Patents 5638443 - 5638699

 

 

Patent 5638443: System for controlling the distribution and use of composite digital works
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : BUSINESS PROCESSING USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Usage protection of distributed data files : Usage or charge determination : Adding plural layers of rights or limitations by other than the original producer :)

Patent 5638444: Secure computer communication method and system
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Key distribution : User-to-user key distributed over data link (i.e., no center) : Using master key (e.g., key-encrypting-key) :)

Patent 5638445: Blind encryption
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : BUSINESS PROCESSING USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Secure transaction (e.g., EFT/POS) : Including remote charge determination or related payment system : Electronic cash detail (e.g., blinded, divisible, or detecting double spending))

Patent 5638446: Method for the secure distribution of electronic files in a distributed environment
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : BUSINESS PROCESSING USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Usage protection of distributed data files :)

Patent 5638447: Compact digital signatures
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Particular communication authentication technique : Generating specific digital signature type (e.g., blind, shared, or undeniable) : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 5638448: Network with secure communications sessions
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : PARTICULAR ALGORITHMIC FUNCTION ENCODING : NBS/DES algorithm : Plural generators)

Patent 5638449: Data transmission installation of the radio network type, and corresponding process
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Arbitration for access to a channel : Arbitration for access between contending stations)

Patent 5638450: Method and apparatus for establishing two way communications between a pager device and a paging service provider
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Code responsive (i.e., paging) : Two-way paging : Polarity controlled)

Patent 5638451: Transmission and storage of multi-channel audio-signals when using bit rate-reducing coding methods
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Broadcast or multiplex stereo :)

Patent 5638452: Expandable multi-dimensional sound circuit
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Quadrasonic : Matrix : 4-2-4 : Variable decoder : Four or more diodes)

Patent 5638453: Transducer enhanced stethoscope
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : STETHOSCOPES, ELECTRICAL : Reverberators)

Patent 5638454: Noise reduction system
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ACOUSTICAL NOISE OR SOUND CANCELLATION : Counterwave generation control path : Tonal noise or particular frequency or band : Device for manipulation)

Patent 5638455: Microphone device
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Housed microphone : Mounting or support : With plural sound ports (e.g., pressure gradient))

Patent 5638456: Piezo speaker and installation method for laptop personal computer and other multimedia applications
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Electrostrictive, magnetostrictive, or piezoelectric : Mechanical detail)

Patent 5638457: Method and system for building a database for use with selective incentive marketing in response to customer shopping histories
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS :)

Patent 5638458: Automated method and system for the detection of gross abnormalities and asymmetries in chest images
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Biomedical applications : X-ray film analysis (e.g., radiography) : With a prism)

Patent 5638459: Method and apparatus for detecting a microscope slide coverslip
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Biomedical applications : Cell analysis, classification, or counting : With a prism)

Patent 5638460: Method of evaluating object based upon image processing and inspection apparatus using said method
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Reading MICR data)

Patent 5638461: Stereoscopic electro-optical system for automated inspection and/or alignment of imaging devices on a production assembly line
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Reading MICR data)

Patent 5638462: Method and apparatus for recognizing graphic forms on the basis of elevation angle data associated with sequence of points constituting
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Unconstrained handwriting (e.g., cursive) : With separate timing or alignment marks)

Patent 5638463: Image-data processing system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Counting individual pixels or pixel patterns)

Patent 5638464: Image processing apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Context analysis or word recognition (e.g., character string))

Patent 5638465: Image inspection/recognition method, method of generating reference data for use therein, and apparatuses therefor
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Walsh, Hough, or Hadamard transform : Based on peak levels)

Patent 5638466: Method and apparatus for deskewing images of symbols having a non-linear baseline
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Measuring image properties (e.g., length, width, or area) : Determining amount an image is rotated or skewed : Where the image is a character, word, or text : Counting difference pixels)

Patent 5638467: Bit-reversing method and system for linear image scaling
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Changing the image coordinates : To change the scale or size of an image : Rotation of image is limited to 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or 270 degrees)

Patent 5638468: Optical modulation system
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : TEMPORAL OPTICAL MODULATION WITHIN AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Electro-optic : Phase modulation type :)

Patent 5638469: Microelectronic module having optical and electrical interconnects
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : INTEGRATED OPTICAL CIRCUIT : Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide)

Patent 5638471: Method of preparing an optical fiber for coupling with a phototransducer and an optical system obtained thereby
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Lens : Mode strippers)

Patent 5638472: Optical fiber and lens assembly having a movable lens and a fixed optical fiber
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Lens : Mode strippers)

Patent 5638473: Optical waveguide grating filter
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Grating : Spherical)

Patent 5638474: Anti-snag latch assembly for a connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 5638475: Apparatus for minimizing spherical aberration of light beam emitted into an optical fiber
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : With housing : Including lens : Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.))

Patent 5638476: Controlled splicing of optical fibers
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH SPLICE (PERMANENT CONNECTION) : Fusion splicing : With housing)

Patent 5638477: Strain relief means for optical fiber splicing member and improved tool for making the splice
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH SPLICE (PERMANENT CONNECTION) : Including splice joint reinforcement : End-to-end (butt) coupling)

Patent 5638478: Optical fiber cable having a grooved spacer formed with one or more SZ-spiral grooves on its outer circumference along the longitudinal
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : Particular fiber orientation : Prestressed)

Patent 5638479: Optical part
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : With graded index core or cladding : With lens or mirror)

Patent 5638480: Optical waveguide hose
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Utilizing nonsolid core or cladding : With lens or mirror)

Patent 5638481: Flush mounted outlet
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers : Channel waveguide)

Patent 5638482: Intercept mechanism for optical cables
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : External retainer/clamp : Channel waveguide)

Patent 5638483: Side-emitting optical fibers for lasers with orientation markings
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : End fire : Spherical)

Patent 5638484: Tracking control method during multiple speed reproduction of a video tape and apparatus therefor
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Fast, slow, or stop reproducing : Locus or track control : Using control signal on the recording medium :)

Patent 5638485: Video signal processing apparatus for processing video signals with different aspect ratios
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : High definition television recording or reproducing : Selective mode (e.g., still or motion))

Patent 5638486: Method and system for continuous speech recognition using voting techniques
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Specialized equations or comparisons : Post-transmission)

Patent 5638487: Automatic speech recognition
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Word recognition : Endpoint detection : Cross-correlation)

Patent 5638489: Method and apparatus for pattern recognition employing the Hidden Markov Model
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Word recognition : Specialized models : Markov : Voiced or unvoiced)

Patent 5638490: Fuzzy logic data processor
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : FUZZY LOGIC HARDWARE : Digital fuzzy computer (e.g., controller) :)

Patent 5638491: Method and apparatus for hierarchical input classification using a neural network
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning task : Classification or recognition :)

Patent 5638492: Information processing apparatus and monitoring apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Neural simulation environment)

Patent 5638493: Net list generation for a rule base
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Knowledge representation and reasoning technique : Digital neural network)

Patent 5638494: Adaptive communication system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : DISTRIBUTED DATA PROCESSING : Processing agent :)

Patent 5638495: Printing apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Size, resolution, or scale control :)

Patent 5638496: Color image input apparatus having color image identifying function
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 5638497: Virtual printer
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Communication : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5638498: Method and apparatus for reducing storage requirements for display data
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Detail of image placement or content : Page or frame memory)

Patent 5638499: Image composition method and apparatus for developing, storing and reproducing image data using absorption, reflection and transmission
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Combining model representations : Rectangular region)

Patent 5638500: Apparatus and method for direct calculation of clip region
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Clipping : Based on image data : Object clipped to another object)

Patent 5638501: Method and apparatus for displaying an overlay image
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Image based : Weighted : Plural look up tables)

Patent 5638502: Device for creating a new object image relating to plural object images
(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 5638503: Method and apparatus for generating bitmaps from outlines containing bezier curves
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Curve : Image based (addressing))

Patent 5638504: System and method of processing documents with document proxies
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Edit, composition, or storage control : Text attribute)

Patent 5638505: Apparatus and methods for moving/copying objects using destination and/or source bins
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Data transfer operation between objects (e.g., drag and drop) : Chat room)

Patent 5638506: Method for logically isolating a cache memory bank from a memory bank group
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of memory or peripheral subsystem : Isolating failed storage location (e.g., sector remapping) : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component))

Patent 5638507: Duplex computer system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of processor : Prepared backup processor (e.g., initializing cold backup) or updating backup processor (e.g., by checkpoint message) : Synchronization maintenance of processors)

Patent 5638508: Method and a system for processing a log record
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : State recovery (i.e., process or data file) : Plural recovery data sets containing set interrelation data (e.g., time values or log record numbers) : Reexecuting single instruction or bus cycle)

Patent 5638509: Data storage and protection system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : State recovery (i.e., process or data file) : Plural recovery data sets containing set interrelation data (e.g., time values or log record numbers) : Reexecuting single instruction or bus cycle)

Patent 5638510: Multiplexed system with watch dog timers
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Error detection or notification : State error (i.e., content of instruction, data, or message) : State out of sequence : Control flow state sequence monitored (e.g., watchdog processor for control-flow checking) : Synchronization maintenance of processors)

Patent 5638511: Method of maintaining security in a common output means and system for maintaining security
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Computer network : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5638512: Ring network security system with encoding of data entering a subnetwork and decoding of data leaving the subnet work
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Computer network : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5638513: Secure software rental system using continuous asynchronous password verification
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Password : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5638514: Centralized supervisory system for supervising network equipments based on data indicating operation states thereof
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGING : Computer network monitoring :)

Patent 5638515: Method for stripping dataframes from the communicating medium in an FDDI communications network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Having a plurality of nodes performing distributed switching : Bridge or gateway between networks : Bridge between bus systems : Detail of clock recovery or synchronization)

Patent 5638516: Parallel processor that routes messages around blocked or faulty nodes by selecting an output port to a subsequent node from a port vector and
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA ROUTING : Alternate path routing : Congestion avoiding)

Patent 5638517: Method and apparatus for transmitting a message from a computer system over a network adapter to the network by performing format conversion
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA MODIFYING : Centralized controlling)

Patent 5638518: Node loop core for implementing transmission protocol in fibre channel
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : RING COMPUTER NETWORKING : Compressing/decompressing)

Patent 5638519: Electronic method and system for controlling and tracking information related to business transactions
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Inventory management : Presentation of image or description of sales item (e.g., electronic catalog browsing))

Patent 5638520: Method and apparatus for distributing bus loading in a data processing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Path selecting switch : Different protocol (e.g., PCI to ISA))

Patent 5638521: Apparatus using a parallel interface for data transfer between a plurality of computers, as well as for transfer of data from computers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Path selecting switch : Different protocol (e.g., PCI to ISA))

Patent 5638522: Graphically constructed control and scheduling system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : User interface development (e.g., GUI builder) : Graphical or iconic based (e.g., visual program) : Chat room)

Patent 5638523: Method and apparatus for browsing information in a computer database
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Hierarchy or network structure : Navigation within structure : On-screen roadmap or index : Scrolling (e.g., spin dial))

Patent 5638524: Digital signal processor and method for executing DSP and RISC class instructions defining identical data processing or data transfer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Arithmetic operation instruction processing : Operation)

Patent 5638525: Processor capable of executing programs that contain RISC and CISC instructions
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION DECODING (E.G., BY MICROINSTRUCTION, START ADDRESS GENERATOR, HARDWIRED) : Decoding instruction to accommodate plural instruction interpretations (e.g., different dialects, languages, emulation, etc.) : Operation)

Patent 5638526: Apparatus for operand data bypassing having previous operand storage register connected between arithmetic input selector and arithmetic unit
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : DYNAMIC INSTRUCTION DEPENDENCY CHECKING, MONITORING OR CONFLICT RESOLUTION : Commitment control or register bypass : Operation)

Patent 5638527: System and method for memory mapping
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Memory partitioning)

Patent 5638528: Data processing system and a method for cycling longword addresses during a burst bus cycle
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Generating a particular pattern/sequence of addresses : Resolving conflict, coherency, or synonym problem)

Patent 5638529: Variable refresh intervals for system devices including setting the refresh interval to zero
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Solid-state random access memory (RAM) : Dynamic random access memory : Refresh scheduling :)

Patent 5638530: Direct memory access scheme using memory with an integrated processor having communication with external devices
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Detachable memory : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5638531: Multiprocessor integrated circuit with video refresh logic employing instruction/data caching and associated timing synchronization
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Multiple caches : User data cache and instruction data cache :)

Patent 5638532: Apparatus and method for accessing SMRAM in a computer based upon a processor employing system management mode
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Shared memory partitioning)

Patent 5638533: Method and apparatus for providing data to a parallel processing array
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Interleaving : Coherency)

Patent 5638534: Memory controller which executes read and write commands out of order
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Prioritizing : Coherency)

Patent 5638535: Method and apparatus for providing flow control with lying for input/output operations in a computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Internal relocation : With password or key)

Patent 5638536: Signal processing apparatus capable of computing replacement data substituted for set data
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Resetting : With password or key)

Patent 5638537: Cache system with access mode determination for prioritizing accesses to cache memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Resetting)

Patent 5638538: Turbotable: apparatus for directing address and commands between multiple consumers on a node coupled to a pipelined system bus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING :)

Patent 5638539: Tool for defining complex systems
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING :)

Patent 5638540: Portable computer/radio power management system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Password)

Patent 5638541: System and method for managing power on desktop systems
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Power conservation : Active/idle mode processing : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 5638542: Low power non-overlap two phase complementary clock unit using synchronous delay line
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Power conservation : Active/idle mode processing : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 5638543: Method and apparatus for automatic document summarization
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : LINGUISTICS :)

Patent 5638544: Military helmet with camouflage band retaining system and method for retaining a camouflage band on a military helmet
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Soldier`s (i.e., ground based trooper) helmet : Having eye shield (e.g., goggles, visor, etc.))

Patent 5638545: Article for radiology protection
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Hand or arm : Face)

Patent 5638546: Arm warmer garment
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Hand or arm : Face)

Patent 5638547: Collar system for a firefighter's coat
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Bag type : Separable : Heat resistant : Having garment fastener)

Patent 5638548: Wrist restrainer and wrist restraining glove
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Sports glove : Attachments)

Patent 5638549: Change-safe pocket
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Pockets : Insignia)

Patent 5638550: Integral, expandable, inflatable, adjustable belt
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Torso or limb encircling : Plural waistline garments only)

Patent 5638551: Helmet including a device for fixing the helmet to the occipital portion of a user's head
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Including helmet-retention means : For circumference of crown)

Patent 5638552: Diving face mask
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Eye shields (e.g., hoodwinks or blinds, etc.) : Goggles : Included in shield for face : With seal for face :)

Patent 5638553: Toilet ventilation system
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : VENTILATION : Seat structure : Operating means in sink or bath)

Patent 5638554: Clamp assembly for quick fasten toilet seat
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SEAT AND LID : Hinges : Water level actuated)

Patent 5638555: Body waste container automatic cleaning and re-use preparation apparatus
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRY CLOSETS : Bedpans : Accessories : Having seat actuator or interlock)

Patent 5638556: Floating swimming pool apparatus
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Urinal)

Patent 5638557: Sink trap with valuables capture vessel
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRAIN, OVERFLOW OR TRAP FOR A SINK OR BATH : Faucet or spout)

Patent 5638558: Dual purpose patient pad with digital eyelets
(BEDS : WITH MEANS FOR RELOCATING AN INVALID (E.G., PATIENT LIFT OR TRANSFER) : Hand-held sling or flexible patient surrounding pad or sheet (e.g., for turning) : Including specific structure (e.g., clamp) attaching device to bed)

Patent 5638559: Berth arrangement
(BEDS : WINDOW, FLOOR, CEILING, OR ROOM TO ROOM : Bed stored in ceiling : Sofa form)

Patent 5638560: Sleeper bed for over-the-road tractors
(BEDS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Transverse collapse)

Patent 5638561: Combination infant blanket and toy with convertible bag
(BEDS : BEDCLOTHING : Having pocket : Compartmentalized springs)

Patent 5638562: Bed cover structure with an improved dust ruffle
(BEDS : BEDCLOTHING : Valance : And holder)

Patent 5638563: Bed with dually positionable head support
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Sectional user supporting surface : Upper body portions of user supported by adjustable section : Fluid inflatable bag adjusts position of support section)

Patent 5638564: Therapeutic pillow
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : For back portions of a user sitting or reclining on bed)

Patent 5638565: Inflatable cushion
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having confined gas (e.g., air mattress) : Including plural, separately inflatable, distinct gas containing compartments : Pivoting)

Patent 5638566: Combined writing instrument/tool holder
(COMPOUND TOOLS : HOLDERS OR HANDLES : With gauge or other measuring means, e.g., ruler, level, etc.)

Patent 5638567: Golf ball washer
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Ball cleaner : Width changes along transverse dimension)

Patent 5638568: Small brush, in particular interdental brush
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 5638569: Polysurfacial mop head, and mop article comprising same
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Mops and heads : Having strands : With pivoted handle : And twisted wire frame)

Patent 5638570: Drywall bullnose cleaner tool
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Mason's trowel or float : Corner type : Tension frame)

Patent 5638571: Bulk cargo bag cleaning apparatus and method
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : With work handling or supporting : Hollow work internal cleaning, e.g., bag and/or bottle cleaners : Work treating element and/or work immersed)

Patent 5638572: Electric broom
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With storage facilities for tools or nozzles, conduits, etc., e.g., racks and cabinets : Nozzles)

Patent 5638573: Vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Tank type cleaner organization : Casing feature : Sequence control)

Patent 5638574: Convertible leaf blower and vacuum
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Convertible : Suction to or from blast : Off-the-floor support (e.g., operator supported))

Patent 5638575: Vacuum cleaners
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Motor features, e.g., housing or casing assemblies : Air cooling by other than main air stream : With induced flow of ambient air, e.g., jet pump)

Patent 5638576: Door knob lever
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HANDLE, HANDLE COMPONENT, OR HANDLE ADJUNCT : Door handle : Detachable handle : With means permanently connecting the handle to a carried article)

Patent 5638577: Automobile jack handle
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HANDLE, HANDLE COMPONENT, OR HANDLE ADJUNCT : Detachable handle : Ring type)

Patent 5638578: Hinge
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having means to facilitate assembly and disassembly of hinge sections to join or disjoin hinged members : Resiliently biased retaining means : Having discrete latch and spring to slide or pivot latch : To shift plate toward or away from hinged member)

Patent 5638579: Friction tilt mechanism
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) : By friction : Screw-threaded adjustment : Plural opposed arms)

Patent 5638580: Method of spinning all-wool yarn on cotton system
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Drafting : Apron type : And speed changing)

Patent 5638581: Balloon mooring system
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BAG FASTENERS : Plastic band)

Patent 5638582: Belt fastener with pre-set staples
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BELT FASTENERS : Hinged : Pintle pin connected belt ends : Wire)

Patent 5638583: Paper clip
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : PAPER FASTENER : Resiliently biased : Including means to open or close fastener : Pin or spur)

Patent 5638584: Attachment and cable fastening device
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : STRAP-END-ATTACHING DEVICES : Hook : Movably connected to penetrating portion)

Patent 5638585: Separable bottom-end-stop assembly of synthetic resin for slide fastener
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ZIPPER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Including complementary, aligning means attached to ends of interlocking surfaces : With ornamental slider)

Patent 5638586: Transverse zipper system
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Each mating member having similarly shaped, sized, and operated interlocking or intermeshable face : Zipper-type (e.g., slider) : For container (e.g., bag) : Haim, harness, whiffletree, rein, etc.)

Patent 5638587: Extruded zipper with orienting means, and method for orienting same
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Each mating member having similarly shaped, sized, and operated interlocking or intermeshable face : Zipper-type (e.g., slider) : For container (e.g., bag) : Haim, harness, whiffletree, rein, etc.)

Patent 5638588: Shoe closure mechanism with a rotating element and eccentric driving element
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : STRAP TIGHTENERS : Ski, boot, and shoe fasteners : Dress hem raisers)

Patent 5638589: Shoelace and method of making the same
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : DRAWSTRING, LACED-FASTENER, OR SEPARATE ESSENTIAL COOPERATING DEVICE THEREFOR : Having means covering tip of lacing : With permanently deformed mounting structure)

Patent 5638590: Tool for servicing subterranean gate valves
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator : Having percussion or explosive operator : Plier type means)

Patent 5638591: Method for restoring a wheel beadseat
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Repairing : By attaching repair preform, e.g., remaking, restoring, or patching : And removing damaged material : By shaping)

Patent 5638592: Method of affixing material on a substrate to the inner surface of a tube
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Metal deforming with nonmetallic bonding : By manipulating aligning means)

Patent 5638593: Method for manufacturing a heat-sealed neo-natal medical monitoring probe
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : With follower)

Patent 5638594: Method for manufacturing a telescopic antenna for vehicles
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Antenna or wave energy "plumbing" making : Rotor)

Patent 5638595: Method for fabricating open MR magnet gradient coil
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : With other electrical component)

Patent 5638596: Method of employing multi-layer tab tape in semiconductor device assembly by selecting, breaking, downwardly bending and bonding tab
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Beam lead frame or beam lead device : Applying terminal)

Patent 5638597: Manufacturing flexible circuit board assemblies with common heat spreaders
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling bases : By oxidation)

Patent 5638598: Process for producing a printed wiring board
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : By forming conductive walled aperture in base : Simultaneous circuit manufacturing)

Patent 5638599: Method of fabricating hybrid uncooled infrared detectors
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Assembling electrical component directly to terminal or elongated conductor : Manufacturing circuit on or in base)

Patent 5638600: Method of making an efficiency enhanced fluid pump or compressor
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Fluid pump or compressor making : Rotary or radial engine making)

Patent 5638601: Shaver and method for dispensing and distributing shaving cream and gel
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Combined : With waste-collecting, razor-cleaning and/or dispensing : Detachable magazine)

Patent 5638602: Cable severance tool
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Plural cooperating blades : Shears : Pivoted blade : Intermediate pivot : Pivoted handles)

Patent 5638603: Wrappage cutter
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : With material receiving opening : Push or pull type : Border of opening limits cutting depth, e.g., peeler)

Patent 5638604: Sighting devices for projectile type weapons
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : Sight devices : Illuminated, including fiber optics : Including an incandescent or illuminating device)

Patent 5638605: Quilting-aid device and method
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Rules : Special scale markings : Selectable)

Patent 5638606: Spider and lifter assembly for centrifugal pellet dryer
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With apparatus using centrifugal force : Rotary scattering member : Plural cyclone separators)

Patent 5638607: Coffee roaster
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : With gas or vapor flow for contact with treated material : Axial treated material feed type : Concurrent gas or vapor flow only : Including gas or vapor circulating means)

Patent 5638608: Method for styling/drying hair for an air-moving appliance for personal use
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Hair on head : With cooling means)

Patent 5638609: Process and apparatus for drying and heating
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With fluid current conveying or suspension of treated material : Suspension of treated material : Including gas or vapor flow variation : Pulsed flow : Treating agent absorbs moisture)

Patent 5638610: Heat setting chamber for the continuous heat setting of yarns
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor pressure is superatmospheric : Sheet, web, or strand : Treating agent is steam)

Patent 5638611: Single-tier drying section tailored for compensating stretching and shrinking of paper web
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Sheet, web, or strand : With drying parameter control : Material speed control : Treating agent absorbs moisture)

Patent 5638612: Impact absorbing system for footwear
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : SOLES : Cushion : Pneumatic : Spring)

Patent 5638613: Weighted flexible shoe insole
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : INSOLES : Covered)

Patent 5638614: Shoe protector and floor covering aid
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Shank support)

Patent 5638615: Shoe spike apparatus
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : Attachment (e.g., weight for shoe, etc.) : Cleat (e.g., movable, detachable, etc.) : Snow shoe (e.g., having binding, harness, etc.))

Patent 5638616: Oil supply mechanism in a deep excavator
(EXCAVATING : CLAMSHELL BUCKET : Contiguous pivots : Crossed lever)

Patent 5638617: Snowplow equipment for road vehicle
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : Scraper blade : Mounted on surface contacting support or guide : V-shaped)

Patent 5638618: Adjustable wing plow
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : Scraper blade : Diagonally oriented : And auxiliary wing or extension : Top flap)

Patent 5638619: Protective operator's station for a remotely controlled stump cutter or similar apparatus
(EXCAVATING : LAND CLEARER : Tree or stump remover :)

Patent 5638620: Dredging vessel, dredging assembly and method of dredging
(EXCAVATING : BENEATH A BODY OF WATER (E.G., DREDGER) : Endless : Pipe or nozzle structure)

Patent 5638621: Spool and wedge assembly and method of use thereof
(EXCAVATING : DIGGING EDGE : Scoop or bucket structure, per se)

Patent 5638622: Steam iron with pump and pressure reservoir
(TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING : SMOOTHING IMPLEMENTS : Flatirons : Combined : With moistening means : Steam and spray : Power-operated)

Patent 5638623: Replaceable license plate frame structure
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : LICENSE PLATES : With framing means : With translucent plate)

Patent 5638624: Marker device, in particular for electrical conductors and terminal blocks
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Cable-carried indicia : With lid-supporting means)

Patent 5638625: Information board
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Motor operated : Double reel and web : Web advancing means in combination with sensing or selector means)

Patent 5638626: Ammunition magazine
(FIREARMS : BREECH LOADING : Magazines : Box : Hammer)

Patent 5638627: Lock for firearms with trigger blocking function
(FIREARMS : SAFETY MECHANISM : On trigger guard : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 5638628: Apparatus for jigging fishing tackle and method of fishing therewith
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Methods of fishing :)

Patent 5638629: Pocket size fish strike indicating fixture
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Signal devices : Signaling)

Patent 5638630: Fishing lure with a hollow transparent body for supporting live bait
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Enclosed or protected : Pull-actuated)

Patent 5638631: Fishing lure
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Artificial bait : Ornament : Transparent, with reflector or pattern : Two rearwardly directed appendages, e.g., frogs)

Patent 5638632: Artificial fishing lure
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Artificial bait : Solid bodies : Hook closing)

Patent 5638633: Device for easy attachment of line, leader, or tippet to fish hook
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : Hooks : With leaders and/or line-connection feature : Mounted on, integral with, or rigidly connected to hook)

Patent 5638634: Apparatus and method for recovery of cotton seed from lint
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : LIBERATING : Ginning : Delinting : Delinters : Reverse rotation)

Patent 5638635: Landscaping barrier
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : ORNAMENTAL BEDS : Method)

Patent 5638636: Method and apparatus for plant culture
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : PLANT SUPPORTS : Props)

Patent 5638637: Production of improved rapeseed exhibiting an enhanced oleic acid content
(MULTICELLULAR LIVING ORGANISMS AND UNMODIFIED PARTS THEREOF AND RELATED PROCESSES : METHOD OF CHEMICALLY, RADIOLOGICALLY, OR SPONTANEOUSLY MUTATING A PLANT OR PLANT PART WITHOUT INSERTING FOREIGN GENETIC MATERIAL THEREIN : Method of breeding maize)

Patent 5638638: Flower pot with accessible watering base
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Saucer : Array of cells)

Patent 5638639: Emergency door with retractable nose piece, interiorly mounted operating hardware, and hinge supports
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : THERMAL RELEASER OR ACTUATOR : Fusible closure latch or retainer : Overbalanced by released weight supplementing counterweight)

Patent 5638640: Safety device for spring-loaded overhead doors
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH SAFETY BRAKE OR CATCH : Includes lever)

Patent 5638641: Adjustable threshold assembly with water-tight seal
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : THRESHOLD : With diverse seal : Removable guide)

Patent 5638642: Insulated freight cover
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ARTICLE OR MATERIAL SUPPORTED COVER : Including hold down means)

Patent 5638643: New and useful improvements in rain gutter devices and methods of making same
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY : Seating arrangement)

Patent 5638644: Wall support assembly
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLUDING COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A DISPARATE ARTICLE HAVING DISPARATE ARTICLE MOUNTED THERETO : Component having specific attachment for an article comprising a horizontal, planar surface (e.g., shelf, bed) : Connecting feature for modular-type panels having article (e.g., cabinet, shelf bracket) attachment : Including a slotted tubular portion :)

Patent 5638645: Skyhatch
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BARRIER OR MAJOR SECTION MOUNTED FOR IN SITU REPOSITIONING; E.G., REARRANGEABLE OR ROTATABLE : Movable cupola or section thereof : Within wall)

Patent 5638646: Traveler's quarters
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PREASSEMBLED SUBENCLOSURE OR SUBSTRUCTURE SECTION(S) OF UNIT OR BUILDING : Awning type)

Patent 5638648: Window door stamped radius
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WINDOW OR WINDOW SASH, SILL, MULLION, OR GLAZING : Retaining feature between frame and reveal)

Patent 5638649: Full corner log siding and method for using same
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LOG WALL-TYPE CONSTRUCTION : Specific prestressing means)

Patent 5638650: Retaining clips for office furniture partition
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MULTIROOM OR LEVEL : Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier : Cubicle type; i.e., spaced from floor or ceiling : Horizontal structure includes component of settable material)

Patent 5638651: Interlocking panel building system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH SYNTHETIC RESINOUS COMPONENT : Foam : With an embedded, elongated component : Shaft encompassed by base)

Patent 5638652: Concrete-filled steel bearing wall
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CAST IN SITU COMPOSITE SLAB (E.G., STEEL-CONCRETE) : Additional material forming bond)

Patent 5638653: System for fitting panels without visible fixing means
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Mounting means attached to facer; e.g., upholstery panel : Section designed (e.g., groove, integral hanger) to fasten to retaining means)

Patent 5638655: Chimney anchor system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ASSEMBLED IN SITU-TYPE ANCHOR OR TIE : Sheet or wire tie : Separably connected sections : X-braced; i.e., connectors crossing)

Patent 5638656: Concrete smoothing apparatus
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MACHINE OR IMPLEMENT : Assembling exposed modules)

Patent 5638657: System and method for automatically feeding, inspecting and diverting tablets for continuous filling of tablet containers
(PACKAGE MAKING : DEPOSITING ARTICLES AND ARRANGING MATERIAL IN PREFORMED RECEPTACLES : With movement of receptacle to or from filling station : With means to supply successive receptacles : Rotary : By reciprocable pusher)

Patent 5638658: Apparatus and method for producing truss plate bundles
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Applying a partial cover : Banding :)

Patent 5638659: Packaging machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Group forming of contents into a unit : Single layer forming : Before association with cover material)

Patent 5638660: Packaging process using oxygen-permeable multilayer film
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Plural covers : Single layer forming)

Patent 5638661: Method and packaging system for packaging a sterilizable item
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Filling preformed receptacle and closing : Flexible, expandable receptacle (e.g., bag, tube) : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 5638662: Impact absorber
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Filling preformed receptacle and closing : With protective media (e.g., shock absorbing) : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 5638663: Overhead can guide
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Filling preformed receptacle : With protective media (e.g., shock absorbing))

Patent 5638664: Vacuum packaging apparatus
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH CONTENTS TREATING : Vacuum or inert atmosphere : With preformed bag : Atmospheric pressure)

Patent 5638665: Spacing conveyor mechanism
(PACKAGE MAKING : GROUP FORMING OF CONTENTS UNIT AND SUBSEQUENT OR FURTHER PACKAGING : Layer, stack, or column : Forming single generally horizontal groups comprising plural rows and columns : Building up the stack from the bottom)

Patent 5638666: Desk-top envelope maker
(PACKAGE MAKING : APPARATUS FOR FORMING OR PARTIALLY FORMING RECEPTACLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY FILLING : Forming by opening or setting up collapsed receptacle : Letter-type envelope : Simultaneously longitudinal and transverse seaming)

Patent 5638667: Mulching mower
(HARVESTERS : CUTTING : Housing or guard : Supplemental clearer)

Patent 5638668: Lawn mower having nested deck and liner
(HARVESTERS : CUTTING : Housing or guard : Supplemental clearer)

Patent 5638669: Method and device for manufacturing a twisted yarn by an integrated ring spinning and twisting process
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Covering or wrapping : With other operations : With natural fibers)

Patent 5638670: Open-end spinning apparatus
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Open end spinning : Rotating chamber type : With housing for drive or support : Friction type)

Patent 5638671: Magnetically held yarn withdrawal navel arrangement
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Open end spinning : Rotating chamber type : Rotor with fiber accreting portion : With specific yarn guiding device :)

Patent 5638672: Chain cable retainer
(CHAIN, STAPLE, AND HORSESHOE MAKING : CHAINS : Conduit : Rotary former)

Patent 5638673: Method and apparatus using hydrogen-occluded alloy for recovering power from waste heat
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including mixing or separating materials of different chemical compositions in a motive fluid flow path : Gaseous)

Patent 5638674: Convectively cooled, single stage, fully premixed controllable fuel/air combustor with tangential admission
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : With variable oxidizer control : Different fluids)

Patent 5638675: Double lobed mixer with major and minor lobes
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Air passage bypasses combustion chamber : Particular liner or casing structure)

Patent 5638676: Fluid power cylinder
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Pneumatic motor with gas supply or removal device : Output means locked, positioned or released on failure of motive fluid supply means)

Patent 5638677: Control device for hydraulically propelled work vehicle
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Condition responsive control of or by input to input pump drive means : Pressure or volume responsive means shifts the relationship)

Patent 5638678: Hydraulic drive system
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Condition responsive control of pump or motor displacement : Control actuated by a servo-motor fed by a speed indicating auxiliary pump : Condition or direction responsive device)

Patent 5638679: Hydraulic valve with dual-mode capability
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : With means purging, cleaning or separating undesirables from motive fluid : Pump displacement controlled by pump discharge or motor feed pressure)

Patent 5638680: Device for double-acting hydraulic systems
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Pulsator : Double-acting slave unit or opposed slaves having a single output : Having pulse fluid pressure or quantity compensating or adjusting means : Pressurized fluid from manual master charges slave and controls power fluid to separate master)

Patent 5638681: Piston internal-combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : SYSTEM HAVING PLURAL MOTORS OR HAVING DIVERSE TYPES OF ENERGY INPUT : Engine apparatus or system actuatable selectively or simultaneously by internal combustion of fuel and by expansion of motive fluid : First motor load share adjusted relative to the load share of a second motor driving a common load, responsive to a condition of the second motor or of the load)

Patent 5638682: Air fuel mixer for gas turbine combustor having slots at downstream end of mixing duct
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : Fuel and air premixed prior to combustion : Bleed)

Patent 5638683: Injection device
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : With fuel injector : Unitary injector having plural fuel flow paths : One component free metal)

Patent 5638684: Stirling engine with injection of heat transfer medium
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 5638685: Superconducting magnet and regenerative refrigerator for the magnet
(REFRIGERATION : GAS COMPRESSION, HEAT REGENERATION AND EXPANSION, E.G., STIRLING CYCLE : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect)

Patent 5638686: Method and apparatus for cryogenic storage of thermolabile products
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : Including cryostat : Specific conduit, valve, or coupling structure)

Patent 5638687: Substrate cooling method and apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Treating an article : With stirring, agitating or scraping of the solidification zone)

Patent 5638688: Method of and apparatus for cooling food products
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Treating an article : With stirring, agitating or scraping of the solidification zone)

Patent 5638689: Portable refrigerant recovery system
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Assembling, charging, or repairing of refrigeration producer : Sequential stages, e.g., composite block making)

Patent 5638690: Method and apparatus for the cleansing of oil from refrigerating machines and heat pumps
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Lubricant handling : By utilizing fluid strange to system)

Patent 5638691: Falling film evaporator with refrigerant distribution system
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Refrigeration producer : Of or by evaporation zone : Valve or restrictor by liquid lever : Low side float : Plural sensors at low side)

Patent 5638692: Air conditioner
(REFRIGERATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Window connected or mounted : Spaced elongated air inlet and outlet type, e.g., air curtain)

Patent 5638693: Room air conditioner
(REFRIGERATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Window connected or mounted : Spaced elongated air inlet and outlet type, e.g., air curtain)

Patent 5638694: Refrigerator anti sweat device
(REFRIGERATION : WITH MEANS PREVENTING OR HANDLING ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATE RELATIVE TO HEAT ABSORBER : Means utilizing heat developed by refrigeration producer : Heating principal heat absorber, e.g., evaporator)

Patent 5638695: Refrigerating apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : WITH MEANS PREVENTING OR HANDLING ATMOSPHERIC CONDENSATE RELATIVE TO HEAT ABSORBER : Means utilizing heat developed by refrigeration producer : Means conducting atmospheric condensate to heat rejecter : By condition of power source)

Patent 5638696: Absorption refrigeration system
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Sorbent type : Absorber-still, e.g., intermittent : With sorber-generator cooling means : With lubricant heating means)

Patent 5638697: Method of and apparatus for cooling food products
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Solidification : Carbon dioxide : Snow :)

Patent 5638698: Cryogenic system for producing nitrogen
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Natural gas : Liquid contact : Plural columns)

Patent 5638699: High purity nitrogen gas generator
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Regenerating heat exchanger)

 

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