Patents 5681097 - 5681358

 

 

Patent 5681097: Hydraulic control unit for vehicular anti-lock brake and traction control systems
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : System controlled by solenoid valve : System solenoid valve detail : Pump pressure operates fluid motor)

Patent 5681098: Anti-locking brake system with a switchable orifice control valve
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : System controlled by solenoid valve : System solenoid valve detail : Pump pressure operates fluid motor)

Patent 5681099: Electrohydraulic pressure control device
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : System controlled by solenoid valve : System solenoid valve detail : Pump pressure operates fluid motor)

Patent 5681100: Cheval mirror with concealed storage compartment
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MIRROR : Movably mounted : With, on, or forming, closure : Refrigerating-zones divider)

Patent 5681101: Drawer slide and the method of producing it
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : In plane of accessible side of housing)

Patent 5681102: Cassette for the construction of drawer cabinets
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : Having guide assembly : In plane of accessible side of housing)

Patent 5681103: Electrostatic shutter particularly for an automotive headlamp
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : Housing)

Patent 5681104: Mini-projector beam headlamps
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Projection-type headlamp : Railway truck actuated)

Patent 5681105: Ground supported lamp
(ILLUMINATION : WITH STATIC STRUCTURE : Floor : Subceiling)

Patent 5681106: Flexible adjustable lantern adapter for hand held flashlights
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : With support : Movable lamp bulb or lamp bulb support)

Patent 5681107: Structure for a decorative lamp
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Distinct light units)

Patent 5681108: Golf scorekeeping system
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Contest or contestant analysis, management, or monitoring (e.g., statistical analysis, handicapping, scoring) : Scoring : Positional with nonpositional)

Patent 5681109: Apparatus and method for adding a powderous substance to a liquid
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Liquid injector within mixing chamber : Manifold in feed means)

Patent 5681110: Swimming pool temperature monitor
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Combined with diverse art device : With float : With coupling between rotating sensor and stationary electrical circuitry)

Patent 5681111: High-temperature thermistor device and method
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By electrical or magnetic heat sensor : By current modifying sensor : Detail of resistive sensor : Radiator cap mounted thermometer)

Patent 5681112: Image enhancement
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Intensity, brightness, contrast, or shading correction : Based on peak levels)

Patent 5681113: Security ballot pouch
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : TAMPER INDICATING :)

Patent 5681115: Child-resistant locking device for reclosable bag
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Rib and groove : With sliding element : Overlying access opening in bag material)

Patent 5681116: Sliding track assembly
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Plain bearings : Specified pad, liner, wear plate or race structure; bearing material : For piston rod)

Patent 5681117: Retainer for reel toothbar bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Mounting or support : Annular support : Pivoted)

Patent 5681118: Retainer between a shaft and bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Specified bearing race structure : Annular opening for ball insertion)

Patent 5681119: Ball bearing of a head component for a bicycle with an improved mounting structure
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Fixed shaft and rotating outer member : For hub : For bicycle hub : Ring type)

Patent 5681120: U.P.C./EAN symbology font optimization in an on-demand printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CODE-PRINTING TYPEWRITER (E.G., FOR PRINTING A PATTERN OR MARK) : Having type-faces disposed on rotatable type-head)

Patent 5681121: Printer in which the amount of carriage travel can be changed for different printing types
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CARRIAGE OR CARRIAGE-MOVING OR MOVEMENT-REGULATING MECHANISM : For varying carriage feed : By key actuated independently of carriage feed)

Patent 5681122: Fluid isolation and dispersion system for tactile input devices
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Ink-impregnated type-face or inker for type-face)

Patent 5681123: Tape-shaped label producing device
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including feed of tally strip record-medium (e.g., plural tally strips) : By divided platen)

Patent 5681124: Printer with displaceable trailing roller
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including friction-feed means (e.g., band) : By roller couple (e.g., rotatable pinch rollers, etc.) : With typewriter-actuated control of feed-roller position : Adjustable aligner (e.g., with lock))

Patent 5681125: Mortar applicator
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : In or at feeder : By piercing cartridge)

Patent 5681126: Reinforcing bar connecting device
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : DISTINCT END COUPLER : Interrupted periphery, e.g., split or segmental, etc. : Split : Bolted)

Patent 5681127: Precision assembly between two components
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MANUALLY RELEASEABLE LATCH TYPE : Having operating mechanism : Blocked key)

Patent 5681128: Surface marking systems
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Attenuated lane marker type : Distinct biasing means recessed in roadway)

Patent 5681129: Method for marking grass fields and apparatus for applying such method
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PROCESS : Reinforced structure)

Patent 5681130: Active cooling-based surface confinement system for thermal soil treatment
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : TEMPERATURE MODIFICATION OR CONTROL OF EARTHEN FORMATION : Landfill)

Patent 5681131: Cable feeding system and umbilical cable therefor
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Moving cable within pipe : Including trench forming plow with pipe or cable guide)

Patent 5681132: Laminar flow pneumatic conveying device
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH DIVERSE POWER-DRIVEN CONVEYOR : Rotary : Screw : Feeding to fluid conveyor inlet : Fluid jet at conveyor inlet : Plural screws)

Patent 5681133: Form insert toolholder assembly
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Rectilinearly)

Patent 5681134: Device for cutting frustoconical plugs from a board
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having axial, core-receiving central portion : With lateral outlet : Including central tool axially movable relative to support)

Patent 5681135: Threaded fastener with multi-stage torque limiting applicator
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : TORQUE RESPONSIVE NUT OR BOLT DRIVING CONNECTION : Frangible connection : Between concentric elements : Axially displaced :)

Patent 5681136: Lock washer
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Member or portion thereof located between substructure and inwardly facing surface of bolt head or nut : Member comprises washer formed as closed loop or apertured plate or as split ring : Closed loop having plural variations in the profile of a contact surface or a peripheral edge thereof : Cross section other than rectangular)

Patent 5681137: Drive for a tire lift mechanism
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS : For rim, tire, or wheel : Adjustable)

Patent 5681138: Apparatus for removing and transporting articles from molds
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD CARRIED ALONG A HORIZONTAL LINEAR PATH (E.G., PICK AND PLACE TYPE) : Having gripper means : Using suction : Oscillating or reciprocating elevator)

Patent 5681139: Lifting trolley
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Having elevating load body : With driven means to move load relative to load-receiving portion)

Patent 5681140: Multiple compartment body for waste materials
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Reciprocating type : Compactor vehicle including compacting plate : Rectilinearly reciprocating compacting plate : Compacting plate movable along controlled arc)

Patent 5681141: Tire stacker
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Forms layered stack or row and then upends it : Powered means (e.g., jogger, etc.))

Patent 5681142: Damping means for a stator assembly of a gas turbine engine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SOUND OR VIBRATORY WAVE ABSORBING OR PREVENTING MEANS OR ARRANGEMENT : Diverse fluids to motor)

Patent 5681143: Damper control system for centrifugal fan
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE VANE OR WORKING FLUID CONTROL MEANS : Upstream of runner : Single, axially movable cylinder or plate : Movable to position surrounding blade : Axial flow blade set)

Patent 5681144: Turbine blade having offset turbulators
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 5681145: Low-noise, high-efficiency fan assembly combining unequal blade spacing angles and unequal blade setting angles
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : UNSYMMETRICAL IMPELLER OR DISSIMILAR WORKING MEMBERS : Turbo machine)

Patent 5681146: Low head pumping system for fish farms
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Turbo machine)

Patent 5681147: Ceiling fan motor housing assembly
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUPPORT MOUNTING, CARRIER OR FAIRING STRUCTURE : Radial flow devices)

Patent 5681148: Vacuum/holding tank
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Responsive to accumulation of pumped liquid in receiver : Fluid and motor controls separately responsive to diverse conditions)

Patent 5681149: Hydraulic pump with side discharge valve plate
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)

Patent 5681150: Piston type variable displacement compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 5681151: Motor driven air compressor having a combined vent valve and check valve assembly
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Plural bypass or relief paths)

Patent 5681152: Membrane type fluid pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Collapsible wall pump : Diaphragm type : Piezoelectric driven : Double acting motor piston)

Patent 5681153: Two rotor sliding vane compressor
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Moving cylinder : Unidirectionally rotating cylinder : Located within piston (e.g., valved piston))

Patent 5681154: Air pump with dual air intakes
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Mechanically actuated distributor : Piston carried distributor, one frictionally engages chamber wall, drive rod integral with other (e.g., piston driven by valve element through lost motion connection, etc.) : Unitary distributor element controls inlet or discharge for plural chambers : Endless chain or belt)

Patent 5681155: Scroll type compressor having an elastic body in the driven crank mechanism
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH DELAYED LOAD : Sliding vane)

Patent 5681156: Piston machine having a piston mounted on synchronously rotating crankshafts
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Working member common to plural working chambers)

Patent 5681157: Rotary combustion unit for rotary internal combustion engine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH MECHANICAL SEALING : By axially relatively moving vane or abutment sections : Radially adjustable)

Patent 5681158: Single-stage process for disposal of chemically bound nitrogen in industrial waste streams
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Burning waste gas, e.g., furnace gas, etc. :)

Patent 5681159: Process and apparatus for low NO.sub.x staged-air combustion
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone : Whirling, recycling material, or reversing flow in an enclosed flame zone :)

Patent 5681160: Flare tip structure and a method of disposal of gas ulilizing such a structure
(COMBUSTION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Structure surrounding annulus guides combustion air to perforations)

Patent 5681161: Lighter
(COMBUSTION : FRICTIONAL, CHEMICAL OR PERCUSSIVE TYPE IGNITER : Spark projecter, e.g., flint and abrasive striker, etc. : Mounted on fuel tank adjacent flame holder : Stored energy actuated; detent, latch or overcenter release)

Patent 5681162: Low pressure atomizer
(COMBUSTION : MIXER AND FLAME HOLDER : Tubular member delineates flame)

Patent 5681163: Disposable resin applicator
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Tool :)

Patent 5681164: Orthodontic appliance
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : By mouthpiece-type retainer : Plier type)

Patent 5681165: Ceramic orthodontic bracket and method of manufacturing
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Plier type)

Patent 5681166: Bracket for correcting dentition, method for producing the same, and method for improving adhesivity of polycarbonate
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Cemented to tooth :)

Patent 5681167: Dental assembly and process for preparing a tooth prosthesis
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : By screw : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers))

Patent 5681168: Tethered ball device having chaotic motion and methods for training
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : OCCUPATION : Geometry, trigonometry, or physical mathematic model structure)

Patent 5681170: Electronic learning apparatus with self-adjusting level of difficulty
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Grading of response form : Comparison of response form with standard answer form : Light detector sensing response : Correct answer indicator lamp carried by free element)

Patent 5681171: Pivotable cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE : Movement about axis : Hinge : Including resiliently biased contact)

Patent 5681172: Multi-pole electrical connector with ground continuity
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to connector container or housing : Between parallel conductors)

Patent 5681173: Method for enhancing the signal carrying capability of an electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding of coupling part : Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle)

Patent 5681174: Electrical connector with releasable positioning cover
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Prong cover)

Patent 5681175: Electrical connector assembly with improved camming system
(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 5681176: Hinge connector suitable for use in a hinge portion included in an electronic device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Hinge : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5681177: Anti-decoupling device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part with relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating or retaining ring : Threaded ring or ring adapted to engage threaded mating part : With means to prevent unthreading : Retractable sheath)

Patent 5681178: Electrical connector with connector position assurance device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching : Retractable sheath)

Patent 5681179: Modular extension cord system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Cutter piercing insulation parallel to conductor axis : Adapter)

Patent 5681180: Conductor holding block for an electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : From different margins of contact)

Patent 5681181: Insulation displacement connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : From different margins of contact)

Patent 5681182: Modular contact mount for solderless insulation displacement wire connection of electrical wires
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Rectilinearly moving operator : Piercing means comprising end of screw)

Patent 5681183: Accessible VCR jack assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH FLACCID CONDUCTOR AND WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR SPACED THEREALONG : Including connector housing surrounding cable)

Patent 5681184: Connector with secondary locking and coupling mechanisms
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)

Patent 5681185: Connector mating structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Comprising coupling part housing for enclosing fuse)

Patent 5681186: Connector module, connector kit and connector module and panel assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having annular, push-pull-engaging contact concentrically disposed about longitudinal axis of engagement : Having bayonet-coupling contact)

Patent 5681187: Connector with movable contact member and resilient contact band
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having spring-biased, plunger-type contact movable along line parallel to longitudinal axis of engagement : Lamp-receiving socket)

Patent 5681188: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by heat-molding or cold-deforming insulation or by casting, welding, or cementing : Screw-threaded contact having mutilated, irregular, interrupted, or discontinuous screw thread)

Patent 5681189: Thread protectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured to insulation by screw-threaded means : Insulating tube, sleeve, or cap concentrically surrounding part of connector : Having integral means to interlock or interfit with a duplicate insulating block or board)

Patent 5681190: Torsional blade receptacle
(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 opposed cantilevered clamping fingers resiliently urged toward one another : Tubular socket perpendicular to wire-securing barrel (e.g., right-angle connector))

Patent 5681191: Flag grounding connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT ALSO HAVING SECURING PART ADAPTED TO BE CRIMPED, DEFORMED, OR BENT ONTO CONDUCTOR : Adapted to be secured to conductor formed on printed circuit board)

Patent 5681192: Male terminal metal fixture
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT TERMINAL : Wire conductor secured within ferrule having series of preformed wire gripping means therein)

Patent 5681193: Dual voltage regulated supply circuit for a marine propulsion device
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION :)

Patent 5681194: Recycled fibre reinforced resin containing product
(FABRIC (WOVEN, KNITTED, OR NONWOVEN TEXTILE OR CLOTH, ETC.) : NONWOVEN FABRIC (I.E., NONWOVEN STRAND OR FIBER MATERIAL) : Nonwoven fabric with a preformed polymeric film or sheet : Including particulate material other than fiber)

Patent 5681195: Flat display device and manufacturing method thereof
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5681196: Spaced-gate emission device and method for making same
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5681197: Method of fixing to frame electrode or shadow mask for color image receiving tube
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Including electrode or getter mounting : CRT mask mounting :)

Patent 5681198: Vacuum seal method for cathode ray tubes
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Including evacuating, degasifying or gas, vapor, liquid or meltable or sublimable solid introduction : With particular sealing : CRT mask mounting)

Patent 5681199: Book having a pop-up toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including figure toy : Diverse article is container, holder, or support : Resiliently biased projector)

Patent 5681200: Toy telephone with integral lollipop holder
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Container having shape of specific article : Diverse article is container, holder, or support)

Patent 5681201: Toy building system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including post having plural longitudinal slots for panel or strip : One part swingable about an axis extending along a side or transversely through its end)

Patent 5681202: Magnetic coupling device of a toy vehicle
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING PERMANENT MAGNET (NOT MOTOR ASSOCIATED) : Contacting, mutually attracted members : Contact maintained during relative movement : Magnet or member moves along partition surface)

Patent 5681203: Bubble popping device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including variable-size fluid chamber to move fluid : Supplying compressed gas to rupture sheet (e.g., film burster) : Mechanical motor)

Patent 5681204: Device for detecting a displacement of a blade member of a slicing apparatus
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Of tool or work holder position :)

Patent 5681205: Method of using abrasive blast media containing corrosion inhibitor
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : With nonsiliceous abradant : Table dog actuated)

Patent 5681206: Method of accelerating fluidized particulate matter
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : With nonsiliceous abradant : Table dog actuated)

Patent 5681207: Method of working a helical gear by grinding
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Gear or worm abrading : Edging)

Patent 5681208: Method and apparatus for grinding a crankshaft
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Roll, roller, shaft, ball, or piston abrading : Edging)

Patent 5681209: Housing grinding machine
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Ring, tube, bushing, sleeve, or cylinder abrading : Ball abrading)

Patent 5681210: Honing tool for elliptical cylinder bore
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary reciprocating tool : Cylindrical tool : Rectilinear : Reciprocating spindle : Cam and follower driver : Turret)

Patent 5681211: Drop-on grinding bit for a grinding apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rectilinear)

Patent 5681212: Polishing device and correcting method therefor
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Having pressure plate : Including work support engaging work at opposite, axial ends; e.g., opposed "centers")

Patent 5681213: Sanding tool
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Reciprocating tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 5681214: Hand power tool
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Rotary cylinder tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 5681215: Carrier head design for a chemical mechanical polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Vacuum : Angularly adjustable)

Patent 5681216: High precision polishing tool
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Abradant supplying : Internal abrader)

Patent 5681217: Abrasive article, a method of making same, and a method of using same for finishing
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Interrupted or composite work face (e.g., cracked, nonplanar, etc.) : Uniform thickness nonplanar : Detachable from tool support)

Patent 5681218: Air conditioning system for vehicles
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having automatic control means : Ventilation of aircraft cabin)

Patent 5681219: Exhaust shroud and skirt apparatus and method
(VENTILATION : CLEAN ROOM : Having blower)

Patent 5681220: Keyboard touchpad combination in a bivalve enclosure
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Player-actuated control structure (e.g., brain-wave or body signal, bar-code wand, foot pedal, etc.) : Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.) : Image projection)

Patent 5681221: Torsional vibration damper
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Along curved centerline : Spring detail)

Patent 5681222: Torque overload clutch coupler for a torque transmitting driveline
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING FACILITATES RELATIVE ROTARY DISPLACEMENT BETWEEN COUPLED MEMBERS : Torque transmitted via intermeshing teeth on drive and driven members)

Patent 5681223: Training video method and display
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Illusion caused by video, projected picture, or special light effect : By use of video or projected picture)

Patent 5681224: Automatic bumper system for bowling
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BOWLING : Ball handling or diverting means : Means to change or curve ball path : Including means for positive pin alignment)

Patent 5681225: Golf club swing training apparatus
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Anchored (e.g., tethered, etc.) swingable implement : Audible indicator)

Patent 5681226: Golf club shaft with oversized grip section
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Grip : Reattachable)

Patent 5681227: Golf club head having air-accommodation passages
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Reduced air resistance : Sections connected along longitudinally extending seam)

Patent 5681228: Golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Curved, grooved, or roughened striking face : Sections connected along longitudinally extending seam)

Patent 5681230: Automatic basketball return apparatus
(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 : Having projectile return means : Return chute : With or for basketball-type goal : Nonwound layer)

Patent 5681231: Collapsible game goal
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Having at least two different types of game elements used in same game : For game using goal or target for projectile (e.g., football, rugby, etc.) : For game in which goal or target is peripherally located aperture or pocket (e.g., hockey, soccer, lacrosse, polo, etc.) : Having subdivided strike zone)

Patent 5681233: Inflatable game ball with sponge rubber carcass
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having hollow core or bladder enclosed within cover (e.g., basketball, soccer-ball, tennis ball, etc.) : And having intermediate layer composed of wrapping of strands or strips between cover and core or bladder : Having plural intermediate layers, at least one being of material diverse from material of core, cover, or another intermediate layer; or having core or cover composed of three or more layers, at least two being of diverse materials)

Patent 5681234: Automatic transmission shifter for velocipedes
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Condition responsive (e.g., responsive to speed, load, etc.) : With guide roll)

Patent 5681235: Continuously variable traction transmission and control system
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE RATIO CHANGE :)

Patent 5681236: Toroidal continuous variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID CONTROL : Of toroidal transmission : And electric or magnetic control)

Patent 5681237: 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 5681238: Method and an apparatus for controlling a car equipped with an automatic transmission having a lockup clutch
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine ignition control for transmission change : Ignition advanced or retarded : Pressure controlled)

Patent 5681239: Ignition timing controller for internal combustion engine
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Ignition intermitting initiated by positioning accelerator)

Patent 5681240: Gearshift controlling system for vehicle automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Prevents unsafe or unintentional shift : With synchronization)

Patent 5681241: Automatic transmission for automotive vehicles
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Shift valve control : Plural shift valves : Electric control)

Patent 5681242: Selectable enhanced creep control mode for automated clutch and vehicular automated mechanical transmission system utilizing same
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Regulated clutch engagement : Overload release)

Patent 5681243: Hand and forearm exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Grip : Finger loop)

Patent 5681244: Striding exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)

Patent 5681245: Walking exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)

Patent 5681246: Pivoting jump stick
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SKIPPING : Foot pedal pivots about single horizontal axis)

Patent 5681247: Constant tension exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having guide around or through weight : And flexible force transmitting linkage element : Pivoted user interface element :)

Patent 5681248: Multi-purpose exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Having pair of handles : Edge engaging braking element)

Patent 5681249: Convertible exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : User interface element)

Patent 5681250: Combination chair and exercise apparatus and method therefor
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : User interface element)

Patent 5681251: Distributor roll
(ROLL OR ROLLER : WITH HEATING, COOLING, OR HEAT TRANSFER MEANS : Cloth or fabric member)

Patent 5681252: Apparatus for constructing multi-piece carton pre-forms
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : With scrap material separation or removal)

Patent 5681253: High speed four-way carton end closure score line breaker assembly
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Folding : End flap folding : By endless conveyor belt or chain)

Patent 5681254: Mechanism for applying a biasing force in a folder apparatus
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Swinging passage)

Patent 5681255: Dispensing table and guide system for a cushioning conversion machine
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Crushing or crumpling : Of longitudinally moving work)

Patent 5681256: Screw decanter centrifuge having a speed-torque controller
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE MEANS : For controlling drive of (a) bowl or (b) driven means within bowl : In response to speed of bowl or rotarily-driven means therewithin :)

Patent 5681257: Centrifuge with removable rotor and device for axial immobilization of the rotor on the drive shaft
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : INCLUDING MEANS OR STRUCTURE FOR PROMOTING SAFETY : For controlling drive of (a) bowl or (b) driven means within bowl)

Patent 5681258: Centrifuge rotor with free-floating interlocking trunnion pins
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : INCLUDING PLURALITY OF MINIATURE BOWLS (E.G., TEST TUBES) DISTRUBUTED ABOUT ROTATABLE CARRIER AND READILY REMOVABLE THEREFROM : Having bowls, or holders therefor, pivotaby attached to carrier for tilting during rotation of carrier : Including conduit of flexible umbilical cable type)

Patent 5681259: 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 5681260: Guiding apparatus for guiding an insertable body within an inspected object
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Means for coupling camera or imager)

Patent 5681262: Endoscope and tool therefore
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With non-optical distal tip attachment : With locking or retaining means for sheath)

Patent 5681263: Endoscope for ultrasonic echography
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having flexible tube structure : Articulated segments : Having tool raising platform)

Patent 5681264: Shielded illumination device for ophthalmic surgery and the like
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having imaging and illumination means : Having particular distal lens or window : For improved illumination : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 5681265: Cylindrical anal retractor
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With cooperating retracting members : With retracting hook, claw, teeth, or barb)

Patent 5681266: Sole massager
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Reciprocating : Electric drive means : Foot : Hand supported)

Patent 5681267: Arrangement for joining/separating distal orthotic device to/from pelvic interface
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5681268: Arm support and carpal nerve protection device
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Upper extremity : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5681269: Joint extension splint
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Upper extremity : Hand or wrist : Finger :)

Patent 5681270: Orthotic apparatus for providing abduction a pateint's legs
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Abduction : Finger)

Patent 5681271: Ankle brace with relief
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Ankle : Finger)

Patent 5681272: Portable traction device
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Skeletal traction applicator : Lower extremity)

Patent 5681273: Systems and methods for predicting blood processing parameters
(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 5681274: Variable length uretheral stent
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : Body inserted tubular conduit structure)

Patent 5681275: Ophthalmological device with adaptable multiple distribution plates
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : With flow control means (e.g., check valves, hydrocephalus pumps, etc.) : Oxygenating means)

Patent 5681276: Medical probe device and electrode assembly for use therewith
(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 5681277: Medical probe device with optic viewing capability
(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 5681278: Coronary vasculature treatment method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body : Therapeutic material introduced into or removed from vasculature :)

Patent 5681279: Pill dispensing syringe
(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 : Means for placing solid treating material in body : Introduction of biologically derived compounds (i.e., growth hormones or blood products) including cells)

Patent 5681280: Catheter control 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 : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))

Patent 5681281: Catheter with fluid medication injectors
(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.) : Delivering fluid or material through wall of inflated means : Lumen extending from proximal end to aperture proximal of inflated means)

Patent 5681282: Methods and apparatus for ablation of luminal tissues
(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 cooling or heating body, treating or collected material or device : Electric means : Expansion actuated by rotatable means (e.g, threaded or cammed member, etc.))

Patent 5681283: Device for painless insertion of needle for needle injected medication
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by spring : Material conduit forced into body by spring : Rotatable means actuates axially movable member)

Patent 5681284: Infusion pump with tube spike holder
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by pressurized charge of gas or vacuum : Material impelled by means (e.g., diaphragm, piston) moved by gas or vacuum pressure : Material supply means pierced by conduit)

Patent 5681285: Infusion pump with an electronically loadable drug library and a user interface for loading the library
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by pump : Means broken, cut, pierced, or torn to permit material flow)

Patent 5681286: Controlling plunger drives for fluid injections in animals
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by nonreciprocating piston driven by motor : Deformable resilient chamber type)

Patent 5681288: Indwelling 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 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 : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)

Patent 5681289: Chemical dispensing 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 : Means for securing conduit to body : Implanted connecting means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5681290: Apparatus and method for preventing tug trauma to intravenous or intracavity insertion sites
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Adhesive securing means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5681291: Disposable auto-injector for prefilled syringes
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5681292: Retractable needle and syringe combination
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Portion of body entering conduit stored in material receiving syringe reservoir : And impelling material conduit into body)

Patent 5681294: Fluid delivery set
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Drip meter : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)

Patent 5681295: Needle shield assembly having a single-use cannula lock
(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 5681296: Catheter tube and a method of processing the inner surface of a tube
(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 : Vaginal or douche type)

Patent 5681297: Device for disposing excrement
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle externally sealing around body opening to receive natural or surgical discharge : Genital receptacle)

Patent 5681298: Toilet training aid creating a temperature change
(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.) : With wetness indicator or alarm : Flexible apron type)

Patent 5681299: Disposable article
(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 hydrosoluble, hydrodegradable or body heat soluble material : Flexible apron type)

Patent 5681300: Absorbent article having blended absorbent core
(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 : Thermoplastic)

Patent 5681301: Backing web in an absorbent article
(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 : Thermoplastic : Catamenial receptacle)

Patent 5681302: Elastic sheet-like composite
(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 : Natural or synthetic rubber : Nylon)

Patent 5681303: Absorbent article having flaps with gathered portions
(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 : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Gathered portion : Body or body member encircling belt, strap, or harness)

Patent 5681304: Absorbent article having an attachment mechanism and a method of attaching
(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 securing to garment or person : Waist opening)

Patent 5681305: Molten adhesive fibers and products made therefrom
(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 : Adhesive tab fastener element : With release means associated with tab fastner : And waist opening)

Patent 5681306: Disposable absorbent articles having improved tape tab fasteners
(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 : Adhesive tab fastener element : With release means associated with tab fastner : And waist opening)

Patent 5681307: Fiber-optic plug and receptacle providing automatic appliance recognition
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Systems : Beam energy control or monitoring : Condition responsive :)

Patent 5681308: Ablation apparatus for cardiac chambers
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)

Patent 5681309: Distractor mechanism for external fixation device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Ring frame : With pivot to pedestal)

Patent 5681310: Vertebral auxiliary fixation device having holding capability
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5681311: Osteosynthesis apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5681312: Spine construct with band clamp
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5681313: Device for the extension of bones
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Cortical plate : Expanding)

Patent 5681314: Cutting a bone graft
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Shape memory material)

Patent 5681315: Bone marrow rasp
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Osteotome or scraper : Rasp or file : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5681316: Tibial resection guide
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Knee or knee joint : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5681317: Cement delivery system and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Device for the application of bone cement : Applicator : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5681318: Medullary cavity template
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Drill or pin guide : Cross-pinning drill guide : Pressurized cement placement)

Patent 5681319: Locking tool
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Screw or pin placement or removal means : Restrained movable mass (e.g., slide hammer))

Patent 5681320: Bone-cutting guide
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Screw or pin placement or removal means : Restrained movable mass (e.g., slide hammer))

Patent 5681322: Gas sterilizable intraluminal delivery system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 5681323: Emergency cricothyrotomy tube insertion
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 5681324: Surgical tissue retrieval instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : By wire loop or snare : By pressure application)

Patent 5681325: Support for surgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Obstetric or gynecological instruments : With collecting means for removed material)

Patent 5681326: Stereotactical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Stereotaxic device : With fragmenting means)

Patent 5681327: Stereotactic auxiliary means for tomogram-guided implementation of a biopsy
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Stereotaxic device : With fragmenting means)

Patent 5681328: Reciprocating serial transparent elastic band ligator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Elastic band applier : By application of wax or adhesive)

Patent 5681329: Method and apparatus for castration using an endless elastic loop
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Elastic band applier : Band applied to reproductive organ : With mechanical means for applying tension (e.g., gearing, reels, etc.))

Patent 5681330: Sterile occlusion fasteners and instrument and method for their placement
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Clip applier : Clip fed from supply : With mechanical means for applying tension (e.g., gearing, reels, etc.))

Patent 5681331: Surgical instrument for tying a knot in a length of suture at a remote location
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 5681332: Ligation apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 5681333: Method and apparatus for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair utilizing bone tunnels for suture attachment
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 5681334: Apparatus and methods of use for preventing blood seepage at a percutaneous puncture site
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 5681335: Miniaturized brush with hollow lumen brush body
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 5681336: Therapeutic device for treating vien graft lesions
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 5681337: Bone shaver
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)

Patent 5681339: Apparatus and method for monitoring the patency of tubing in a pneumatic medical device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : Pneumatic cuff : Nose or throat)

Patent 5681340: Vaginal dilator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Puncturing or piercing)

Patent 5681341: Flexible lifting apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)

Patent 5681342: Device and method for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)

Patent 5681343: Balloon catheter and inflation method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)

Patent 5681344: Esophageal dilation balloon catheter containing flexible nitinol wire
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)

Patent 5681345: Sleeve carrying stent
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)

Patent 5681346: Expandable stent forming projecting barbs and method for deploying
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)

Patent 5681347: Vena cava filter delivery system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)

Patent 5681348: Endoscope-specific therapeutic instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Head)

Patent 5681349: Expanding polygonal surgical compressor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Jaw structure : Horn bender)

Patent 5681350: Prosthesis for hoof wall
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Hoof crack repair : Combined with another device)

Patent 5681351: Suture clip suitable for use on monofilament sutures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)

Patent 5681352: Method and apparatus for anchoring surgical ties to bone
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)

Patent 5681353: Meniscal augmentation device
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Meniscus : Made from plural strands)

Patent 5681354: Asymmetrical femoral component for knee prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Femoral bone : Tibial stem structure)

Patent 5681355: Heat resistant dry cleaning bag
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : CLEANING OR LAUNDERING : Cellulose ester or ether fibers)

Patent 5681356: Method and apparatus for producing a plastic molded chip card having reduced wall thickness
(METAL WORKING : BARRIER LAYER OR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MAKING : Means for opening or separating a pack)

Patent 5681357: Gel electrolyte bonded rechargeable electrochemical cell and method of making same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including coating or impregnating : Applying terminal)

Patent 5681358: Method of using an emergency fuel in an internal combustion engine
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : The liquid medium is, or contains, hydrocarbon)

 

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