : INTERFACE (E.G., CURRENT DRIVE, LEVEL SHIFT, ETC.) : Current driving (e.g., fan in/out, off chip driving, etc.) : Field-effect transistor : Integrated Injection Logic (I2L))

Patent 5617044: Comparator circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : Input signal compared to single fixed reference : With logic or bistable circuit)

Patent 5617045: Input circuit for processing small amplitude input signals
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : Input signal compared to single fixed reference : With differential amplifier : With transistor)

Patent 5617046: Generation of a diagnostic signal when the current through a power transistor reaches a level close to a limit current
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Current driver : Having inductive load (e.g., coil, etc.) : Sample and hold)

Patent 5617047: Reset and pulse width control circuits for high-performance multi-port memories and register files
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Synchronizing : Reset (e.g., initializing, starting, stopping, etc.) : With particular tube or distributed parameter element)

Patent 5617048: Hysteretic power-up circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Synchronizing : Reset (e.g., initializing, starting, stopping, etc.) : Responsive to power supply : Selective)

Patent 5617049: Pulse signal generator and redundancy selection signal generator
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Rectangular (e.g., clock, etc.) or pulse waveform width control : Having negative resistance device (e.g., tunnel diode, etc.))

Patent 5617050: Circuit for providing programmable hysteresis levels
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Particular stable state circuit (e.g., tristable, etc.) : Circuit having only two stable states (i.e., bistable) : Using hysteresis (e.g., Schmitt trigger, etc.) : Including multi-emitter or multi-collector bipolar transistor)

Patent 5617051: Voltage overshoot limiter
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Amplitude control : By limiting, clipping, or clamping : Distortion compensation : By feedback control)

Patent 5617052: Transconductance-variable analog multiplier using triple-tail cells
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC INPUT TO OUTPUT FUNCTION : Combining of plural signals : Product : RMS)

Patent 5617053: Computational circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC INPUT TO OUTPUT FUNCTION : Combining of plural signals : Summing : Differential amplifier)

Patent 5617054: Switched capacitor voltage error compensating circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC INPUT TO OUTPUT FUNCTION : With compensation : Summing)

Patent 5617055: Electronic switch having reduced body effect
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : GATING (I.E., SWITCHING INPUT TO OUTPUT) : Parallel controlled paths : Field-effect transistor : Including negative resistance device in delay circuit (e.g., unijunction transistor, etc.))

Patent 5617056: Base current compensation circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Stabilized (e.g., compensated, regulated, maintained, etc.) : Having stabilized bias or power supply level)

Patent 5617057: Pass transistor voltage control circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Stabilized (e.g., compensated, regulated, maintained, etc.) : Using field-effect transistor : With field-effect transistor)

Patent 5617058: Digital signal processing for linearization of small input signals to a tri-state power switch
(AMPLIFIERS : MODULATOR-DEMODULATOR-TYPE AMPLIFIER : Phonon type (e.g., ultrasonic wave propagating device))

Patent 5617059: Power amplifier, and associated method, for a microwave repeater station
(AMPLIFIERS : INVOLVING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN THAT OF TRANSFORMERS PER SE : With printed circuits : Having different configurations)

Patent 5617060: Method and apparatus for automatic gain control and DC offset cancellation in quadrature receiver
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH CONTROL OF POWER SUPPLY OR BIAS VOLTAGE : With control of input electrode or gain control electrode bias : D.C. coupling)

Patent 5617061: Feed-forward amplifier
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH AMPLIFIER BYPASS MEANS (E.G., FORWARD FEED) : Electron tube or diode as impedance)

Patent 5617062: Timing circuit with rapid initialization on power-up
(OSCILLATORS : SOLID STATE ACTIVE ELEMENT OSCILLATOR : Transistors : Relaxation oscillator : Inductor controlled AFC)

Patent 5617063: Matched filters for processing related signal components
(MODULATORS : PHASE SHIFT KEYING MODULATOR OR QUADRATURE AMPLITUDE MODULATOR : Including discrete semiconductor device)

Patent 5617064: Active resistor for stability compensation
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : DISSIPATING TERMINATIONS FOR LONG LINES : Polarization converters)

Patent 5617065: Filter using enhanced quality factor resonator and method
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Electromechanical filter : Having significant physical structure)

Patent 5617066: Polarized electromagnetic relay
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : Polarity-responsive : With locking, latch or tripping structure)

Patent 5617067: Electromagnetic actuator having a low aspect ratio stator
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : Polarity-responsive : With locking, latch or tripping structure)

Patent 5617069: Microchip fuse with a casing constructed from upper and lower members and a hollow portion in the casing
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : Fusible element actuated : Fuse link carrier or holder : Special adaptor or other selective means)

Patent 5617070: Gas/electric oven thermostat with self cleaning temperature calibration mechanism
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : Expansible or vaporizable fluid actuated : With operating range calibration or adjustment means : Combined with capillary tube or bore)

Patent 5617071: Magnetoresistive structure comprising ferromagnetic thin films and intermediate alloy layer having magnetic concentrator and shielding
(ELECTRICAL RESISTORS : RESISTANCE VALUE RESPONSIVE TO A CONDITION : Magnetic field or compass (e.g., Hall effect type) : Mechanically adjustable or variable)

Patent 5617072: Position signaling apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : For trailer : Including keyless entry)

Patent 5617073: Method and apparatus for linking an object with a slot to a cable
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Signal-carrying conduit between sensor and article (e.g., cable, power cord, or data link) : Electromagnetic energy)

Patent 5617074: Child finder
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Human or animal : House arrest system, wandering, or wrong place : Specified device housing or attachment means)

Patent 5617075: Personal alarm security device
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Human or animal : Holdup : Specified device housing or attachment means)

Patent 5617076: System for detecting ice or snow on surface which specularly reflects light
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Ice formation : Photoelectric : Specified device housing or attachment means)

Patent 5617077: Testable photoelectric detector
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Fluent material : Particle suspension in fluid : Smoke : Float sensor)

Patent 5617078: Electronic trip device comprising a storage device
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Condition of electrical apparatus : Breaking of circuit continuity : For plural circuit conductors)

Patent 5617079: Apparatus for replacing a battery in a battery powered device
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specified housing : Configured to promote sensing capability (e.g., smoke detector) : Inserted battery required for housing closure : Conveyor belt)

Patent 5617080: Covert light indicator
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VISUAL INDICATION : Transparent or translucent indicator with means for blocking light : Having optical device : Including spring)

Patent 5617081: Method and apparatus for live insertion and removal of electronic sub-assemblies
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus expansion or extension : Card insertion : Hot insertion :)

Patent 5617082: Electronic access control device utilizing a single microcomputer integrated circuit
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Intelligence comparison for controlling : Authorization control (e.g., entry into an area) : Varying authorization : Code programming : Including temperature detection)

Patent 5617083: Data communication receiver having variable length message carry-on
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Code responsive (i.e., paging) : Particular message and address format (e.g., POCSAG, FLEX, etc.) : Over the air)

Patent 5617084: Apparatus for communicating utility usage-related information from a utility usage location to a utility usage registering device
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE INDICATING (E.G., TELEMETERING) : With meter reading : Acoustic or vibratory (e.g., sonic, fluidic, etc.))

Patent 5617085: Method and apparatus for monitoring the surroundings of a vehicle and for detecting failure of the monitoring apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : EXTERNAL CONDITION VEHICLE-MOUNTED INDICATOR OR ALARM : Transmitter in another vehicle (e.g., emergency vehicle) : Relative distence between vehicles (e.g., collision alert) : Follow-up (e.g., circuit rebalanced when upset))

Patent 5617086: Traffic monitoring system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : TRAFFIC CONTROL INDICATOR : Highway information (e.g., weather, speed limits, etc.))

Patent 5617087: Parking aid for parking vehicles in a covered garage
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VEHICLE PARKING INDICATORS : Pivoted)

Patent 5617088: Sampling frequency converting device and memory address control device
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : Data rate conversion : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 5617089: Huffman code decoding circuit
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from number of pulses : To or from Huffman codes : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 5617090: Multi-channel sigma-delta A/D converters with improved throughput
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Multiplex : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 5617091: Resistance ladder, D-A converter, and A-D converter
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Digital to analog conversion : Using ladder network : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 5617092: High resolution encoding circuit and process for analog to digital conversion
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Analog input compared with static reference : Parallel type :)

Patent 5617093: Switched capacitor analog circuits with low input capacitance
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Using charge transfer devices (e.g., charge coupled devices, charge transfer by switched capacitances) : Input signal compared with nonlinear ramp)

Patent 5617094: Inverse quantizer
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : QUANTIZER : With rotary distributor)

Patent 5617095: Hybrid type wide band electromagnetic wave absorber
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RADIO WAVE ABSORBER :)

Patent 5617096: Broad-band radio wave absorber
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RADIO WAVE ABSORBER : With particular geometric configuration :)

Patent 5617097: Low-cost near-surface burst (NSB) capability for proximity fuzes
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RETURN SIGNAL CONTROLS EXTERNAL DEVICE : Proximity fuze : With terrain avoidance or alarm)

Patent 5617098: Multichannel radar system for motor vehicles
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RETURN SIGNAL CONTROLS EXTERNAL DEVICE : Radar mounted on and controls land vehicle : With terrain avoidance or alarm)

Patent 5617099: Adaptive filtering of matched-filter data
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : CLUTTER ELIMINATION : Scanning)

Patent 5617100: Accurate position measuring system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : With accuracy enhancing : Using differential correction :)

Patent 5617101: Satellite-based geolocation calibration system and method
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With satellite signal correction : With particular action taken responsive to position)

Patent 5617102: Communications transceiver using an adaptive directional antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a steerable array : With a switch : Controlled)

Patent 5617103: Ferroelectric phase shifting antenna array
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 5617104: High Tc superconducting tunable ferroelectric transmitting system
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Microstrip : Reflector or director)

Patent 5617105: Antenna equipment
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 5617106: Pivotable antenna and electrical device having a pivotable antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With radio cabinet :)

Patent 5617107: Heated microwave antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With ice clearer or preventer :)

Patent 5617108: Simplified tracking antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Wave guide type (e.g., horn) : With horn : With main and subreflector (Casse-grain type))

Patent 5617109: Three terminal liquid crystal lens cell
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Resistor-diode arrangement)

Patent 5617111: Circuit for driving liquid crystal device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Specific display element control means (e.g., latches, memories, logic) : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register) : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 5617112: Display control device for controlling brightness of a display installed in a vehicular cabin
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Backlight control : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register))

Patent 5617113: Memory configuration for display information
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Grouped electrodes (e.g., matrix partitioned into sections) : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register))

Patent 5617114: User interface having click-through tools that can be composed with other tools
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Image based : Augmented reality (real-time))

Patent 5617115: Word processing unit with document display function
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Character generating : Straight line)

Patent 5617116: System and method for sacrificial color matching using bias
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graph generating : Bar graph : Image based (addressing))

Patent 5617117: Input device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Temporal interpolation or processing)

Patent 5617118: Mode dependent minimum FIFO fill level controls processor access to video memory
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : First in first out (i.e., FIFO) : Character memory)

Patent 5617119: Protection of an electronically stored image in a first color space by the alteration of a digital component in a second color space
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Distributed or remote access)

Patent 5617120: Two-relation icon ranking and selecting method
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Image with abnormal condition)

Patent 5617121: Ink jet recording with ink detection
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of fluid (e.g., ink flow rate, viscosity, etc.) : Fluid content (e.g., moisture or solvent content, ink refilling, liquid level) :)

Patent 5617122: Recording apparatus and method for controlling recording head driving timing
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Responsive to condition : Full-line array)

Patent 5617123: Image processing method utilizing multiple binarizing and recording agent depositing steps
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Processing based on at least two different image attributes (e.g., character, graphic, photo, line, edge, gray-level, color) :)

Patent 5617124: Self-cleaning service station for inkjet printing mechanisms
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Purging without a cap : Movement)

Patent 5617125: Spittoon system for ink-jet printers
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Waste storage : Movement)

Patent 5617127: Actuator having ceramic substrate with slit(s) and ink jet print head using the actuator
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With piezoelectric force ejection : Layers, plates : Flow path)

Patent 5617128: Alignment of multiple nozzle members in a printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : With integral ejector : Drop sensors)

Patent 5617129: Ionographic printing with a focused ion stream controllable in two dimensions
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : By information carrying flow of invisible charged particles : Specific ionographic head : Including latent image generation using luminescent material)

Patent 5617130: Image smoothing method and apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : ELECTRIC MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Electrostatic : Photo scanning : Dot density or dot size control (e.g., halftone) : Laminated head including charged particle generation layer)

Patent 5617131: Image device having a spacer with image arrays disposed in holes thereof
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Having deflecting means)

Patent 5617132: Method and apparatus for adjusting the pixel placement in a raster output scanner
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Plural beam scan : Scan synchronization (e.g., start-of-scan, end-of-scan) : Including switching means)

Patent 5617133: Method and apparatus for adjusting orientation of light beams in a raster scanning system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Specific optical structure : Having deflector : Polygon : For detecting color)

Patent 5617134: Machine for manipulating and working on web material
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : With record receiver or handling means therefor : Housing or mounting)

Patent 5617135: Multi-point visual communication system
(TELEVISION : TWO-WAY VIDEO AND VOICE COMMUNICATION (E.G., VIDEOPHONE) : Transmission control (e.g., resolution or quality) : Motion image conferencing)

Patent 5617136: Image freezing unit for obtaining still image at a precise timing from image data obtained by the imaging means
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : With endoscope : Color TV : Color sequential illumination)

Patent 5617137: In-service measurement of composite triple beats in a cable television system
(TELEVISION : MONITORING, TESTING, OR MEASURING : Transmission path testing : Signal to noise ratio : With rotating reflector)

Patent 5617138: Photography booth with multiple video input and confirming image display
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Exposure control)

Patent 5617139: Image pickup apparatus
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Color balance (e.g., white balance) : Video teleconferencing (including access or authorization))

Patent 5617140: Method for adjusting lens offset of a video camera
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Focus control : With zoom position detection or interrelated iris control : With dichroic layer or air gap between prism sections)

Patent 5617141: Image pickup devices having an image quality control function and methods of controlling an image quality in image pickup devices
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Optics : Exposure control : Automatic control of iris, stop, or diaphragm : Based on ambient light : Contrast)

Patent 5617142: Method and apparatus for changing the compression level of a compressed digital signal
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Adaptive : Quantization : Having SAW or charge-transfer device)

Patent 5617143: Movement detection device and encoding apparatus using the same
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Adaptive : Accumulator or up/down counter)

Patent 5617144: Image processing system using pixel-by-pixel motion estimation and frame decimation
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Motion vector : Subband coding)

Patent 5617145: Adaptive bit allocation for video and audio coding
(TELEVISION : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION SYSTEM : Data rate reduction : Arrangements for multiplexing one video signal, one or more audio signals, and a synchronizing signal : Involving minimum, maximum, or average of block)

Patent 5617146: System for controlling updates of extended data services (EDS) data
(TELEVISION : DIVERSE DEVICE CONTROLLED BY INFORMATION EMBEDDED IN VIDEO SIGNAL : Changing number of fields for standard conversion)

Patent 5617147: Transmission system for an aspect-area-ratio position ID signal
(TELEVISION : NONPICTORIAL DATA PACKET IN TELEVISION FORMAT : Changing number of fields for standard conversion)

Patent 5617148: Filter by-pass for transmitting an additional signal with a video signal
(TELEVISION : FORMAT : Including additional information : Pulse code modulation)

Patent 5617149: Apparatus and method for detecting scene changes using the difference of mad between image frames
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Motion vector generation : Diode)

Patent 5617150: Video bit rate control method
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Motion dependent key signal generation or scene change detection : Diode)

Patent 5617151: Automatic broadcasting channel selection method and television receiver adopting the same
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Tuning : Color television)

Patent 5617152: Projector system for video and computer generated information
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Projection device : Single light modulator : Color TV : Liquid crystal : Including frame or field delays (e.g., motion adaptive))

Patent 5617153: Eyeglass lens shield having peripheral band
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With antiglare or shading : Partially occluding the light-path area : Having support or cabinet)

Patent 5617154: Light filtering contact lens
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Eye contact type : Colored : Spring between lens and strap)

Patent 5617155: Method for determining measurement parameters for a spectacle wearer
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : For interpupillary distance measuring or lens positioning : Of abnormal muscular functioning)

Patent 5617156: Fundus camera
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including diaphram or slit : For cornea curvature measurement)

Patent 5617157: Computer controlled subjective refractor
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Subjective type : Including illuminator)

Patent 5617158: Digital sound recording on motion picture film
(OPTICS: MOTION PICTURES : WITH SOUND ACCOMPANIMENT : Picture and sound recorder carries : With acoustic isolation)

Patent 5617159: Image blur suppression device with inertial pendulum system for a camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SHAKE SENSING : Having stabilization system : And means to move film)

Patent 5617160: Camera with multi-format selection
(PHOTOGRAPHY : PSEUDO ZOOM : Camera release)

Patent 5617161: Camera provided with a magnetic recording device
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH DATA RECORDING : Magnetically on film or film cassette : Segmented alphanumeric indicia)

Patent 5617162: Data imprinting device for a camera having changeable image size
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH DATA RECORDING : Optical : Segmented alphanumeric indicia : Having auxiliary illumination)

Patent 5617163: Camera with illuminating optical system
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH OBJECT ILLUMINATION FOR EXPOSURE : Having flash built into camera : Diaphragm function only)

Patent 5617164: Camera using interference between exposure actuator and metering linkage to control motor
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH FILM DRIVE : Film transport cocks shutter : From film itself)

Patent 5617165: Film driving mechanism of a camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH FILM DRIVE : Mechanical detail : Including electric motor : Having film transport mechanism locked by perforation sensing pawl)

Patent 5617166: Camera capable of reducing image blur
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SHAKE SENSING : Having stabilization system : And means to move film)

Patent 5617167: Lens cover drive mechanism for a camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Lens cover : Shutter charging lever on lens housing)

Patent 5617168: Camera with spool positioning mechanism
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH FILM DRIVE : Mechanical detail : Rewind : Having film transport mechanism locked by perforation sensing pawl)

Patent 5617169: Film detection member for a single-use camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING CAMERA INDICATOR : Film condition indicator : Electro-optical element)

Patent 5617170: Camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH VIEWFINDER : Selective or adjustable viewfinder field : Tilting)

Patent 5617171: Photographic processing method
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Detachable or removable film holder unit : Film cassette or cartridge : Cable release)

Patent 5617172: Camera battery cover structure
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Body structure or housing : Battery compartment : Having viewing port)

Patent 5617173: Camera system having power zoom lens
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH OF CAMERA OBJECTIVE : Automatic change of focal length : Constant image size : Plural tanks)

Patent 5617174: Active range finding device
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH EXPOSURE OBJECTIVE FOCUSING MEANS, FOCUSING AID, OR RANGEFINDING MEANS : Having pursuit mode : With mechanical rangefinder)

Patent 5617175: Camera having electronic flash units
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH OBJECT ILLUMINATION FOR EXPOSURE : Exposure control circuit with illumination mode : Having indicator)

Patent 5617176: Shake detecting and drift component removal apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SHAKE SENSING : Having stabilization system : And means to move film)

Patent 5617177: Camera having function of correcting shake
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SHAKE SENSING : With accelerometer : And means to move film)

Patent 5617178: Method of producing multidimensional lithographic separations free of moire interference
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Stereoscopic : Having document handling detection)

Patent 5617179: Recording apparatus for selectively recording and retrieving object images on a plurality of recording media
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 5617180: Apparatus for conveying photographic film
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Identifying, composing, or selecting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 5617181: Exposure apparatus and exposure method
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Plural : Reflector in optical path)

Patent 5617182: Scanning exposure method
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 5617183: Photometric system structure
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Illumination systems or details : Including shutter, diaphragm, polarizer or filter : Vertical optical path)

Patent 5617184: Apparatus for turning a negative film carrier
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Detailed holder for original : Including adjustable or selective masking frame)

Patent 5617185: Method and apparatus for positioning film in a photographic film printer
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Detailed holder for original : Including adjustable or selective masking frame)

Patent 5617186: Film carrier of photographic printer with adjustable mask
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Detailed holder for original : Including adjustable or selective masking frame)

Patent 5617187: Image reading apparatus, copying apparatus, image processing apparatus, and image processing method
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : DIAGNOSTICS : Image forming component : Of exposure system (e.g., lamp, scanning, erase) : By concentration detector)

Patent 5617188: Developing apparatus provided with a portable developing unit for supporting a plurality of developing devices
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : DIAGNOSTICS : Component present or mounted : Electrostatic)

Patent 5617189: Developing unit for thoroughly supplying mixed toner in an electrostatographic printer
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Development : Dry development : Mixing : Fountain)

Patent 5617190: Developing device for an image forming apparatus which reduces toner consumption and waste
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Photoconductive member : To produce outline image)

Patent 5617191: Toner conveyor roller and image forming apparatus having the same
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Development : Dry development : Application member : Roller : Details : By magnetic brush)

Patent 5617192: Multicolor electrostatic recording apparatus and electrostatic latent image recording apparatus used therefor
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Development : Dry development : Supplying new toner : Cartridge : Having internal rotary member : Including sample holder)

Patent 5617193: Image transferred sheet conveying guide for use in an image forming apparatus
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Transfer : Electrostatic : Having copy medium guide : Having belt transporting copy)

Patent 5617194: Cleaning unit including a cleaning roller and a separator plate which separates a cleaning chamber from a toner storage and which comes
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : CLEANING OF IMAGING SURFACE : Plural diverse : Having treatment of image)

Patent 5617195: Cleaning unit and toner recovery system for image formation unit
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : DIAGNOSTICS : Consumable : Toner : Misstrip of copy)

Patent 5617196: Original feeding method with originals mounted side by side
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : DOCUMENT HANDLING : Original : Holder : Platen : Coordinated with sheet movement)

Patent 5617197: Image forming apparatus having a device for stripping a transfer member carried on a transfer drum
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : DOCUMENT HANDLING : Copy : Delivering from transfer position : Stripping from photoconductive member : Speed control of conveyance)

Patent 5617198: Image forming apparatus having rotary developing device
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : DIAGNOSTICS : Consumable : Toner : Misstrip of copy)

Patent 5617199: Device, and associated method, for determining distances between moving objects
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Of pulse transit time : Having different frequency sources)

Patent 5617200: Pulse method for measurement of relative secondary path intensities in optical waveguide systems
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR OPTICAL FIBER OR WAVEGUIDE INSPECTION : Lamp attachments)

Patent 5617201: Method for refractometer measuring using mathematical modelling
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : REFRACTION TESTING (E.G., REFRACTOMETERS) : Prism engaging specimen : With servo controlled optical member)

Patent 5617202: Diode laser co-linear and intersecting light beam generator
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Prism engaging specimen)

Patent 5617203: Optical detector employing an optically-addressed spatial light modulator
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Surface condition : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board) : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board))

Patent 5617204: Method for inspecting neck portion of molded bottle
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Transparent or translucent material : Containers (e.g., bottles) : Standard movable)

Patent 5617205: Spectral measuring method and spectral measuring apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With Raman type light scattering : With particular illumination means)

Patent 5617206: Compact laser diode monitor using defined laser momentum vectors to cause emission of a coherent photon in a selected direction
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : Utilizing a spectrophotometer (i.e., plural beam) : Having plural wavelengths : Monochromatic (e.g., laser))

Patent 5617207: Appartatus and method for measuring a change in an energy path length
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Using fiber or waveguide interferometer : Lock-in prevention)

Patent 5617208: Ignition detection method and device for a reaction vessel
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : POSITION OR DISPLACEMENT : Silhouette)

Patent 5617209: Method and system for triangulation-based, 3-D imaging utilizing an angled scaning beam of radiant energy
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : Triangulation : Scan : Scan)

Patent 5617210: Method of detecting whether at least one die is centered about a thread held taught between two fixed points
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ALIGNMENT IN LATERAL DIRECTION : With object being compared and light beam moved relative to each other (e.g., scanning))

Patent 5617211: Exposure apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ALIGNMENT IN LATERAL DIRECTION : With registration indicia (e.g., scale) : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 5617212: Open-path gas monitoring
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR LIGHT TRANSMISSION OR ABSORPTION : Of fluent material : Gas : Exhaust, dust or smoke : Single beam scans entire width or diameter)

Patent 5617213: Spot microdensitometer for spectral density analysis of film
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR LIGHT TRANSMISSION OR ABSORPTION : Of photographic film : Having particles suspended in liquid)

Patent 5617214: Commitment groups to generalize the scheduling of interdependent document output terminal capabilities
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Recording apparatus : Scanning)

Patent 5617215: Assembly trees for canonical representation of documents and blending multiple functions
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Recording apparatus : Scanning)

Patent 5617216: Image formation device with binary/halftone pixel determination
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Processing based on at least two different image attributes (e.g., character, graphic, photo, line, edge, gray-level, color) :)

Patent 5617217: Engraving method and apparatus for generating engraving drive signals for engraving engraved areas of accurately controlled size in the
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil) : Look-up table for image processing or print attribute data (e.g., threshold value, print element property))

Patent 5617218: Bi-directional television and motion picture film to magnetic tape format digital signal converter
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Using light or beam : Recording at different frame rate : Crosstalk)

Patent 5617219: Apparatus and method for data compression and expansion using hybrid equal length coding and unequal length coding
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Compressing in recording or decompressing in reproducing : Intraframe or interframe : Including television camera)

Patent 5617220: Facsimile apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Auxiliary signal : Coding for digital facsimile equipment (e.g., Group 3 or 4))

Patent 5617221: Facsimile modem for passing image information to a facsimile machine and computer
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile system interface : Facsimile alarm)

Patent 5617222: Circuit for adapting facsimile machine to be connected to a data transmission line and including a differential amp with two high
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile system interface : Facsimile alarm)

Patent 5617223: Image scanner system and method for improved microfilm image quality
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Color photography previewer : With memory for storage of conversion data)

Patent 5617224: Imae processing apparatus having mosaic processing feature that decreases image resolution without changing image size or the number of
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Specific image-processing circuitry : With memory for storage of conversion data)

Patent 5617225: Stereoscopic display apparatus and method
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : For synthetically generating a hologram : Having nonplanar recording medium surface)

Patent 5617226: Polymer dispersed liquid crystal projection display having polarizing means
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Plural light path projectors : Wherein liquid crystal cells include microencapsulated or polymer dispersed liquid crystal :)

Patent 5617227: Light diffraction device using reconfigurable spatial light modulators and the fractional talbot effect
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Lens or prism separate from projection system (i.e., it is not integral part of illumination system) : Matrix including additional element (s) which correct or compensate for electrical fault)

Patent 5617228: Polymer-dispersed liquid crystal display device and method to set liquid crystal layer thickness in association with driving voltage
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Variable or rotatable retarder used with other retarders to produce filtering effects (Solc, Lyot, Partial))

Patent 5617229: Field sequential ferroelectric LCD having a single crystalline layer in which a plurality of circuit elements are formed
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With particular switching device : Transistor : With silicon photodiode, N-I-N photoconductor structure, or P-I-P photoconductor structure)

Patent 5617230: Color liquid crystal display device with peripheral pixels in a light-shielded state
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Filter : Opaque mask or black mask : With unequal areas for different colors or with fractional shift between one line of colors and the next)

Patent 5617231: Diffusing matrix liquid crystal display screen
(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 5617232: Optical digital holding apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL COMPUTING WITHOUT DIFFRACTION : Logic gate : Real image)

Patent 5617233: Transparent optical node structure
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTIPLEX : Optical switching : Wavelength : Including photonic packet switching :)

 

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