Patents 5655884 - 5656143

 

 

Patent 5655884: Flexible impeller with overmolded hub
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Flexible : Angular or offset)

Patent 5655885: Reciprocating piston pump with modular fluid subassembly
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : Responsive to pump fluid pressure : Controlling motive fluid or drive motor)

Patent 5655886: Vacuum maintenance device for high vacuum chambers
(PUMPS : ELECTRICAL OR GETTER TYPE : Ionic with gettering : Rotary nonexpansible chamber-type motor)

Patent 5655887: Valved Piston arrangement for an electric motor driven air compressor
(PUMPS : WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR, OR INSPECTION MEANS : Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston)

Patent 5655888: Pump and combination pump and trap with snap-over mechanism and double-seal outlet valve
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Liquid pumped by supplying or exhausting gaseous motive fluid to or from pumping chamber : With float actuated control means : Control of motive fluid inlet (e.g., atmosphere, etc.) : With control of motive fluid outlet : With control of pumped fluid outlet : Alternating sequences)

Patent 5655889: Combined variable volume air pump and peristalic pump
(PUMPS : DIVERSE PUMPS : Jet)

Patent 5655890: Toy pump device
(PUMPS : AMBULANT, BODY SUPPORTED, OR WITH CARRYING HANDLE : Vehicle mounted or attached)

Patent 5655891: Positive-displacement pump
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)

Patent 5655892: Thermally actuated fuel pump vapor vent valve
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pumped fluid temperature responsive : Sequentially operated separate relief or bypass passages)

Patent 5655893: Bellows pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : With motive fluid generator : Pulsator or fluid link : With means to supply or vent pulsator fluid : Working member position responsive : Alternating sequences)

Patent 5655894: Controlled prevention of premature snuffle valve actuation in high pressure membrane pumps
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : With motive fluid generator : Pulsator or fluid link : With means to supply or vent pulsator fluid : Pulse piston position responsive : Alternating sequences)

Patent 5655895: Turbopump for conveying highly viscous substances
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Motor discharge into or upstream of pumping chamber : Fluid pump)

Patent 5655896: Apparatus for dispensing conductive coating materials having multiple flow paths
(PUMPS : PLURAL PUMPS WITH INDIVIDUAL OR RELATIVE CONTROL : Electric or magnetic motor)

Patent 5655897: Peristaltic pump cassette
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Deformation by rolling or sliding engagement member : Plural spaced engagement members or member portions : Cassette : Opposed pumping member faces (e.g., double acting))

Patent 5655898: Reed valve arrangement for a reciprocating compressor
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Transverse to axis of pumping member)

Patent 5655899: Apparatus and method for NO.sub.x reduction by controlled mixing of fuel rich jets in flue gas
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone :)

Patent 5655900: Gas oven control system
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Shutdown by sensed absence of flame in proving period : Recycle through proving period on sensing of failure of established flame : Having cut-off valve by-pass or additional supply to first burner)

Patent 5655901: Lighter with safety device
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 5655902: Lighter with spark-wheel slip ring
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 5655903: Combustion chamber with premixing burners
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER HAVING PROTECTIVE FLAME ENCLOSING OR FLAME STABILIZING STRUCTURE : Tubular member delineates flame : Axial perforations along combustion tube)

Patent 5655904: Dental mirror
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Mirror : Separable securing means)

Patent 5655905: Mobile multifunctional dental apparatus
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having storage or nonuse supporting means (e.g., tray, rack, cabinet, etc.) : Having tool, marker, or coupling or guiding means therefor)

Patent 5655906: Autoclavable dental sonic scaler
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having seal : On or adjacent handpiece or handle)

Patent 5655907: Rotatable tool suitable for high speed drive
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Tool bit : Plugger)

Patent 5655909: Skydiving trainer windtunnel
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Simulation of view from aircraft : View simulated by projected image : Runway outlining or approach lights simulated)

Patent 5655910: Method of self-expression to learn keyboarding
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : OCCUPATION : Keyboard operation (e.g., typing, key punching, etc.) : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used : With means to display character upon depression of key)

Patent 5655912: Wiring block system with color coded backboard support
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SELECTABLE CIRCUIT, E.G., PLUG BOARD : Including three or more contacts adapted to be selectively interconnected : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 5655913: Electrical interconnect contact
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Conductor is compressible and to be sandwiched between panel circuits : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 5655914: Connector having press fit mating shrouds
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Automotive junction box)

Patent 5655915: Coaxial cable connection protection system for unused connection port
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY OR COMBINATION LOCK : With fluid pressure operating or control means)

Patent 5655916: Spring-biased electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Distinct from separator : With connector retaining means in addition to contact of connector)

Patent 5655917: Connector for miniature circuit card
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Distinct from separator : With connector retaining means in addition to contact of connector)

Patent 5655918: Selectable ejector for a double-deck PCMCIA eject header
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 5655919: Electric connection device interposed between handle and steering column of automotive vehicle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)

Patent 5655920: Clock spring connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)

Patent 5655921: Loadbreak separable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RETAINER OR PASSAGEWAY FOR FLUENT MATERIAL : Vent : Encompassing wire)

Patent 5655922: Modular control system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : BUS DUCT : Means to join bus ducts : Encompassing wire)

Patent 5655923: Latch mechanisms for locking taper connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH DUPLICATE CONNECTOR : Contact intermeshable with duplicate mating contact : Plural, electrically distinct contacts : Socket)

Patent 5655924: Electrical plug retainer system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Wall or outlet mounted : Parallel to connection)

Patent 5655925: Female plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Adapter)

Patent 5655926: Socket for semiconductor device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING HANDLE OR DISTINCT MANIPULATING MEANS : Randomly manipulated implement : Test probe : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 5655927: Hybrid junction box and jumper clip
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART) : To bridge post-type contacts : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)

Patent 5655928: Incomplete engagement detecting structure in a connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Including bale or loop)

Patent 5655929: Insert terminal, molding apparatus for molding same and method for molding same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : With sealing to panel : Laterally flexed finger on coupling part)

Patent 5655930: Electrical pin field on a printed circuit board
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Comprising or for use with supporting panel : Plural detachable flanges)

Patent 5655931: Electrical connector with combined electrical contact and housing mount assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Comprising or for use with supporting panel : Directly attached to panel by elongated fastener in tension (e.g., rivet, bolt or screw) : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 5655932: Filter plug connector having a shield housing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 5655933: Power distribution system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Unit includes receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Having receptacle at each of parallel opposed surfaces or sides : Wherein the plug is combined with a plurality of the receptacles adapted to receive spaced-prong plug)

Patent 5655934: Electrical plug connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)

Patent 5655935: Receptacle contact used in an electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by resiliently biased part latching behind shoulder or into recess : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact : Resilient socket contact for surrounding or engaging opposed surfaces of mating plug contact : Divided parallel to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., formed of two casing halves))

Patent 5655936: Self locking, constant pressure electrical terminal for threaded studs
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Screw-thread operated securing part : Tensioning screw intersects longitudinal axis of encircled conductor)

Patent 5655937: Water-lift muffler evacuation device
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Silencer, expansion chamber, muffler : Jackets for pipe, exhaust manifold or expansion chamber)

Patent 5655938: Variable buoyancy ballast and flotation unit for submerged objects or structures
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : Having means to control attitude or position : Having ballast means : Variable ballast : Having seat for buoy)

Patent 5655939: Towable board for underwater swimming and riding on the water surface
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Foot attached)

Patent 5655940: Creation of a large field emission device display through the use of multiple cathodes and a seamless anode
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5655941: High luminescence display
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5655942: Method of fabricating flat type image display
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5655943: Paddle wheel for moving stream in a water activity toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AQUATIC : Movable picture portion)

Patent 5655944: Packaging apparatus and aerial device formed from sheet material
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Glider : Having longitudinally folded or creased fuselage : Resiliently biased projector)

Patent 5655945: Video and radio controlled moving and talking device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING LIGHT-OR SOUND-RESPONSIVE SWITCH OR CONTROL : For moving element-supporting device)

Patent 5655946: Simulated feeding apparatus and method
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Nursing, eating, or drinking : And motive power means or hand crank)

Patent 5655947: Ultra-soft, ultra-elastic gel airfoils
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Spinning disc (e.g., flying saucer) : And projector)

Patent 5655948: Coater die grinding and finishing method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)

Patent 5655949: Method of polishing waxers using a vertically stacked planarization machine
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 5655950: Method of fabricating an endodontic instrument
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Drill, thread, thread cutter, reamer, or rotary cutter abrading : Edging)

Patent 5655951: Method for selectively reconditioning a polishing pad used in chemical-mechanical planarization of semiconductor wafers
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)

Patent 5655952: System for honing camshaft cams
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Cam : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)

Patent 5655953: Manufacturing method of wave cam for a compressor
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Cam : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)

Patent 5655954: Polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Combined : With nonabrading means : Edging)

Patent 5655955: Method and tool for improving the structure of the inner faces of working chambers of machines and motors
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary reciprocating tool : Cylindrical tool : Rectilinear : Work rotating)

Patent 5655956: Rotary ultrasonic grinding apparatus and process
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary reciprocating tool : Cylindrical tool : Rectilinear : Work rotating : Rotary work holder :)

Patent 5655957: Sharpening Machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Stationary work holder : Rocking)

Patent 5655958: Elastic base grinding wheel for smoothing and polishing toroidal contours of hard materials
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : For hanging rigid, rotary abrading tool : With hopper or magazine)

Patent 5655959: Knife edge sharpener
(ABRADING : CARRIER FOR RELATIVELY MOVABLE SIMULTANEOUSLY USABLE TOOLS : Including tools resiliently urged toward work : Including resiliently urged tool)

Patent 5655960: Method and device for splitting an animal carcass
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Cutting longitudinally through body or body portion (i.e., splitters) : Of subdivision into portions)

Patent 5655961: Method for operating networked gaming devices
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.) : Pool carryover (e.g., progressive jackpot, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.))

Patent 5655962: Continuous seal vehicular exhaust distribution system for building
(VENTILATION : WORKSTATION VENTILATOR (E.G., HOOD, OFFTAKE, ETC.) : Movable : Having sliding, communication, airway duct sections : Plural airways with adjustable distribution means)

Patent 5655963: Air-releasing endcap for fabric air dispersion system
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Ceiling type : Including perforated or porous element : Having portion or element movable during normal use : In between vane ends)

Patent 5655964: Static roof ventilator
(VENTILATION : HAVING OUTLET AIRWAY : Having specific cover or shield for exterior vent opening : Exterior neck with enlarged, weather resistant cover : Pivoted damper panel)

Patent 5655965: Screen display type slot machine with seemingly flowing condition of moving symbols
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) :)

Patent 5655966: Method and apparatus for cashless bartop gaming system operation
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Lot generator (e.g., card distribution, simulated dice, random number generator, etc.))

Patent 5655967: Torsion damper, and a friction unit constituting a sub-assembly for such a torsion damper
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Between axially spaced plates : Spring detail : With particular seat :)

Patent 5655968: Driveshaft with sealed slip joint seal
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin : With particular flexible seal : And flexible seal)

Patent 5655969: Method of manufacturing a corrosion-resistant, headed fastener, such as nail for exterior applications, and manufacturing method
(THREADED, HEADED FASTENER, OR WASHER MAKING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Assembling or disassembling fastener with element : Attaching cap to fastener : By telescoping)

Patent 5655970: Plastic pin
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BOWLING : Pin : With nonwooden alley surface or lining)

Patent 5655971: Variable contour practice putting green
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Projectile addressing surface and target, or distance marker (e.g., course, putting green with cup, driving range, miniature golf course, etc.) : Non-earth fairway : Target is surface positioned aperture : Selectively contourable (e.g., slope simulating surface, etc.) : Pictorial flight path image display)

Patent 5655972: Golf chipping game
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Projectile addressing surface and target, or distance marker (e.g., course, putting green with cup, driving range, miniature golf course, etc.) : Upstanding target : Putting green)

Patent 5655973: Laser golf training device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : With lighting (e.g., laser, etc.) means attachable to or integral with implement : Waist encircling belt anchored to static structure)

Patent 5655974: Golf playing surface assembly
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice projectile addressing surface (e.g., driving mat, etc.) : Engaged with hips, torso, or waist)

Patent 5655975: Golf club having vibration damping device and method for making same
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Shaft : Noncircular shaft end wall engages hosel)

Patent 5655976: Golf club head with improved weight configuration
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Putter : Embedded in head)

Patent 5655977: Wound golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Liquid interior : Particular material composition or mass distribution)

Patent 5655979: Table tennis style game with basketball backboards, hoops, nets and foam ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Having at least two different types of game elements used in same game : For game using field or court having dividing means thereon for separating opponents (e.g., a net used for volleyball, etc.) : For game also using projectors carried by players (e.g., tennis, badminton, etc.) : Table tennis : Suspension movable in horizontal plane)

Patent 5655980: Vibration damping device for sporting implements
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : With sound-deadening, vibration-damping, or shock-absorbing feature other than projectile- or hand-contact surface or with rebound reducing feature : Having pocket with laterally facing opening (e.g., lacrosse stick, jai alai cesta, etc.))

Patent 5655981: Metalized hockey stick
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Club : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.) : Stringing or string-stretching device)

Patent 5655982: Hydraulic shifting system for rider propelled vehicle
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : And including belt-shifter mechanism : Plural guide rolls)

Patent 5655983: Hydromechanical system for limiting differential speed between differentially rotating members
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Control of differential planetary gearing : By fluid operated mechanical clutch : Operated by a pump responsive to differential action : Having single planet carrier)

Patent 5655984: Transmission with progressive starting device, particularly for vehicles
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake : Spring engaged, fluid released clutch or brake device : And friction synchronizer)

Patent 5655985: Gear system, particularly multisatellite gear system
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PERIPHERY SURROUNDS AXIS OF INTERACTING GEAR (E.G., ECCENTRICALLY DRIVEN TRANSMISSON) : Circumferentially spaced connector pins : Roller bearing surrounds pin : With one-way device)

Patent 5655986: Full-time transfer case with synchronized single planetary gear reduction unit
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : Variable speed or direction is planetary transmission : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear)

Patent 5655987: Roll-formed differential gear
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Spur gear differential : With roller bearing between gear and its support)

Patent 5655988: Geared drive unit for imparting motion to a load
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Coaxial teeth around planet pinion engage axially spaced relatively rotatable gears : Engage plural relatively rotatable orbit gears : And orbit gear)

Patent 5655989: Toroidal type continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR INCLUDES IDLER ENGAGING FACING CONCAVE SURFACES : Toroidal : Ratio change gearing and nonratio change gearing)

Patent 5655990: Shift control method for electric vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : ELECTRIC ENGINE : With transmission control : Speed responsive)

Patent 5655991: Process and apparatus for controlling a continuously variable speed transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Belt-type : Fluid pressure control : Ratio change controlled :)

Patent 5655992: Control system for motor vehicle having continuously variable transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Ignition intermitting initiated by positioning accelerator)

Patent 5655993: Shift control apparatus for an automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : Shift from neutral shock control : Change to neutral idles engine)

Patent 5655994: Hydraulic control system of an automatic transmission for reducing a shock occuring at manual shifting
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : Shift from neutral shock control : Pressure controlled : Engine input variable in neutral)

Patent 5655995: Speed change control method for an automotive automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Electric valve control : Electric valve control)

Patent 5655996: Clutch control method and device for vehicle with automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Engine control linkage mounted on manual gearshift lever)

Patent 5655997: Fitness feedback system for weight stack machines
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control : Amount of resistance :)

Patent 5655998: Space walking exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)

Patent 5655999: Multi-purpose pliable support apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))

Patent 5656000: Exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))

Patent 5656001: Eddy current trainer for bicycles or other exercise equipment
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Stand for converting bicycle : Gas)

Patent 5656002: Stretching rope with footbed
(EXERCISE DEVICES : ISOMETRIC : Multidirectionally movable bag or pad)

Patent 5656003: Leg exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Specifically supported)

Patent 5656004: Friction type exercising device with force gauge and shoulder mounting screw
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing frictional force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element : Disk or ring friction element or portion thereof)

Patent 5656005: Method and apparatus for automatically forming corrugated sheets into block-shaped units of optimal size
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : With sensing of numerical information and regulation with mechanical connection between sensing means and regulated means (i.e., Numerical Control))

Patent 5656006: Method and apparatus for forming a work object
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Folding : By plunger : Expandable or contractable plunger or reaction member : Folder driven by stationary cam)

Patent 5656007: Apparatus for constructing multi-piece cartons
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : With scrap material separation or removal)

Patent 5656008: Method and apparatus for making an improved resilient packing product
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : Including assembling or disassembling of distinct members : Comprising bringing two members together : Indeterminate length member : Plural indeterminate length members : Plural applicators)

Patent 5656009: Process for immobilizing plutonium into vitreous ceramic waste forms
(HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC WASTE DESTRUCTION OR CONTAINMENT : DESTRUCTION OR CONTAINMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE : By fixation in stable solid media : Ceramic or ceramiclike : Glass, glasslike, vitreous :)

Patent 5656010: System for effecting embryo transplant
(SURGERY : REPRODUCTION AND FERTILIZATION TECHNIQUES : Embryo transplantation : Implanted)

Patent 5656011: Endoscope tube system
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having flexible tube structure : With bending control means : Pivotally connected)

Patent 5656012: Surgical retractor
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Laproscopic : Otoscope (e.g., funnel shaped specula))

Patent 5656013: Method of using an expandable multifunctional manipulating instrument for various medical procedures
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Having flexible, malleable or shape memory material : Inflatable : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 5656014: Oral examination illuminating tongue depressor
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Specific use retractor : Mouth : Tongue depressor : Cathode-ray tube used for display or included in recording means)

Patent 5656015: Ultrasonic therapeutic system
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Ultrasonic :)

Patent 5656016: Sonophoretic drug delivery system
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Ultrasonic :)

Patent 5656017: Apparatus for determining the dynamic biomechanical characteristics of a musculoskeletal structure and for treatment of musculoskeletal disorders
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Percussing : Having drive means : To restore heart beat)

Patent 5656018: Handy vibrating massager
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rotary : Having drive means)

Patent 5656019: Massage device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rolling with spherical bodies disposed on multiple axes : With drive means)

Patent 5656020: Lifting belt, panel and method
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5656021: Detachable back, belt, apron, method
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5656023: Adjustable knee support
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : For a particular body portion : Arm or leg : Tubular :)

Patent 5656026: Method of in vitro testing one-way pressure gradient limiting valved glaucoma drainage implants
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : With flow control means (e.g., check valves, hydrocephalus pumps, etc.) : Oxygenating means)

Patent 5656027: Surgical fluid suction accumulator and volume measurement device
(SURGERY : MEANS OR METHOD FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF NON THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL FROM BODY : Surgical drain : Means for removing material from surface by suction)

Patent 5656028: Process for the nonsurgical mapping and/or treatment of ectopic atrial tachycardia using a guiding introducer
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body : Therapeutic material introduced into or removed from vasculature : By catheter :)

Patent 5656029: Steerable catheter with adjustable bend location and/or radius and method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Having tensioning means to alter conduit shape : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 5656030: Bidirectional steerable catheter with deflectable distal tip
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Closure moved by relative movement between closure and separate protruding member)

Patent 5656031: Medical syringe and self retracting needle apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5656032: Fluid delivery apparatus and method of making same
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled into body by contraction of expanded elastic material reservoir : From hand supported injection means)

Patent 5656033: Method of construction of a system for delivery of intravenous fluids and the like
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by pressurized charge of gas or vacuum : Material impelled by means (e.g., diaphragm, piston) moved by gas or vacuum pressure : Material supply means pierced by conduit)

Patent 5656034: High-pressure micro-volume syringe pump
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by nonreciprocating piston driven by motor : With threaded drive means : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)

Patent 5656035: Refillable fibrinogen dispensing kit
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having plural material reservoirs : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5656036: Apparatus for occluding vessels
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Detachable from inflation means : Pressurized cement placement)

Patent 5656037: Reaction products of magnesium acetate and hydrogen peroxide for imparting antibacterial activity to fibrous substrates
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : BLEACHING : Chemical : Peroxides or oxygen : With sulfur compounds or peroxides or oxygen)

Patent 5656038: Method of making a zinc anode for a reduced environmental hazard LeClanche cell having improved performance
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Strain gauge making)

Patent 5656039: Additive for increasing the performance of hydrocarbon fuels
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : The liquid medium is, or contains, hydrocarbon)

Patent 5656040: Aminoaromatic ester polylactone aminocarbamates and fuel compositions containing the same
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Containing organic -C(=O)O- compound (e.g., fatty acids, etc.) : Nitrogen or oxygen bonded directly to the carbon of the -C(=O)O- group (e.g., carbamic and carbonic compounds, etc.) : Chalcogen or additional nitrogen in the organic nitrogen compound)

Patent 5656041: Method for detoxifying coal-tar deposits
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : CARBONIZED COMPONENT (E.G., COKE, ETC.) : Wood, sawdust or paper)

Patent 5656042: Environmentally acceptable process for disposing of scrap plastic materials
(GAS: HEATING AND ILLUMINATING : PROCESSES : Leakage)

Patent 5656043: Process for air-blown gasification of carbon-containing fuels
(GAS: HEATING AND ILLUMINATING : PROCESSES : Leakage)

Patent 5656044: Method and apparatus for gasification of organic materials
(GAS: HEATING AND ILLUMINATING : PROCESSES : Leakage)

Patent 5656045: Method of spaced distribution for diamond abrasive articles
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : IMPREGNATING OR COATING AN ABRASIVE TOOL :)

Patent 5656046: Inlet awning for high velocity absorbers
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS : Diverse means for adding liquid for gas and liquid contact : Means forming flowing contact liquid film on apparatus surface : And contact liquid sprayer : Contact liquid outlet valve responsive to float level)

Patent 5656047: Wet gas scrubber
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS : With control means responsive to sensed condition : Contact liquid level sensing means : Impeller or screw on rotating shaft)

Patent 5656048: Electrically regenerable diesel particulate filter cartridge and filter
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH NONLIQUID CLEANING MEANS FOR SEPARATING MEDIA :)

Patent 5656049: Separator suspension system for a modular air handling system
(GAS SEPARATION : MULTIPLE SEPARATORS, EACH WITH DISCRETE AND LONGITUDINALLY CONFINED GAS INLET OR OUTLET FLOW PATH : Filters : Parallel)

Patent 5656050: Air precleaner for centrifugally ejecting heavier than air particulate debris from an air stream
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH GUIDE MEANS EFFECTING REMOVAL OF CONSTITUENT LAYER OUT OF GAS STREAM : At escape means for heavier constituent : Multi-ply, strata, or laminated)

Patent 5656051: Cooling method and mold arrangement for the manufacture of glass articles
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Forming product or preform from molten glass : Reshaping)

Patent 5656052: Apparatus for and method of heating and bending glass sheet
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform : Utilizing heat shield or heat-sink : By or with pouring molten glass onto forming surface)

Patent 5656053: Method for heating and forming a glass sheet
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform : Reshaping of planar sheet : By or with pouring molten glass onto forming surface)

Patent 5656054: Process and device for reheating glass gobs
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Discharging molten glass downwardly through orifice : With gob shaping or treating subsequent to discharge through orifice : During conveying)

Patent 5656055: Sheet shaping press
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PREFORM RESHAPING MEANS : Sheet bending mold : Tubular type preform)

Patent 5656056: Method for the fabrication of fluoride glass single mode optical fibers with flowing of an etchant through the fiber preform
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : With measuring, controlling, sensing, programming, timing, indicating, or testing : Diameter or coating thickness :)

Patent 5656057: Method for drying and sintering an optical fiber preform
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : With measuring, controlling, sensing, programming, timing, indicating, or testing : Temperature :)

Patent 5656058: Apparatus for inserting a core fiber into a partially molten cladding glass to form an optical fiber preform
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : FIBER MAKING APPARATUS : With charging or pretreatment of batch material (e.g., gas heating, crushing, etc.))

Patent 5656059: Method for processing a liquid nitrogen rich organic waste product, thereby obtained fertilizer solution and use thereof
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Bacterial : Nitrogen fixing or nitrifying :)

Patent 5656060: Method of producing substantially dust-free particulates
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Organic material-containing : From vegetation : Peat, humus material, coal, etc. : With other organic matter)

Patent 5656061: Methods of close-coupled atomization of metals utilizing non-axisymmetric fluid flow
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing solid particulate free metal directly from liquid metal (e.g., liquid comminuting, etc.) : By impinging plural liquid streams : Including directing liquid metal onto rotating disc)

Patent 5656062: Method for inhibiting deposits in the calcination of fluxed iron ore pellets
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Consolidating metalliferous material (e.g., ore, tailings, flue dust, fluxes, etc.) by agglomerating, compacting, or heat treating; preparatory process therefor; or treating consolidated material therefrom : With heat treatment (e.g., calcinating, fusing, indurating, roasting, sintering, vaporizing, etc.) : By sifting)

Patent 5656063: Air cleaner with separate ozone and ionizer outputs and method of purifying air
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : ELECTRIC OR ELECTROSTATIC FIELD (E.G., ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATION, ETC.) : With addition of solid, gas, or vapor : Hydrogen permeates barrier)

Patent 5656064: Base treated alumina in pressure swing adsorption
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)

Patent 5656065: Multibed pressure swing adsorption apparatus and method for the operation thereof
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)

Patent 5656066: Adsorptive oxygen enrichment of air with mixtures of molecular sieve zeolites
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)

Patent 5656067: VSA adsorption process with energy recovery
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Sweep gas used : Feed gas or constituent thereof is sweep gas : Stepped pressure reduction : Vacuum applied :)

Patent 5656068: Large capacity vacuum pressure swing adsorption process and system
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Sweep gas used : Feed gas or constituent thereof is sweep gas : Stepped pressure reduction : Vacuum applied :)

Patent 5656069: Selective carbon filter
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : And electric field separation apparatus)

Patent 5656070: Corrosion inhibiting compositions containing plant derived catechol complexes
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Corrosion inhibiting coating composition : Contains mixture of at least two organic compounds : Inorganic material or elemental component thereof)

Patent 5656071: Ink compositions
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : Organic nitrogen compound containing : The nitrogen is a ring member of a heterocyclic ring : Seed or derivative thereof containing (e.g., nuts, beans, zein, grain, rice, corn, wheat, oats, gluten, soybean, etc.))

Patent 5656072: Ink composition process for its preparation and ink-jet recording process
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Organic dye containing : Specified vehicle, solvent, or dispersing medium containing : Organic oxygen compound containing : Seed or derivative thereof containing (e.g., nuts, beans, zein, grain, rice, corn, wheat, oats, gluten, soybean, etc.))

Patent 5656073: Molded article based on PZT (Pb(Zr,Ti)0.sub.3, lead zirconate-lead titanate), method and intermediate product for its manufacture
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Heavy metal compound containing : Group IVA or IVB (Ti, Zr, Hf, Ge, Sn, Pb) : C radical bonded to Si is unsaturated)

Patent 5656074: Pigment which is substantially free of water-soluble salts and confers corrosion resistance
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Chromium compound containing (Cr) : Silicon containing : Organic nitrogen containing material)

Patent 5656075: Control of expansion in concrete due to alkali silica reaction
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : Silica containing (e.g., sand, quartz, etc.) : Calcium sulfate specified (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.))

Patent 5656076: Method for growing III-V group compound semiconductor crystal
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : Havin growth from molten state (e.g., solution melt))

Patent 5656077: Crucible for preparing compound semiconductor crystal
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : Fully-sealed or vacuum-maintained chamber (e.g., ampoule))

Patent 5656078: Non-distorting video camera for use with a system for controlling growth of a silicon crystal
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : With means for measuring, testing, or sensing : Using an organic precursor (e.g., propane, metal-organic, MOCVD, MOVPE))

Patent 5656079: Statement of government interest
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : For crystallization from liquid or supercritical state : Shape defined by a solid member other than seed or product (e.g., Bridgman-Stockbarger) : Including heating or cooling details)

Patent 5656080: Electrostatic coating of substrates of medicinal products
(COATING APPARATUS : EDIBLE BASE OR COATING TYPE : With work drying, cooling, heating or noncoating gas contact : Integral actuator extends through or is formed on valve seat)

Patent 5656081: Press for printing an electrical circuit component directly onto a substrate using an electrically-conductive liquid
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH PRINTING : Web or sheet work)

Patent 5656082: Liquid applying apparatus utilizing centrifugal force
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO CENTRIFUGE WORK : Radiant heating)

Patent 5656083: Chamber doctor
(COATING APPARATUS : SOLID MEMBER OR MATERIAL ACTING ON COATING AFTER APPLICATION : Rotating work : Strands or cords)

Patent 5656084: Process and apparatus for the coating of glue onto a blank for hinge-lid packs
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Plural projectors : Simultaneously acting on work : Opposed : Rotary)

Patent 5656085: Paint spray apparatus with remote pump drive
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Moving projector : Endless conveyer for work)

Patent 5656086: Coating device for applying thin wet films
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : Work-confined pool : With pump or nongravity discharge against work : Opposed)

Patent 5656087: Method for surface treatment of solid particles and apparatus therefor
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : Tumbling particulate work : Rotary drums or receptacles : Rolling doctor)

Patent 5656088: Apparatus for dipping substrates in processing fluid
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : With means for moving work through, into or out of pool : Strand form work)

Patent 5656089: Paint spray booth controller
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION :)

Patent 5656090: Valve device and resin coating apparatus incorporating same
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Responsive to attribute, absence or presence of work : Presence of work at or passage of work through coating station sensed : Having means to control coating application : Of a valve : By means to move applicator or applicator adjunct from inoperative position to operative position)

Patent 5656091: Electric arc vapor deposition apparatus and method
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Vacuum evaporation means within deposition chamber (e.g., activated reactive evaporation, etc.) : Electron beam evaporator : Fluid motor actuated)

Patent 5656092: Apparatus for capturing and removing contaminant particles from an interior region of an ion implanter
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Vacuum evaporation means within deposition chamber (e.g., activated reactive evaporation, etc.) : By means to intermittently advance conveyor)

Patent 5656093: Wafer spacing mask for a substrate support chuck and method of fabricating same
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Work support : Movable crucible)

Patent 5656094: Integrated process for producing crystalline fructose and a high-fructose, liquid phase sweetener
(SUGAR, STARCH, AND CARBOHYDRATES : : Carbohydrate manufacture and refining : Sugar manufacture and refining : Treatment of sacchariferous solutions : Counterflow)

Patent 5656095: Ultrasonic washing method and apparatus using continuous high frequency ultrasonic waves and intermittent low frequency ultrasonic waves
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work :)

Patent 5656096: Method for photopyrolitically removing a contaminant
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work :)

Patent 5656097: Semiconductor wafer cleaning system
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work :)

Patent 5656098: Photovoltaic conversion device and method for producing same
(BATTERIES: THERMOELECTRIC AND PHOTOELECTRIC : PHOTOELECTRIC : Cells : Contact, coating, or surface geometry : Hybrid conversion system)

Patent 5656099: Method of forming oxide passivation film having chromium oxide layer on the surface thereof, and stainless steel having excellent corrosion
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Processes of coating utilizing a reactive composition which reacts with metal substrate or composition therefore : Reactive material applied nonuniformly or reacted selectively : Metal substrate contains elemental aluminum or magnesium or alloy thereof)

Patent 5656100: Alloy ingot for permanent magnet, anisotropic powders for permanent magnet, method for producing same and permanent magnet
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Magnetic : Rare earth and transition metal containing : Boron containing : In fused state)

Patent 5656101: Soft magnetic alloy thin film with nitrogen-based amorphous phase
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Magnetic : Iron base (i.e., ferrous) : With inclusion)

Patent 5656102: Bake hardenable vanadium containing steel and method thereof
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Ferrous (i.e., iron base))

Patent 5656103: Steel strap and method of making
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Ferrous (i.e., iron base))

Patent 5656104: Metal mold for glass forming
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Nine percent or more chromium containing : Six percent or more group IV, V or VI transition metal containing)

Patent 5656105: Calcium-aluminum system hydrogen absorbing alloy
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Aluminum base : Aluminum containing)

Patent 5656106: Apparatus and method for net shape finishing of gears
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy : Gear : With work handling)

Patent 5656107: Tire with tread having ladder step groove walls
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Anti-skid devices : Tread : Characterized by shape of upper surface of tread element (e.g., block with upper convex surface, etc.) : Having circumferential rib at or crossing equatorial plane)

Patent 5656108: Pneumatic radial tire having inner carcass ply cord tension smaller than the outer carcass ply cord tension
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Pneumatic tire or inner tube : Characterized by the carcass, carcass material, or physical arrangment of the carcass materials : With two or more differing cord materials : Characterized by the extent of the fold up into the sidewall of the tire relative to the other tire dimensions)

Patent 5656109: Method of making inlaid floor coverings
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Manually arranging different colored or shaped discrete elements to form design : To similarly formed batt)

Patent 5656110: Process and apparatus for producing a laminated strip of a metal foil and a plastic film
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With measuring, testing, or inspecting : To similarly formed batt)

Patent 5656111: Method for construction of mechanical fastening tapes
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Adhesive application of fasteners to articles (e.g., slide fastener to garment) : To similarly formed batt)

Patent 5656112: Synthetic resin container including a mouthpiece sealed by a closure and a method for sealing the same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Application of end closures to containers : To similarly formed batt)

Patent 5656113: Method of manufacturing a multilayered wiring substrate of aluminum nitride having a high dielectric layer
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With vitrification or firing ceramic material : Forming electrical article or component thereof : Nitride compound containing : Plural covering operations)

Patent 5656114: Ribbon overlap welding system
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Joining indefinite length laminae end-to-end : Subsequent to assembly)

Patent 5656115: Method of manufacturing flat wiring body
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Of continuous or running length bonded web : One web only : Joining of cut laminae end-to-end)

Patent 5656116: Refinements in method and apparatus for manufacturing linerless labels
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With printing : With application of adhesive)

Patent 5656117: Method of lining passageways by applying a pre-liner sleeve and hardenable composition
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Direct application of vacuum or fluid pressure during bonding : To the lining of hollow body : With application of adhesive)

Patent 5656118: Tabletop pressure sealer
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of facing continuously contacting laminae at spaced points only : To the lining of hollow body)

Patent 5656119: Thermally apertured nonwoven product and process for making same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of facing continuously contacting laminae at spaced points only : To the lining of hollow body)

Patent 5656120: Method of fixing optical fiber array to substrate
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Inserting of lamina in hole, aperture or recess of other lamina and adherence to side walls thereof : By nonuniform adhesive application)

Patent 5656121: Method of making multi-layer composites having a fluoropolymer layer
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Particular adhesive : Organic containing : Diverse laminae)

Patent 5656122: Shadow clamp
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : With workpiece support : With magnetic field generating means for control of the etchant gas)

Patent 5656123: Dual-frequency capacitively-coupled plasma reactor for materials processing
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : Having glow discharge electrode gas energizing means : With magnetic field generating means for control of the etchant gas)

Patent 5656124: Corrugated board manufacture including precise web moisture and temperature control
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Automatic and/or material-triggered control : Of temperature and/or motion of heat exchange means : By presence or absence of work to which applied)

Patent 5656125: Photographic film splicer and method of splicing photographic films
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Automatic and/or material-triggered control : Of feed or motion of indefinite length work or transfer carrying tape : By presence or absence of work to which applied)

Patent 5656126: Heat welding accessories
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With work feeding or handling means : Work traversing type and/or means applying work to wall or static structure : Means bringing discrete articles into assembled relationship)

Patent 5656127: Device for initiating the delamination of an image suited for dry processing
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DELAMINATING APPARATUS : Presses or press platen structures, per se)

Patent 5656128: Reduction of reflection by amorphous carbon
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : MASKING OF A SUBSTRATE USING MATERIAL RESISTANT TO AN ETCHANT (I.E., ETCH RESIST) : Mask is multilayer resist : Bonding of preform of metal or an alloy thereof to a preform of a nonmetal)

Patent 5656129: Method of producing fibers from a straw and board products made therefrom
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : With formation of web or article : Added to web or article)

Patent 5656130: Ambient temperature pulp bleaching with peroxyacid salts
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Gas, vapor or mist contact : Oxygen, ozone or air : Steam only)

Patent 5656132: Soft tissue
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Non-uniform, irregular or configured web or sheet : Subsequent treatment by irregular or configured die : With additional deformation)

Patent 5656133: Hybrid former for a paper machine
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Running or indefinite length work forming and/or treating processes (e.g., web) : Forming single web between opposed forming surfaces : Application to formed web)

Patent 5656134: Biaxially undulatory tissue and creping process using undulatory blade
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Web creping or crinkling type : Cylinder and doctor : Means applying fluid)

Patent 5656135: Molded product manufacturing apparatus and methods
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Foraminous forming mold for discrete articles (pulp molding) : Accretion from bulk (i.e., immersed mold) : Means moving mold through, into or out of slurry : Plural successive heated dies)

Patent 5656136: Method of transporting and heating a liquid used for treating oil and gas wells or pipeline systems
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Heating, cooling or insulating : Perforating, weakening or separating by mechanical means or abrasive fluid)

Patent 5656137: F141B crude stabilization
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : ADDITION OF MATERIAL TO DISTILLAND TO INHIBIT OR PREVENT REACTION OR TO STABILIZE : Of concentration)

Patent 5656138: Very high vacuum magnetron sputtering method and apparatus for precision optical coatings
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Using cohesive filter or solid packing)

Patent 5656139: Electroplating apparatus
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Object protection : Electrode oscillator, reciprocator or agitator : With oscillator, reciprocator or agitator)

Patent 5656140: Electrochemical reclamation of heavy metals from natural materials such as soil
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Cells with electrolyte treatment means : Leacher, dissolver or extractor : Recirculation : Mechanical working)

Patent 5656141: Apparatus for coating substrates
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Ion plating : Hook or loop)

Patent 5656142: Biosensor for measuring gas and the manufacturing method thereof
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Biological material (e.g., microbe, enzyme, antigen, etc.) analyzed, tested, or included in apparatus : With semipermeable membrane : Enzyme included in apparatus : Enzyme included in apparatus)

Patent 5656143: Sensors for the analysis of molten metals
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Solid electrolyte : Inorganic membrane)

 

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