Patents 5659243 - 5659497

 

 

Patent 5659243: High isolation, power-on control circuit for aircraft external power connection
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MEASURING, TESTING, OR SENSING ELECTRICITY, PER SE : With rectifier (e.g., A.C. to D.C.) : Hall effect)

Patent 5659244: Electronic circuit tester and method of testing electronic circuit
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MISCELLANEOUS : Combined)

Patent 5659245: ESD bypass and EMI shielding trace design in burn-in board
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MISCELLANEOUS : Combined)

Patent 5659246: Magnetic sensor having an engaging portion
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Displacement : Having particular sensor means : Inductive : Pulsating or alternating current or potential for the discharge control means)

Patent 5659247: Device for detecting metal objects passing through an opening
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : With means to create magnetic field to test material : Induced voltage-type sensor : Material flaw testing)

Patent 5659248: Multilayer eddy current probe array for complete coverage of an inspection surface without mechanical scanning
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : With means to create magnetic field to test material : Induced voltage-type sensor : Material flaw testing : Plural sensors : Differential bridge circuit)

Patent 5659249: Semiconductor magnetic-to-electric converter with hall device having improved temperature characteristics
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Magnetometers : Hall plate magnetometers : Plural sensors)

Patent 5659250: Full brick construction of magnet assembly having a central bore
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Polarizing field magnet : With homogeneity control :)

Patent 5659251: Electromagnetic inductive probe
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : ELECTROLYTE PROPERTIES : Using a conductivity determining device : Having inductance probe structure : Including an integrating device)

Patent 5659252: Apparatus and method for detecting arcing in a CRT
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : For fault location : By spark or arc discharge : Using time measuring)

Patent 5659253: Temperature compensated radio frequency detector circuit
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE OR OTHER QUANTITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULUS/RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS : Distributive type parameters : Using a comparison or difference circuit : With a bridge circuit : To determine reflection coefficient)

Patent 5659254: Capacitance type sensor device
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE OR OTHER QUANTITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULUS/RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS : Lumped type parameters : Using capacitive type measurement : With pulse signal processing circuit : Including charge or discharge cycle circuit : Including a tuned or resonant circuit)

Patent 5659255: Method of evaluating signal conditions in a probe measurement network having a plurality of separate measurement channels
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Using electro-optic device)

Patent 5659256: Method and apparatus for testing integrated circuit chips
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Internal of or on support for device under test (DUT) : Of reflected test signal)

Patent 5659257: Method and circuit structure for measuring and testing discrete components on mixed-signal circuit boards
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : DUT including test circuit : Cantilever)

Patent 5659258: Level shifter circuit
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : INTERFACE (E.G., CURRENT DRIVE, LEVEL SHIFT, ETC.) : Logic level shifting (i.e., interface between devices of different logic families) : Field-effect transistor (e.g., JFET, MOSFET, etc.) : ECL to/from TTL)

Patent 5659259: Circuit and method of sensing small voltage changes on highly capacitively loaded electronic signals
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : With sensing amplifier : With logic or bistable circuit)

Patent 5659260: Sense amplifier having a circuit for compensating for potential voltage drops caused by parasitic interconnections
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : With sensing amplifier : Differential amplifier : Having feedback : Cross-coupled :)

Patent 5659261: Analog-to-digital converter and output driver
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Current driver : Having capacitive load : Push-pull : With differential amplifier)

Patent 5659262: Offset trimming for a micromachined sensing device
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Amplitude control : Baseline or DC offset correction : Clock bus)

Patent 5659263: Circuit and method for correcting phase error in a multiplier circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC INPUT TO OUTPUT FUNCTION : Combining of plural signals : Product : RMS)

Patent 5659264: Temperature drift stabilized filter circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : EXTERNAL EFFECT : Temperature : With compensation for temperature fluctuations : Inverse parallel connection)

Patent 5659265: Driver circuit for the generation of a switching voltage
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC IDENTIFIABLE DEVICE, CIRCUIT, OR SYSTEM : With specific source of supply or bias voltage : Impact ionization)

Patent 5659266: Low volatage output stage with improved output drive
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including push-pull amplifier : Having complementary symmetry : And particular biasing arrangement :)

Patent 5659267: High gain K-band power amplifier with unconditionally stable MMIC FET cells
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including field effect transistor : Having transformer)

Patent 5659268: Dual flip-flop detector type phase locked loop incorporating static phase offset correction
(OSCILLATORS : AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY STABILIZATION USING A PHASE OR FREQUENCY SENSING MEANS : AFC with logic elements : Reactance device (e.g., variable capacitors, saturable inductors, reactance tubes, etc.))

Patent 5659269: Zero phase error switched-capacitor phase locked loop filter
(OSCILLATORS : AUTOMATIC FREQUENCY STABILIZATION USING A PHASE OR FREQUENCY SENSING MEANS : Particular error voltage control (e.g., intergrating network) : Motor control of oscillator)

Patent 5659270: Apparatus and method for a temperature-controlled frequency source using a programmable IC
(OSCILLATORS : WITH OUTER CASING OR HOUSING : With temperature modifier : Diverse-type oscillators)

Patent 5659271: Voltage controlled oscillator circuit for reducing the effects of vibration on quartz crystal oscillator
(OSCILLATORS : ELECTROMECHANICAL RESONATOR : Crystal : With sync, trigger, or pulsing circuit (e.g., self-pulsing))

Patent 5659272: Amplitude modulation method and apparatus using two phase-modulated signals
(MODULATORS : AMPLITUDE MODULATOR : Plural modulation : Push-pull circuit)

Patent 5659273: Line termination for multiple differential transmission lines
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : DISSIPATING TERMINATIONS FOR LONG LINES : Polarization converters)

Patent 5659274: Strip dual mode filter in which a resonance width of a microwave is adjusted
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Wave filters including long line elements : Stripline or microstrip : Plural mechanically coupled disk resonators)

Patent 5659275: TM dual mode dielectric resonator apparatus with a method for adjusting the coupling coefficients
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : RESONATORS (DISTRIBUTED PARAMETER TYPE) : Dielectric type : Providing negative resistance)

Patent 5659276: Magnetic field generator for magnetron plasma
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : Thermomagnetic)

Patent 5659277: Superconducting magnetic coil
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : Superconductive type : With coil structure)

Patent 5659278: Superconducting magnet device, magnetizing device and method for superconductor
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : Superconductive type : With coil structure)

Patent 5659279: Magnetizer holding fixture
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : For magnetizing or demagnetizing : Coil shape, structure or material)

Patent 5659280: Apparatus and system for magnetization of permanent magnet cylinder elements
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : For magnetizing or demagnetizing : Coil shape, structure or material)

Patent 5659281: Structured coil electromagnets for magnetic resonance imaging
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : Magnet structure or material : With magnetic-hold control means (e.g., means to control the hold strength))

Patent 5659282: Cylindrical fuse holder with a socket movable axially in the holder
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : Fusible element actuated : Housing, casing or support means : With plural interfitting or interlocking sections : Prong or blade (e.g., plug-type housing))

Patent 5659283: Indicating fuse block
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : Fusible element actuated : Housing, casing or support means : With operational condition indicating means : Prong or blade (e.g., plug-type housing))

Patent 5659284: Electric fuse and protective circuit
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : ELECTROTHERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : Fusible element actuated : Fusible link or element structure or material : Selectively or sequentially inserted in same protected circuit)

Patent 5659285: Double safety thermostat having movable contacts disposed in both ends of a resilient plate
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTROTHERMALLY OR THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : THERMALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : With longitudinally expansible solid element : With manual or other mechanical contact control means : With spring or other energy storage means : Comprising resilient leaf spring : With reset or reclosing means)

Patent 5659286: Doorbell base
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SYSTEMS : Audible signals (e.g., bell rings softly first and then loudly) : With sounder signal cut-off)

Patent 5659287: Strobe synchronization for averting convulsive reactions to strobe light
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SYSTEMS : Periodic or flashing : Intermittent)

Patent 5659288: Method for setting horn air gap
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : AUDIBLE INDICATION : Diaphragm (e.g., horn or buzzer) : With sound transducer details)

Patent 5659289: Control and interface system for emergency vehicles
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Curb)

Patent 5659290: Speed minder
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Speed of vehicle, engine, or power train : Accessory (e.g., speaker, radio face plate, etc.))

Patent 5659291: Key-in-ignition lock reminder system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Reminder : Wear)

Patent 5659292: Apparatus including a fire sensor and a non-fire sensor
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : With particular system function (e.g., temperature compensation, calibration) : Selection from a plurality of sensed conditions : Plural diverse conditions : Combined for response : Specifying particular start/destination)

Patent 5659293: Fitting structure of address unit of fire sensor
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Fluent material : Particle suspension in fluid : Smoke : Float sensor)

Patent 5659294: Rain sensor
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Meteorological condition : Moisture or humidity (e.g., rain) : Bridge circuit)

Patent 5659295: Sliding piston pressure sensing device
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Fluent material : Pressure : Liquid)

Patent 5659296: Exposure indicating apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Fluent material : Gas : Lubricant)

Patent 5659297: Display system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VISUAL INDICATION : With input means (e.g., keyboard))

Patent 5659298: Method and apparatus for delivering messages in a communication system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Code responsive (i.e., paging) : Paging terminal (i.e., element prior to the transmitter) : Queuing : Zoned)

Patent 5659299: High speed infrared communications system using pulse sets
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Pulse responsive actuation : Printout or display)

Patent 5659300: Meter for measuring volumetric consumption of a commodity
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE INDICATING (E.G., TELEMETERING) : With meter reading : Acoustic or vibratory (e.g., sonic, fluidic, etc.))

Patent 5659301: Transmission system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE INDICATING (E.G., TELEMETERING) : With particular transmitter (e.g., piezoelectric, dynamo) : Photoelectric cell pickup)

Patent 5659302: Process for monitoring equipment and device for implementing said process
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE INDICATING (E.G., TELEMETERING) : Plural transmitters : With alarm or annunciator (concurrent with TM))

Patent 5659303: Method and apparatus for transmitting monitor data
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE INDICATING (E.G., TELEMETERING) : Using a particular modulation (e.g., phase, frequency, or amplitude) : Temperature)

Patent 5659304: System and method for collision warning based on dynamic deceleration capability using predicted road load
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : EXTERNAL CONDITION VEHICLE-MOUNTED INDICATOR OR ALARM : Transmitter in another vehicle (e.g., emergency vehicle) : Relative distence between vehicles (e.g., collision alert) : Follow-up (e.g., circuit rebalanced when upset))

Patent 5659305: Backup traffic signal management system and method
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : TRAFFIC CONTROL INDICATOR : Traffic control or local controller failure indicator : Electromechanical movable auxiliary indicator)

Patent 5659306: Expired parking meter indicator
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VEHICLE PARKING INDICATORS : Pivoted)

Patent 5659307: Keyboard with biased movable keyboard sections
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Including keyboard or keypad : Having optical waveguide)

Patent 5659308: Keyboard scan code translation system and method
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Including keyboard or keypad : With particular key scanning feature : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 5659309: Data recording/reproducing apparatus having viterbi decoder and method thereof
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : With rotary dial)

Patent 5659310: M=5 (0,2) runlength limited code for multi-level data
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from run length limited codes : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 5659311: M=6 (2,4) runlength limited code for multi-level data
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from run length limited codes : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 5659312: Method and apparatus for testing digital to analog and analog to digital converters
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : CONVERTER CALIBRATION OR TESTING : Temperature compensation)

Patent 5659313: System and method for reducing noise during analog to digital conversion
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Detecting analog signal peak : Plural slope analog to digital converter)

Patent 5659314: Delta sigma modulator using a switched capacitor
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Differential encoder and/or decoder (e.g., delta modulation, differential pulse code modulation) : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 5659315: Method and apparatus for multiplexed oversampled analog to digital modulation
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Differential encoder and/or decoder (e.g., delta modulation, differential pulse code modulation) : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 5659316: Signal evaluation circuit for a motion detector
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Differential encoder and/or decoder (e.g., delta modulation, differential pulse code modulation) : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 5659317: Apparatus for reproducing digital audio waveform data
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Digital to analog conversion : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 5659318: Interferometric SAR processor for elevation
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR : Mapping or imaging using synthetic aperture radar (EPO) : Combined with monopulse or interferometric (EPO) : By varying gain or blocking receiver)

Patent 5659319: Method and apparatus for operating a surface detection surveillance radar using frequency agile pulse transmissions
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL : Microwave landing system (MLS))

Patent 5659320: Method and device for determining the speed of a moving object by means of a pulse-compression radar or sonar
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DETERMINING VELOCITY : Digital : With plural frequencies transmission)

Patent 5659321: Radar distance measuring device
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DETERMINING DISTANCE : Material level within container : FM type)

Patent 5659322: Variable synthesized polarization active antenna
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : WITH PARTICULAR CIRCUIT : With polarization : With sweep expansion)

Patent 5659323: System for producing time-independent virtual camera movement in motion pictures and other media
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Observation of or from a specific location (e.g., surveillance) : Plural cameras : Motion detection)

Patent 5659324: Glass antenna and method of designing the same
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With vehicle : Supported by vehicle body :)

Patent 5659325: Low impedance loop antenna and drive circuitry
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Body-attached or connected : Supported underneath vehicle)

Patent 5659326: Thick flared notch radiator array
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Slot type : Plural : Motor-driven)

Patent 5659327: Virtual retinal display
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : IMAGE SUPERPOSITION BY OPTICAL MEANS (E.G., HEADS-UP DISPLAY) : Operator body-mounted heads-up display (e.g., helmet mounted display) : Number of pixels per row or column conversion (i.e., resolution conversion))

Patent 5659328: Electron beam generating apparatus, image display apparatus, and method of driving the apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Cathodolulminescent type : Color)

Patent 5659329: Electron source, and image-forming apparatus and method of driving the same
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Cathodolulminescent type : Color)

Patent 5659330: Electrocapillary color display sheet
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Color)

Patent 5659331: Apparatus and method for driving multi-level gray scale display of liquid crystal display device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Waveform generation : Three or more voltages : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 5659332: Display unit of input integral type
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Input/output liquid crystal display panel : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register))

Patent 5659333: System and method for scrolling control
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Translation : Image based (addressing) : Scrolling : Attribute changes during scrolling : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 5659334: Force-sensing pointing device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Animation)

Patent 5659335: Computing interface system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Temporal interpolation or processing)

Patent 5659336: Method and apparatus for creating and transferring a bitmap
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Frame buffer : Unified memory architecture (e.g., UMA))

Patent 5659337: Message display system for programmable controller
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : LINGUISTICS : Multilingual or national language support : Storage or retrieval of data)

Patent 5659338: Electronic apparatuses which displays various graphic data at the time of power-on
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Plural storage devices : Memory arbitration)

Patent 5659339: Method and apparatus for reducing electromagnetic interference radiated by flat panel display systems
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Display power source : Regulating means : Changing of subpixel location over time)

Patent 5659341: Adjustable position reference lever for a wiper assembly in an ink-jet printer
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Wiping : Movement)

Patent 5659342: On-page inkjet printhead spitting system
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Purging without a cap : Movement)

Patent 5659343: Method of forming an ink jet recording head having an orifice plate with positioning openings for precisely locating discharge ports in a
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Discharge means : Nozzles : Movement)

Patent 5659344: Image forming apparatus having a plurality of aperature electrodes and intermintent openings forming an electrostatic field
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With electric field ejection (applied to fluid) : Movement)

Patent 5659345: Ink-jet pen with one-piece pen body
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : Cartridge : With integral ejector : Drop sensors)

Patent 5659346: Simplified ink jet head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Drop-on-demand : With piezoelectric force ejection : With additional feature)

Patent 5659347: Ink supply apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Fluid or fluid source handling means : Fluid supply system : With aerosol formation)

Patent 5659348: Recording sheets containing purine, pyrimidine, benzimidazole, imidazolidine, urazole, pyrazole, triazole, benzotriazole, tetrazole,
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Medium and processing means : Receiving medium : Ink)

Patent 5659349: Static dissipating member for imaging apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : LIGHT OR BEAM MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Scan of light : Specific optical structure : Having deflector : Including deflector)

Patent 5659350: Operations center for a television program packaging and delivery system
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH UPSTREAM COMMUNICATION : Server or headend : Control process : Conveyed in video image)

Patent 5659351: Switch and insertion networks in optical cable TV system
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : USER-REQUESTED VIDEO PROGRAM SYSTEM : Near video-on-demand system (i.e., providing plural, time-staggered versions of same program) : Receiver (e.g., set-top box))

Patent 5659352: Method and apparatus capable of reducing the tuning time of cable television signals
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS : Receiver (e.g., set-top box) : Power signal over network)

Patent 5659353: Television distribution system and method
(TELEVISION : PLURAL TRANSMITTER SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS (E.G., INTERFERENCE REDUCTION) : User positioning (e.g., parallax))

Patent 5659354: Film image input method
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Film, disc or card scanning : Position detection)

Patent 5659355: CCD dark mean level correction circuit employing digital processing and analog subtraction requiring no advance knowledge of dark mean level
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Including noise or undesired signal reduction : Dark current : Using dummy pixels :)

Patent 5659356: Digital video camera apparatus and aspect ratio converting apparatus
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Exposure control)

Patent 5659357: Auto white adjusting device
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Color balance (e.g., white balance) : Video teleconferencing (including access or authorization))

Patent 5659358: Image pickup device with digital signal processing for reducing signal distortion
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : Gray scale transformation (e.g., gamma correction) : Amplitude control (e.g., automatic gain control) : In charge coupled type sensor)

Patent 5659359: Image sensing system with electronic shutter and equal field exposure times in frame readout mode
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : Electronic shuttering : Frequency separable signals)

Patent 5659360: Image data circuit for correcting sensitivity differences between image sensors
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Solid-state image sensor : Accumulation or integration time responsive to light or signal intensity : Frequency separable signals)

Patent 5659361: Tiltable, rotatable and detachable LCD viewfinder
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Support or housing : For specified accessory : Periodic shuttering)

Patent 5659362: VLSI circuit structure for implementing JPEG image compression standard
(TELEVISION : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION SYSTEM : With beam energy determining color)

Patent 5659363: Coding and decoding of video signals
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Feature based : Separate coders : Subband coding :)

Patent 5659364: Motion vector detection circuit
(TELEVISION : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION SYSTEM : Data rate reduction : Involving difference transmission (e.g., predictive) : Including temporal prediction (e.g., frame difference) : Including motion vector : Including motion vector)

Patent 5659365: Video compression
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Bidirectional : Subband coding)

Patent 5659366: Notification system for television receivers
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : PROGRAM, MESSAGE, OR COMMERCIAL INSERTION OR SUBSTITUTION : Specific to individual user or household : Combined with detecting VCR operation)

Patent 5659367: Television on/off detector for use in a video cassette recorder
(TELEVISION : NONPICTORIAL DATA PACKET IN TELEVISION FORMAT : Data separation or detection : Frequency change of subcarrier)

Patent 5659368: Auxiliary video information system including extended data services
(TELEVISION : NONPICTORIAL DATA PACKET IN TELEVISION FORMAT : Data format : Frequency change of subcarrier)

Patent 5659369: Video transmission apparatus for video teleconference terminal
(TELEVISION : BASIC RECEIVER WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION : Multimode (e.g., composite, Y, C; baseband RF) : For receiving more than one format at will (e.g., NTSC/PAL) : For format with different aspect ratio : Locking rates)

Patent 5659370: Fuzzy logic based filter architecture for video applications and corresponding filtering method
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Noise or undesired signal reduction : For removal of low amplitude random noise (e.g., variable bandwidth) : Averaging type : Using frame or field delays (e.g., motion adaptive) : Window signal generator (e.g., rectangle))

Patent 5659371: Method and apparatus for power supply startup in video monitors
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Power supply : Color television)

Patent 5659372: Digital TV detector responding to final-IF signal with vestigial sideband below full sideband in frequency
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Tuning : Color television)

Patent 5659373: Apparatuses interconnected for the communication of control messages
(TELEVISION : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Remote control : Tuning voltage)

Patent 5659374: Method of repairing defective pixels
(TELEVISION : VIDEO DISPLAY : Projection device : Single light modulator : Deformable medium : Including solid-state deflection elements (e.g., deformable mirror device (DMD)) : Fluid)

Patent 5659375: Active matrix LCD device having two equal coupling capacitances
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With supplemental capacitor : With particular dielectric mirror for spatial light modulator (i.e., SLM))

Patent 5659376: Liquid crystal display apparatus in which a non-transmissive elastic member surrounding a display area is disposed between a viewer side
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Holder, support, frame, or housing : Matrix including additional element (s) which correct or compensate for electrical fault)

Patent 5659377: Apparatus and method for filling liquid crystal display cells
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : With particular cooperation between cells (e.g., alternating selection or simultaneous selection of cells))

Patent 5659378: Polarizing fiber-optic layer for use with a flat panel display device
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Polarizer : Formed by particular technique)

Patent 5659379: Active matrix display device with a counter electrode having multiple potential supply terminals in an axially asymmetric layout and the
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Having connection detail to external circuit : Resistance reducing electrodes)

Patent 5659380: Bolt and engagement aperture lens joint structure for frameless spectacles
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Rimless mounting : Brace arm extends along edge of lens)

Patent 5659381: Engagement device particularly for lenses of eyeglasses
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Temples : Inclined to lens plane : Screwless lens mounting)

Patent 5659382: Image conversion process and apparatus
(OPTICS: MOTION PICTURES : METHODS : Recording : With plural exposure of a single film : With color filtration)

Patent 5659383: Exposure apparatus and exposure quantity control method
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 5659384: Position detection apparatus and method
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Step and repeat : Reflector between original and photo-sensitive paper)

Patent 5659385: Using paper negatives in digital imagesetting
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Methods : Including vacuum, fluid or spring pressure)

Patent 5659386: Image recording apparatus with means for independently designating a recording color mode
(ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY : IMAGE FORMATION : Exposure : Composite : Edge or interframe erase)

Patent 5659387: Distance measuring apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Using at least a pair of viewing axes)

Patent 5659388: Method and apparatus for operating a condensation nucleus counter with improved counting stability and accuracy over a variable detection
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH SAMPLE PREPARATION : Condensation nuclei detector : Sheet material)

Patent 5659389: Non-intrusive throttle body calibration
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Sides of angle or axes being aligned transverse to optical axis (e.g., drift meter) : Artificial reference)

Patent 5659390: Method and apparatus for detecting particles on a surface of a semiconductor wafer having repetitive patterns
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Surface condition : Detection of object or particle on surface : On patterned or topographical surface (e.g., wafer, mask, circuit board) : Contained)

Patent 5659391: Earth monitoring satellite system with combined infrared interferometry and photopolarimetry for chemical and biological sensing
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Spectroscopy : Using plural photocells)

Patent 5659392: Associated dual interferometric measurement apparatus for determining a physical property of an object
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Having short coherence length source : Contour or profile)

Patent 5659393: Method of and device for measuring the refractive index of wafers of vitreous material
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For refractive indexing : Contour or profile)

Patent 5659395: Method and apparatus for analyzing feet
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : With screen)

Patent 5659396: Dichotomous scan system for detection of edges of objects and overlapped objects having relatively uniform surfaces
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DIMENSION : Thickness : Light scanning)

Patent 5659397: Method and apparatus for measuring total specular and diffuse optical properties from the surface of an object
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : OF LIGHT REFLECTION (E.G., GLASS) : With diffusion : With scanning, sweeping, or moving detector over film)

Patent 5659398: Recording apparatus for an image having an edited region
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Recording apparatus : Scanning)

Patent 5659399: Method for controlling compact dot growth
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Multi-level image reproduction (e.g., gray level reproduction) : Print element property varied to represent gray level :)

Patent 5659400: Information signal recording device for recording main information signal with index signal for rapidly and accurately searching main
(TELEVISION SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : PROCESSING OF TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC RECORDING OR REPRODUCING : Using disc)

Patent 5659401: Facsimile apparatus and method using energy supplied through a telephone line for operation thereof
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Facsimile system interface : Facsimile alarm)

Patent 5659402: Image processing method and apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Processing based on at least two different image attributes (e.g., character, graphic, photo, line, edge, gray-level, color) :)

Patent 5659403: Document feeder with stamp in document scanning apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Picture signal thresholding)

Patent 5659404: Image reading apparatus for reading book-like documents
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Picture signal thresholding)

Patent 5659405: Multipurpose registration device for a digital scanner
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Picture signal generator : Scanning : Scan rate or document movement variation in accordance with data presence : Charge coupled device)

Patent 5659406: Color correction system for transforming color image from one color space to another
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Color correction : Color masking)

Patent 5659407: Method and system for rendering achromatic image data for image output devices
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Specific image-processing circuitry : With memory for storage of conversion data)

Patent 5659408: Reflective image-providing display viewed with holographically diffused ambient light
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Holograph on curved substrate)

Patent 5659409: Light source apparatus using a cone-like material and an applied apparatus thereof
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Plural light path projectors : Wherein liquid crystal cells include microencapsulated or polymer dispersed liquid crystal :)

Patent 5659410: Surface light source device and liquid crystal display
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : With integral optical element for guiding or distributing light from the light source : Laser links)

Patent 5659411: Optical device having an optically transparent birefringent medium that selectively shifts the optical axis
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Compensator or retarder (i.e., not using liquid crystal cell) : Cholesteric reflector)

Patent 5659412: Polarization diversity detection of optical signals transmitted through a polarization-mode dispersive medium
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER SYSTEM : Including polarization : Dispersion compensation)

Patent 5659413: Laser satellite communication system
(OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS : OPTICAL COMMUNICATION OVER FREEE SPACE : Satellite system : Including alignment : Wavelength control)

Patent 5659414: Means for controlling the power output of laser diodes in a ROS system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Logic gate)

Patent 5659415: Ultrafast optical modulator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : By actinic radiation (e.g., photochromic) : Opto-optical device : Having five or fewer facets)

Patent 5659416: Thermometer for remote temperature measurements
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Modulation of polarized light via modulating input signal : Using plural mediums : Semiconductor)

Patent 5659417: Electrochromic structures and methods
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Electrochromic : Reflection-type (e.g., display device) : Particular electrochromic layer structure :)

Patent 5659418: Structure for membrane damping in a micromechanical modulator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : By changing physical characteristics (e.g., shape, size or contours) of an optical element : Thermo-optic)

Patent 5659419: Tunable narrowband optical parametrical oscillator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Parametric oscillator : Third harmonic)

Patent 5659420: Confocal optical apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : Two or more in a series)

Patent 5659421: Slide positioning and holding device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : Stage or slide carrier : With illuminator support)

Patent 5659422: Eyepiece
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Eyepiece : Having four components : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 5659423: Modular variable reflectance mirror assembly
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : GLARE OR UNWANTED LIGHT REDUCTION : With mirror (e.g., mirror with glare screen, etc.) : Anti-glare mirror : Adjustable : With single transparent coating between spheres and atmosphere)

Patent 5659424: Projecting lens and image display device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With field curvature shaping : Projection type : With additional reflector (e.g., serial reflections, etc.))

Patent 5659425: Immersion microscope objective
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Microscope objective : Having six components : In a variable media (e.g., gas, elastomer, etc.))

Patent 5659426: Zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Having seven or less components)

Patent 5659427: Diopter movement type of finder optical system for single-lens reflex cameras
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Three groups : + - - + Arrangement)

Patent 5659428: Zoom lens system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Two groups : + - + Arrangement)

Patent 5659429: Illuminating optical apparatus and method
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With reflecting element : Including concave or convex reflecting surface : Objective for laser (e.g., optical disc, etc.))

Patent 5659430: Visual display apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With reflecting element : Including concave or convex reflecting surface : Reflectors in series : With concave and convex reflectors in series : Auto focusing)

Patent 5659431: Fixed mount imager using optical module for reading one or two-dimensional symbology data
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With viewed object or viewed field illumination : Three or more elements)

Patent 5659432: Laser diode module
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Operation viewed through lens)

Patent 5659433: Actuator with reduced lens tilt error
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens movable in its plane : Hand held)

Patent 5659434: Library apparatus having a rotary cell drum with a locking mechanism
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Specifics of the amplifier)

Patent 5659435: Method for controlling tape running
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the record : Stopping or reversing : Responsive to reel rotation : Constant speed)

Patent 5659436: Radial self propagation pattern generation for disk file servowriting
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Stopping or reversing)

Patent 5659437: Data storage apparatus having servo control system
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track centering : Rotary carrier : By tracking signal recorded on or immediately beneath surface : Distinct servo sector : From separate track)

Patent 5659438: Head positioning control system using stored voice coil motor correction data
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF A RECORDER MECHANISM : Controlling the head : Track changing : For rotary carrier (e.g., disc) : Including model of servo system or element : Controlled by memory device)

Patent 5659439: Tape loading device with joints at preselected spacing in rail slot
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD MOVING DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Rotating head : Tape in container : Drum)

Patent 5659440: Data cartridge magazine with interface to automatic cartridge accessing devices
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Plural tapes : Tape in container : Drum)

Patent 5659441: Mechanical device enclosure for high performance tape drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Tape in container : Plural reels : Drum)

Patent 5659442: Apparatus and method for loading cartridge into deck
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Tape record : Tape in container : Plural reels : Container mounting details : With common capstan drive)

Patent 5659443: Split band retainer for radially clamping a disk to a hub in a disk drive
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Plural disks : Changer : Mechanical detail : With pivotal holder)

Patent 5659444: Storage library with multiple-directional picker
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Plural disks : Changer : With pneumatic partioning of disks)

Patent 5659445: Recording disk apparatus and rotational supporting structure therefor having improved lubrication arrangement
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : RECORD TRANSPORT WITH HEAD STATIONARY DURING TRANSDUCING : Disk record : Plural disks : Rotational drive detail : Mechanical detail)

Patent 5659446: Magnetic recording system providing a magnetic head having opposite sides for applying different magnetic field strengths to a magnetic
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head core : For cross-talk prevention)

Patent 5659447: Magnetic slider design for precision wear-in
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : FLUID BEARING HEAD SUPPORT : Disk record : Air bearing slider detail : Air bearing surface detail : Three or more rails/pads : Three or more rails/pads)

Patent 5659448: Magnetic head supporting mechanism including a slider fixed to a slider spacer by a fixing area smaller than a contact area
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : Disk record : Load beam detail : Gimbal mounting region detail : Pivot/load button detail : Voice coil adjuster)

Patent 5659449: Direct access storage device with a molded actuator motor coil support
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD MOUNTING : For shifting head between tracks : Disk record : Arcuate head movement : Limiter/stop : Voice coil)

Patent 5659450: Thin film recording head having enhanced electrical insulative properties
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head core : Laminated : Mounting detail)

Patent 5659451: Studless thin film magnetic head and process for making the same
(DYNAMIC MAGNETIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : HEAD : Head core : Laminated : Mounting detail)

Patent 5659452: Method of drive protection for a switched reluctance electric motor
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Motor protective condition responsive circuits : Current : During energization of motor)

Patent 5659453: Arc burst pattern analysis fault detection system
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : With specific current responsive fault sensor : Undervoltage)

Patent 5659454: Thermal protection apparatus for a secure electronic appliance, in particular a postage meter
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : Circuit interruption by thermal sensing : With fuse : With transistor circuit interrupter)

Patent 5659455: Packaging for electronic circuits using a capacitor as a structural member
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Details of electrical connection means (e.g., terminal or lead) : Material)

Patent 5659456: Monolithic ceramic capacitors
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITORS : Fixed capacitor : Solid dielectric : Ceramic, glass, or oxide particles : With multilayer ceramic capacitor : Composition : Including halogen (e.g., chlorinated))

Patent 5659457: Carbon electrodes and energy storage device made thereof
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTROLYTIC SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : Double layer electrolytic capacitor : Plural)

Patent 5659458: Heat dissipative means for integrated circuit chip package
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : With cooling means : Thermal conduction : With cooling fins)

Patent 5659459: Cartridge for electronic devices including grounding pads and conductive shielding to decrease the wavelength of emitted electromagnetic
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Printed circuit board : With housing or chassis : Specific chassis or ground : Welded connection)

Patent 5659460: Switch control in quantized power converters
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Single-ended, separately-driven type : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current : For resonant-type converter : Having particular zero-switching control circuit (e.g., for quasi-resonant converter, etc.) :)

Patent 5659461: Switching power supply using printed coil type transformer
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Single-ended, separately-driven type : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current : For flyback-type converter : Having feedback winding inductively coupled to inverter inductive device (e.g., tertiary winding, etc.) : Having particular pulse-width modulation circuit)

Patent 5659462: Encapsulated, integrated power magnetic device and method of manufacture therefor
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Single-ended, separately-driven type : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current : For forward-type converter : Having particular zero-switching control circuit (e.g., for quasi-resonant converter, etc.))

Patent 5659463: High-efficiency summing power converter and method therefor
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Including D.C.-A.C.-D.C. converter : Having transistorized inverter : Double-ended (i.e., push-pull), separately-driven type : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current : For flyback-type converter)

Patent 5659464: Filter for pulse width modulating inverter
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : With means to introduce or eliminate frequency components : In inverter systems : By pulse modulation technique (e.g., PWM, PPM, etc.) : With automatic control of the magnitude of output voltage or current)

Patent 5659465: Peak electrical power conversion system
(ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION SYSTEMS : CURRENT CONVERSION : Having plural converters for single conversion : Plural inverters : In parallel)

Patent 5659466: Monolithic PC audio circuit with enhanced digital wavetable audio synthesizer
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Digital audio data processing system : Probability determination or handicapping)

Patent 5659467: Multiple model supervisor control system and method of operation
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Supervisory control : Including sequence or logic processor)

Patent 5659468: Process for monitoring and/or detecting changes under load of the operating state of an electrical power machine
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Optimization or adaptive control : Specific criteria of system performance : Having adjustment of model (e.g., update))

Patent 5659469: Check transaction processing, database building and marketing method and system utilizing automatic check reading
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Distribution or redemption of coupon, or incentive or promotion program : Job performance analysis)

Patent 5659470: Computerized monitoring management system for load carrying vehicle
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle diagnosis or maintenance indication : With data recording device : Modification or correction of route information)

Patent 5659471: Security system for vehicle equipped with automated mechanical transmission system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Railway vehicle : Railway vehicle speed control : Profile of descent)

Patent 5659472: Motor controller
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Steering control : Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic))

Patent 5659473: Electric power steering system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Steering control : Feedback, transfer function or proportional and derivative (P& D) control : Inner/outer loop)

Patent 5659474: Diagnostic apparatus for squib line system in vehicular air bag system
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Vehicle subsystem or accessory control : Control of vehicle safety devices (e.g., airbag, seat-belt, etc.) : Artificial intelligence (e.g., fuzzy logic))

Patent 5659475: Electronic air traffic control system for use in airport towers
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : VEHICLE CONTROL, GUIDANCE, OPERATION, OR INDICATION : Traffic analysis or control of aircraft : With determination of traffic speed)

Patent 5659476: Land vehicle navigation apparatus and method for planning a recovery route
(DATA PROCESSING: VEHICLES, NAVIGATION, AND RELATIVE LOCATION : NAVIGATION : Determination of travel data based on the start point and destination point : With course diversion)

Patent 5659477: Self reproducing fundamental fabricating machines (F-Units)
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Probability determination or handicapping)

Patent 5659478: Rapid product realization process
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Probability determination or handicapping)

Patent 5659479: Method and apparatus for real-time control of laser processing of materials
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Machining : Having particular tool or tool operation : Laser : Thickness control)

Patent 5659480: Method for coordinating motion control of a multiple axis machine
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Product assembly or manufacturing : Particular manufactured product or operation : Machining : Digital positioning technique : Prompting technique)

Patent 5659481: Dynamic insertion system and method for including selected enclosures/inserts in mailed statements
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Article handling : Associating or disassociating plural articles : Particular charging or discharging apparatus)

Patent 5659482: Liquid dispenser control system interfaced to a cash register
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Article handling : Dispensing or vending : Operator or payment initiated : Data collection or reporting (e.g., sales, inventory) : Monitoring or inspection (e.g., incomplete assembly))

Patent 5659483: System and method for analyzing conductor formation processes
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Electrical signal parameter measurement system : Vibration detection)

Patent 5659484: Frequency driven layout and method for field programmable gate arrays
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Routing (e.g., routing map, netlisting) : PLA, PLD, FPGA, OR MCM : Timing analysis (e.g., delay time, path delay, latch timing))

Patent 5659485: Discharge flow control system and method in hydraulic pump
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Mechanical control system : Flow control (e.g., valve or pump control) : Specific thermally responsive controller)

Patent 5659486: Network analyzing method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA ADDRESSING : Centralized controlling)

Patent 5659487: Method for recovering from sun transit in communication of very small aperture terminal
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : MISCELLANEOUS : Compressing/decompressing)

Patent 5659488: Shading correcting circuit and method for correcting an image density signal on the basis of a reference signal
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Image processing : Shade correction : Variable threshold determined by image or other condition (e.g., adaptive thresholding))

Patent 5659489: Method and apparatus for obtaining a signature from a fired bullet
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Surface texture or roughness measuring : License plate)

Patent 5659490: Method and apparatus for generating color image mask
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : NATURAL COLOR FACSIMILE : Detail of image placement or content)

Patent 5659491: Method and system for inspecting an assembly, and electrical inspection apparatus for a flash unit
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : MEASUREMENT SYSTEM IN A SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENT : Electrical signal parameter measurement system : Voltage or current : Including related electrical parameter : Including communication means)

Patent 5659492: Chemical mechanical polishing endpoint process control
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Chemical process control or monitoring system : Having particular operator interface (e.g., teaching box, digitizer, tablet, pendant, dummy arm))

Patent 5659493: Virtual machining techniques for modifying computer models of parts
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : MODELING BY MATHEMATICAL EXPRESSION :)

Patent 5659494: Method and apparatus for determination of an approximate standard deviation in an image processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Absolute value or magnitude : Zero suppression)

Patent 5659495: Numeric processor including a multiply-add circuit for computing a succession of product sums using redundant values without conversion to
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Multiplication followed by addition (i.e., x*y+z) : Matrix array)

Patent 5659496: System and method for programming VPROM links
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ ONLY SYSTEMS (I.E.. SEMIPERMANENT) : Fusible : With other type core)

Patent 5659497: Signal processing apparatus for processing a plurality of individual signals
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS USING PARTICULAR ELEMENT : Capacitors : Same size apertures)

 

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