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Patent 5685729: Electrical connector and vent tube assembly with connector position assurance
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RETAINER OR PASSAGEWAY FOR FLUENT MATERIAL : Vent : Encompassing wire)
Patent 5685730: Power connector set with secondary lock
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Bayonet coupling part movable about its axis : Comprising cylindrical shell having lug receiving slot : Fingerlike grasping means comprising portion of coupling part)
Patent 5685731: Strain-relief device for use with cable-plug assemblies
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Having push-pull contacts spaced along only one planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Including appurtenant means for supporting other structure)
Patent 5685732: Adjustable extension cord retaining device preventing accidental disengagement of male to female adaptor plugs
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : For unsupported coupling part and unsupported mating part, (e.g., connecting extension cords) : Parallel to connection)
Patent 5685733: Insulation displacement 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 5685734: Universally adaptable electrical connector and method of using same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Pivoting cutter, pivoting means to operate cutter, or pivoting means to move conductor against cutter : More than one conductor in same slot)
Patent 5685735: Electrical terminal with actuating press-button
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Resiliently biased : Finger : Resilient finger : Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)
Patent 5685736: Connector jacket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH OR HAVING FLEXIBLE GUARD OR SUPPORT FOR CABLE OR CONDUCTOR : Resilient : Finger)
Patent 5685737: Electrical connector having a visual indicator
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Indicator light : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)
Patent 5685738: Plug-in connector with fastening means
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Comprising or for use with supporting panel : Directly attached to panel by elongated fastener in tension (e.g., rivet, bolt or screw) : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)
Patent 5685739: Shielded electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)
Patent 5685740: Shielded electrical connector
(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 5685741: On demand plug-in jack card and monitor frame
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., jack-type receptacle or plug) : Screw threads formed on cylindrical or annular contact)
Patent 5685742: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)
Patent 5685743: Connector housing for an air bag connector and a method for contacting a connector housing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having modular or multipart insulating body : Lamp-receiving socket)
Patent 5685744: Electric device with modular components
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having modular or multipart insulating body : Lamp-receiving socket)
Patent 5685745: Terminal connector having an open top for easy release of the terminals
(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 : Having integral means to interlock or interfit with a duplicate insulating block or board)
Patent 5685746: Female terminal for receiving plate-shaped male terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Having separate gripping spring means located within or extending into rigid socket body : Adapted to receive thin blade contact (e.g., spade receiving) : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)
Patent 5685747: Perfected terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Socket comprises tubular body having resilient means for gripping inserted elongated contact (includes split or slotted tube) : Having resilient cantilevered clamping finger located within tubular body : Adapted to have secured wire conductor extending transverse to longitudinal coupling axis)
Patent 5685748: Contact spring
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Having cantilevered spring contact finger : Having cantilevered clamping finger resiliently urged toward rigid clamping jaw)
Patent 5685750: Rowing apparatus
(MARINE PROPULSION : OAR OR PADDLE : Support : Having gear)
Patent 5685751: Quick release surfboard leash
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : With lashing : Having connecting means)
Patent 5685752: Compressible and expandable floatation apparatus and method
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : With mechanical inflation means : Encircling flexible member)
Patent 5685753: Floating device
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : Convertible use article)
Patent 5685754: Method of generating a reactive species and polymer coating applications therefor
(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 : Nonwoven scrim)
Patent 5685755: Non-asbestos diaphragm separator
(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 : Coating or impregnation is chemically inert or of stated nonreactance : Acid or alkali resistant : At least one coating or impregnation functions to fix pigments or particles on the surface of a coating or impregnation)
Patent 5685756: Nonwoven materials comprising biodegradable copolymers
(FABRIC (WOVEN, KNITTED, OR NONWOVEN TEXTILE OR CLOTH, ETC.) : NONWOVEN FABRIC (I.E., NONWOVEN STRAND OR FIBER MATERIAL) : At least three layers)
Patent 5685757: Fibrous spun-bonded non-woven composite
(FABRIC (WOVEN, KNITTED, OR NONWOVEN TEXTILE OR CLOTH, ETC.) : NONWOVEN FABRIC (I.E., NONWOVEN STRAND OR FIBER MATERIAL) : Including strand or fiber material which is of specific structural definition : Strand or fiber material specified as having micro dimensions (i.e., microfiber) : Including other strand or fiber material in the same layer not specified as having micro dimensions : Blend of chemically different inorganic microfibers)
Patent 5685758: Hot melt adhesive compositions with improved wicking properties
(FABRIC (WOVEN, KNITTED, OR NONWOVEN TEXTILE OR CLOTH, ETC.) : NONWOVEN FABRIC (I.E., NONWOVEN STRAND OR FIBER MATERIAL) : Autogenously bonded nonwoven fabric : Containing at least two chemically different strand or fiber materials)
Patent 5685760: Light exposing device for forming black matrixes in cathode ray tubes
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : APPARATUS : Including cleaning)
Patent 5685761: Multi-purpose lamp fixture tool
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : APPARATUS : Testing or adjusting means : With heating, e.g., to outgas)
Patent 5685762: De-boxing apparatus for honey frames
(BEE CULTURE : BASE MOUNTED DEVICE : Means to remove honey frame from hive : Honey frame or honeycomb foundation details)
Patent 5685763: Stripping method for leaf cutter bee nest block
(BEE CULTURE : BASE MOUNTED DEVICE : Hive or frame cleaning : Having heater)
Patent 5685764: Exercise garment with support bra
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Combined with subjacent body supporters, e.g., foundation garment : With means to attach extension to subjacent body-supporter or garment, e.g., hold-downs)
Patent 5685765: Machine for grinding rotor blades provided with a rotor supporting device
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Of tool or work holder position :)
Patent 5685766: Polishing control method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)
Patent 5685767: Sandblasting apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : With nonabrading means)
Patent 5685768: Grinding machine with lifting mechanism
(ABRADING : WORK TABLE : Gauging device)
Patent 5685769: Tool component
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Laminate)
Patent 5685770: Clamping mechanism
(BUTCHERING : SKINNING : Giblet inserter)
Patent 5685771: Enclosure for maintaining a controlled atmosphere around a work station
(VENTILATION : WORKSTATION VENTILATOR (E.G., HOOD, OFFTAKE, ETC.) : Covered workbench chamber (e.g., fume hood, etc.) : With outlet air treatment means)
Patent 5685772: Acoustic volume and torque weight sensor
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Machine load : By detector at sieve or screen or grain pan)
Patent 5685773: Adjustable four-weight shaker head
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : BEATER : With chopper)
Patent 5685774: Method of playing card games
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.) : With chance element or event (e.g., backgammon, Scrabble, etc.) : Card- or tile-type (e.g., bridge, dominoes, etc.) : Ultimate outcome dependant upon relative odds of a card or tile combination (e.g., poker, etc.) :)
Patent 5685775: Networking video games over telephone network
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Telephonic (e.g., modem, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))
Patent 5685776: Hand-held electronic game devices
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Housing : Cartridge adaptor)
Patent 5685777: Constant velocity universal ball joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially spaced ball : Ball mounted in groove for relative axial movement with respect to coupled member : Mounted for relative axial movement with respect to both coupled members : Grooves formed in radially overlapping elements : With intermediate positioning cage for ball : With particular seat)
Patent 5685778: Ride attraction having animated figures
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ROUNDABOUT : Occupant or article carriage follows stationary, horizontally winding, track or platform : Disk, ring, or bowl)
Patent 5685779: Electronic scoreboard device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL :)
Patent 5685780: Golf cup and golf tee for putting practice platforms
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Target or obstacle (e.g., putting hole, hole marker, sand trap, etc.) : Target on putting surface : Receiver is cup in earth (e.g., regulation hole in green, etc.) : Having cup marker (e.g., flag pin, etc.) or with sensor responsive to projectile : And projectile removal : Electrical actuation (e.g., solenoid, etc.) :)
Patent 5685781: Golf club shaft
(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 5685782: Golf practice apparatus
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice device attachable to body : Attachable to head, neck, or mouth : Electrical : Displaceable by projectile impact)
Patent 5685783: Golf club shaft
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Shaft : Including nonmetallic material or vibratory wave modifying feature : Filament (e.g., fiber, etc.) or sheet wrapped about shaft longitudinal axis : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head)
Patent 5685784: Golf club putter head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Putter : Embedded in head)
Patent 5685785: Wound golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Liquid interior : Particular material composition or mass distribution)
Patent 5685786: Passive golf information system and method
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club selection, ball direction, or distance indicating aid : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 5685787: Golf club swing training method
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Method : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 5685788: Shock-absorbable ball practice device
(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 : At acute angle with surface)
Patent 5685789: Speed measuring sports goal system
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : For game also using projectors carried by players (e.g., tennis, badminton, etc.))
Patent 5685790: Breakaway basketball rim
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) : Hoop or the net, pocket, or support structure therefor : Breakaway hoop : Having parallelogram linkage)
Patent 5685791: Composite lacrosse stick
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER-HELD DEVICE FOR BOTH PROJECTING AND CATCHING AERIAL PROJECTILE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR (I.E., COMBINED PROJECTOR-CATCHER DEVICE) : Both projector and catcher are pocketed : Having pocket with laterally facing opening (e.g., lacrosse stick, jai alai cesta, etc.) : Having elastic tether)
Patent 5685792: Street and ice hockey stick
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Club : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.) : Blade construction or accessory : With stringing or string-stretching device)
Patent 5685793: Multiple band continuously variable transmission
(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.) : Plural members forming plural belt-receiving grooves on common axis : With member common to plural grooves : By dual lever mechanism)
Patent 5685794: Transmission mechanism
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PERIPHERY SURROUNDS AXIS OF INTERACTING GEAR (E.G., ECCENTRICALLY DRIVEN TRANSMISSON) : Means to change speed ratio between input and output : Variable eccentricity : With one-way device)
Patent 5685795: Differential
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Spur gear differential : Intermeshing planet pinions : Manual actuator)
Patent 5685796: Planetary gearing unit
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Orbit braked : And lock-up clutch : Friction clutch)
Patent 5685797: Coated planet gear journal bearing and process of making same
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Plural planetary units)
Patent 5685798: Planetary transmission for a motor of a drive system of a wheel of a motor vehicle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Plural planetary units)
Patent 5685799: Automatic transmission shift stabilization control
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Including fluid drive : Impeller-turbine-type : Control responsive to fluid drive : Control of or by fluid drive)
Patent 5685800: Control device for engine fuel supply
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With clutch control : Engine controlled : Vacuum actuated clutch)
Patent 5685801: Cruise control overspeed reduction with automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Constant output shaft speed : Initiation inhibited by sensed condition)
Patent 5685802: Engine control system
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Transmission setting contingent : Initiation inhibited by sensed condition)
Patent 5685803: Hydraulic pressure control system for hydraulically operated vehicle transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Transmission pressure controlled : Line pressure controlled : Electric valve control)
Patent 5685804: Stationary exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)
Patent 5685805: Exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Including upper body exercise feature : Gas)
Patent 5685806: Magnetic damping device of an exercising apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Utilizing specific resistance generating structure : Gas)
Patent 5685807: Bouncing boot
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bouncing device : Stilt having specific step)
Patent 5685809: Hand appliance for quadriplegic kinestherapy
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Weight worn on body of user : Barbell support)
Patent 5685810: Leg exercise equipment
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing fluid resistance : Confined hydraulic or pneumatic chamber : Bar held by single hand of user (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))
Patent 5685811: Universal muscular conditioning device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing frictional force resistance : Confined hydraulic or pneumatic chamber)
Patent 5685812: Turret punch press
(TOOL CHANGING : INCLUDING MACHINE TOOL OR COMPONENT : Reciprocating tool machine tool (e.g., broaching machine, shaping machine, etc.) : Including matrix : Linearly moveable tool changer)
Patent 5685813: Tubular roll for a paper machine or equivalent with glide bearings
(ROLL OR ROLLER : WITH ANTIDEFLECTION MEANS : Rotatable relative to supporting shaft :)
Patent 5685814: Box sealer
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : Securing : By application of distinct securing member : Tape : Applied to moving work : Rotary form)
Patent 5685815: Process of using paper containing alkaline sizing agents with improved conversion capability
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including crushing or crumpling)
Patent 5685816: Envelope maker and method of use
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : With cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : Including folding : Partial severance to form interconnected products)
Patent 5685817: Arrangement for the scoring of continuously transported, flat workpieces to be folded along scored lines
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including form-scoring : By rotary tool : Severing of container or container blank from web)
Patent 5685819: Centrifugal liquid separating machine using deceleration vanes
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Including driven material-moving means therein : Rotatably driven coaxially with bowl, but differing as to direction or speed : Including element having helical blade :)
Patent 5685820: Instrument for the penetration of body tissue
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Means for coupling camera or imager)
Patent 5685821: Method and apparatus for performing endoscopic surgical procedures
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With control or monitoring of endoscope functions : Inflatable cuff or balloon)
Patent 5685822: Endoscope with sheath retaining device
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With protective sheath : With locking or retaining means for sheath : Having tool raising platform)
Patent 5685823: End structure of endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With non-optical distal tip attachment : With locking or retaining means for sheath)
Patent 5685824: Prostascope with a bridge
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Urological : With locking or retaining means for sheath)
Patent 5685825: Endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having flexible tube structure : Plural layers : Having tool raising platform)
Patent 5685826: Mechanically expandable arthroscopic retractors and method of using the same
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Laproscopic : Otoscope (e.g., funnel shaped specula))
Patent 5685827: Roller massaging device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Gyratory : Electric drive means : Extended or attached body-contacting member)
Patent 5685828: Combination foot relaxer roller and stool
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rotary : Having drive means)
Patent 5685829: Hand operated hydro-therapy device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Lavative : Fluid current propelled onto user : Couch, chair, or bath with means to create a whirlpool)
Patent 5685830: Adjustable orthosis having one-piece connector section for flexing
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : With hinge or pivot : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))
Patent 5685831: Postulator
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))
Patent 5685832: Cellulose ester wound dressing
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skin laceration or wound cover : Wound contact layer containing treatment material : Perforated)
Patent 5685833: Sterile adhesive bandage and associated methods
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skin laceration or wound cover : Backing layer having particular structural feature (e.g., permeability, shaped, or elasticity, etc.) : Absorbent)
Patent 5685834: Surgical dressing material
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : Compressive elongate wrap (e.g., generic wrapping materials) : Perineal support)
Patent 5685835: Technique for using a dialysis machine to disinfect a blood tubing set
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Component of blood removed (i.e., pheresis) : Arterial and venous needles :)
Patent 5685836: Continuous curve yankauer
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With slidable ejector (e.g., plunger or ram, etc.) inside tubular inserting means)
Patent 5685837: Galvanically active transdermal therapeutic system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : Tubular inserting means releasably interlocked with ejector)
Patent 5685838: Sinus debrider apparatus
(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 5685839: Ultrasound probe with thermal sensing
(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 5685840: Method and apparatus for minimally invasive tissue removal
(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 5685841: Support for fluid infusion tube for use during eye surgery
(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 5685842: Drug delivery system and method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)
Patent 5685843: Apparatus for performing broncho-alveolar lavage and method of using
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Having air or gas venting passage)
Patent 5685844: Medicinal fluid pump having multiple stored protocols
(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 flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Means for ejecting solid from holder)
Patent 5685845: Sterile resealable vial connector assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : With self-acting sequential flow from reservoirs)
Patent 5685846: Dual chamber internal by-pass syringe assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : Closure or barrier between compartments moved to permit mixing : Closure moved, expanded, or flexed by force transmitted by liquid : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)
Patent 5685847: Stent and therapeutic delivery system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))
Patent 5685848: Balloon catheter inflation 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 inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Including means forcing inflation fluid into inflatable means : Injector type : Having indicator means :)
Patent 5685851: Irrigation syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by hydraulic or water hydrant pressure : Means broken, cut, pierced, or torn to permit material flow)
Patent 5685852: Needle assembly and methods useful for epidural anesthesia
(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 entering conduit axially movable within body piercing conduit while former is disposed in the body : Having mechanical means for feeding conduit through piercing conduit : With threaded drive means)
Patent 5685853: Injection 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 : 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 5685854: Valve system for introducing objects into anatomical body portions
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having flow closure means for conduit : Valve means : By use of wings to pinch and hold elements together to allow insertion)
Patent 5685855: Protected needle catheter placement device with sampling provisions and method for its 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 : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having telltale for showing entry of blood into conduit : Means in conduit to produce fluid tight seal between conduit and element only when element is located within conduit and passing through seal means)
Patent 5685856: Coaxial blunt dilator and endoscopic cannula insertion system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having additional body entering conduit : Dilator : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)
Patent 5685857: Thoracoscopic cannula system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having additional body entering conduit : Cannula : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)
Patent 5685858: Slidable seal for use with a catheter gard unit
(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 entering conduit axially movable within flexible protective sheath facilitating sterile insertion into body duct : Having curved portion)
Patent 5685859: Device for fixating a drainage tube and a drainage tube assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Adhesive securing means : Obturator or stylet)
Patent 5685860: Self-capping needle assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))
Patent 5685862: Hypodermic needle assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Entire body entering conduit stored in cavity in piston or piston actuator inside syringe prior to use : And impelling material conduit into body)
Patent 5685863: Retractable needle apparatus for transmission of intravenous fluids
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)
Patent 5685864: Locking device for aspirator, syringe or like instrument
(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 means for metering material flow to or from body : Including means for controlling piston stroke length : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.) :)
Patent 5685865: Low velocity aortic cannula
(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.) : Specific structure of body entering or piercing conduit : Material flow controlled by valve or movable closure (e.g., plug in orifice, etc.))
Patent 5685866: Medical valve 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 : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Slide or reciprocating valve : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)
Patent 5685867: Clot resistant multiple lumen catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Vaginal or douche type)
Patent 5685868: Torquable tubular assembly and torquable catheter utilizing 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 : Vaginal or douche type)
Patent 5685869: Apparatus for applying medicament to an eye
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.) : Means for treating eye or surface of ocular cavity : Implantable reservoir having inlet or outlet)
Patent 5685870: External urinary catheter
(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 : Receptacles receiving protruding body member (e.g., ears, genitalia, breast, etc.) : Genital receptacle : Receptacle structured for collecting urine or discharge from male member (e.g., external catheter, etc.) : Including body support means)
Patent 5685871: Apparatus for collecting semen
(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 : Receptacles receiving protruding body member (e.g., ears, genitalia, breast, etc.) : Genital receptacle : Receptacle structured for collecting urine or discharge from male member (e.g., external catheter, etc.) : Including body support means)
Patent 5685872: Inhibition of exoprotein using amide compositions in absorbent article
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing inhibitor to ammonia or bacteria formation : Flexible apron type)
Patent 5685873: Disposable diaper having differentially stretchable ears with childproof fastening
(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 : Absorbent means interposed between pervious topsheet and impervious backsheet)
Patent 5685874: Disposable pull-on 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.) : Specific garment, holder, or support for absorbent pad : Abdominal enclosing type : With endless waist encircling band (e.g., panty type) : And waist opening)
Patent 5685875: Fluid sampling device for closed collection systems
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Bag type : With means for holding sample of content : Pad holding or suspending device)
Patent 5685876: Device for radiation therapy of rectal cancer
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)
Patent 5685877: Mutiple tool laparoscopic surgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Endoscopic : Articulated arm)
Patent 5685878: Snap fit distal assembly for an ablation catheter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes)
Patent 5685879: Surgical bone wax applicator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)
Patent 5685880: Leather modifier, process for modifying leather and modified tanned leather
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : TREATMENT OF HIDES, SKINS, FEATHERS AND ANIMAL TISSUES : Tanning : With subsequent treatment : Organic material : Fat, fatty oil, fatty oil acid or salt thereof : Monosulfonated)
Patent 5685881: Aromatic allylaminonitro compounds, hair dye compositions containing aromatic allylaminonitio compounds, and synthetic and natural fiber
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing :)
Patent 5685882: Use of guar gum in non-rinsed compositions for the dyeing of keratin fibers
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing : Oxidation dye : Plural dyes or dye and coupling agent :)
Patent 5685884: Method of making a transducer
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Indicating transducer : Burnishing tool reciprocates across work surface)
Patent 5685885: Wafer-scale techniques for fabrication of semiconductor chip assemblies
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : With encapsulating, e.g., potting, etc. : With deforming of lead or terminal)
Patent 5685886: Apparatus for gas washing
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS : Movably mounted contact liquid distributor : Liquid bath or reservoir for contact)
Patent 5685887: Filter element
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Deflector and fibrous, filamentary, particulate solids, or cohesive sheet filter type : Cohesive sheet-like filter : Conical : Including imperforate upstream bag end deflector)
Patent 5685888: Machine for the production of glassware articles by the press and blow process
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Forming product or preform from molten glass : Initial forming of hollow product or preform in mold cavity : From inorganic oxides or hydroxides)
Patent 5685889: Method for flame abrasion of glass preform
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : With measuring, controlling, sensing, programming, timing, indicating, or testing : Temperature :)
Patent 5685890: Process for steam reforming of hydrocarbons
(GAS: HEATING AND ILLUMINATING : PROCESSES : Oil and steam injected : Catalytic processes : Fuel mixtures)
Patent 5685891: Composting methods
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Bacterial : Fermentation : Aerobic :)
Patent 5685892: Metallurgical furnace installation for use in copper smelting process and method for charging anode scrap into furnace
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Nonferrous : Copper(Cu) : Treating molten Copper(Cu) : Adding solid : And solid)
Patent 5685893: Ore pelletization
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Consolidating metalliferous material (e.g., ore, tailings, flue dust, fluxes, etc.) by agglomerating, compacting, or heat treating; preparatory process therefor; or treating consolidated material therefrom : Agglomerating or compacting : With synthetic polymer, natural polymer, or carbohydrate : Sintering)
Patent 5685894: Filter and accessory mount for upright vacuum cleaner exhaust port
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC FIELD SEPARATION APPARATUS (E.G., ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR, ELECTROSTATIC TYPE, ETC.) : Including gas flow distribution means : For contact with ionizing electrode or uniform flow in treating zone : Having means for driving gas flow (e.g., fan, blower, etc.) : Cylindrical electrode)
Patent 5685895: Air cleaning apparatus used for an exposure apparatus
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : SOLID SORBENT APPARATUS : With programmed, cyclic, or time responsive control means : Indicating, signal, or alarm means : And programmed, cyclic, or time responsive control means)
Patent 5685896: Linear choke shuttle/orifice check valve mechanism for a twin tower air dryer
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : SOLID SORBENT APPARATUS : Plural solid sorbent beds : With means for regenerating solid sorbent : And means for driving gas flow (e.g., pump, blower, compressor, etc.))
Patent 5685897: High strength, low pressure drop adsorbent wheel
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : SOLID SORBENT APPARATUS : Layered or laminated (e.g., solid sorbent on support material, etc.) : Storage or food receptacle)
Patent 5685898: Polymeric resin of adjustable viscosity and pH for depositing catalytic palladium on a substrate
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Metal-depositing composition or substrate-sensitizing compositions for metal-depositing compositions : Sensitizing composition :)
Patent 5685899: Process for conditioning kaolin clays prior to removing impurities
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Silicon containing : Inorganic silicon compound, e.g., diatomaceous earth, soil, glass, sand, etc., or material derived therefrom : Aluminum compound containing, e.g., feldspar, mullite, etc. : Clay or material derived therefrom containing : Organic material containing : The polyhydric alcohol is glycerol (e.g., triacetin, tripropionin, glyceryl diproprionate, glyceryl diproprionate monoacetate, etc.))
Patent 5685900: Method for beneficiating discolored kaolin to produce high brightness coating clay
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Silicon containing : Inorganic silicon compound, e.g., diatomaceous earth, soil, glass, sand, etc., or material derived therefrom : Aluminum compound containing, e.g., feldspar, mullite, etc. : Clay or material derived therefrom containing : Organic material containing : The polyhydric alcohol is glycerol (e.g., triacetin, tripropionin, glyceryl diproprionate, glyceryl diproprionate monoacetate, etc.))
Patent 5685901: Pigment composition of a modified diketopyrrolopyrrole and an aminoalkyl acrylate resin
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Organic pigment containing : Mixed pigments containing : Treatment of alkali silicate with mineral acid or product)
Patent 5685902: Carbon fiber-reinforced concrete and method for preparing the same
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Free metal or alloy containing (e.g., dust, powder, etc.) : Iron or steel : Organic material containing)
Patent 5685903: Cementitious gypsum-containing compositions and materials made therefrom
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : Calcium sulfate specified (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.) : Calcium sulfate specified (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.))
Patent 5685904: Method of making multi-quantum well lasers
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With decomposition of a precursor (except impurity or dopant precursor) composed of diverse atoms (e.g., CVD) : Including change in a growth-influencing parameter (e.g., composition, temperature, concentration, flow rate) during growth (e.g., multilayer or junction or superlattice growing) : Having bottom-up crystallization (e.g., VFG, VGF))
Patent 5685905: Method of manufacturing a single crystal thin film
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With decomposition of a precursor (except impurity or dopant precursor) composed of diverse atoms (e.g., CVD) : With a movement of substrate or vapor or gas supply means during growth (e.g., substrate rotation) : Material removal (e.g., etching, cleaning, polishing))
Patent 5685906: Method and apparatus for configuring an epitaxial reactor for reduced set-up time and improved layer quality
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : FORMING FROM VAPOR OR GASEOUS STATE (E.G., VPE, SUBLIMATION) : With decomposition of a precursor (except impurity or dopant precursor) composed of diverse atoms (e.g., CVD) : Characterized by specified crystallography or arrangement of substrate (e.g., wafer cassette, Miller index) : Fully-sealed or vacuum-maintained chamber (e.g., ampoule))
Patent 5685907: Apparatus for preparing compound single crystals
(SINGLE-CRYSTAL, ORIENTED-CRYSTAL, AND EPITAXY GROWTH PROCESSES; NON-COATING APPARATUS THEREFOR : APPARATUS : For forming a platelet shape or a small diameter, elongate, generally cylindrical shape (e.g., whisker, fiber, needle, filament) : With a window or port for visual observation or examination)
Patent 5685908: Apparatus for spin coating a multifocal lens
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO CENTRIFUGE WORK : Radiant heating)
Patent 5685909: Device for producing paper webs coated on both sides
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH HEAT EXCHANGE, DRYING, OR NON-COATING GAS OR VAPOR TREATMENT OF WORK : Plural treatments : Running length work : With additional diverse drying means)
Patent 5685910: Apparatus for coating an electromagnetic coil
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Temperature responsive :)
Patent 5685911: Apparatus for intermittently applying discrete adhesive coatings
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Responsive to attribute, absence or presence of work : Selective application at a specific position :)
Patent 5685912: Pressure control system for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)
Patent 5685913: Plasma processing apparatus and method
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Microwave gas energizing means (e.g., 2.45 gigahertz, microwave plasma, etc.) : with magnet (e.g., electron cyclotron resonance, etc.) : With magnet (e.g., electron cyclotron resonance, etc.))
Patent 5685914: Focus ring for semiconductor wafer processing in a plasma reactor
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Having glow discharge electrodes (e.g., DC, AC, RF, etc.) : With nozzle-shaped anode (i.e., DC spray gun))
Patent 5685915: Fluoroiodocarbon blends as CFC and halon replacements
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work :)
Patent 5685916: Dry cleaning of semiconductor processing chambers
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work : Plasma cleaning :)
Patent 5685917: Method for cleaning cracks and surfaces of airfoils
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 5685918: Composition for removing scale
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For metallic, siliceous, or calcareous basework, including chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction : Including acidic agent : Semiconductor cleaning)
Patent 5685919: Method and device for improved photoelectric conversion
(BATTERIES: THERMOELECTRIC AND PHOTOELECTRIC : PHOTOELECTRIC : Cells : With concentrator, housing, cooling means, or encapsulated : Luminescent layer or optical filter)
Patent 5685920: Annealing separator having excellent reactivity for grain-oriented electrical steel sheet and method of use the same
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Magnetic materials : Silicon steel : Heat treatment : With special compositions :)
Patent 5685921: Method of preparing a magnetic article from a duplex ferromagnetic alloy
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Magnetic materials : Working : Heat treatment)
Patent 5685922: Chemical conversion method and surface treatment and method for metal can
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Processes of coating utilizing a reactive composition which reacts with metal substrate or composition therefore : Liquid reactive coating composition utilized : Contains an atom of hafnium, titanium or zirconium (excludes activating composition) : With post-nitriding heat or quenching)
Patent 5685923: Ferritic stainless steel bellows
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Nine percent or more chromium containing : Six percent or more group IV, V or VI transition metal containing)
Patent 5685924: Creep resistant gamma titanium aluminide
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Titanium, zirconium, or hafnium base : Containing over 50 percent metal, but no base metal)
Patent 5685925: Filling for a puncture-proof pneumatic tire
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Cushion and pneumatic combined : Enclosed cushion : Radial)
Patent 5685926: Lightweight, safe and damage resistant tire having honeycomb core
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Cushion and pneumatic combined : Enclosed cushion : Radial)
Patent 5685927: Run-flat tire with wet handling design
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Anti-skid devices : Tread : Having groove or sipe with specified dimension or structure therewithin : Having circumferential groove width at least per cent of tread width : Woven)
Patent 5685928: Pneumatic radial tires with zigzag belt having different cord angles
(RESILIENT TIRES AND WHEELS : TIRES, RESILIENT : Pneumatic tire or inner tube : Characterized by belt or breaker structure : Reinforcing plies made up from wound narrow ribbons : Utilizing two or more cord materials)
Patent 5685929: Smooth press in a machine for manufacturing corrugated cardboard
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With measuring, testing, or inspecting : To similarly formed batt)
Patent 5685930: Motor vehicle instrument panel with flexible tethering hinged air bag deployment door
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With sonic or ultrasonic treatment : To similarly formed batt)
Patent 5685931: Method of manufacturing an accessory tile
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With vitrification or firing ceramic material : Coloring agent containing : Elemental metal or alloy containing)
Patent 5685932: Process for the production of a microporous body having heat insulation properties
(PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES : PORE FORMING IN SITU (E.G., FOAMING, ETC.) : Of inorganic materials : Including vitrification or firing : Burning out components to form pores : Including differential fluid pressure application (e.g., vacuum, etc.))
Patent 5685933: Method of manufacturing a drive shaft
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of flexible filamentary material while in indefinite length or running length : With winding of filamentary material : Winding about subsequently removed core or mandrel : Of filamentary material only : Shaping)
Patent 5685934: Method of producing a reinforcing fiber sheet
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of flexible filamentary material while in indefinite length or running length : To web of indefinite length : Plural filaments : Of filamentary material only)
Patent 5685935: Method of preparing melt bonded nonwoven articles
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of flexible filamentary material while in indefinite length or running length : To web of indefinite length : Plural filaments : Of filamentary material only)
Patent 5685936: Method for preparing carbon honeycomb structure
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Of at least two bonded subassemblies : Of filamentary material only to form article)
Patent 5685937: Method for constructing a casket
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With permanent bending or reshaping or surface deformation of self sustaining lamina : Longitudinally progressive helical winding)
Patent 5685938: Process for encapsulating glass fiber insulation
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With permanent bending or reshaping or surface deformation of self sustaining lamina : By bending, drawing or stretch forming sheet to assume shape of configured lamina while in contact therewith : Encasing or enveloping the configured lamina : Treating material of corrugated lamina or dry adhesive thereon to render tacky)
Patent 5685939: Process for making a Z-axis adhesive and establishing electrical interconnection therewith
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Direct contact transfer of adhered lamina from carrier to base : Of portion only of lamina from carrier : Folding only)
Patent 5685940: Adhering tiedown plies in composite construction
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Bonding of facing continuously contacting laminae at spaced points only : By nonuniform adhesive application : With application of adhesive)
Patent 5685941: Inductively coupled plasma reactor with top electrode for enhancing plasma ignition
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : With radio frequency (rf) antenna or inductive coil gas energizing means : Parallel plate electrodes)
Patent 5685942: Plasma processing apparatus and method
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DIFFERENTIAL FLUID ETCHING APPARATUS : With radio frequency (rf) antenna or inductive coil gas energizing means : Parallel plate electrodes)
Patent 5685943: Film applying apparatus
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With cutting, punching, piercing, severing, or tearing : Means feeding plural workpieces to be joined : Severing before bonding or assembling of parts : Delivering cut part in sequence to serially conveyed articles : Cutter also delivers cut piece)
Patent 5685944: Film transfer apparatus and a film transfer roller used therein
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With work feeding or handling means : For plural parts or plural areas of single part : Lamina transferred to base from adhered flexible web or sheet type carrier : Common actuator for bonding and liquid applying means)
Patent 5685945: Method and apparatus for separating one or more optical fibers from an optical fiber ribbon
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : DELAMINATING APPARATUS : Presses or press platen structures, per se)
Patent 5685946: Method of producing buried porous silicon-geramanium layers in monocrystalline silicon lattices
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : FORMATION OF SEMICONDUCTIVE ACTIVE REGION ON ANY SUBSTRATE (E.G., FLUID GROWTH, DEPOSITION) : Fluid growth from liquid combined with subsequent diverse operation : Doping of semiconductor)
Patent 5685947: Chemical-mechanical polishing with an embedded abrasive
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : CHEMICAL ETCHING : Combined with the removal of material by nonchemical means (e.g., ablating, abrading, etc.) : Combined mechanical and chemical material removal : Simultaneous (e.g., chemical-mechanical polishing, etc.) : Forming silicide)
Patent 5685949: Plasma treatment apparatus and method
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : CHEMICAL ETCHING : Combined with coating step : Combined mechanical and chemical material removal)
Patent 5685950: Dry etching method
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : CHEMICAL ETCHING : Vapor phase etching (i.e., dry etching) : Utilizing electromagnetic or wave energy : By creating electric field (e.g., plasma, glow discharge, etc.) : Forming tapered profile (e.g., tapered etching, etc.) : Silicide)
Patent 5685951: Methods and etchants for etching oxides of silicon with low selectivity in a vapor phase system
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : MAKING PASSIVE DEVICE (E.G., RESISTOR, CAPACITOR, ETC.) : Stacked capacitor : Including doping of semiconductive region)
Patent 5685952: Deinking of paper using magnetic forces
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Waste paper or textile waste :)
Patent 5685953: Ozone bleaching with an organic solvent and mineral acid
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES OF CHEMICAL LIBERATION, RECOVERY OR PURIFICATION OF NATURAL CELLULOSE OR FIBROUS MATERIAL : Gas, vapor or mist contact : Oxygen, ozone or air : Steam only)
Patent 5685954: Biaxially undulatory tissue and creping process using undulatory blade
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Non-uniform, irregular or configured web or sheet : Creping and/or crinkling : With coating and/or laminating : Alkali metal, ammoninum, alkaline earth metal or magnesium hydroxide or carbonate in at least one stage)
Patent 5685955: Method for processing a web of material using individually controllable zones
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : With measuring, inspecting and/or testing : Fluid deckle or shower)
Patent 5685956: Method and apparatus for binding fibers in a fiber reinforced preform
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Foraminous forming mold for discrete articles (pulp molding) : Press felting (i.e., pressure member acting on pulp on mold) : Means moving mold through, into or out of slurry)
Patent 5685957: Method for removing acidic and salt impurities from an aqueous condensed phase containing dimethylcarbonate
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : WITH DISPARATE PHYSICAL SEPARATION : Utilizing solid sorbent : Organic material)
Patent 5685958: Method of fabricating a magnetic recording medium
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : Ferromagnetic : Water)
Patent 5685959: Cathode assembly having rotating magnetic-field shunt and method of making magnetic recording media
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : Ferromagnetic : Water)
Patent 5685960: Method for forming aluminum contacts
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : With sputter etching : Transparent conductor)
Patent 5685961: Method for fabrication of metallized medical devices
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : Using modifying agent)
Patent 5685962: Apparatus for silver recovery
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Cells with electrolyte treatment means : Recirculation : Recirculation)
Patent 5685963: In situ getter pump system and method
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Measuring, analyzing or testing : Hook or loop)
Patent 5685964: Oxygen concentration sensor element
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Solid electrolyte : Gas sample sensor : With gas reference material : With protective element : Protective element is a layer :)
Patent 5685965: Capillary electrophoresis technique
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Capillary electrophoresis : Arc or spark discharge)
Patent 5685966: Bubble capture electrode configuration
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus : Etching)
Patent 5685967: Coated plastic mold for electrophoresis gel
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus : Gel electrophoresis type : Slab gel : Blotter (e.g., membrane, etc.))
Patent 5685968: Ceramic substrate with thin-film capacitor and method of producing the same
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Coating selected area : Specified product produced : Predominantly nonmetal electrolytic coating (e.g., anodic oxide, etc.))
Patent 5685969: Sensor arrangement
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Coating selected area : Specified product produced : Product is semiconductor or includes semiconductor :)
Patent 5685970: Method and apparatus for sequentially metalized polymeric films and products made thereby
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Coating moving substrate : Indeterminate length (e.g., strip, wire, fiber, etc.) : Moving counterelectrode)
Patent 5685971: Apparatus and method for forming a variable diameter hole in a conductive workpiece
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC EROSION OF A WORKPIECE FOR SHAPE OR SURFACE CHANGE (E.G., ETCHING, POLISHING, ETC.) (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : With control responsive to sensed condition : To adjust voltage across or size of tool-workpiece gap : Utilizing specified electrode)
Patent 5685972: Production of benzene, toluene, and xylene (BTX) from FCC naphtha
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : With preliminary treatment of feed : Refining : With hydrogen : With cracking of the first stage intermediate fraction)
Patent 5685973: Hydrocarbon conversion processes using zeolite SSZ-42
(MINERAL OILS: PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : CHEMICAL CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS : Cracking : Catalytic : Silica or silicate containing catalyst : With metal or metal oxide : With group III metal, rare earth metal, or metal oxide (i.e., Sc, Y, Al, Ga, In, Tl, metal of atomic number 57-71 or oxide thereof) : With group IV metal or metal oxide (i.e., Ti, Zr, Hf, Ge, Sn, Pb, or oxide thereof) : With group VIII metal or metal oxide (i.e., iron, or platinum group metal, or oxide thereof))
Patent 5685974: Compact, efficient, monitorable immiscible fluid separator
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH ALARM, INDICATOR, REGISTER, RECORDER, SIGNAL OR INSPECTION MEANS : Transparent : Sight glass : With time control)
Patent 5685975: Device for distributing and channeling liquid within a water treatment
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FLOW, FLUID PRESSURE OR MATERIAL LEVEL, RESPONSIVE : Check valve : Including manually controlled element)
Patent 5685976: Removing hazardous contaminants from water
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH GAS-LIQUID SURFACE CONTACT MEANS : Thermal)
Patent 5685977: Swimming pool filter cover
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : STRUCTURAL INSTALLATION : Closed circulating systems : Aquarium or swimming pool : With subsurface weep means)
Patent 5685978: Reclaiming the constituent components of separating and uncured concrete
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MOVABLE SUPPORT : Filter having selectively usable flow connector means)
Patent 5685979: Oil skimming apparatus
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MOVABLE SUPPORT : Float : With oil water skimmer : With outlet at surface, e.g., froth flotation, etc.)
Patent 5685980: Miniaturized handheld desalination field unit
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PORTABLE RECEPTACLE WITH HOOD OR CLOSURE : Float)
Patent 5685981: Water filter
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PARTICULATE MATERIAL TYPE SEPARATOR, E.G., ION EXCHANGE OR SAND BED : Removable cartridge or hand-manipulated container : With access opening to normally closed casing)
Patent 5685982: Vectored thrust shale shaker
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Movable medium : With plural motion : Rotating element construction)
Patent 5685983: Apparatus for filtering liquids containing particles
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Movable medium : With cleaning means : Backwash or blowback and additional cleaner : Top filtrate discharge)
Patent 5685984: Fiber suspension thickener having improved discharge consistency
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Movable medium : Drum type : Superimposed on additional moving support)
Patent 5685985: Environmentally friendly filter cartridge
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Within flow line or flow line connected close casing : Gasket within casing or spaced removable end members : Pipe end attached closed casing, e.g., faucet)
Patent 5685986: Adsorbent body including activated carbon and inorganic binder for bonding together activated carbon grains, and method of producing the
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : FILTER : Supported, shaped or superimposed formed mediums : Perforated or grooved plates : Conical)
Patent 5685987: Method for recycling formalin
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Including cleaning or sterilizing of apparatus : And anaerobic treatment)
Patent 5685988: Dialysis process and system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component in liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction : Biological fluid (e.g., blood, urine, etc.) : Hemodialysis : To mainstream oxygenation (e.g., activated sludge, etc.))
Patent 5685989: Method and apparatus to measure blood flow and recirculation in hemodialysis shunts
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component in liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction : Biological fluid (e.g., blood, urine, etc.) : Hemodialysis : To mainstream oxygenation (e.g., activated sludge, etc.))
Patent 5685990: System and a process for membrane filtration of a dispersion
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid; such diffusing or passing being effected by other than only an ion exchange or sorption process : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid : Filtering through membrane (e.g., ultrafiltration) : Hemodialysis)
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