Patents 5617741 - 5617994

 

 

Patent 5617741: Dual column process to remove nitrogen from natural gas
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Natural gas : Distillation : Flowline expansion engine : Downstream of column :)

Patent 5617742: Distillation apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Regenerating heat exchanger)

Patent 5617743: Apparatus for knitting about a traveling strand
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Circular : Incorporating unknit or fleece-type materials : Core covering :)

Patent 5617744: Device for the automatic formation of a closed toe in a tubular knitted article
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRIC MANIPULATION : Transferring fabric : With suction)

Patent 5617745: Support sock
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FABRICS OR ARTICLES : Articles : Garments : Nether : Hosiery : Stretch and support hosiery : With heel or toe)

Patent 5617746: Pressure dehydration low-frequency vibration washing machine
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Combined : With liquid extractor : Squeezer extractor : Centrifugal extractor and gaseous drier)

Patent 5617747: Washing machine with water pressurizing and spraying inner tub water passages
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Combined operations : Impulsing and liquid flowing : Mechanical liquid pump)

Patent 5617748: Dye tube spacer for package dyeing
(TEXTILES: FLUID TREATING APPARATUS : MACHINES : Liquid flowing : Fixed liquid receptacle : Hollow wound package holders : Thermal flow)

Patent 5617749: Door lock
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Handle, handwheel or knob : Lock and handle assembly : Freely movable when locked)

Patent 5617750: Pin tumbler locks and keys therefor
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Tampering prevention or attack defeating : Anti-pick : Ejecting feature)

Patent 5617751: Key fob and attachment
(LOCKS : PARTS, ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES AND ADJUNCTS : For key-operated mechanism : Key holders : Mounting arrangements)

Patent 5617752: Methods of and apparatus for straightening rods
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF TOOL ACTING DURING RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN TOOL AND WORK ABOUT INTERNAL CENTER (E.G., GYRATING OR ROTATING TOOL) : During rotation of work : And longitudinal movement of work : Using tool-surfaces spaced along axis of work rotation : Including work-piercing or work-expanding plug)

Patent 5617753: Low force auto-open tooling for tube bending machine
(METAL DEFORMING : BY DEFLECTING SUCCESSIVELY-PRESENTED PORTIONS OF WORK DURING BODILY MOVEMENT THEREOF (E.G., FOR COILING, LEVELLING, CURVING OR TROUGHING MATERIAL IN MOVEMENT) : By use of work-contacting wiper and moving, work-holding form : With core inside coil)

Patent 5617754: Single stage two plane coiled reinforcing bar stock straightener
(METAL DEFORMING : BY DEFLECTING SUCCESSIVELY-PRESENTED PORTIONS OF WORK DURING BODILY MOVEMENT THEREOF (E.G., FOR COILING, LEVELLING, CURVING OR TROUGHING MATERIAL IN MOVEMENT) : By use of deflected arranged to provide longitudinally undulating path for work (e.g., "leveling") : And adjustable carrier for deflector : Including tier of roller-deflectors on carriers : Including roller having noncylindrical work-engaging surface)

Patent 5617755: Presses for drawing a hollow article
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF CLOSED-DIE AND COACTING WORK-FORCER (E.G., PUSH-DRAWING) : Cup or shell drawing (i.e., deep drawing) : With additional metal-deforming : Plural deep drawing : Blank detaching)

Patent 5617756: Transfer device in a metal-forming machine
(METAL DEFORMING : BY PLURAL TOOL-COUPLES : With means to feed work between plural tool stations : Work grasping : Reciprocating work feeder : Adapted to grasp work laterally (e.g., by gripper rail or transfer fingers) : Lifting movement : Opposed tools having adjustable crown (i.e., provision for die crowning))

Patent 5617757: Liquid level monitoring systems for underground storage tanks and method for its installation
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Vibratory type : Transparent closure plate type)

Patent 5617758: Permanent magnet starter
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ENGINE STARTERS : Automatic : Holders : By motor torque)

Patent 5617759: Mechanism for machining and grinding tool for converting rotational movement into reciprocating movement
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Rotary to or from reciprocating or oscillating : Crank, pitman, and slide : Multiple levers)

Patent 5617760: Shift lever for a motor vehicle transmission
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlled elements : Transmission control : Restriction of shift, gear selection, or gear engagement : Separate actuator to disengage restrictor : Roller)

Patent 5617761: Shifting apparatus for a bicycle
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlled elements : Transmission control : Occupant propelled vehicle : Twisted)

Patent 5617762: Miniature positioning device
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element : Robotic arm : Joint between elements : Wrist : Flexible control element)

Patent 5617763: Steering wheel for motor vehicle
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Handles : Hand wheels : Handholds and grips)

Patent 5617764: Drive device for power working vehicle
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Gear casings : Lubricated)

Patent 5617765: Jar opener
(TOOLS : RECEPTACLE CLOSURE REMOVER : Power-, vacuum-, or fluid pressure-operated : Attached to receptacle or closure)

Patent 5617766: Torque wrench device
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Responsive to torque on work : Work engaging portion pivotally or rotatably connected to handle : Axis of connection coaxial to rotational axis of work : By detachment)

Patent 5617767: Extractor tool
(TOOLS : MISCELLANEOUS : Having cap or reinforcing means)

Patent 5617768: Trimmer for removing scraping from tops of plastic bottles
(TURNING : SEVERING OR CUT-OFF : Processes : Gear controlled)

Patent 5617769: Thermally compliant bar feeding machine
(TURNING : LATHE : With work feeder or remover : Bar feeder : Bar feeder)

Patent 5617770: Closure arrangement for reclosable bag
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : During movement of work past flying cutter : Relative to same tool)

Patent 5617771: Auto cycle pump
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR OR INSPECTION MEANS :)

Patent 5617772: Linear actuator
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : MOVING CYLINDER : Stationary piston or movable piston with moving cylinder : With fluid conduit extending through pivoted connection)

Patent 5617773: Liner for use in corrosive and abrasive fluid pump and method of making same
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : CYLINDER DETAIL : Cylinder or liner retained in casing by casing closure or closure associated means : Extending through working member)

Patent 5617774: Self-stirring cooking device
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : With stirring : Condensing or self basting)

Patent 5617776: Induced draft gas fired fryer
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Boiler or deep fat fryer type : With crumb or sediment segregating or handling : For buoyant material)

Patent 5617777: Deep fat frying apparatus with automated oil management
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Boiler or deep fat fryer type : With crumb or sediment segregating or handling : For buoyant material)

Patent 5617778: Gas Barbecue Assembly
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : With drip segregating, receiving or directing : Subjacent receptacle or director : Including pie rim clamp or guard)

Patent 5617779: Barbecue grill shelf attachment
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Foraminous support : Subjacent receptacle or director)

Patent 5617780: Daylight reducer for food crop storage building
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : SUBJECTING FOOD TO AN ENCLOSED MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE : By actuated surface)

Patent 5617781: Food sterilizing apparatus
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : SUBJECTING FOOD TO AN ENCLOSED MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE : With sequential heating and cooling : Including revolving surface)

Patent 5617782: Method and apparatus for breaking, separating, and inspecting eggs
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : MEANS TO TREAT FOOD : By isolating a fluid constituent : By separating liquids having distinct characteristics : Separating egg-white from yolk : By receptacle separating one egg-yolk from one egg-white : Having means to pivotally move receptacle : Float)

Patent 5617783: Peeler with inclined grooves in side wall
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : MEANS TO TREAT FOOD : Subdividing into plural products : Separating one external portion from the remaining food : Removing skin : By abrading or resilient separating means : Including tumbling means : Having a container which rotates, or has internal rotating abrading : Vertical container with rotating bottom : With interior partition)

Patent 5617784: Apparatus for bundling, transporting, and feeding sheets
(PRESSES : BINDING : Methods : Compacting and binding :)

Patent 5617785: Embossing machine
(PRINTING : EMBOSSING OR PENETRATING :)

Patent 5617786: Stencil printing drum which prevents ink leakage
(PRINTING : STENCILING : Rotary machines : Stencil plate)

Patent 5617787: Process for perforating stencil printing sheet
(PRINTING : STENCILING : Processes : Manufacture)

Patent 5617788: Switching type continuously operative printing machine
(PRINTING : MULTICOLOR : Rotary machines : Web : Multiple couple : Multiple couple)

Patent 5617789: Printing press with cantilevered rolls side mounted on a retractable access plate
(PRINTING : ROLLING CONTACT MACHINES : Rotary : Transfer)

Patent 5617790: Apparatus for producing flexographic printing plates
(PRINTING : PRINTING MEMBERS : Plate mountings : Magnetic or vacuum means to hold printing plates : Detachable hooks)

Patent 5617791: Sheet-guiding drum, in particular a delivery drum, of a sheet-fed rotary printing press
(PRINTING : ANTISMUT DEVICE : Contact preventers : Cylinder-carried reels)

Patent 5617792: Roller element for pressing a flexible printing plate onto the form cylinder
(PRINTING : PRINT PLATE FEEDING OR DELIVERING : Anti-offset material application)

Patent 5617793: Method of tamping a plurality of ties simultaneously
(RAILWAYS : TRACK LAYERS :)

Patent 5617794: Track stabilization machine having stabilization units linked to oscillating out of phase with each other
(RAILWAYS : TRACK LAYERS : Track raising car : With means to transversely shift track (i.e., aligning) :)

Patent 5617795: Tie guide and plate holding apparatus
(RAILWAYS : TRACK LAYERS : Tie replacer : Under-track ballast sled or plow)

Patent 5617796: Longitudinal transfer system
(RAILWAYS : TROLLEY RAILS : Rigid frog)

Patent 5617797: Stud shelving
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : WITH STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Formed from support)

Patent 5617798: All-purpose adjustable reusable cake support
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : VERTICALLY ADJUSTABLE : By telescoping : Including shelf supporting bracket)

Patent 5617799: Marking material-spraying anti-theft system
(SAFES, BANK PROTECTION, OR A RELATED DEVICE : COMBINED : With fluent material releasing, generating and/or distributing means : With drain or sump)

Patent 5617800: System for cleaning fixtures utilized in spray painting
(FURNACES : REFUSE INCINERATOR : Means for cleaning by combustion : Coking means)

Patent 5617801: Cooled grate block
(FURNACES : INCLUDING MEANS TO FEED SOLID FUEL : Movable grate : Reciprocatory : Including power feed : And chain seal)

Patent 5617802: Multi-needle border machine having folders
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Quilting : Attachments)

Patent 5617803: Rotary loop taker with replaceable tip
(SEWING : ELEMENTS : Revolving hooks : Sectional : Electrically operated)

Patent 5617804: Conveying device for feeding textile articles from multiple feed stations
(SEWING : STITCH FORMING : Feeding work material : By endless conveyor : Longitudinal)

Patent 5617805: Trimaran
(SHIPS : WATERCRAFT WITH MEANS USED IN PROVIDING SAILPOWER : Multiple hulls : Turnover)

Patent 5617806: Device for securing a collision guard to a vessel
(SHIPS : BUILDING : Freighters : Bulk cargo : Liquid : Double hull or insulated tank :)

Patent 5617807: Carbon fiber spar and method of making
(SHIPS : SPARS : Masts and masting : Welded joint)

Patent 5617808: Portable foam tube boat with flexible shell
(SHIPS : BALLASTING : Floats : Sliding)

Patent 5617809: Diving tow board
(SHIPS : SUBMERSIBLE DEVICE : Diver assistance device : Screens and shields)

Patent 5617810: Compact semi-collapsible watercraft
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Sectional : With folding : With self-leveling passenger compartment)

Patent 5617811: Temperature regulated seat pad for a motor boat
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Seat and foot support : Former and framer)

Patent 5617812: Tamper evident system
(SIGNALS AND INDICATORS : INDICATORS : Chemically activated type : Float)

Patent 5617813: Anchorable mobile spar and ring fish pen
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : AQUATIC ANIMAL CULTURING : Fish culturing : Floating fish rearing assembly : With tire component)

Patent 5617814: Method of and apparatus for training an animal
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : ANIMAL CONTROLLING OR HANDLING (E.G., RESTRAINING, BREAKING, TRAINING, SORTING, CONVEYING, ETC.) : Electromagnetic remote control : Handheld catching and holding tool)

Patent 5617815: Regulating valve
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COOLING : Automatic coolant flow control : Valves for fluid coolant : Coolant source bypass : Radiator or condenser source : Vane acts as compression means)

Patent 5617816: Cooling system for an internal-combustion engine of a motor vehicle having a thermostatic valve
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COOLING : Automatic coolant flow control : Valves for fluid coolant : Interrelated shutter and throttle control)

Patent 5617817: Fan drive with a fluid-friction clutch
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COOLING : Automatic coolant flow control : Air impeller : Temperature-responsive : Radiator or condenser source)

Patent 5617818: Mounting arrangement for a camshaft and associated valve control elements of an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : Overhead camshaft : By cam-actuated unitary follower)

Patent 5617819: Remote starting system for a vehicle having a diesel engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : STARTING DEVICE : Remote control : Particular connecting rod)

Patent 5617820: Connecting rod for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : TRANSMISSION MECHANISM FROM PISTON : Crankshaft and connecting rod : Particular connecting rod : Adjusting mechanism)

Patent 5617821: 4-cycle engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : FRAME CONSTRUCTION : Outboard motor frames : For spring)

Patent 5617822: Lubricating system for engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : LUBRICATORS : Horizontal cylinder)

Patent 5617823: Spark-ignited reciprocating piston engine having a subdivided combustion chamber
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : PRECOMBUSTION AND MAIN COMBUSTION CHAMBERS IN SERIES : Chamber temperature control means : Interengaging rotors)

Patent 5617824: Air intake equipment for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : MEANS TO WHIRL FLUID BEFORE, UPON, OR AFTER ENTRY INTO COMBUSTION CHAMBER : Having multiple oxidant inlet means : Whirl in top of cylinders and lengthwise scavenging)

Patent 5617825: Throttle device
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Specific throttle valve structure : By electric means)

Patent 5617826: Synchronized compression ignition engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Fuel pump flow regulation : Sequential distributor : Rotary distributor : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 5617827: Fuel rail
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Fuel pump flow regulation : Nonsequential distributor : Common rail system : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 5617828: Fuel injection valve for internal combusiton engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Having a specific shape, material, or location of fuel line : Regulating means adjusts fuel pressure)

Patent 5617829: Method for maintaining clean spark plugs in a variable displacement engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Electrically actuated injector : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve) : Engine cylinder cutout : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)

Patent 5617830: Prestroke controller for engine fuel injection pump
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Variable beginning and ending of pumping stroke : Solenoid drive)

Patent 5617831: Diesel engine startup controller
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Variable beginning of pumping stroke : Fluid pressure control : Having specific transducer)

Patent 5617832: Evaporative fuel-processing system for internal combustion engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Having fuel vapor recovery and storage system : Having an adsorbent canister : Purge valve controlled by engine parameter : Having specific transducer)

Patent 5617833: Apparatus and method for diagnosing exhaust recirculation system in internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Exhaust gas used with the combustible mixture (e.g., emission control Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve) : With electrical means for fail-safe, backup, or malfunction detecting of EGR system : Fuel is heated to ignition temperature)

Patent 5617834: Air-oil separator for a crankcase ventilation system in an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Crankcase vapor used with combustible mixture : Vacuum actuator control of EGR valve)

Patent 5617835: Inlet valve for a combustion space of an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Auxiliary air or oxygen added to combustible mixture : With linkage between carburetor throttle valves)

Patent 5617836: Engine control system for producing and responding to an index of maturity of adaptive learing
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Including exhaust gas condition responsive means : With modifying or updating memory (i.e., learning) : Temperature responsive)

Patent 5617837: Air gun with pressure relief valve
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : FLUID PRESSURE : With control for discharge of fluid pressure : By valve means : By plunger moving within cylinder)

Patent 5617838: Archery aid
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : ELEMENT : For archery projector : Bow handle or attachment thereto : Fluid projectile feed)

Patent 5617839: Rack oven
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Cooking : Ovens : Steam or hot water : Drip pan or receptacle)

Patent 5617840: Cooking grill
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Cooking : Combined base and hot closet : Gas : Broilers : Air heaters)

Patent 5617841: Grate with self ignitor for burning pellet fuel
(STOVES AND FURNACES : GRATES : Special features : Removable fuel support)

Patent 5617842: Fireplace with outer housing cooling system
(STOVES AND FURNACES : FIREPLACES OR ACCESSORIES : With heat exchanger for room heating air : Air flow path between exterior surface of heat exchanger and facing building surface : With air flow regulator)

Patent 5617843: Solar oven with orienting apparatus
(STOVES AND FURNACES : SOLAR HEAT COLLECTOR : Energy concentrator with support for material heated : Solar oven : Particular absorber material)

Patent 5617844: Aerosol medication delivery system
(SURGERY : LIQUID MEDICAMENT ATOMIZER OR SPRAYER : Spray impinged against baffle in or adjacent flow conduit : Joint or limb (e.g., foot, elbow, heel, knee, etc.))

Patent 5617845: Inhalation device free from propellent gas
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas : Particulate treating agent carried by breathed gas : Device usable either as inhaler or means for rubbing medicament on body surface)

Patent 5617846: Method of controlling a respirator for treatment of sleep apnea and device for carrying out the method
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Electric control means : Holder solely supported by nose)

Patent 5617847: Assisted breathing apparatus and tubing therefore
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Electric control means : Means for sensing condition of user's body : Flight suit)

Patent 5617848: Advanced dive computer that calculates and displays the user's breathing parameter and water salinity
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Indicator structure : Rebreathing bag or bellows)

Patent 5617849: Respirator having thermochromic fit-indicating seal
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Face mask covering a breathing passage : Mask/face sealing structure : Face mask covering a breathing passage)

Patent 5617850: Gas probe
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Blood gas : Determining ion concentration/partial pressure)

Patent 5617851: Ultrasonic transdermal system for withdrawing fluid from an organism and determining the concentration of a substance in the fluid
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Wiping or dabbing)

Patent 5617852: Method and apparatus for non-invasively determining blood analytes
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom : Determining blood constituent : Using fluorescent emission determination)

Patent 5617853: Defibrillator electrode system using a flexible substrate and having electrode test features
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted in body : Means for attaching electrode to body : Radiolucent)

Patent 5617854: Shaped catheter device and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted in body : Electrode placed in body : Electrode placed in or on heart : pH)

Patent 5617855: Medical testing device and associated method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting sound generated within body : Indicator)

Patent 5617856: Biological information-measuring apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic field sensor (e.g., magnetometer, SQUID) : Disposable or sterilizable eye contacting structure)

Patent 5617857: Imaging system having interactive medical instruments and methods
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : With means for determining position of a device placed within a body : Including any system component contacting (internal or external) or conforming to body or body part)

Patent 5617858: Apparatus for endoscopic or gastroscopic examination
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation))

Patent 5617859: Apparatus and methods for magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of cavities using fluids polarized at low temperatures
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Using detectable material placed in body : Having release sheet)

Patent 5617860: Method and system for producing polarized .sup.129 Xe gas
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Using detectable material placed in body : Having release sheet)

Patent 5617861: Magnetic resonance spectral analysis of the brain for diagnosis of clinical conditions
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Disposable or sterilizable eye contacting structure)

Patent 5617862: Method and apparatus for beamformer system with variable aperture
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)

Patent 5617863: Ultrasonic diagnostic image scanning techniques
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Electronic array scanning : Hand-held unit)

Patent 5617864: Method and apparatus for positioning an ultrasonic transducer and a display screen
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)

Patent 5617865: Multi-dimensional ultrasonic array interconnect
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)

Patent 5617866: Modular transducer system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)

Patent 5617867: Tonometer mounting device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Detecting blood vessel pulsation : Pulse indicator : Entire testing assembly supported on wrist : Pressure in inflatable occluder automatically raised above systolic pressure)

Patent 5617868: Pulse wave detecting apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Pressure transducer structure)

Patent 5617869: Device and method for locating flow blockage in a three-dimensional object
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring blood flow in body portion other than heart : Pulse indicator)

Patent 5617870: Intravascular flow measurement system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring blood flow in body portion other than heart : Sensing means inserted in blood vessel : Entire testing assembly supported on wrist)

Patent 5617871: Spread spectrum telemetry of physiological signals
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)

Patent 5617872: Hypersensitive constriction velocity method for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease in a living human
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Eye or testing by visual stimulus : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 5617873: Non-invasive method and apparatus for monitoring intracranial pressure and pressure volume index in humans
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring fluid pressure in body : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 5617874: Automated biopsy instrument
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Eye or testing by visual stimulus : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 5617875: Interlocking guidewire connector
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 5617876: Apparatus for examining the functioning of body structures comprising smooth muscle walls
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.) : Means for controlling liquid flow)

Patent 5617877: Method for acidifying an ejaculate of semen
(SURGERY : FEMALE REPRODUCTORY TRACT SHIELDS, SUPPORTS, OR BIRTH CONTROL DEVICES (E.G., PESSARIES, CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES) : Pessaries : Diaphragm : Resilient)

Patent 5617878: Stent and method for treatment of aortic occlusive disease
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5617879: Sealing arrangement for a coolant union having a floating seal assembly
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH FLUID PRESSURE SEAL : Thread lock)

Patent 5617880: Ashtray with cigarette extinguisher
(TOBACCO : TOBACCO USERS' APPLIANCE : With ash receiver : Extinguisher : Movable extinguishing member : With valve in smoke path or removable, external passage closure)

Patent 5617881: Rod formed smoking product
(TOBACCO : MAKING OR USING TOBACCO USERS' APPLIANCE : Leaf associating or disassociating)

Patent 5617882: Tobacco smoking article filter with basalt fibers
(TOBACCO : SMOKE SEPARATOR OR TREATER : Supports)

Patent 5617883: Reducing agents for permanent waving of hair
(TOILET : METHODS : Hair treatment by application of specific chemical composition : For deformation, setting or holding (e.g., curling or waving) : Relaxing or reducing agent followed by fixing or neutralizing agent (e.g., "permanent") : Including specified treatment interval :)

Patent 5617884: Dental hygiene system with detachable head toothbrush
(TOILET : TOILET KIT : Including toothbrush : Plural toothbrushes or receivers therefor : And powder sifter)

Patent 5617885: Washing machine with water recovery arrangement
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Electrically controlled : Dishwashing machine : Dishwashing machine)

Patent 5617886: Rotating nozzle
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : With movably or flexibly mounted spray or jet applying conduits or nozzles : Conduit cleaner)

Patent 5617887: Ultrasonic cleaning apparatus
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : With movable means to cause fluid motion (e.g., pump, splasher, agitator) : Movably mounted, adjustable or removable)

Patent 5617888: Garden umbrella with specially drilled pulley cord guide and retainer means in wood pole for maintaining pulley cord
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Mechanically operated : With independent stick)

Patent 5617889: Multiple-fold automatic umbrella with reinforced ribs and simplified mechanism
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Self-opening and closing : With independent stick)

Patent 5617890: Electromagnetically operable pressure-regulation valve
(FLUID HANDLING : PRESSURE MODULATING RELAYS OR FOLLOWERS : Device including linearly-aligned power stream emitter and power stream collector)

Patent 5617891: Siphon apparatus
(FLUID HANDLING : SIPHONS : With flow starting, stopping or maintaining means : Pressure applied to liquid in supply chamber : Through liquid trap seal)

Patent 5617892: Irrigation system shut-off valve
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH CASING, SUPPORT, PROTECTOR OR STATIC CONSTRUCTIONAL INSTALLATIONS : Static constructional installations : Buildings : Wall : Weighted)

Patent 5617893: Vacuum relief valve
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : Direct response valves (i.e., check valve type) : Vacuum relief type : Annulus)

Patent 5617894: Valve body
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Reciprocating valve unit : Plural disk or plug : Piston)

Patent 5617895: Hydraulic control valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Reciprocating valve : Piston valve : With annular passage (e.g., spool) : Yoke or cage-type support for valve stem)

Patent 5617896: Valve having a closure member for creating flow turbulence in the valve
(FLUID HANDLING : FLOW AFFECTED BY FLUID CONTACT, ENERGY FIELD OR COANDA EFFECT (E.G., PURE FLUID DEVICE OR SYSTEM) : Means to cause rotational flow of fluid (e.g., vortex generator) : By tangential input to axial output (e.g., vortex amplifier) : With means to vary input or output of device : Movable knife or cutter)

Patent 5617897: Nonreturn valve for medical fluid technologies
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : Direct response valves (i.e., check valve type) : Resilient material valve : With valve member flexing about securement : Peripherally secured diaphragm : With weight)

Patent 5617898: Fluid pressure apparatus
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : With flow control means for branched passages : Sectional block structure : Spring bias)

Patent 5617899: Orifice metering apparatus and method of fabricating same
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : WITH FLOW REGULATORS AND/OR BAFFLES : Restrictors : Central path : Variable restriction)

Patent 5617900: Multilayer flexibility resilient thermal shielding sleeves
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : FLEXIBLE : Braided, interlaced, knitted or woven : Distinct layers : Plastic : Rubber : With metal :)

Patent 5617901: Variable drive system for driven loom components
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : MISCELLANEOUS : Loom driving, reversing and disconnecting mechanism :)

Patent 5617902: Weaving and bonding method to prevent warp and fill distortion
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : MISCELLANEOUS :)

Patent 5617903: Papermaker's fabric containing multipolymeric filaments
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : FABRICS : Drier felts : Asbestos)

Patent 5617904: Textile substrate for seat covers
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : FABRICS : Materials : Double faced)

Patent 5617905: Circular-weaving machine with vertically moving heddles
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : SPECIAL-TYPE LOOMS : Circular, progressive shedding : Shuttle : Tuft presenting)

Patent 5617906: Container for anaesthetic agent
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : FILLING OR REFILLING OF DISPENSERS : By operation of means causing or controlling dispensing : Compacting)

Patent 5617907: Recessed nut bar
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : FILLING MEANS WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : Funnel type : With additional support : Stored in or on receiver)

Patent 5617908: Chipping cutter head including end cutting knives
(WOODWORKING : ROTARY CUTTER : Angle knife)

Patent 5617909: Woodworking machinery jig and fixture system
(WOODWORKING : WORK GUIDE : Fluid pressure driven)

Patent 5617910: Position control apparatus and method for controlling the movement of a block in a woodworking machine
(WOODWORKING : PROCESS : Including monitoring of operation : And cutting or shaping)

Patent 5617911: Method and apparatus for creating a free-form three-dimensional article using a layer-by-layer deposition of a support material and a
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : With measuring, testing, inspecting, or condition determination : During feeding of metal to mold : And regulating an operation)

Patent 5617912: Process for preparing and using a ceramic shell as a casting mold with reducing properties
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping a forming surface (e.g., mold making, etc.) : Shaping fluent material to form mold : Composite, plural part or multilayered mold : Sequentially forming mold portions on same shaping member : Utilizing aqueous slurry material : With particular material for treating or perfecting casting :)

Patent 5617913: Elastomer bed for heating and moisturizing respiratory gases
(HEAT EXCHANGE : INTERMEDIATE FLUENT HEAT EXCHANGE MATERIAL RECEIVING AND DISCHARGING HEAT : Branched flow)

Patent 5617914: Laminated heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : RADIATOR CORE TYPE : Deformed sheet forms passages between side-by-side tube means : With tube manifold : Verging gas flow)

Patent 5617915: Laminated heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : RADIATOR CORE TYPE : Deformed sheet forms passages between side-by-side tube means : With tube manifold : Verging gas flow)

Patent 5617916: Fin tube heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : TUBULAR STRUCTURE : With discrete heat transfer means : Longitudinal extending : Helical : Single inlet, plural outlets)

Patent 5617917: Integral blowout preventer and flow tee
(WELLS : ABOVE GROUND APPARATUS : With assembly or disassembly means (e.g., handling, guiding, or tool feature) : With blowout preventer : Chain injector)

Patent 5617918: Wellbore lock system and method of use
(WELLS : CENTRAL CHAMBER SEALED WITH RESPECT TO PREPOSITIONED MODIFIED SURROUNDING CONDUIT : With leak means)

Patent 5617919: Gravel-packing apparatus and method
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Graveling or filter forming : Injected fluid comprises water and material other than inorganic gas)

Patent 5617920: Method for modifying gelation time of organically crosslinked, aqueous gels
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Cementing, plugging or consolidating : Using specific materials : Cement or consolidating material is organic or has organic ingredient : Organic material is resin or resinous : In combination with additional organic material (e.g., alkyls, carbon chains))

Patent 5617921: Over-pressured well fracturing with surface reservoir and actuator system
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Placing fluid into the formation : Fracturing : Cement or consolidating material is organic or has organic ingredient)

Patent 5617922: Installation for fighting fire with first or first and second, door adjacent spray heads
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : FLUID SYSTEMS : Distributing systems : Stream impregnating)

Patent 5617923: Modular fire extinguishing apparatus for an enclosed environment
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : MOUNT, CABINET OR GUARD : With means to isolate fire from atmosphere and extinguish)

Patent 5617924: Arrangement for tightening screw connections
(TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF POWER OPERATED MEANS : Drive means responsive to torque or speed condition : Having torque sensor : Fluid flow or pressure operated advance means)

Patent 5617925: Assembly for decelerating a driver in a tool
(TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING : IMPACTING DEVICES (E.G., HAMMERS) : With impact cushioning means : Mechanical spring : Reduced area striking face)

Patent 5617926: Steerable drilling tool and system
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : PROCESSES : Boring curved or redirected bores : Transporting sample to surface by fluid)

Patent 5617927: Sidewall rotary coring tool
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : MEANS CARRIED BY HOUSING INSERTABLE IN INACCESSIBLE HOLE TO ADVANCE SIDE WALL TOOL LATERALLY : Axially spaced opposed bore wall engaging guides)

Patent 5617928: Elements faced with superhard material
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Specific or diverse material : Insert : Preformed cutting element (e.g., compact) mounted on a distinct support (e.g., blank, stud, shank) : With support detail :)

Patent 5617929: Movable shift console
(MOTOR VEHICLES : MANUALLY ACTUATED CONTROLLING DEVICES : With movable control station or seat position : Braking controllable by passenger)

Patent 5617930: Ladder assembly for a tailgate of a truck
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : WALL- OR FLOOR-ATTACHED : Ladder : Pivoted : Parallelogram type)

Patent 5617931: Modular scaffolding system
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : PLATFORM WITH ELEVATING OR LOWERING MEANS : Suspended : Separate (i.e., nonwork) support for suspension means : Platform continuously level)

Patent 5617932: Tree stand shroud
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : SCAFFOLD EXTERNAL OF SHAFT : Having cantilivered auxillary platform)

Patent 5617933: Bi-directional elevator governor
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : HAVING MEANS ENGAGING CABLE ATTACHED TO LOAD SUPPORT, OR ITS GUIDE, TO SLOW LOAD SUPPORT : Includes piston and cylinder attached to support by cable)

Patent 5617934: Brake mechanism of castor
(BRAKES : TO RETARD ROLLING OF CASTER : Electrical)

Patent 5617935: Friction pad for a disk brake
(BRAKES : ROD : Axially movable brake element or housing therefor : Structure of brake element : By pivoted lever)

Patent 5617936: Synchromesh change transmission having a neutral brake
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE : Motor vehicle : Transmission control affects brake : Wheel hub)

Patent 5617937: Rotation preventing device for a plastic cage of an overrunning clutch
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Automatic : One-way engaging : Ball or roller : Ball or roller)

Patent 5617938: Friction clutch
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Torque responsive : Cam operated : Transversely moving positive clutch)

Patent 5617939: Friction clutch assembly for a motor vehicle, the friction clutch assembly having a clutch plate with divided hub disc
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Axially engaging : Interposed, mating clutch-elements : With torque connection between clutch-element and its shaft : Axially tapered mating surfaces)

Patent 5617940: Power transfer apparatus having a vibration dampening mechanism which provides structural support for the apparatus
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Axially engaging : Interposed, mating clutch-elements : With torque connection between clutch-element and its shaft : Resilient torque connection (e.g., for damping vibration) : With lead-in)

Patent 5617941: Force-receiving plate for friction device
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Engaging surfaces : Circumferential resilience)

Patent 5617942: Low-power multi-bay parking meter
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : INCLUDING VALUE ACCUMULATOR FOR PLURAL CHECKS : Having solid state circuitry : Programmable :)

Patent 5617943: Group forming device for cigarette packing machines
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING AND MOVING A GROUP OF ITEMS : Having items discharged from plural distinct outlets into group : Longitudinally twisted item-bounding passageway)

Patent 5617944: Shuttle transfer assembly
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR MOVING A SPECIFIC LOAD AS A SEPARATE UNIT : System includes an oscillating or reciprocating load engaging element : Engaging element moves load vertically and horizontally : Magnetic or electrostatic gripping elements)

Patent 5617945: Device transfer mechanism for IC test handler
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR MOVING A SPECIFIC LOAD AS A SEPARATE UNIT : System includes a rotating or endless carrier with a load engaging element : Comprising a load gripping element : Suction gripping element : Crowding by endless belts or chain conveyors only)

Patent 5617946: Push-button switch
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : SNAP : Double snap : Blade element stressed to twisted configuration : Engine governed over-riding means)

Patent 5617947: Foldable stiff metal chain necklace and bracelet
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR JEWELRY : Hinged parts)

Patent 5617948: Jewelry storage apparatus
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR JEWELRY : Hinged parts)

Patent 5617949: Cassette, designed to recieve flat objects, especially data carriers
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR HOLDING A MACHINE READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, TAPE, FLOPPY DISK) : For holding plural diverse recording media in the same holder : Partial encasement (i.e., portion of article remains uncovered))

Patent 5617950: Book-shaped CD container
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR HOLDING A MACHINE READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, TAPE, FLOPPY DISK) : For holding an optical disc (e.g., compact disc) : Partial encasement (i.e., portion of article remains uncovered))

Patent 5617951: Golf club organizer for a golf bag
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A SPORT IMPLEMENT, EXERCISE DEVICE, OR GAME : For a golf club : Golf bag : Including means for separating club shafts : Foldable to compact use configuration)

Patent 5617952: Suture needle protector
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A TOOL (E.G., KNIFE, SHAVER) : Plural : Needle type (e.g., sewing, knitting and including pins, toothpicks) : Socket type)

Patent 5617953: Stackable/nestable containers
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : DIFFERENT RECEPTACLES WITH MEANS FOR STACKING : Lamp shades, globes, reflectors)

Patent 5617954: Container of solid processing agent used for silver halide photosensitive material
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR AMPULE, CAPSULE, PELLET, OR GRANULE : Compartmented : Single unit : Pocket pen type)

Patent 5617955: Dynamic-mining system comprising hydrated multiple recovery sites and related methods
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : STRATIFIERS : Elements : Supports : Chutes and tables : Pulsating current)

Patent 5617956: Apparatus for sorting and stacking sheet material
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : SORTING SPECIAL ITEMS, AND CERTAIN METHODS AND APPARATUS (E.G., POCKET TYPE AND LIGHT RESPONSIVE SORTING, ETC.) FOR SORTING ANY ITEMS : Sorting paper money : Condition responsive means controls separating means)

Patent 5617957: Method of sorting semiconductor lasers
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : SORTING SPECIAL ITEMS, AND CERTAIN METHODS AND APPARATUS (E.G., POCKET TYPE AND LIGHT RESPONSIVE SORTING, ETC.) FOR SORTING ANY ITEMS : Condition responsive means controls separating means : Electrical test sensing property of item : Permeability)

Patent 5617958: Vertical sports rack
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Recreational equipment : Unlocked retained key)

Patent 5617959: Shoe rack
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Shoe or boot type : Stands : Foldable)

Patent 5617960: Apparatus for holding rolled-up plans or maps
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Article includes elongated portion : With distinct separator positioned between articles)

Patent 5617961: Load transfer and return system
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SHELF TYPE : With roller mounts : Foldable)

Patent 5617962: Folding collapsible clothes rack
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : KNOCKDOWN : Horizontal rod between uprights : Horizontal rod supported by one or more uprights (e.g., hanger rod, etc.))

Patent 5617963: Apparatus for mounting an appliance at an opening
(TRAVERSING HOISTS : HAVING MEANS FACILITATING ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY : Of traversing hoist from support : Plural fluid motors)

Patent 5617964: Lifting means for loads
(TRAVERSING HOISTS : TRAVELING BRIDGE : Having specific engager for load : Having specific engager for load)

Patent 5617965: Interlocking type mechanism for a slackless drawbar assembly used on a railway freight car
(RAILWAY DRAFT APPLIANCES : COUPLINGS : Drawbars)

Patent 5617966: Automatically rinsing baby bottle
(BOTTLES AND JARS : NURSING BOTTLES AND NIPPLES : With valve for liquid : Spring controlled)

Patent 5617967: Collapsible stackable pallet container
(RECEPTACLES : SECTIONAL : Knockdown : Removable fastening element : Hemispherical sections)

Patent 5617968: Container cover having primary and secondary detent means
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : With closure opening arrangements for means (e.g., opening devices) : Frangible member or portion : About line or point of weakness : Line of weakness extends circumferentially of receptacle mouth : Adapted for engagement with special tool (e.g., slotted key))

Patent 5617969: Safety lock for container connections
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Removable closure guided in rotary movement (e.g., screw) : Quick removal (e.g., bayonet) : With biased gasket or packing : Repositionable about closure periphery)

Patent 5617970: Protector for drink opening
(RECEPTACLES : CONTAINER ATTACHMENT OR ADJUNCT : Protective guard (e.g., animal deterrent) : Pivotable portion permits access to valve)

Patent 5617971: Device for administering single doses of a medicament
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : WITH CUTTER OR PUNCH : To form outlet opening : Latch means)

Patent 5617972: Nurser liner
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : CONCURRENT SEPARATION AND DISTORTION OF FLEXIBLE ARTICLE (E.G., NAPKIN HOLDERS) : To form outlet opening)

Patent 5617973: Cartridge for dry-type chemical analysis films
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : CONCURRENT SEPARATION AND DISTORTION OF FLEXIBLE ARTICLE (E.G., NAPKIN HOLDERS) : With follower : By stationary guide or abutment acting on non-coextensive folds)

Patent 5617974: Storage dispensing container
(DISPENSING : COLLAPSIBLE WALL-TYPE CONTAINER : Nonmetallic : Twisting type)

Patent 5617975: Chip feed system
(DISPENSING : WITH CASING OR SUPPORT : For bottom discharge dispenser supported on horizontal surface : For bottom discharge)

Patent 5617976: Dispenser of liquid or pasty product which can be used especially in cosmetics
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : With material supply container and discharge assistant with casing (e.g., supply container and pump) : Valve outlet : Axial inlet and outlet)

Patent 5617977: Dispenser head for dispensing a liquid which is pressurized by a gas in a container
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : Fluid pressure : Unitary mounting for fluid pressure inlet and material outlet : Pump or pulsator casing within supply container)

Patent 5617978: Apparatus for dispensing a semifluid medium
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : Fluid pressure : Valve actuated by nozzle or through valve outlet : With container end overcap having actuator : Scoop type)

Patent 5617979: Bow making apparatus
(APPAREL APPARATUS : MAKING, WORKING, AND ATTACHING TRIMMINGS : Bow or tassel : Hand irons)

Patent 5617980: Baton locking mechanism for expandable baton carriers
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Article held by receiver : Article held in ring or tube : Formed of wire or rod)

Patent 5617981: Railing roof rack for a vehicle
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Carrier associated with vehicle roof or trunk lid : Article retaining means)

Patent 5617982: Coupon holder and dispensing apparatus
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Carrier attached to special purpose vehicle : Carrier attached to grocery or shopping cart : Carrier attached to truck bed portion of vehicle)

Patent 5617983: In-line skate carrier
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Carrier attached cycle : Receiver : Rigid container : Detachable to support structure)

Patent 5617984: Backpack suspension system
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Article held by receiver : Flaccid attaching means looped around neck or crossing shoulder : Two attaching means crossing different shoulders : And attaching means extending circumferentially of torso : Having stabilizers connected between attaching means and receiver : Knapsack supported by two upstanding, elongated members having lower ends thereof supported by torso)

Patent 5617985: Apparatus and method for supporting and guiding strip material that is to be processed in the loop region
(ADVANCING MATERIAL OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH : PROCESSES : Involving plural feeding means : Involving lateral registration)

Patent 5617986: Apparatus for feeding scanned medium
(ADVANCING MATERIAL OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH : THREADING DEVICE : With shiftable roller)

Patent 5617987: Safety guard for fiber processing unit
(ADVANCING MATERIAL OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH : BY ORBITALLY TRAVELING MATERIAL-ENGAGING SURFACE(S) : Plural spaced apart rolls (e.g., guide rolls) : Yieldable bite)

Patent 5617988: Device for measuring the height of a solder wave
(METAL FUSION BONDING : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY FLUX OR FILLER TO WORK OR APPLICATOR : By partial or total immersion of work or applicator into liquid : Flowing flux or filler (e.g., wave former, etc.) : With associated bath of liquid flux or filler)

Patent 5617989: Solder leveling apparatus and method
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : With removing or reshaping of filler material or flash after bonding : Forming joint of rotary shaft)

Patent 5617990: Shield and method for selective wave soldering
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : Plural joints : Of electrical device (e.g., semiconductor) : Simultaneous bonding of multiple joints (e.g., dip soldering of printed circuit boards) : Sheet material)

Patent 5617991: Method for electrically conductive metal-to-metal bonding
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : Plural joints : Of electrical device (e.g., semiconductor) : Simultaneous bonding of multiple joints (e.g., dip soldering of printed circuit boards) : Component terminal to substrate surface (i.e., nonpenetrating terminal) : Lead-less (or "bumped") device :)

Patent 5617992: Soldering strip and method of using
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : Plural joints : Of mechanical article : Heat exchanger structure : Component terminal to substrate surface (i.e., nonpenetrating terminal))

Patent 5617993: Locking mailbox
(DEPOSIT AND COLLECTION RECEPTACLES : LETTER BOXES : Collection and delivery : Cooperative closures)

Patent 5617994: Hydronic heating with satellite distribution stations for multi-temperature supply water to heating loops
(HEATING SYSTEMS : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Water : Steam)

 

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