Patents 5685473 - 5685728

 

 

Patent 5685473: Fastener-driving tool having adjustable controlling mechanism
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : WITH INTERLOCK MEANS : With means to prevent partial drive cycle)

Patent 5685474: Tactile indicator for surgical instrument
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : SURGICAL STAPLER : With magazine : Tubular driving path : Lockout prevents firing of a spent staple magazine)

Patent 5685475: Apparatus for cooling printed circuit boards in wave soldering
(METAL FUSION BONDING : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY FLUX OR FILLER TO WORK OR APPLICATOR : By partial or total immersion of work or applicator into liquid : Flowing flux or filler (e.g., wave former, etc.) : With associated bath of liquid flux or filler)

Patent 5685476: Wire guiding apparatus, wire guiding method and a wire bonder equipped with said apparatus
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : Plural joints : Of electrical device (e.g., semiconductor) : Wire bonding : Component terminal to substrate surface (i.e., nonpenetrating terminal))

Patent 5685477: Method for attaching and handling conductive spheres to a substrate
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : Preplacing solid filler : Joint interposed : Attaching filler to work part : Adherent solid layer or coating (e.g., pretinned) : Lead-less (or "bumped") device)

Patent 5685478: Single piece container and method for making
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : Lifting or suspending element (e.g., handle) : One-piece with the box : Box includes hand-receiving aperture : Handle elements or portions located above the box top include aligned, hand-receiving apertures :)

Patent 5685479: Box-like packaging with dispensing opening and blank for making same
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : With closure for an access opening : One-piece box construction includes a closure useable as a pour spout (e.g., gable-top carton) : For securing two or more closure flaps in place)

Patent 5685480: Insulated drinking cup
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPER OR PAPERBOARD CUP : Insulated : Closure flap)

Patent 5685481: Trip-free high limit control
(AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY REGULATION : CLOSED FLUID HEATERS : Safety cut-out : Water heater control with excessive temperature cutoff : Seats face outwardly)

Patent 5685482: Induction spray charging apparatus
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : PROCESSES : Including electrostatic charging : Snowmaking)

Patent 5685483: Fuel injection valve for internal combustion engines
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : UNITARY INJECTION NOZZLE AND PUMP OR ACCUMULATOR PLUNGER : Accumulator plunger biased to discharge fluid : Moving feeder for fusible wire or rod)

Patent 5685484: Pressurized water toy having a pressure actuated pulsator
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : WITH MEANS CAUSING INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION OF SUPPLY TO DISTRIBUTOR MEANS (I.E., ON-OFF) : Scatterer is tubular or in surrounding housing)

Patent 5685485: Apparatus for apportioning and atomizing fluids
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : WITH MEANS TO VIBRATE OR JIGGLE DISCHARGE : By electric transducer (e.g., piezoelectric crystal) : Scatterer receives material axially)

Patent 5685486: Rotary sprinkler
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : DISTRIBUTOR CONTINUOUSLY MOVES RELATIVE TO SUPPORT DURING SPRAYING : Spray fluid motor drive means (not reaction) : Rotary motor drive (e.g., turbine type) : Reciprocating or oscillating distributor : Distributor continuously moves during spraying)

Patent 5685487: Compact high pressure forward jetting spinning nozzle for cleaning
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : DISTRIBUTOR CONTINUOUSLY MOVES RELATIVE TO SUPPORT DURING SPRAYING : Reaction-type nozzle motive means : Support details for moving distributor : Distributor vibrating or jarring means)

Patent 5685488: Garden Watering system
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : WITH GROUND OR VERTICAL SURFACE SUSTAINED SUPPORT MEANS : Supply passage configuration forms stand : Radially outermost flow defining wall adjustable)

Patent 5685489: Shower head
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : TERMINAL OUTLET FORMED BETWEEN PARTS MOUNTED FOR RELATIVE MOVEMENT : Axially movable outlet part : Moved by rotatable flow conducting terminal member part : Radially outer and axially movable part : Central flow path)

Patent 5685490: Fuel injector with pressure bleed-off stop
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : FLUID PRESSURE RESPONSIVE DISCHARGE MODIFIER* OR FLOW REGULATOR* : Fuel injector or burner : Having flow regulator* for reciprocating piston engine : Spring type or biased regulator* : Upstream of flow regulator*)

Patent 5685491: Electroformed multilayer spray director and a process for the preparation thereof
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : FLUID PRESSURE RESPONSIVE DISCHARGE MODIFIER* OR FLOW REGULATOR* : Fuel injector or burner : Having flow regulator* for reciprocating piston engine : With discharge modifier* : Upstream of flow regulator*)

Patent 5685492: Fuel injector nozzles
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : INCLUDING VALVE MEANS IN FLOW LINE : Reciprocating : Injection nozzle type : Stem or operator extends through flow conduit)

Patent 5685493: Electromagnetically actuable injection valve
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : INCLUDING VALVE MEANS IN FLOW LINE : Reciprocating : Injection nozzle type : Electromagnetically operated valve (e.g., ball-type) : Upstream of flow regulator*)

Patent 5685494: Electromagnetically actuable fuel injection valve
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : INCLUDING VALVE MEANS IN FLOW LINE : Reciprocating : Injection nozzle type : Electromagnetically operated valve (e.g., ball-type) : Elongated armature with integral projection : Needle-type projection : And motion longitudinally of the axis of rotation)

Patent 5685495: Device for projecting a coating product having a rotary spraying element and tool for fitting and removing such rotary element
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : TERMINAL MEMBER ADJUSTABLY OR SHIFTABLY CONNECTED TO FLOW CONDUIT : Flexible coupling section : With pin in pivot type connection)

Patent 5685497: Towing assembly for center pivot irrigation system
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : MOBILE DISTRIBUTOR : Irrigation device : Nozzles spaced along mobile pipeline : Longitudinal movement of pipeline : Supply line traversing means)

Patent 5685498: Method and apparatus for processing recyclable material
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : With classifying or separating of material : Of plural, diverse materials : Including metal : Magnetically , electrostatically, or by use of eddy currents :)

Patent 5685499: Device and process for the comminution of materials
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Miscellaneous : Of coal)

Patent 5685500: Mill for grinding garbage or the like
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Series material flow only through plural comminuting zones : All comminuting zones of rotary striking member type : All comminuting zones of reciprocating surface type)

Patent 5685501: Portable electric spice mill
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Hand support comminutor : Rotary tool : All comminuting zones of reciprocating surface type)

Patent 5685502: Filmstrip receiving apparatus
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : UNWINDING AND REWINDING A MACHINE CONVERTIBLE INFORMATION CARRIER (E.G., MAGNETIC TAPE OR PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM) : Cartridge system (i.e., cartridge work station or cartridge) : Single coil cartridge (e.g., film magazine) : With particular housing construction)

Patent 5685503: Deployment device for the fin of a projectile
(AERONAUTICS : MISSILE STABILIZATION OR TRAJECTORY CONTROL : Externally mounted stabilizing appendage (e.g., fin) : Collapsible : Longitudinally rotating :)

Patent 5685504: Guided projectile system
(AERONAUTICS : MISSILE STABILIZATION OR TRAJECTORY CONTROL : Remote control :)

Patent 5685505: Wave energy beaming and holograph tracking for power generating spacecraft platforms
(AERONAUTICS : SPACECRAFT : Attitude control : By jet motor : Environmental control)

Patent 5685506: Insect abatement system
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE : Fuselage and body construction : Shields and other protective devices : Leaf spring)

Patent 5685507: Remote control system for a locomotive
(RAILWAY SWITCHES AND SIGNALS : CAB SIGNAL OR TRAIN CONTROL : Motive-power control : Electric : Remote control : Switch and lock movements)

Patent 5685508: Pipe hanging and rooftop load supporting system
(SUPPORTS : PIPE OR CABLE : Antifriction element : Tool attached)

Patent 5685509: Water heater stand
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Having vertically adjustable stand (e.g., telescoping rods) : Stationary receptacle : Handle)

Patent 5685510: Height adjustment system for a desk or workstation
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Understructure : Elevating or leveling device : Screw threaded : Rotating about a vertical pivot)

Patent 5685511: Banner mount
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Plural, for single article : Leg or foot)

Patent 5685512: Display device capable of supporting an article of different size thereon
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Adjustable : Horizontally sliding : Canted clutch collar)

Patent 5685513: Vacuum-suction attachment pad
(SUPPORTS : VACUUM : Post-mounted)

Patent 5685514: Swivel base apparatus and method of making a swivel base
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Horizontally movable support surface : Revolves or rotates about vertical axis : On inclined guide or slide)

Patent 5685515: Mirror tilt mechanism
(SUPPORTS : MIRROR OR PICTURE TYPE : Bracket : Mirror or picture position adjustable : Pivotal connection : Parallel pivot axes : With additional pivotal connection)

Patent 5685516: Wall hanger
(SUPPORTS : MIRROR OR PICTURE TYPE : Suspended : Plural fingers hold mirror or picture at edge)

Patent 5685517: Stand for removably mounting pole supproted furniture to a deck
(SUPPORTS : STAFF TYPE : Stand or base : Gravity biased)

Patent 5685518: Stand system for erecting and taking down of a tree
(SUPPORTS : STAFF TYPE : Stand or base : Having staff retaining or centering means : Driven)

Patent 5685519: Exhaust gas recirculation valve
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : ELECTRICALLY ACTUATED VALVE : Including solenoid : With speed or braking control)

Patent 5685520: Butterfly valve
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : ROTARY VALVES : Butterfly : Head and/or seat packing : Spring)

Patent 5685521: Throttle valve control device
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : ROTARY VALVES : Biased : Retainer at actuator end)

Patent 5685522: Fence post trim collar
(FENCES : MISCELLANEOUS :)

Patent 5685523: Outdoor structure such as gate post, gate wing or fence
(FENCES : EARTH, STONE, PLASTIC, AND WOODEN : Bar)

Patent 5685524: Direct ironmaking or steelmaking apparatus using self-reducing iron oxide pellets
(METALLURGICAL APPARATUS : MEANS FOR TREATING ORES OR FOR EXTRACTING METALS : By means applying heat to work, e.g., furnace : Rotary drum-type furnace : Having means to move work through bath)

Patent 5685525: Carbon fiber reinforced resin coil spring
(SPRING DEVICES : FIBROUS : Fibrous pad)

Patent 5685526: Coated magnetic tape cassette spring
(SPRING DEVICES : BENDABLE ALONG FLAT SURFACE (E.G., LEAF SPRING) : Coil)

Patent 5685527: Torsion spring adjustment apparatus
(SPRING DEVICES : VEHICLE : Torsion : And adjustment for varying spring loading : Including shackle pivoted to spring and to vehicle)

Patent 5685528: Paper web feed for a folding apparatus
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : WITH PRINTING : Associating and folding, with rotary printer : Longitudinal web folding : Cylinder collecting, with sheet folding :)

Patent 5685529: Dual action printed sets transport
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : RECIPROCATING-CARRIAGE PILER : With clamp : Responsive to information on sheets or webs)

Patent 5685530: Folded booklet and method for making same
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : ASSOCIATING AND FOLDING : Stapling or stitching : Traveling supply)

Patent 5685531: Process for accumulating unfolded paper sheets and collating with folded sheets
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : ASSOCIATING AND FOLDING : Sheet associating : Additional-sheet associating : Revolving pivotal folding blade)

Patent 5685532: Integral sheet hole punching and output inverting system
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : ASSOCIATING OR DISASSOCIATING : Sheet associating : Performing operation on stacks (e.g., binding, cutting) : Cover sheet)

Patent 5685533: Signature pocket apparatus and method of make ready
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separator and conveyor : Pneumatic separator : Movably mounted supply)

Patent 5685534: Method and device for controlling valve units
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separators : Pneumatic : Controlled by valve means : Suction member flexing sheet or portion)

Patent 5685535: Sheet feeding device intended to be mounted on an image-forming apparatus
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Pack holders : Advancer : With means to replenish pack or retract advancer platform : Controlled pawl and ratchet actuates advancer)

Patent 5685536: Device for guiding and holding down of sheets on a sheet stack
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : To receiver for pack of sheets : With movable pack-limiting member(s) (e.g., hold-down) : Receding from delivery zone (e.g., retractor))

Patent 5685537: Cross-track and skew justification of cut sheets
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : With means to align sheet : Against aligner adjacent side edge of sheet : Synchronized with intermittently-active conveyor-couple)

Patent 5685538: Sheet registration around turn
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : With means to align sheet : Against aligner adjacent side edge of sheet : By means to shift sheet laterally against aligner : Including sheet-margin gripper)

Patent 5685539: Disk transport for paper sheets
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : By means to convey sheet (e.g., from pack to operation) : Between superposed conveyor couple : Having means to permit separation of couple : Laterally spaced sensors)

Patent 5685540: Document sorter having multiple moving sorting trays
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : Multiple discharge : Of successive sheets to plural receivers in succession : With movable receivers or receiver portions : With means to increase spacing between receiver defining portions : To route sheets to subsequent array of receivers)

Patent 5685541: Multiple-field game card having removable coating
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : CHANCE DEVICES : Chance selection : Weighted or reversible (e.g., for different game))

Patent 5685542: Tennis teaching 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 : For game using field or court having dividing means thereon for separating opponents (e.g., for tennis, volleyball, table tennis, etc.) : Player worn or carried)

Patent 5685543: Playing card holder and dispenser
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : GAMES ACCESSORIES : With card holders : Duplicate games)

Patent 5685545: Architectural construction game and building board therefor
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : GAMES ACCESSORIES : Game supporting tables or surfaces : With auxiliary or accessory card or tile)

Patent 5685547: Engine gasket with crushable spacer bosses
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal between parts of internal combustion engine : Having installation, removal, assembly, disassembly, or repair feature : Elastomeric)

Patent 5685548: Seal for track-chain link having lubricant filled pockets
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member (e.g., face, mechanical, etc.) : Particular secondary mounting seal or driving connection : Peripheral radially sealing flexible projection (e.g., lip seal, etc.) : U- or V-shaped cross-sectional profile : Radially biasing member creates axial bias)

Patent 5685549: Chuck assembly for a tool bit
(CHUCKS OR SOCKETS : SOCKET TYPE : Obliquely guided reciprocating jaws : Threaded sleeve and body : Conical sleeve)

Patent 5685550: Roller skate with brake
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Wheeled skate : With brake : Continuously applied brake : Pivotally mounted brake member)

Patent 5685551: Roller skate with improved performance
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Wheeled skate : In-line wheels (e.g., in-line skates) : Including shock absorbing means : Brake element engaging skating surface and wheel)

Patent 5685552: Collapsible luggage carrier
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Tiltable vehicles, stabilized by attendant or article : Handle-propelled vehicles : Laterally spaced wheels : Spring suspension)

Patent 5685553: Suspension for a bicycle having a Y shaped frame
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : Frames and running gear : Yielding : Frames and running gear)

Patent 5685554: Telescoping tow bar apparatus
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Retractable, foldable, or knockdown : Telescoping : To intermediate position)

Patent 5685555: Lift truck with inertial damper
(LAND VEHICLES : BODY ELEVATION OR TILT : Establishing riding or trim height : Individual ground engaging means vertically movable)

Patent 5685556: Vehicle suspension having bushings with different rigidities
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Suspension arrangement : Wheel separately supported upon individual stub axle (e.g., skein, spindle) : Longitudinally extending swinging support arm (i.e., leading or trailing swing arm) : Resilient connection detail)

Patent 5685557: Steering wheel with integral mounting structure for an air-bag assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 5685558: Air bag inflator mounting
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 5685559: Steering wheel with air bag module
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 5685560: Airbag module cover assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deflated confinement located within or on steering column : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)

Patent 5685561: Thermoplastic air bag cover assembly having a switch and method of making same
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deflated confinement located within or on steering column : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)

Patent 5685562: Automotive airbags containing eliminators of undesirable gases
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : With confinement deflation means : Rack and pinion)

Patent 5685563: Counterbalance system for short wheelbase vehicles
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Antiskid or slide : Shiftable-type antiskid counter weights : Positionable by automatic actuator)

Patent 5685564: Steering column support structure of a vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Occupant steered : Steering column or wheel movable in response to collision : Coil spring)

Patent 5685565: Collapsible intermediate steering shaft
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Occupant steered : Steering column or wheel movable in response to collision : Coil spring)

Patent 5685566: Webbing anchorage for seat belt system
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Safety belt or harness (e.g., lap belt or shoulder harness) : Specific confinement structure)

Patent 5685567: Seat belt tightening device
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Safety belt or harness (e.g., lap belt or shoulder harness) : Inertia responsive locking or tightening of belt or harness : Having belt connected to member slidable in a vehicle-mounted track)

Patent 5685568: Protective holder and display apparatus for business cards
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK, ELEMENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Covers : Easel type : Metallic)

Patent 5685569: Structure of book page
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK, ELEMENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Leaves : Sides)

Patent 5685570: Postage stamps
(PRINTED MATTER : STAMP : Identifying)

Patent 5685571: Pipe socket
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : CONVERTIBLE : With relative motion)

Patent 5685572: Fitting and pipe joint using the fitting
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH ASSEMBLY MEANS OR FEATURE : Molded joint facilitator : Having embedded facilitator :)

Patent 5685573: Glad hand anti-rotation device
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH ASSEMBLY MEANS OR FEATURE : Guide and support : Spacing means (e.g., lugs))

Patent 5685574: Snap latch seal locator for sealingly latching tubing to a packer in a wellbore
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH ASSEMBLY MEANS OR FEATURE : Quick release : Radially moved segmented threads (e.g., chuck type) : Pivoted segments :)

Patent 5685575: Power steering coupling assembly
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH ASSEMBLY MEANS OR FEATURE : Particular tool-engaging means or with tool : Radially moved segmented threads (e.g., chuck type))

Patent 5685576: Pipe coupling
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : SERIAL,RELATIVELY MOVABLE PORTIONS : Serial diverse single flow path or line : Compound coupling (e.g., leak-gland type) : Having molded or bonded joint : Having bolted or screwed flange or clamp : Having radially applied orienting means)

Patent 5685577: Permanent fitting for fluid-tight connections
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : MOLDED JOINT : Sleeve : Sprue : Having additional holding means)

Patent 5685578: Locking mechanism for a trailer door
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Sliding : Operating means : Motor : Rigid)

Patent 5685579: Child-safety cutout for motor-vehicle door latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Multiple head : Operating means : Closure : Seal)

Patent 5685580: Portable door locking device
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : PORTABLE : Seal-rupturing devices)

Patent 5685581: Actuating handle for motor-vehicle door latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : OPERATORS WITH KNOBS OR HANDLES : Swinging bolt, swinging detent)

Patent 5685582: Security lock
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BRACES : Portable : Resilient engaging means)

Patent 5685583: Door knob construction
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : KNOBS : Portable)

Patent 5685584: Adaptor spindle
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : LATCH SPINDLES : Wedge)

Patent 5685585: Sheet material carrying device
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : HAND BARS AND HAND BARROWS : Opposing jaws : Pivoted jaw)

Patent 5685586: Method of using a tool for fastening a seat belt
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : POLE MOUNTED IMPLEMENT : Compound tool : Compound tool)

Patent 5685587: Posthole digger and cleaning attachment
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : HAND FORKS AND SHOVELS : Fork-tine shovel clearers : With grappling-type forks or shovels :)

Patent 5685588: Wafer handler having a flexible pad
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : VACUUM : Hoist-line frame)

Patent 5685589: Lead frame suction holding device
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : VACUUM : Frames : Expanding grapple, fluid pressure inflatable)

Patent 5685590: Carriage for selectively and remote positively suspendingly engaging and disengaging a load in transporting same from one location to another
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : HOISTABLE RECEPTACLE : Separable auxilliary hoisting means (e.g., sling, spreader frame) : Tilting discharge or loading)

Patent 5685591: Modular vehicle package tray
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Auxiliary article compartments : Accessible from within passenger compartment : At rear of seat : With disposing)

Patent 5685592: Cargo compartment cover and item support assembly
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Auxiliary article compartments : Accessible from within passenger compartment : At rear of seat : With disposing)

Patent 5685593: Storage unit for pickup trucks
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Lining : Open truck bed : At rear of seat)

Patent 5685594: Two-way tailgate for a vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : End gates : Combined types : At rear of seat)

Patent 5685595: Structure of instrument panel portion for use in vehicles
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Dashboards : Body mounted window)

Patent 5685596: Window lift mechanism for an automotive vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Let-down type top : Top and window combination : Spring)

Patent 5685597: Vehicle wind deflector
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : With distinct wind deflector : For transporting passengers to or from an aircraft)

Patent 5685598: Mount structure for an instrument panel
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Dashboards : Securing devices : Movable)

Patent 5685599: Structural member of vehicle body
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Structural detail : Body frame : Under frame : Hood)

Patent 5685600: Combined table and chair assembly
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : WITH TABLE, DESK, OR EASEL : Table with opposed seating : Movable to inoperative position)

Patent 5685601: Quickly-foldable swing chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : WITH TABLE, DESK, OR EASEL : Table with opposed seating : Folding : Having separable components)

Patent 5685602: Collapsible desk and chair apparatus
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : WITH TABLE, DESK, OR EASEL : Table in front of seat : Standard spaced from chair by base element)

Patent 5685603: Apparatus with a child seat and an energy absorption mechanism
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : CRASH SEAT : Force-absorbing means incorporated into child seat : Angularly)

Patent 5685604: Child-restraint booster seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : SUPPLEMENTAL SEAT (E.G., CHILD SEAT, ETC.) : Having a front guard or barrier : Reversible)

Patent 5685605: Chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : OSCILLATING SUSPENDER CONNECTED TO OR THROUGH ADJUNCTIVE REST : Armrest or side frame-connected : And armrest or side frame)

Patent 5685606: Adjustable lumbar support
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK WITH MEANS TO ALTER CONTOUR : Providing support for lower back (i.e., lumbar) region : Bottom dependent from subjacently mounted armrest)

Patent 5685607: Office chair seat carrier
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BACK MOVEMENT RESILIENTLY OPPOSED IN OPERATING POSITION : Back adjusts independent of seat : Including back movement limiting device : Adjustable : Manually : Manually)

Patent 5685608: Folding seat and seating system having folding seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Tiltable : Movable to inoperative position : About stationary horizontal pivot : Spring axis coaxial with pivot axis of bottom)

Patent 5685609: Mechanism to adjust the height of a back support of a chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : One-piece bottom and back)

Patent 5685610: Reclining device for seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : Tiltable : Plural distinct occupant-supporting positions : Axially slidable bolt or pawl : Spring-pressed : Threaded shaft)

Patent 5685611: Toothed rotary-CAM type reclining device
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : Tiltable : Plural distinct occupant-supporting positions : Rack and pawl : Actuator disengages pawl : Engages movable rack)

Patent 5685612: Seat center pivot bracket assembly
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : Tiltable : Foldable forwardly over bottom : Held by prop behind back)

Patent 5685613: Orthopedic pillow
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : HEADREST : Portable, with seat attacher : Foldable forwardly over bottom)

Patent 5685614: Vehicle seat structure incorporating a seat belt
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK : Framework : Having elongated hollow member (e.g., tubular, etc.) : Continuous cushioning material (e.g., one-piece cushion, bean bag, etc.))

Patent 5685615: Eccentrically driven percussive tools for treating materials
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : CUTTER TOOTH OR TOOTH HEAD : Rolling or rotatable bit : Tooth mounting spring biased)

Patent 5685616: Ground engaging surface for endless tracks and wheels
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Traction increasing : Projecting cleat : Removably attached : Of resilient material : Nut cover retains wheel cover)

Patent 5685617: Unit integrated system and connector
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : Speed and vehicle load condition (e.g., cargo))

Patent 5685618: Anti-skid control method
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : With yaw control : Odd condition (e.g., fuel supply cut-off, modulating valve))

Patent 5685619: Energy management method for a traction control system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : And traction control : Odd condition (e.g., fuel supply cut-off, modulating valve) : Pseudo-speed)

Patent 5685620: Link for a crawler track applicable in particular to low-capacity tracked machines
(WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES : TRACKS OR TREADS : With resiliently biased ground engaging portion : Resilient compressible hinge)

Patent 5685621: Snowmobile stud with replaceable tip
(WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES : ENDLESS BELT HAVING NONMETALLIC TRACK OR TREAD : Track formed of endless flexible belt : With removable lug or grouser : With reinforcement in or at grouser formation)

Patent 5685622: Cabinet drawer interlocking system
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : GANG-BAR TYPE LOCKING OR LATCHING MEANS : Concealed : With movable compartment as operator : Refrigerating-zones divider)

Patent 5685623: Appliance top assembly
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : KNOCKDOWN OR SETUP TYPE : Adjacent walls rigidly interlocked : Sidewalls hinged to rigid backwall)

Patent 5685624: Door for a refrigerator having rotatable pockets
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SPACED INSULATED WALL : Refrigerator cabinet : Closure structure : Having article support : With follower)

Patent 5685625: Apparatus and method for creating optical illusion effects
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : PROJECTED IMAGE COMBINED WITH REAL OBJECT : Plural picture rows on single microcard)

Patent 5685626: Stereo slide mount and masking-amount guide device
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : PICTURE CARRIER : Slides gripped or hooked)

Patent 5685627: Headlamp for a vehicle
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : Housing)

Patent 5685628: Lighting device in particular signalling lamp for a vehicle
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Automobile : Fender : Headlight : Including brake or emergency)

Patent 5685629: Vanity mirror assembly
(ILLUMINATION : WITH VIEWING MIRROR : With plural light sources or diverse light modifiers : Adjustable)

Patent 5685630: Battery-operated automatically switched lighting device
(ILLUMINATION : WITH CONTAINER : With closure controlled switch : Subceiling)

Patent 5685631: Replacement safety light system
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : With hermetic seal : Subceiling)

Patent 5685632: Electrically conductive plastic light source
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Cylindrical flashlight casing : With switch : Tube structure)

Patent 5685633: Lamp for elongate lighting means
(ILLUMINATION : ELONGATED SOURCE LIGHT UNIT OR SUPPORT : With or including transparent or translucent member : With or including transparent or translucent member)

Patent 5685634: Lens assembly for matrix lamp displays
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With modifier : Distinct light units : Substantially identical modifiers : Exposed contacts)

Patent 5685635: Decorative lighting system for indoor and outdoor use
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Distinct light units)

Patent 5685636: Eye safe laser security device
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Laser type : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star))

Patent 5685637: Dual spectrum illumination system
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Ionized gas or vapor light source : With electrode feed means)

Patent 5685638: Waterproof structure for a decorative light
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : With sealing means or artifical atmosphere : Including circuit arrangement)

Patent 5685639: Juice mixing nozzle
(AGITATING : BY INJECTING GAS INTO MIXING CHAMBER : Stirrer with specified drive means)

Patent 5685640: Fly ash dosing method for dosing and device therefor
(AGITATING : BY INJECTING GAS INTO MIXING CHAMBER : Plural gas feeders : Plural stirrers)

Patent 5685641: Devices for rapid temperature detection
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Nonelectrical, nonmagnetic, or nonmechanical temperature responsive property : Change of optical property : Color : Radiator cap mounted thermometer)

Patent 5685642: Mounting for a bimetal coil thermometer and having an integral feature assisting calibration
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Mechanical (e.g., expansion or contraction of materials) : Compound sensing element (e.g., bimetallic) : Coil : Radiator cap mounted thermometer)

Patent 5685643: Plastic bag for personal-hygiene articles
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : LIFTING OR SUSPENDING ELEMENT (E.G., HANDLE) : Hanging element : Closed loop :)

Patent 5685644: Bulk cargo bag
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : LIFTING OR SUSPENDING ELEMENT (E.G., HANDLE) : Hanging element : Closed loop :)

Patent 5685645: Roll balance sub-ambient pressure air bearing slider
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Fluid bearing : Edge down)

Patent 5685646: Linear ball slide
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Ball bearing : No cylindrical race)

Patent 5685647: Single plate hydrodynamic bearing with self-balancing fluid level and fluid circulation
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial and thrust : Central member recess : Gas bearing)

Patent 5685648: Bearing apparatus having internal lubrication grooves
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Specified sleeve or liner : Lubricant distributing : Groove : Outer sleeve on shaft)

Patent 5685649: Wheel adapted to eliminate bearing click
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Adjustment means : Coil spring)

Patent 5685650: Bearing assembly utilizing improved clamping arrangement
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Assembling means : Wedge means : Unitary uniform strip)

Patent 5685651: Printing device
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : POCKET TYPEWRITER : By projecting typed image on screen)

Patent 5685652: Method of preparing threshold matrix and method of and apparatus for generating halftone image
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Thermal : Gradational recording : Sequentially)

Patent 5685653: Method and system for controlled inking of printer ribbons
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Renovation of used ribbon : Including storage (e.g., in cartridge, etc.) of ribbon)

Patent 5685654: Printing tape cassette with separated recording medium and ink ribbon
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Means auxiliary to ribbon mechanism (e.g., shield, guide, etc.) : Including guide for ribbon : Including ink-impervious backing for ribbon)

Patent 5685655: Security system for unattended printing mechanism
(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 5685656: Tape-shaped label printing device having color range setting means
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : With web supply or takeup or mount therefor (e.g., web cartridge, etc.) : For feeding tape in direction of print-line (i.e., transverse feed) : Mounted to move with carriage)

Patent 5685657: Printer belt drive for moving a card
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including friction-feed means (e.g., band) : By endless-feed band : On rear sheet table or apron)

Patent 5685658: Dynamically pivoting multiple roller-brush spray applicator
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING BALL, ROLLER OR ENDLESS-BELT TOOL : Tool or tool unit separable from reservoir)

Patent 5685659: Pivot for articulating the load-bearing components of a jack
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Member pivoted at rigid corner : Plural translating connections)

Patent 5685660: Collapsible 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 5685661: Rotation joint
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Axially spring-biased coaxial members : Rod in socket)

Patent 5685662: Connecting element
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Corner joint : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)

Patent 5685663: Fastener construction with internal support for spaced portions of structural member
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER DEFORMED IN SITU : Diverse resistance to lateral deforming force : Metallic fusion material)

Patent 5685664: Arrangement for interconnecting two objects
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD SIDE TO PLATE OR SIDE : Lapped rod ends : Plural channels in connector)

Patent 5685665: Roadway barrier and method of installation
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)

Patent 5685666: Device for fastening elements together
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Modules or blocks (preformed) : With separate interlocking member : Integral)

Patent 5685667: High performance contra-rotating riding trowel
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Tool rotating in horizontal plane : Including material supply)

Patent 5685668: Barrier wall installation system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Chemical : Cementitious (e.g., grouting) : Filling substerranean cavity (e.g., underground wall) : Diametrically retractable core)

Patent 5685669: Mining roof support
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Jack : Mobile : Fluid pressure actuated)

Patent 5685670: Milling cutter with insert having depression below cutting edge for axial/radial support
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill : Specified tool shape : Wedge clamp element)

Patent 5685671: Diamond or CBN fluted center cutting end mill
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Face or end mill : With cutting edge entirely across end of tool (e.g., router bit, end mill, etc.) : Sectional support)

Patent 5685672: Toolholder for indexable inserts
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Apertured tool : With means projecting through aperture to force tool laterally against reaction surface : And guide or detent)

Patent 5685673: Twist drill with reverse flutes
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having peripherally spaced cutting edges : With axially extending relief channel : Spiral channel : With tool-holding clamp and clamp actuator)

Patent 5685674: Method of machining composites
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Including infeeding : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)

Patent 5685675: Offset router guide assembly
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : With work follower : To guide tool to move in arcuate path)

Patent 5685676: Router carriage attachment
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : Randomly manipulated : End mill (e.g., router, etc.) : With angular movement of work)

Patent 5685677: Mechanically adjustable wedge assembly
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Made up of plural expansible segments or sections : Identical segments : Serrated end)

Patent 5685678: Fail-safe anchor bolt assembly for cracked masonry
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Including sleeve and distinct tapered expander (e.g., anchor bolt type) : Expander threadedly engaged by mover : Spread by pressing element over initially inserted expander (e.g., push type))

Patent 5685679: Tightening type connector having different size nuts
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Member preassembled with substructure at through-passage or recess for holding single bolt or nut in coaxial relation therewith : Through-passage or recess having laterally extending entry for inserting member and nut : Unitary member, deformable in whole or in part)

Patent 5685680: Coated threaded fasteners with coating-free crests
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Design of fastener or substructure restricts rotation (e.g., flattened head rotatable in receiving slot, depression in substructure, bolt clipped to substructure) : Bolt or nut adapted to be fused directly to substructure (e.g., weld nut) : Closed loop having plural variations in the profile of a contact surface or a peripheral edge thereof)

Patent 5685681: Lubricated spindle and nut system with improved nut retention
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Having bore therethrough : By fluent pressure)

Patent 5685682: Snap-fit fastener device with first and second materials
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT : Having resilient securing structure on shank : Concentric ridge or flange : Plural ridges or flanges : Domed head)

Patent 5685683: Bulk-ship unloading system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MARINE LOADING OR UNLOADING SYSTEM : Marine vessel to/from shore : By use of endless belt conveyor : For "bulk" (e.g., granular, etc.) cargo : Including orbiting bucket : With belt and article moving vertically together above discharge)

Patent 5685684: Vacuum processing system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL BETWEEN ZONES HAVING DIFFERENT PRESSURES AND INHIBITING CHANGE IN PRESSURE GRADIENT THEREBETWEEN : Discharging of chamber by gravity, and means beyond exit thereof to guide, move, or stop material)

Patent 5685685: Transfer station for bobbin-type cigarette packaging material
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A LOAD HOLDING OR SUPPORTING ELEMENT FROM A SOURCE, AND MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING AND PRESENTING ELEMENT TO A WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING STATION : Load holding or supporting element including gripping means : With reciprocating arm)

Patent 5685686: Article-carrying rack and mount for mounting the same
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS : Removable transverse load support)

Patent 5685687: Loading and unloading assist apparatus for a vehicle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Successive handling means : Power-driven conveyors : Movably mounted : Pivotally : Flexible strand means serves also as initiating means)

Patent 5685688: Multi-stage inflatable floor bed for container or container liner
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Skidway)

Patent 5685689: Quick attach system for front end loader
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Shovel, rake, handle, or boom structure : With means to facilitate attachment of shovel or rake to handle or boom : By linkage pivoting on base support)

Patent 5685690: Automatic sheet dispensing mechanism for hand-fed patty machine
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes lowest article first from stack : Includes rotary article separator : By magnetic force)

Patent 5685691: Movable inlet gas barrier for a free surface liquid scoop
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : PUMP HAVING ROTATING INLET END OR SCOOP IMMERSED IN LIQUID : Blades projecting axially from plural transverse runner faces)

Patent 5685692: Pump housing assembly
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING CASING PART SELECTIVELY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO FIXED SUPPORT : Shaft transmission train having flexible means or coupling)

Patent 5685693: Removable inner turbine shell with bucket tip clearance control
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Axial flow blade set and area for collecting moisture or liquid thrown radially outward)

Patent 5685694: Air driven turbine having a blade pitch changing mechanism including overspeed protection
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : HAVING POSITIVE MEANS FOR IMPELLER ADJUSTMENT : Hub lubrication or seal)

Patent 5685695: Fan wheel and method for manufacturing the same
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Radially extending web or end plate : Reciprocating sleeve or collar on or rod in impeller shaft)

Patent 5685696: Centrifugal or mixed flow turbomachines
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Radially extending web or end plate : Circumferentially and radially continuous web or end plate : Having opposed annular surface between adjacent blades : Turbo-machine)

Patent 5685697: Combined check valve and pressure sensor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Having timer or delay means : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)

Patent 5685698: Method and apparatus for a pulsatile blood pump with no hemolysis
(PUMPS : ELECTRICAL OR GETTER TYPE : Electromagnetic : Rotary nonexpansible chamber-type motor)

Patent 5685699: Compressor transmission vent system
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Relatively movable pumping members)

Patent 5685700: Bearing and seal-free blood pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : With specific motor details : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 5685701: Bearing arrangement for molten aluminum pumps
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Supported for rotation on vertical axis : With lubricator)

Patent 5685702: Swash-plate machine
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : NUTATING WORKING MEMBER : Working member common to plural working chambers : Axially spaced working chambers : With working fluid bias)

Patent 5685703: Hermetically sealed rotary compressor having an oil supply passage to the compression compartment
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : With relatively movable partition member : Circumferentially spaced working chambers)

Patent 5685704: Rotary gear pump having asymmetrical convex tooth profiles
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : MOVING CYLINDER : Rotating : Rotary internal reacting member : Intermeshing peripheral surfaces : Cylinder periphery comprises alternate tooth and passage portions (e.g., cage type) :)

Patent 5685705: Method and appliance for flame stabilization in premixing burners
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone :)

Patent 5685706: V-jet atomizer
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone :)

Patent 5685707: Integrated burner assembly
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By condition of burner feed or feed means : Sensor of one feed controls another feed : Sensor movement losses means holding shutdown valve open against bias)

Patent 5685708: Fuel fired burners
(COMBUSTION : POROUS, CAPILLARY, PARTICULATE OR SIEVELIKE FLAME HOLDER, E.G., RADIANT SURFACE BURNER, ETC. : Means supplying fuel for passage through the flame holding structure, e.g., radiant surface burner : Detachable closure securing guide to container)

Patent 5685709: Apparatus for heat treatment of lime sludge
(HEATING : SHAFT TYPE : Having means utilizing generated steam in heating work)

Patent 5685710: Barn and procedure for Virginia type tobacco curing
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Houses, kilns, and containers : Plural treating units or compartments : With gas or vapor circulation for contact with treated material : Recirculation of treating gas or vapor : Endless conveyor contacts solid perforated guide)

Patent 5685711: Self-ligating orthodontic brackets
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Having means to secure arch wire : Resiliently biased clamping member :)

Patent 5685712: Patient dentist whitening guide
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Tooth selection guide : Metallic spring)

Patent 5685713: Depth gauge and method of treating a depth gauge
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having gauge or guide : By deformation of material)

Patent 5685714: Support post for use in dental implant system
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : Between tooth engaging clasp and denture)

Patent 5685715: Self-indexing transfer impression coping
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 5685716: Apparatus and method for closing a sinus opening during a dental implant operation
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 5685717: Dental porcelain shading kit, system and method
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Tooth construction : Indicia, tinting, or shading : Imbedded in base material)

Patent 5685718: Motion simulator
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Simulation of view from aircraft : With simulation of night or reduced visibility flight)

Patent 5685719: Computer assisted communication system for rehabilitating individuals suffering from speech impairment and minimal mobility in their upper
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : COMMUNICATION AIDS FOR THE HANDICAPPED : Coin or currency identification or counterfeit detection)

Patent 5685720: Braille cell assembly having holder tray
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : COMMUNICATION AIDS FOR THE HANDICAPPED : Tactile reading aid (e.g., Braille, etc.) : Converting information to tactile output : Cosmetic or nail polish)

Patent 5685721: Refreshable braille-cell display implemented with shape memory alloys
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : COMMUNICATION AIDS FOR THE HANDICAPPED : Tactile reading aid (e.g., Braille, etc.) : Converting information to tactile output : Cosmetic or nail polish)

Patent 5685722: Electronic timing swimmer's goggles
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Swimming : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)

Patent 5685723: Swimmer's training apparatus
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Swimming : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)

Patent 5685724: System of teaching music
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING APPARATUS, PRODUCT, OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION, OR FOR DISPLAYING EDUCATION MATERIAL OR STUDENT'S WORK : Display panel, chart, or graph : Artificial slate formed of plural constituents)

Patent 5685725: IC socket
(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. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Leadless : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5685726: Flat back card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact soldered to panel circuit : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)

Patent 5685727: Underwater mateable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Moved by mating connector : Moved about an axis : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved about axis parallel to direction of connector movement : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5685728: Rotary connector device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)

 

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