Patents 5676439 - 5676696

 

 

Patent 5676439: File marker
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH CARD OR SHEET RETAINERS : Tops)

Patent 5676440: Under-the-cabinet appliance having a unitary mounting bracket and method for assembling the same
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : MOUNTED ON WALL, CEILING OR SPACED PANELS : To table only)

Patent 5676441: Projector
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : PLURAL : Dissolve type)

Patent 5676442: Projection display apparatus
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : HOUSING : Slides gripped or hooked)

Patent 5676443: Transparency presentation organizer for overhead projectors
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : PICTURE CARRIER : Slides gripped or hooked)

Patent 5676444: Neon light box
(ILLUMINATION : EDGE LIGHTED PANEL : Light source : Fluorescent : Indexing (i.e., dynamic))

Patent 5676445: Automotive illuminating device
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : Housing)

Patent 5676446: Light cube module
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : With intensity control : Holder)

Patent 5676447: Signal light oscillating mechanism
(ILLUMINATION : REVOLVING : Specific material (e.g., type of light conducting material, material of pipe or rod))

Patent 5676448: Light fixture for runways or taxiways
(ILLUMINATION : WITH STATIC STRUCTURE : Pavement : Subceiling)

Patent 5676449: Head covering and lamp system with improved adjustment capabilities and increased safety
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Head covering or clamp : Hat : Including light emitting diode)

Patent 5676450: Stimulus responsive sound/light amusement assembly
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Firearm : Imitation firearm : Nonelectric light unit)

Patent 5676451: Electroluminescent jacket and bag
(ILLUMINATION : WITH CONTAINER : Bag, purse or trunk : Subceiling)

Patent 5676452: Operating lamp with main bulb and replacement bulb
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE SUBSTITUTION : With support)

Patent 5676453: Collimating TIR lens devices employing fluorescent light sources
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Fluorescent type : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star))

Patent 5676454: Aiming device for track lighting
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Tiltable or rotatable as a unit : Plural axes : Resiliently biased)

Patent 5676455: Wall mountable lighting fixture
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : With or including plural, distinct reflecting surfaces : Opposed : With or including planar reflecting surface : Relative adjustment means)

Patent 5676456: Indicator device
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Fluid medium type : Enclosed light source)

Patent 5676457: Lineal light distribution
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Refractor : With reflector : Reflector separate from refractor : With complex surface)

Patent 5676458: Luminaire
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : With closure fastener : Arm or bracket)

Patent 5676459: Vibration-tolerant lamp mounting assembly
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTS : Shock absorbing : Arm or bracket)

Patent 5676460: Hinged safety rail for a concrete mixing truck
(AGITATING : MORTAR MIXER TYPE : Movable mixing chamber : Rotatable : Hand operated tilt)

Patent 5676461: Oil injection apparatus and method for polymer processing
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Responsive to condition sensor : Proportioning plural material components : By volume or fixed quantity : Horizontal)

Patent 5676462: Suspended magnetic impeller/baffle apparatus for liquid
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Liquid injector within mixing chamber : Including rotating stirrer : Including cooperating stationary element : Stationary feed conduit received within rotating stirrer or shaft)

Patent 5676463: Plastic paint mixing system
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Mounted in removable mixing chamber closure : Rotatable stirrer : Axis fixed : Single stirrer : Motor driven : Electric motor :)

Patent 5676464: Support and drive system for kitchen stirring implement
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Rotatable stirrer : With support for attachment to mixing chamber rim : With motor drive : Spring return)

Patent 5676465: Liquid crystal clinical thermometer
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Nonelectrical, nonmagnetic, or nonmechanical temperature responsive property : Change of optical property : Color : Radiator cap mounted thermometer)

Patent 5676466: Multiple-use shipping bag
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : TAMPER INDICATING :)

Patent 5676467: Slitted plastic bag capable of holding flat, awkward objects
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : LIFTING OR SUSPENDING ELEMENT (E.G., HANDLE) : Unitary with bag (e.g., element formed by hand hole) : Bag material includes hand-receiving aperture :)

Patent 5676468: Self-aligning bearing for use in severe environments
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Self-adjusting or self-aligning : Ball and socket : Assembly : For electric motor)

Patent 5676469: Laser-welded bearing and method of making same
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Specified sleeve or liner : Mounting feature : Radial protrusion or sleeve end flange : Helical or herring bone)

Patent 5676470: Crossflow fan supporting device for an air conditioner
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : for rotary member : For rotary shaft)

Patent 5676471: Dragline with improved thrust bearing assembly supporting upper structure
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Thrust bearing : Vehicle center : Roller : For hub)

Patent 5676472: Rotary labyrinth seal
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Thrust bearing : Seals : Roller)

Patent 5676473: Method and apparatus for U.P.C./ean symbology ambiguous character compensation by localized thermal energy dot adjustment
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CODE-PRINTING TYPEWRITER (E.G., FOR PRINTING A PATTERN OR MARK) : Having type-faces disposed on rotatable type-head)

Patent 5676474: Print actuator
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Character formation by impact (e.g., wire matrix) : With signal conditioning : Responsive to impact member position :)

Patent 5676475: Smart print carriage incorporating circuitry for processing data
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING TYPE-SET-ASSEMBLAGE MOUNTED ON CARRIER AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE FOR SELECTION AND FOR IMPACT OF TYPE-FACE : Type-head, per se : Including movable printing anvil within type-head)

Patent 5676476: Method and apparatus for preventing injury to an electronic computer keyboard operator
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Ink-impregnated type-face or inker for type-face)

Patent 5676477: Sheet carrying apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including skew correction responsive to position of sheet or web : Including means to regulate pawl engagement or drive)

Patent 5676478: Cutting system for a printing apparatus including a single notched blade
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : With web cutter (e.g., tear bar, wire tool, etc.) : Pin wheel (e.g., on platen cylinder))

Patent 5676479: Feeding controller for printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Indicator means : For aligning record-medium with print-point or print-line (e.g., for facilitating correction of error, etc.) : Including detector of record-medium)

Patent 5676480: Hair dye applicating apparatus
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING TOOL(S) FOR CURVED OR PLURAL WORK SURFACE(S) : Confronting tool faces :)

Patent 5676481: Marking instruments
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : In or at feeder : Actuated by pressure of tool on work surface : Implement includes vent, flow-regulator or force-applying means)

Patent 5676482: Machine-washable album with removably affixing means
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)

Patent 5676483: Laterally adjustable armrest for a chair
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Lockable at fixed position : Telescoping members : Having detent : Spring biased : Retainer extends through aligned recesses)

Patent 5676484: Connector with insert molded captive ball
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : Universal ball and socket : Opposed stops on one member)

Patent 5676485: Ball joint used for steering arrangement or joint of suspension system of automobile
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : Universal ball and socket : Including liner, shim, or discrete seat : Stud extends into ball)

Patent 5676486: Corner angle connector
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Corner joint : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)

Patent 5676487: Connecting hardware
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Corner joint : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)

Patent 5676488: Pavement marking with multiple topcoats
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Curb)

Patent 5676489: Hand-held screed for sidewalks
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With surface marking (or grooving) : Including removal and redepositing means)

Patent 5676490: Machine for cutting highway rumble strips
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With surface marking (or grooving) : Applied to existing hard surface : Specific to a sloped or curved application)

Patent 5676491: Buried pipe laying method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Lining)

Patent 5676492: Apparatus and method for shearing tubes of a lattice structure, in particular subaqueously
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With continuous surface access)

Patent 5676493: Compaction machine wheel
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Compaction : Cementitious (e.g., grouting))

Patent 5676494: Particle injector for fluid systems
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Upstream of suction source : Including specific intake nozzle structure : Serially arranged gates)

Patent 5676495: Cutting insert
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING TOOL HAVING PLURAL ALTERNATIVELY USABLE CUTTING EDGES : With integral chip breaker, guide or deflector : Including tool holding clamp and clamp actuator)

Patent 5676496: Metal cutting inserts having superhard abrasive bodies and methods of making same
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : COMPRISING CUTTING EDGE BONDED TO TOOL SHANK : Comprising concave surface in cutting face of tool)

Patent 5676497: Power drill-saw with simultaneous rotation and reciprocation action
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : CONVERTIBLE CUTTING MEANS : Utilizing common cutting tool : Responsive to work)

Patent 5676498: In-line multiple spindle boring apparatus
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : MACHINE INCLUDING PLURAL TOOLS : Plural, simultaneously operational tools : At least one tool driven by orbiting wrist plate : Successively acting on workpiece)

Patent 5676499: Drill with coolant channels and method for its manufacture
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH MEANS TO APPLY TRANSIENT, FLUENT MEDIUM TO WORK OR PRODUCT : Including tool with duct : Conducting channel extending to end of tool : Successively acting on workpiece)

Patent 5676500: Releasable fixture clamp
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Work-gripping clamp : Tool having screw-thread engaging frame to cause infeed)

Patent 5676501: Drill bit tube
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having axial, core-receiving central portion : Adjustable)

Patent 5676503: Drill stand with an automatic advancement device for a drilling machine
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : MACHINE FRAME : Having peripherally spaced cutting edges)

Patent 5676504: Key cutting machine with key tracing and electronic code cutting duplication modes
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With regulation of operation by templet, card, or other replaceable information supply : To cut lock key : Complete cycle : Using plural, selectively usable tools)

Patent 5676505: Method and milling tool to make deep grooves in a workpiece, especially in rotors of generators and turbines
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Including infeeding : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)

Patent 5676506: Spindle device for machine tools
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to control temperature or lubricate : Cutter or work : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)

Patent 5676507: Automobile transporting trailer
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Wheeled vehicle : Four-wheeled vehicle accommodation : Raised vehicle arrangement : Multilevel deck; i.e., four-wheel support : Higher level deck positioned, then sustained by power cylinder : On dropped-center car)

Patent 5676508: Multi-function tie-down device
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD LASHING RETAINER OR LOAD LASHING ADJUNCT : Anchor : Including tightener or tensioner)

Patent 5676509: Fastening pad
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : YIELDABLE BRACE : Panel : Inflated or inflatable : Recessed anchor array)

Patent 5676510: Plate for anchoring components to a sheet metal structure
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Prefabricated assembly comprising strip or sheet member carrying plural, similar fasteners : Sleeve threaded)

Patent 5676511: Screw securing device
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Cap over the head : Having attaching or retaining means : Including sealing means)

Patent 5676512: Thin walled cover for aerosol container and method of making same
(SHEET METAL CONTAINER MAKING : METHOD : Assembling receptacle with closure : End joint forming :)

Patent 5676513: Round bale loading and unloading trailer
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)

Patent 5676514: Trolley car for material handling train
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : WHEELED, LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLES FORMING A TRAIN, AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR, LOCATED AT LEAST IN PART THEREON : Suspendedly supported device)

Patent 5676515: Low floor vehicle ramp
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Skidway : With means for preventing movement of load relative thereto)

Patent 5676517: Method and apparatus for stacking thin sheets carrying product
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Positions lowest article of stack first : Includes support vertically alignable with stack then shiftable from beneath article : And endless belt for transporting)

Patent 5676518: Unstacking feeder
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes highest article first from stack : Includes article gripping device : By magnetic force : With belt and article moving vertically together above discharge)

Patent 5676519: Destacker for small flat packages such as audio/video cassettes and the like
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Removes intersupporting article from row : Includes nonpowered guide for delivering)

Patent 5676520: Method and apparatus for inhibiting oxidation in pumps for pumping molten metal
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : COMBINED : Diverse fluids to motor)

Patent 5676521: Steam turbine with superheat retaining extraction
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING MEANS FOR HANDLING PORTION SEPARATED FROM WORKING FLUID : Leakage through seal between runner or shaft and static part)

Patent 5676522: Supersonic distributor for the inlet stage of a turbomachine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : MEANS, DISPOSITION OR ARRANGEMENT FOR CAUSING SUPERSONIC WORKING FLUID VELOCITY : Cooling fluid contacts shaft, seal or bearing)

Patent 5676523: Brushless DC fan
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Casing having tangential inlet or outlet (i.e., centrifugal type) : Axially directed inlet and tangential outlet : Inlet scroll)

Patent 5676524: Vertical-axis wind turbine
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH MEANS POSITIONING FLUID CURRENT DRIVEN IMPELLER RELATIVE TO FLOW DIRECTION : Feathering cycle related to flow direction : Horizontal deflection relative to flow-aligned vane)

Patent 5676525: Vacuum limiting medical pump
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : By float)

Patent 5676526: Method of eliminating bubbles in a medical centrifugal pump using speed variations
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 5676527: Air pump having an adjustable stroke
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : With inlet valve)

Patent 5676528: Motor pump family with single stage and multiple stage impellers
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : Stages driven by relatively movable motor working members : Rotary : With sump pressure actuation)

Patent 5676529: Compact manual air pump having selectable high volume and high pressure modes
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : Reciprocating rigid stages : Including valved piston : Aligned)

Patent 5676530: Surgical cassette latching mechanism
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means for facilitating assembly or disassembly of pump to or from motor or fixed support : Pump within armature)

Patent 5676531: Autoclavable pump head assembly
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Collapsible wall pump : Diaphragm type : Axial flow motor and centrifugal pump)

Patent 5676532: Adjustable one-way rotary liquid pumping device
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having separate noncyclic valve (e.g., bypass, etc.) : Rotary expansible chamber pump)

Patent 5676533: Discharge valve arrangement for a hermetic type 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 5676534: Gearing by definition a dveljagimmal
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERMITTENTLY ACCELERATED AND RECEDING MEMBERS ROTATE IN SAME PATH (ALTERNATING PISTON TYPE) : Each a working member : Working member movement controlled by interengaging rotating members : With working fluid bias)

Patent 5676535: Enhanced rotary compressor valve port entrance
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : With relatively movable partition member : Circumferentially spaced working chambers)

Patent 5676536: Raw gas burner and process for burning oxygenic constituents in process gas
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Burning waste gas, e.g., furnace gas, etc. :)

Patent 5676537: Lockable spark generating device for a lighter
(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 5676538: Fuel nozzle for low-NOx combustor burners
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Plural feed means extending to common wall opening of furnace : Duct with air whirling means surrounds disperser : Longitudinally adjacent rows)

Patent 5676539: Gas burner mounting
(COMBUSTION : MIXER AND FLAME HOLDER : Tubular member delineates flame)

Patent 5676540: Flue walls using interlocking bricks
(HEATING : HEATING OR HEAT RETAINING WORK CHAMBER STRUCTURE : Roll-type conveyor element)

Patent 5676541: Set of instruments of increasing dimension for the boring of radicular dental canals
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Broach : Foot operated)

Patent 5676542: Medical or dental treatment instrument
(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 5676543: Gum tissue retraction device and method
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having absorption means or means to isolate tooth or mouth from adjacent area (e.g., bib, dam, etc.) : Arbor)

Patent 5676544: Dental tool for periodontal cleaning and measurement of periodontal condition
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : Having means facilitating assembly or disassembly : Removable tool element : Rotary fluid turbine)

Patent 5676545: Method and apparatus for implantation
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Tool bit : Plugger)

Patent 5676546: Dental appliance
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Denture base construction : Metallic cutting edge)

Patent 5676548: Apparatus for target practice
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Gunnery : Gun aiming :)

Patent 5676549: Toy finger painting apparatus
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VISUAL ART OR CRAFT, ARTISTIC ADORNMENT, OR COLOR TRAINING OR DEMONSTRATION : Color application (e.g., painting, etc.) : Building or room interior represented pictorially or by model)

Patent 5676550: Plate tectonic earth planet model
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : GEOGRAPHY : Terrestrial globe or accessory therefor : Relief globe : Cosmetic or nail polish)

Patent 5676551: Method and apparatus for emotional modulation of a Human personality within the context of an interpersonal relationship
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PSYCHOLOGY : Soldering or welding)

Patent 5676552: Wire harness device for instrument panel
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VEHICLE STRUCTURE : Linear movement)

Patent 5676553: Connector element and component arrangement for a stackable communications network hub
(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 : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))

Patent 5676554: Board mounted connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 5676555: Card edge connector having means for applying inward transverse force on printed wiring boards
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5676556: Lever-coupling type connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5676557: Electrical trunking and method of manufacturing the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONDUIT OR DUCT : Vent)

Patent 5676558: Reduced cable requiring, fusible bus duct system and method for providing electrical energy to houses and buildings and the like
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONDUIT OR DUCT : Molding type (e.g., baseboard) : Encompassing wire)

Patent 5676559: Zero insertion force (ZIF) electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit arrangement or tape cable : Biased toward mating thread)

Patent 5676560: Powder feed connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means with distinct movement-actuating means to move coupling part axially : Threaded coupling part)

Patent 5676561: Edge card connector having guide units with sufficient resiliency
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : Retaining means exterior of slot : Fingerlike grasping means comprising portion of coupling part : Retractable sheath)

Patent 5676562: Connector adapted to be mounted on a glass plate
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : For direct connection to a flexible tape or printed circuit board : Retaining means exterior of slot)

Patent 5676563: Snow-melting tile wiring unit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH FLACCID CONDUCTOR AND WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR SPACED THEREALONG : Including connector housing surrounding cable)

Patent 5676564: Joint connector, temporary holding jig for use therewith, and method of making wire harnesses
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART) : Coupling part comprising short circuiting cover or manipulatable supporting means : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)

Patent 5676565: Connector compatible with audio transmission lines, balanced and unbalanced
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : For cable having three or more coaxial conductors : Resilient clamp)

Patent 5676566: Multimedia outlet
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board)

Patent 5676567: Internal/external modular interface
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board)

Patent 5676568: Variable entry connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Having wire conductor receiving passageway extending perpendicular to longitudinal axes of contacts : Insulating parts secured together by screw-threaded means)

Patent 5676569: Holder for several electrical connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body divided parallel to longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., formed of two casing halves) : Spring-operated or resilient securing part)

Patent 5676570: "F" port interface connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Resilient or spring-operated securing means joining plural conductors : Conductors secured in duplicate receiving means : With means for removably securing conductor thereto)

Patent 5676571: Socket contact with integrally formed hood and arc-arresting portion
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Having separate gripping spring means located within or extending into rigid socket body : With additional spring means to operate slidable cam or wedge)

Patent 5676572: Female terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Having separate gripping spring means located within or extending into rigid socket body : Adapted to receive thin blade contact (e.g., spade receiving) : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)

Patent 5676573: Connector kit, connector assembly and method of making connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Clamping cam or wedge : Having cantilevered spring contact finger)

Patent 5676575: Exhaust system for watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)

Patent 5676576: Submarine deployed sea-state sensor
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : Having means to control attitude or position : Tether : Having playout means : Reel for tether : Having water activated battery)

Patent 5676577: Friction lining materials
(FABRIC (WOVEN, KNITTED, OR NONWOVEN TEXTILE OR CLOTH, ETC.) : COATED OR IMPREGNATED WOVEN, KNIT, OR NONWOVEN FABRIC WHICH IS NOT (A) ASSOCIATED WITH ANOTHER PREFORMED LAYER OR FIBER LAYER OR, (B) WITH RESPECT TO WOVEN AND KNIT, CHARACTERIZED, RESPECTIVELY, BY A PARTICULAR OR DIFFERENTIAL WEAVE OR KNIT, WHEREIN THE COATING OR IMPREGNATION IS NEITHER A FOAMED MATERIAL NOR A FREE METAL OR ALLOY LAYER : Fabric composed of a fiber or strand which is of specific structural definition : Coated or impregnated)

Patent 5676578: Soft luminescence of field emission display
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5676579: Patterned optical interference coatings for electric lamps
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With coating, e.g., providing protective coating on sensitive area : With heating, e.g., to outgas)

Patent 5676580: Model airplane and kit therefor
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Including aircraft-carried propulsion means)

Patent 5676581: Deformable flying toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Spinning disc (e.g., flying saucer) : And projector)

Patent 5676582: Rolling toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING PERMANENT MAGNET (NOT MOTOR ASSOCIATED) : For operating valve, switch, or clutch : Including element having plural bosses for forming single joint)

Patent 5676583: Perfumed doll
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Handle supported manually actuated rotating portion)

Patent 5676584: Doll with interchangeable faces
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having selectively displayed alternative faces, limbs, or bodies : And flaccid element for supporting or moving figure)

Patent 5676585: Toy vehicle having a hinged chassis
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING DEVICE : On wheeled vehicle : Having tiltable vehicle body portion for discharging contents (e.g., dump truck) : Resiliently restored swinging percussive member)

Patent 5676586: Model car race track
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including extrinsic guide or means cooperable with extrinsic guide : Reversing)

Patent 5676587: Selective polish process for titanium, titanium nitride, tantalum and tantalum nitride
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Combined abrading : Deforming)

Patent 5676588: Rotating drum cryogen shot blast deflashing system
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Having tumbling barrel : And centrifugal particle propulsion means : Table)

Patent 5676589: Blast apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Sandblast nozzle structure : Multiple hopper)

Patent 5676590: Polishing apparatus provided with abrasive cloth
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Gear generating)

Patent 5676591: Bit sharpener
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Rotary disk tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 5676592: Dual-light assembly for bench grinders
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Drive shield : Nut-and-screw-type drive)

Patent 5676593: Cutter for soft materials and method for making it
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Laminate)

Patent 5676594: Apparatus for processing poultry suspended from their legs
(BUTCHERING : SUPPORT : Carcass or portion suspended (i.e., hanger) : Fowl : Neck puller)

Patent 5676595: Air duct selector and automotive air conditioner
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Condensation preventer (e.g., defroster, etc.) : Having outlet airway)

Patent 5676596: Controller for animal enclosure ventilation system
(VENTILATION : HAVING BOTH INLET AND OUTLET AIRWAYS : Pressure regulation : Having air pump means for both airways)

Patent 5676597: Vented hip, ridge and rake composite shingle
(VENTILATION : HAVING OUTLET AIRWAY : Along roof ridge : Along roof ridge)

Patent 5676598: Beater for an agricultural machine
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : THRESHING : With beater : Adjustable)

Patent 5676599: Outer joint part for a tripod joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HOUSING : Including spring to bias member in axial direction)

Patent 5676600: Shaft guard with magnetic retainer
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HOUSING : Including spring to bias member in axial direction)

Patent 5676601: Carousel apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ROUNDABOUT : Having carrier rotating about vertical axis (e.g., merry-go-round, etc.) : Having traveling wheel or roll)

Patent 5676602: Toy water slide
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : BODY SLIDE : Water slide : Coiled type)

Patent 5676603: Golf club with tracking 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 5676604: Golf training device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Swingable implement swing path indicator : Barrier which monitors swingable implement head movement : Self-righting : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head)

Patent 5676605: Method for manufacturing iron-type golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Curved, grooved, or roughened striking face : Plural grooves : Including metal)

Patent 5676606: Golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Putter : Embedded in head)

Patent 5676607: Laser beam strike zone indicator
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game in which play involves base running (e.g., for baseball, cricket, etc.) : Pitcher`s target : With electrically operated or actuated indicator : Suspension movable in horizontal plane)

Patent 5676608: Hockey stick blade and method of making the same
(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.) : Blade construction or accessory : With stringing or string-stretching device)

Patent 5676609: Composite ball bats
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Bat (e.g., baseball bat, etc.) : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.))

Patent 5676610: Bat having a rolled sheet inserted into the barrel
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Bat (e.g., baseball bat, etc.) : Of metallic-shell structure : Blade construction or accessory)

Patent 5676611: Foraminous shell foam football
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having fluid-dynamic means other than stitched seam or textured surface to alter, stabilize, or retard passage of projectile through the fluid (e.g., spiral fluting to impart spin, etc.) : With sealable opening, valve, or inflation tube for insertion of fluid (e.g., beach ball, etc.))

Patent 5676612: Pulley
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH BELT-RECEIVING GROOVE FORMED BY DRIVE FACES ON RELATIVELY AXIALLY MOVABLE COAXIAL CONFRONTING MEMBERS (E.G., EXPANSIBLE CONE PULLEY, ETC.) : Load responsive : With actuator driven by electrical or fluid motor : Via liquid)

Patent 5676613: Independently steerable tube stock idler pulley
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With sensor for controlling operation of shifter to correct belt training deviation : With spokes connecting hub section and rim section)

Patent 5676614: Chain tensioner device
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 5676615: Independently steerable drive pulley
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Pulley or guide roll has eccentric mount for shifting or tensioning movement : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 5676616: Protective cover for a bicycle derailleur
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : GUARD OR HOUSING FOR BELT OR PULLEY : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along rectilineal path to tension belt)

Patent 5676617: Automatic transmission for vehicles
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Plural suns braked : Including one-way clutch or brake)

Patent 5676618: Transmission having a friction-roller-type continuously variable transmission subassembly and separate externally connected control
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID CONTROL : Of toroidal transmission : And electric or magnetic control)

Patent 5676619: Hydraulically operated vehicle transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Control by sensed ambient condition, pattern indicia, external signal, or temperature : Temperature control : Pressure controlled)

Patent 5676620: Control system for a motor vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : Transmission setting contingent)

Patent 5676622: Wrist excerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Involving wrist rotation : Harness for supporting user)

Patent 5676623: Step exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Utilizing fluid resistance : Separately adjustable)

Patent 5676624: Portable reorienting treadmill
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 5676625: Portable exercise stand for bicycle
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Stand for converting bicycle : Gas)

Patent 5676626: Rocking exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Body part of user utilized as weight : Entire body :)

Patent 5676627: Leg exercise and strength testing machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having lever carrying the weight : Entire body)

Patent 5676628: Multipurpose fitness machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : User interface element)

Patent 5676629: Method and an apparatus for transferring tabs to a continuous material web
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : ASSEMBLING OR DISASSEMBLING OF DISTINCT MEMBERS : Comprising bringing two members together : By passing tether through tag or label and article in single stroke)

Patent 5676630: Folder device with format conversion
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance with folder moving with work : Rotary folder : Plural folding operations making multiple folds)

Patent 5676631: Centrifuge drum for concentrating suspended solids
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Including structure located within vertically-oriented bowl and extending outwardly from central region (e.g., axis) thereof : Comprising plurality of elements, each concentrically encircling axis of bowl and spaced therealong : Each extending away from region with significant downward, as well as significant outward, component (e.g., nested cones) : And the plurality divided vertically into two or more, physically separate or functionally distinct groups :)

Patent 5676632: Ventricular assist devices of enhanced hemocompatibility
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.))

Patent 5676633: Method and apparatus for biophilically promoting patient relaxation, for reducing physical and/or psychological patient stress and for
(SURGERY : SLEEP OR RELAXATION INDUCING THERAPY (E.G., DIRECT NERVE STIMULATION, HYPNOSIS, ANALGESIA) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.) : Pulsating field)

Patent 5676634: Method and apparatus for soft tissue enlargement with balanced force appliance
(SURGERY : SEXUAL APPLIANCE : Stoma closures (e.g., colostomy plugs))

Patent 5676635: Instrument for insertion of an endotracheal tube
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having endotrachael intuabation means on endoscope : Inflatable cuff or balloon)

Patent 5676636: Method for creating a mediastinal working space
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Having flexible, malleable or shape memory material : Unitary wire construction : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 5676637: Physical therapeutic instrument for prevention and treatment of hemorrhoids
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : With light, thermal, magnetic, or electrical application : Applied to bust)

Patent 5676638: Strap-mounted massaging device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rolling with tubular or disklike bodies disposed on multiple axes : Belt-supported elements : Multiple applicators)

Patent 5676639: Adjustable pressure relief valve for compression garment
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Flexible membrane caused to move by fluid pressure : Body member enclosing or encircling : Multiple belts)

Patent 5676640: Orthesis joint system
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Knee : Finger)

Patent 5676641: Stabilized ankle support
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Ankle : Finger)

Patent 5676642: Ankle brace with adjustable strap positioning fastener
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Ankle : Finger)

Patent 5676643: Dispenser for friably releasing dry particulate medicaments
(SURGERY : SWAB INCLUDING HANDLE (E.G., STICK, ETC.) WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AT END THEREOF : Osmotic or diffusion pumped device or system)

Patent 5676644: Extracorporeal blood processing methods and apparatus
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Pumping means : Arterial and venous needles)

Patent 5676645: Method and apparatus for controlling concentrations in vivos and in tubing systems
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Anticoagulant added : Arterial and venous needles)

Patent 5676646: Flow through electroporation apparatus
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Pumping means : Arterial and venous needles)

Patent 5676647: Tampon applicator
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : With flow control means (e.g., check valves, hydrocephalus pumps, etc.))

Patent 5676648: Iontophoretic drug delivery apparatus and method for use
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : Tubular inserting means releasably interlocked with ejector)

Patent 5676649: Phacoemulsification cutting tip
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 5676650: Ophthalmologic aspiration and irrigation system, and method of operating same
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Method : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)

Patent 5676651: Surgically implantable pump arrangement and method for pumping body fluids
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Flow control : Slide or reciprocating valve :)

Patent 5676652: Absorbent articles having undergarment covering components with mechanical fasteners having improved tactile properties
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : By fabric strip fastener element (e.g., hook and loop type fastener) : With release means associated with tab fastner)

Patent 5676653: Kink-resistant steerable catheter assembly
(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 5676654: Variable length balloon dilatation catheter
(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 inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : With means bonding or mechanically securing balloon sleeve or connector member (e.g., coupling funnel, etc.) to conduit : Lumen extending from proximal end to aperture proximal of inflated means)

Patent 5676655: Methods for treating tinnitus by drug microinfusion from a neural prosthesis inserted in the brain
(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 locating or identifying point where body is to be pierced (e.g., apertured body fitting template, etc.) : Electric means)

Patent 5676656: Control forward introducer needle and catheter assembly
(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 : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having means preventing relative movement between elements during their insertion into body : Longitudinal movement : By use of wings to pinch and hold elements together to allow insertion : And impelling material conduit into body)

Patent 5676657: Endoscopic portal having multiluminal trumpet valve
(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 : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having flow closure means for conduit : Valve means : By use of wings to pinch and hold elements together to allow insertion)

Patent 5676658: Catheter-advancement actuated needle retraction system
(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 : Removable cover or protector for body inserted conduit : Bag type)

Patent 5676659: Small diameter, high torque catheter
(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 : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands : Braided or woven strands surrounding lumen :)

Patent 5676660: Absorbent product including absorbent layer treated with surface active agent
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing particular materials, fibers, or particles : Cellulose or cellulosic materials : With additional chemical modifications (e.g., paper, chemical pulp, rayon, etc.) : With separate body securing means)

Patent 5676661: Absorbent article providing improved fecal containment
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Hourglass shape : Pulling string)

Patent 5676662: Ablation catheter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 5676663: Cone biopsy instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : By needle)

Patent 5676664: Orthopaedic distractor and/or fixator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Compression or distraction mechanism : With pivot to pedestal)

Patent 5676665: Spinal fixation apparatus and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5676666: Cervical spine stabilization system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5676667: Bone fixation apparatus and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Cortical plate : Expanding)

Patent 5676668: Femoral locating device assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Rasp or file)

Patent 5676669: Intraocular capsular shield
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 5676670: Catheter apparatus and method for creating a vascular bypass in-vivo
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 5676671: Device for introducing an appliance to be implanted into a catheter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 5676672: Umbilical cord clamps with shielded cutter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Obstetric or gynecological instruments : Umbilical clamp : By vacuum application)

Patent 5676673: Position tracking and imaging system with error detection for use in medical applications
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Stereotaxic device : With fragmenting means)

Patent 5676674: Non-invasive treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : By severing)

Patent 5676675: Laparo-suture needle and method for use thereof
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Mechanical suture or ligature applier : Clip fed from supply)

Patent 5676676: Ligating clip having ramp-shaped vessel-clamping members
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Occluding clip, clamp, or band : Artery or vein : Removable)

Patent 5676677: Guard for the blade of a knife
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 5676678: Surgical instrument with releasable jaw holder
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)

Patent 5676679: Apparatus for implanting an artifical meshwork in glaucoma surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)

Patent 5676680: Wrenchless and adapterless collet system for surgical blades
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Saw type : Snout cutter)

Patent 5676681: Safety trocar penetrating instrument with safety shield having resilient legs
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 5676682: Safety trocar penetrating instrument with conical and/or threaded trocar and safety shield
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 5676683: Safety trocar penetrating instrument with safety shield having faceted distal end
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 5676684: Method and apparatus for acupuncture-tapping portion of human
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Acupuncture means : Plural cutting blades)

Patent 5676685: Temporary stent
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)

Patent 5676686: Pacemaker with vasovagal syncope detection
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Computing energy required or contact impedance)

Patent 5676687: Post atrial cardioversion high rate atrial pacing with gradual rate return
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Combined cardioverting/defibrillating and pacing :)

Patent 5676688: Variably inflatable medical device
(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 5676689: Hemostatic puncture closure system including vessel location device and method of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)

Patent 5676690: Apparatus for administering medical therapy using detrended fluctuation analysis of physiological activity
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Computing energy required or contact impedance)

Patent 5676691: Treatment of vascular and tension headache, atypical facial pain, and cervical muscle hyperactivity
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : Tool adjustable relative to holder : Rectilinearly : Including detent : And guide or detent)

Patent 5676692: Focussed ultrasound tissue treatment method
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Electric current : Ultraviolet)

Patent 5676693: Electrophysiology device
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Hand or foot)

Patent 5676694: Medical electrical lead
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)

Patent 5676695: Corona discharge beam therapy system
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : High frequency radiation type : Hand held)

Patent 5676696: Modular bifurcated intraluminal grafts and methods for delivering and assembling same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Bifurcated : Monofilament)

 

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