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Patent 5683156: Computer housing
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : FOR PARTICULAR ELECTRICAL DEVICE OR COMPONENT : Housing for computer or computer related equipment : Including a particular handle)
Patent 5683157: Portable kitchen and system for storing and preparing food
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH BASIN OR TUB : Movably mounted)
Patent 5683158: Casing structure for use in a video cassette recorder
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Pivotal, fixed axis (e.g., door) : Horizontally and about horizontal axis)
Patent 5683159: Hardware mounting rail
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : Having guide assembly : Between vertical sidewalls of drawer and cabinet : Lazy-tong)
Patent 5683160: Overhead projector with high illuminance lamp as light source
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : TEMPERATURE CONTROL : Blower : Plural)
Patent 5683161: Projecting optical device
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : PLURAL : Dissolve type)
Patent 5683162: Device and method for automatically rotating a stop lamp
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Visual identification light : Including mask or screen)
Patent 5683163: Adjustable indicator assembly for vehicle lamp
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Adjustable lamp or lamp support : Manually operable (e.g., remote manual actuation) : Retractable headlight)
Patent 5683164: Illuminated wheel
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Wheel spindle, axle, or hub cap : Turn signal indicator)
Patent 5683165: Aftermarket improvements for an industrial van
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Door or door handle : Turn signal indicator)
Patent 5683166: electroluminescent wall plate
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE OR LIGHT SOURCE SUPPORT AND LUMINESCENT MATERIAL : Specific lamp mounting or retaining)
Patent 5683167: Air supported lamp-shade structure
(ILLUMINATION : WITH FLUID DISTRIBUTER : With door-controlled switch)
Patent 5683168: Spray canister light
(ILLUMINATION : WITH FLUID DISTRIBUTER : With door-controlled switch)
Patent 5683169: Fluorescent-lighted four post bed
(ILLUMINATION : WITH FURNITURE : Bed : Adjustable)
Patent 5683170: Iluminated masonary block or brick
(ILLUMINATION : WITH STATIC STRUCTURE : Adjustable)
Patent 5683171: Light source holder
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : With support : With or comprising mounting means : Tube structure)
Patent 5683172: Decorative light assembly
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star) : Shielding type modifier)
Patent 5683173: Cooling chamber for a rapid thermal heating apparatus
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : With ventilating, cooling or heat insulating means : Including nonparallel modifying surfaces)
Patent 5683174: Liquid cell articulated artistic display
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Fluid medium type : Enclosed light source)
Patent 5683175: Lenticulated lens
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT MODIFIER : Refractor : Curved lens type : Plural elements on a curved surface : Prismatic type)
Patent 5683176: Retractable lighting assembly
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTS : Fluid pressure controls movable light support : Arm or bracket)
Patent 5683177: Cylindrical high-capacity transport mixer for bulk material and liquids
(AGITATING : MORTAR MIXER TYPE : With dynamic delivery : Rotatable mixing chamber reversible for delivery : Plural dynamic)
Patent 5683178: Apparatus for producing high viscosity materials and method of producing the same
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Rotatable stirrer : Relatively fixed plural elements : Spiral arrangement : Axially offset)
Patent 5683179: Apparatus and method for thermoluminescent quench detection for superconducting devices
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TRANSFORMATION POINT DETERMINATION (E.G., DEW POINT, BOILING POINT) : By change in optical property (e.g., transmission) : Formed by thermoelectric element)
Patent 5683180: Method for temperature measurement of semiconducting substrates having optically opaque overlayers
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Nonelectrical, nonmagnetic, or nonmechanical temperature responsive property : Change of optical property : With coupling between rotating sensor and stationary electrical circuitry)
Patent 5683181: Method and apparatus for enhancing thermal wave imaging of reflective low-emissivity solids
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By electrical or magnetic heat sensor : With heat exchanger or conductor : Color)
Patent 5683182: High pressure bag
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : For access opening in sidewall : Including means to facilitate disengagement)
Patent 5683183: Spindle device and bearing device therefor
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : With elongated strips or staves)
Patent 5683184: Thrust and cover washer, mounted on a rotor shaft, for a bearing of the rotor shaft
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : With specified seal : Unitary bearing and seal : With wick)
Patent 5683185: Journal bearing retainer system with eccentric lock
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Specified sleeve or liner : Mounting feature : Pocket array)
Patent 5683186: Seal-carrying bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Thrust bearing : Seals : Roller)
Patent 5683187: Digital color press platen assembly with pivoting platen frame
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING ADJUSTMENT FOR OPTIMUM PRINTING PLANE : By adjustment of platen relative to carriage : Including disengagement of line-spacing mechanism)
Patent 5683188: Serial printing device having data discrimination
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CONTROL OF PRINT POSITION ALONG PRINT-LINE BY SIGNAL GENERATED BY PROGRAMMED-CONTROL-SYSTEM : Including limit stop (e.g., block, chain, etc.))
Patent 5683189: Thermal printer with erasing function using thinned heating energy generating patterns
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Means for correcting typing errors (e.g., by abrasive eraser, etc.) : Made of particular material (e.g., plastic, etc.))
Patent 5683190: Franking apparatus and mail transport thereof
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including programmed-control-system for record-medium feed (e.g., on auxiliary record) : To find last-produced slit or hole or notch in sheet)
Patent 5683191: Writing tool
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Combined : Orbiting blade)
Patent 5683192: Toothbrush system with an internal water delivery system operable from a shower
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : BRUSH, BROOM, OR MOP : Including feeder : Attached or attachable to conduit supply means : Encompassed by confining means for tool elements)
Patent 5683193: Device for retaining sheets files or punched cards in binders or the like
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : RESILIENT SHEET RETAINER REQUIRING DEFLECTION FOR SHEET REMOVAL : Opposed sheet retainers : With depository attaching means)
Patent 5683194: Attaching strips for documents
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)
Patent 5683195: Foldable frame assembly
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Lockable at fixed position : At selected angle : Including pivot stud : Members locked in axial alignment : Engaging recess in radial face)
Patent 5683196: Ball joint
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : Universal ball and socket : Composite ball : Stud extends into ball : Retainer extends through aligned recesses)
Patent 5683197: Connector device
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : BRANCHED : Three or more radiating members : Rod in socket)
Patent 5683198: Corner joint
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Corner joint : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)
Patent 5683199: Elastic cord retaining end tip for sectional poles
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : DISTINCT END COUPLER : Including member wedging or camming means : Split)
Patent 5683200: Device and method for securing shafts adjustably within tubes, especially bicycle components
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING ANCILLARY MEANS BLOCKING DISCONNECTION OF JOINT : Blocker for assembled joint retainer : Blocker keeper : Bolted)
Patent 5683201: Spring-biased latch
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MANUALLY RELEASEABLE LATCH TYPE : Spring biased manipulator : Lever)
Patent 5683202: Adjustable socket for supporting a roller in a printing machine
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MANUALLY RELEASEABLE LATCH TYPE : Spring biased manipulator : Lever)
Patent 5683203: Method and apparatus for supporting padmount transformer
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Supporting, anchoring, or positioning of pipe or cable : Pipe splitting, breaking, or expanding)
Patent 5683204: Apparatus and method for laying underwater pipelines
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Submerging, raising, or manipulating line of pipe or cable in or from marine environment : By control of buoyancy : By joining successive sections of line)
Patent 5683205: Stress relieving joint for pipe and method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With anchoring of structure to marine floor : By riser pipe : Resilient block)
Patent 5683206: Deep water platform with buoyant flexible piles
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With anchoring of structure to marine floor : By riser pipe : Resilient block)
Patent 5683207: Pier assembly and method of installing same
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Columnar structure (e.g., pier, pile) : Process or apparatus for installing : With anchoring of structure : Withdrawing form structure)
Patent 5683208: Granular materials and method of soil reinforcement
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Chemical : With retaining wall)
Patent 5683209: Marine bi-plane anchor
(SHIPS : ANCHOR : Fluke type : By movable line connection)
Patent 5683210: Machine tool chip flushing apparatus and method
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to remove chip : Cutter or work)
Patent 5683211: Fiber optic saddle
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : With work supported guide means : Including means to support work for rotation during operation)
Patent 5683212: Clamping assembly for tapered hollow shank of tooling system
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With cutter holder : With cutter holder)
Patent 5683213: Loading fixture
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Accommodation of article which is massive relative to freight carrier : Vehicle body part group)
Patent 5683214: J hook automatic boat latch
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BEARER ACCOMMODATION : Retainer : Including male-female retainer*)
Patent 5683215: Device for fastening an element to another element such as the bodywork of a motor vehicle
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Bulged by axially contracting ends : Identical segments)
Patent 5683216: Spring latching mechanisms for preventing relative movement of assembled components
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Fastener, or coaxial adjunct therefor, having sidewardly facing flat or formation engaged by portion of member (e.g., side lock) : Member having opening or notch engaging a bolt head or nut on two sides : And element maintaining member in operative engagement with bolt head or nut : Special fishplate engaging inwardly facing surface)
Patent 5683217: Self-counter-sinking screw with cutting receiving pockets
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Head having counter-sinking means : Threadedly attached to shank)
Patent 5683218: Jig for perforating paper sheets and binding those on a ring binder
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Edge binding apparatus : Perforated sheet binder : Plastic comb applier :)
Patent 5683219: Mechanical truck restraint
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Means serves to align wheeled vehicle and load receiving or relinquishing structure : Including load pushing or pulling device)
Patent 5683220: Truck for use in an auto tray changer
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Load-engaging roller or rollerway : Endless)
Patent 5683221: Lift platform with cart stop
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes vertical, rectilinear movement : With haulage means (e.g., cable, etc.))
Patent 5683222: Method for taking up articles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of moving intersupporting articles into, within, or from freestanding, orderly layered, or mutually stabilizing orderly group : Article deposited on stationary supporting surface intermediate sequential turning members)
Patent 5683223: Surge detection device and turbomachinery therewith
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO NON-CYCLIC CONDITION SENSING, CENTRIFUGAL ACTUATION OR TORQUE : Plural diverse condition responsive (e.g., temperature and pressure, speed and level, etc.) : Axial flow runner)
Patent 5683224: Rotor mounting of an exhaust turbocharger
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH LUBRICATING, SEALING, PACKING OR BEARING MEANS HAVING INTERNAL WORKING FLUID CONNECTION (E.G., FLUID OR FLUID BIASED SEAL, ETC.) : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means : Plural, axially spaced blades in each path)
Patent 5683225: Jet engine variable area turbine nozzle
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE VANE OR WORKING FLUID CONTROL MEANS : Upstream of runner : Plural, independently adjustable : Including axial flow blade set)
Patent 5683226: Steam turbine components with differentially coated surfaces
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Specific casing or vane material : Including an axial-flow blade set)
Patent 5683227: Multistage ejector assembly
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : Successive entrainment of pumped fluid : In-line motive fluid flows)
Patent 5683228: Oil pump cavitation relief
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)
Patent 5683229: Hermetically sealed pump for a refrigeration system
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Pump within armature)
Patent 5683230: Pressure medium driven device performing linear motion
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating pumping members coaxial with intermediate unitary motor working member : Collapsible common member)
Patent 5683231: Blood pump having magnetic attraction force adjuster
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Pump magnetically coupled to rotary drive : Relatively movable pumping members)
Patent 5683232: Pump particularly useful in respirator apparatus and exhalation valve assembly thereof
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having separate noncyclic valve (e.g., bypass, etc.) : Rotary expansible chamber pump)
Patent 5683233: Non-rolling type peristaltic pump having pressure plate mounted tube biasing means
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Plural bellows)
Patent 5683234: Hand pump apparatus having two pumping strokes and having an attachment member for engaging with different tire valves
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Plural pumping chambers : Unitary or interconnected elements form inlet or discharge distributors for plural chambers : Including nonvalved piston)
Patent 5683235: Head port sealing gasket for a compressor
(PUMPS : MISCELLANEOUS : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor)
Patent 5683236: Anti-reverse rotation valve for scroll compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Axially spaced working chambers)
Patent 5683237: Horizontal type scroll compressor having inlet ports at an upper level of the casing
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)
Patent 5683238: Method for operating a furnace
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone :)
Patent 5683239: Candle holder
(COMBUSTION : CANDLE, E.G., TAPER, ETC. : Having structure additional to wax and wick : Fuel body totally within casing, e.g., vigil light, etc. : Stored energy actuated; detent, latch or overcenter release)
Patent 5683240: Balanced air return convection oven
(HEATING : ADVANCING STRUCTURE FLEXING, LOOPING OR COILING SHEET, WEB OR STRAND : Heating gas supply, removal or recirculation correlated with work or door movement or placement)
Patent 5683241: Apparatus for heating bottle caps
(HEATING : SHAFT TYPE : Having combustion products generated in or fed to shaft : Having flow controller restraining solid and passing melt :)
Patent 5683242: Oven with temperature balancing
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Having means by which work is progressed or moved mechanically : Combustion products generated in or fed to chamber : Having means forming work path from inlet to outlet : Having structure circulating work atmosphere along or across path : Annular shelves and rotary pusher on central vertical axis)
Patent 5683243: Custom orthodontic appliance forming apparatus
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Tool :)
Patent 5683244: Dental appliance to correct malocclusion
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : By mouthpiece-type retainer : Plier type)
Patent 5683245: Shape memory orthodontic archwire having variable recovery stresses
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Arch wire : Separable securing means)
Patent 5683246: Illumination apparatus for dental handpiece
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)
Patent 5683247: Permanently lubricated dental prophylaxis angle
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Including lubricating or apparatus cooling means : Fluid control valve)
Patent 5683248: Autoclaving cap for dental handpieces
(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 5683249: Dental implant process and treated prosthetic
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Dental implant construction : Metallic)
Patent 5683250: Flight demonstrator
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Model viewed and maneuvered by trainee from point remote therefrom : Means (e.g., target, terrain model, etc.) marked or pierced to simulate projectile impact point)
Patent 5683251: System and method for tracking dietary consumption
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : FOOD : Writing guide for the blind)
Patent 5683252: Multi-functional game and learning device
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MATHEMATICS : Arithmetic : Manually manipulated elements having size proportional to numeric value : Directionality training (e.g., for dyslexics, etc.))
Patent 5683253: Disk recording medium and video-song accompaniment apparatus adopting the same
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS : Karaoke : Optics)
Patent 5683254: Swivel plug structure with a bulb socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE : Movement about axis : One part having flexible contact fingers)
Patent 5683255: Radio frequency connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : For receiving coaxial connector : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)
Patent 5683256: Integral thru-hole contacts
(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 : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Overlying second, coextensive micro panel circuit arrangement : Contact having resilient shank)
Patent 5683257: Retainer for holding terminals in a unit structure and method of use thereof
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Automotive junction box : Connected by transversely inserted pin)
Patent 5683258: Pc card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)
Patent 5683259: Rotary connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)
Patent 5683260: Rotary connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)
Patent 5683261: Removable coupling module for mechanically multiplexing conductors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH OR COMPRISING REMOVABLE CIRCUIT MODIFYING ARRANGEMENT : Contact encasing chamber)
Patent 5683262: IC socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART HAVING HANDLE OR MEANS TO MOVE CONTACT LATERALLY TO PERMIT UNCOUPLING : Expandable contact or spreadable contacts)
Patent 5683263: Coaxial cable connector with electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference elimination
(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 : Retaining bayonet : With spring to longitudinally bias movement-actuating or retaining ring : Retractable sheath)
Patent 5683264: PCMCI cable connector with latching indicator
(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 5683265: Barrel plug having insulation displacement terminals
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Coaxial cable : Adapter)
Patent 5683266: Device and method for the mechnical and electrical connection of a terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Adapter)
Patent 5683267: Electrical contact element
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Adapter)
Patent 5683268: Universal stacking modular splicing 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 5683269: Shielded electrical connector with cable strain relief
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)
Patent 5683270: Electrical plug-type connector, particularly for medical technology
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member : Having laterally spaced prongs)
Patent 5683271: Lampholder with means to reject incorrectly dimensioned lamps
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VITREOUS-TYPE ENVELOPE (E.G., BASE OF LAMP OR VACUUM TUBE) : Connector of the type having only concentric annular contacts or annular contact disposed concentrically about an axial contact : Having laterally spaced prongs)
Patent 5683272: Pressure-contact connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by resiliently biased part latching behind shoulder or into recess : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact : Coupling part type contact inserted into insulation from coupling end : Divided parallel to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., formed of two casing halves))
Patent 5683273: Mechanical splice connector for cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Screw-threaded securing means coaxial with elongated conductors joined in axially aligned relationship : With means to maintain assembly of clamp part and bolt or screw)
Patent 5683274: Contact spring
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : With additional reinforcing spring means : Pivotally or rotatably mounted member locks or places securing part into securing condition)
Patent 5683275: Automatic trim control for jet boat
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)
Patent 5683276: Marine jet propulsion inlet duct and method
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)
Patent 5683277: Intake device in engine for outboard engine system
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : For engine speed)
Patent 5683278: Stern tube seal with a pressure control system to adjust to the changing draft of ocean-going ships
(MARINE PROPULSION : INBOARD ENGINE MOUNT : Having thru-hull sealing means : Having guard for oar)
Patent 5683279: Multi-part diving fin
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Foot attached : Flipper : Encircling flexible member)
Patent 5683280: Anti-ventilation device for sailboards
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Having stabilizing surface : Spheroid or wheel-like device encircling walker)
Patent 5683281: High purity composite useful as furnace components
(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 : Coated or impregnated inorganic fiber fabric : Coated or impregnated carbon or carbonaceous fiber fabric : Amide-aldehyde condensate)
Patent 5683282: Method for manufacturing flat cold cathode arrays
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Electrode shaping : Emissive type : CRT mask mounting)
Patent 5683283: Construction blocks for extended support structures
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Interfitting elements : Including element having plural bosses for forming single joint : Extending transversely through panel or strip)
Patent 5683284: Gyroscopic top toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : GYROSCOPIC : Having means to rotate propeller or rotor)
Patent 5683285: Toys
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Rollable : Including axle through or within figure : Including means to move figure or figure portion with respect to wheeled support)
Patent 5683286: Breast pad for nursing mothers
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With lacteal fluid receptor or shield : With means providing girthwise elasticity for brassiere)
Patent 5683287: Process and device for deburring and chamfering edges of openings extending through a plate maintaining a bundle of tubes
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL :)
Patent 5683288: Patternless edger apparatus for ophthalmic lens grinders
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Of tool or work holder position :)
Patent 5683289: CMP polishing pad conditioning apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)
Patent 5683290: Apparatus for forming a convex tip on a workpiece
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Combined : With nonabrading means : Having means to refurbish abrading tool : Drill)
Patent 5683291: Device for surface machining of workpieces
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Reciprocating tool : Rectilinear : Flexible strip or endless band tool : Gear abrader)
Patent 5683292: Abrasive plate
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Stationary : Scroll)
Patent 5683293: Combined vent and glare screen unit for vehicle windows
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Means for open window (e.g., deflector, etc.) : At upper edge of sliding window : Having means to selectively adjust airflow : Wheel-axle operated)
Patent 5683294: Temporary brattice for mines
(VENTILATION : MINE : With partition means (e.g., brattice, etc.) : Flexible sheet : Heating)
Patent 5683295: Electronic bingo game system with automatic scoring
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Plural matches create pattern (e.g., bingo, etc.) :)
Patent 5683296: Apparatus for detecting reel position in a reel-type slot machine
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) :)
Patent 5683297: Head mounted modular electronic game system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) : Image projection : Object priority or perspective)
Patent 5683298: Tiered obstacle course system for remotely controlled vehicles
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : PROPELLED RACING : Coindence detection or indication means (e.g., aim detector, "hit" -indicator, etc.))
Patent 5683299: Device for transmitting rotational power
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Nonmetallic element : Element is hollow sleeve surrounding rotational axis and connected at opposite ends to axially spaced torque transmitting surfaces on driving and driven members : Nonmetallic)
Patent 5683300: Drive shaft made of fiber reinforced composite material and method of manufacturing the same
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : SHAFTING : Nonmetalic shaft or component : Corrugated structure)
Patent 5683301: Movable occupant directed recreational equipment device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ROUNDABOUT : Occupant propelled : Having carrier rotating about horizontal axis : And orthoganal axis intersecting therewith : Electric motor)
Patent 5683302: Laser bowling ball guiding apparatus
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BOWLING : Practice or assist device : Ball path indicator : Striking portion formed of material other than leather)
Patent 5683303: Electronic golf scorecard
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball)
Patent 5683304: Gate trap assembly
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball feeding means and tee : With specific grip means)
Patent 5683305: Ball-guiding teeing up device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball feeding means and tee : With specific grip means)
Patent 5683306: Inclining golf practice platform pivotable by user's weight
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice projectile addressing surface (e.g., driving mat, etc.) : Selectively adjustable (e.g., tiltable etc.) : And separate body engagable member)
Patent 5683307: Putter type golf club head with balanced weight configuration and complementary ball striking face
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Putter : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)
Patent 5683308: Golf club
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Shaft : Including nonmetallic material or vibratory wave modifying feature : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)
Patent 5683309: Adjustable balance weighting system for golf clubs
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Selectively adjustable weighting element : Embedded in head : Elongated horizontal bore : Perpendicular to projectile striking face : T-shaped head)
Patent 5683310: Metal head of golf club
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Particular material composition or mass distribution : Including metal)
Patent 5683311: Wound golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Liquid interior : Particular material composition or mass distribution)
Patent 5683312: Fluid or liquid filled non-wound golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Liquid interior : Particular material composition or mass distribution)
Patent 5683313: Vented golf tee
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Tee : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.))
Patent 5683314: Water activated hopscotch game
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : HOPSCOTCH : Ball, per se)
Patent 5683315: Portable tethered ball batting practice 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 : Tethered projectile : Tether pivotally attached for orbital revolution : Person held, carried, or attached means is nonmechanical projector)
Patent 5683316: Illuminated sports ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : With light-emitting, electrical, magnetic, or rotatable inertial means or having boundary-detector activating means : Grip)
Patent 5683317: Automated lacing for softballs and baseballs
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having solid core within outer cover; core or cover therefor (e.g., baseball, etc) : For distensible bladder (e.g., casing of football, etc.))
Patent 5683318: Method for influencing the tension in a drive belt
(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.) : Speed responsive : Via relatively rotating cam and follower)
Patent 5683319: Chain assemblies with minimal pin projection
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLURAL BELTS OR PLURAL OUTPUT LOADS : Plural belts having interengaged drive surfaces : And including belt-shifter mechanism)
Patent 5683320: Engine assembly with belt drive to an engine accessory
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLURAL BELTS OR PLURAL OUTPUT LOADS : Plural output loads : And including belt-shifter mechanism)
Patent 5683321: Drive apparatus for converting linear motion to rotary motion
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : SYSTEM INCLUDING SPACED PULLEYS INTERCONNECTED BY A BELT : Positive drive pulley and friction drive pulley connected by same belt : Individual tubular housings for opposite belt run)
Patent 5683322: Continuous hydrostatic-mechanical branch power split transmission particularly for power vehicles
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid pump and motor in one of plural paths to or from planetary gearing : And differential in series)
Patent 5683323: Ball-rolling type torque transmission device
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PERIPHERY SURROUNDS AXIS OF INTERACTING GEAR (E.G., ECCENTRICALLY DRIVEN TRANSMISSON) : Gear teeth comprise rolling bodies : Variable speed)
Patent 5683324: Toroidal continuous variable transmission for four-wheel drive automobiles
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Nonplanetary transmission is friction gearing : Plural power paths to planetary gearing : Friction gear engages facing concave surfaces : Torque responsive means to increase contact pressure)
Patent 5683325: Automatic transmission for vehicle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Transmission includes three relatively rotatable sun gears : With brake for sun, carrier and orbit : Helically coiled spring)
Patent 5683326: Toroidal continuous variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID CONTROL : Of toroidal transmission : And electric or magnetic control)
Patent 5683327: First and second hysteresis zones for shift and lock-up control system in an automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Including fluid drive : Impeller-turbine-type : With clutch control : Control of or by fluid drive)
Patent 5683328: Shift control system of automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By acceleration : Electric valve control)
Patent 5683329: Slip control apparatus for motor vehicle lock-up clutch
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Condition responsive control : Speed responsive : Slip rate control : Electric valve control)
Patent 5683330: Sprint training machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)
Patent 5683331: Step exercise bench with ratcheting height adjustment
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))
Patent 5683332: Cabinet treadmill
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)
Patent 5683333: Stationary exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)
Patent 5683334: Exercise apparatus with multi-exercise press station
(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 5683335: Limb encircling exercise weight
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Weight worn on body of user : Barbell support)
Patent 5683336: Exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Attached to user : Edge engaging braking element)
Patent 5683337: Rotary exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : Swivelled foot platform : Body inversion)
Patent 5683338: Device for assisting in the adjustment of fold dimensions in a folding and inserting machine
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Responsive to work material, the product or means engaging the work material or the product : To actuate folder : Plural interrelated sensors)
Patent 5683339: Container fabrication method
(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.) : With cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : And embossing : To stop machine)
Patent 5683340: Method of making easy open thermoplastic bag
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including heat sealing : Including supplying indeterminate length work : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : At separate station from heat sealing : By applicator having surface engaging and moving with work)
Patent 5683341: Quill shaft suspension for centrifuge rotor having central stator
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : INCLUDING PLURALITY OF MINIATURE BOWLS (E.G., TEST TUBES) DISTRUBUTED ABOUT ROTATABLE CARRIER AND READILY REMOVABLE THEREFROM : Comprising or including means for cooling)
Patent 5683342: Oil cleaning assemblies for engines
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Driven by energy of material supplied : Axial movement of one portion of bowl wall relative to another (e.g., for discharging))
Patent 5683343: Feed accelerator system including feed slurry accelerating nozzle apparatus
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Including driven material-moving means therein : Rotatably driven coaxially with bowl, but differing as to direction or speed :)
Patent 5683344: Method for solidification and stabilization of soils contaminated with heavy metals and organic compounds including explosive compounds
(HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC WASTE DESTRUCTION OR CONTAINMENT : CONTAINMENT : Solidification, vitrification, or cementation : Waste contains heavy metal (e.g., fly, ash, flue dust, and incinerator ash) : And confined in a cement type material (e.g., concrete) : Boron containing)
Patent 5683345: Method and apparatus for treating a desired area in the vascular system of a patient
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))
Patent 5683347: Balloon catheter
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Aortic balloon pumping : Pulsating field)
Patent 5683348: Endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having flexible tube structure : Having shape memory retaining material component : Pivotally connected)
Patent 5683349: Laparoscopic dissection tension retractor device and method
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With special blade or retracting surface structure : Plural blades on single handle : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 5683350: Oral transluminating device
(SURGERY : LAMPS FOR ILLUMINATION : With illuminating means)
Patent 5683351: Continuous passive motion device for a hand
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Exercising appliance : Hand and finger : Leg)
Patent 5683352: Elongated loop for self administered
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Kneading or deep pressure : With hand-manipulating means : Including bodies mounted on rotated cylindrical structure)
Patent 5683353: Adjustable flexion and extension joint orthoses
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : With hinge or pivot : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))
Patent 5683354: Adhesive bandage for a digit of a human hand or foot
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skin laceration or wound cover : Skin or wound facing adhesive layer : Lipid (e.g., oil, fat, or wax))
Patent 5683355: Cardiotomy reservoir with internal filter
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Filter means : Arterial and venous needles)
Patent 5683356: Method and composition for removal of excess hydrogen ions from humans
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Means broken, cut, pierced, or torn to permit flow of material)
Patent 5683357: External cerebrospinal fluid drain apparatus
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : Body inserted tubular conduit structure)
Patent 5683358: Applicator for holding and dispensing a substance
(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 5683359: Arthroscopic surgical instruments having suction 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 5683361: Disposable dispenser for powder
(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 : Powder dispenser : Requiring puncture of medicant package)
Patent 5683362: Apparatus for performing diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in the biliary tree
(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 5683363: Balloon pump angioplasty system and method of use
(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 5683364: Percutaneous cardiac pump for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(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.) : Including means forcing inflation fluid into inflatable means : Pressurized inflation means : Having indicator means)
Patent 5683365: Tip protection device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)
Patent 5683366: System and method for electrosurgical tissue canalization
(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 5683367: Infusion pump with different operating modes
(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 varying, regulating, indicating, or limiting injection pressure or aspirating suction : Electric means)
Patent 5683368: Controlled motion lock for safety 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 bag or sheath enclosing body entering conduit)
Patent 5683369: Bellows type container charged with liquid medicine
(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 collapsible material reservoir (e.g., squeeze bulb, etc.) : Including means for controlling piston stroke length)
Patent 5683370: Hard tip over-the-needle catheter and method of manufacturing the same
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With means to advance or steer catheter, excluding remotely controlled devices : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands)
Patent 5683371: Suction canister apparatus and method
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Urinary catheter)
Patent 5683372: Manual venting and cutting apparatus for ostomy pouches
(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 engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) : Having deodorant means (e.g., filter) : With external collector or support means)
Patent 5683373: Sanitary napkin shaped for use with a thong garment
(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 : Needled or punched layer)
Patent 5683374: Absorbent padding for undergarments
(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 : And waist opening : Plural elastic elements)
Patent 5683375: Extensible absorbent articles
(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 : Extendable pad : Release sheet)
Patent 5683376: Waist elastic system with improved modulus of elasticity for a child's training pant
(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 : Waist opening : And waist opening)
Patent 5683377: Individually wrapped sanitary napkin
(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 5683378: Endoscopic wound access and anchoring device method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)
Patent 5683379: Apparatus for modifying the surface of the eye through large beam laser polishing and method of controlling the apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic : Recurving or reshaping of the eye :)
Patent 5683380: Method and apparatus for depilation using pulsed electromagnetic radiation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 5683381: In-line microwave warming apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Heat application : With coolant supply)
Patent 5683382: Microwave antenna catheter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Electromagnetic wave irradiation : Tip in electrical circuit)
Patent 5683383: Internal ring release erection device
(SURGERY : SEXUAL APPLIANCE : Male splint : With fluid actuated occluding means (e.g., inflatable cuff))
Patent 5683384: Multiple antenna ablation apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 5683385: Electrocautery connector for a bipolar push rod assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 5683386: Electrosurgical electrode for nail spicule removal procedure
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 5683387: Electrosurgical electrode for skin grafting
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : By needle)
Patent 5683388: Endoscopic bipolar multiple sample bioptome
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes : With forceps or tweezers :)
Patent 5683389: External fixator for distal radius fractures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Pin connector : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5683390: Correcting a spinal column
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5683391: Anterior spinal instrumentation and method for implantation and revision
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5683392: Multi-planar locking mechanism for bone fixation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5683393: Bidirectional rod-hook locking mechanism
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5683394: Fusion mass constrainer
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)
Patent 5683395: System for performing hip prothesis revision surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)
Patent 5683396: Orthopaedic cutting instrumentation with cam locking arrangement
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Rasp or file)
Patent 5683397: Distal femoral cutting guide apparatus for use in knee joint replacement surgery
(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 5683398: Distal femoral cutting block assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Femoral head : Having separable and distinct plate elements)
Patent 5683399: Acetabular cup insertion tool
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Acetabular cup positioner : Femoral head)
Patent 5683400: Graft preparation table
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Drill or pin guide : Intramedullary plug or centering means)
Patent 5683401: Method and apparatus for installing a suture anchor through a hollow cannulated grasper
(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 5683402: Flexible suture guide and holder
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Alignment device (e.g., approximators) : With mechanical means for applying tension (e.g., gearing, reels, etc.))
Patent 5683403: Implantable lead suture sleeve
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)
Patent 5683404: Clamp and method for its use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)
Patent 5683405: Vascular occluder
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Occluding clip, clamp, or band : Artery or vein : Removable)
Patent 5683406: Apparatus and method for harvesting bone
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)
Patent 5683407: Cleanable guarded surgical scalpel with scalpel blade remover
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Lancet : Cylindrical)
Patent 5683408: Surgical punch forceps instrument for eye surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Punch : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)
Patent 5683410: Single-lumen balloon catheter having a directional valve
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)
Patent 5683411: Medical article for implantation into the vascular system of a patient
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)
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