Patents 5687279 - 5687534

 

 

Patent 5687279: Retro-storing analog information in a digital storage circuit
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Storage or retrieval of data)

Patent 5687280: Speech input device including display of spatial displacement of lip position relative to predetermined position
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Quantization)

Patent 5687281: Bark amplitude component coder for a sampled analog signal and decoder for the coded signal
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Transformation :)

Patent 5687282: Method and apparatus for determining a masked threshold
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Frequency : Orthogonal functions)

Patent 5687283: Pause compressing speech coding/decoding apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Time : Silence decision : Silence decision)

Patent 5687284: Excitation signal encoding method and device capable of encoding with high quality
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Pattern matching vocoders : Vector quantization : Cross-correlation)

Patent 5687285: Noise reducing method, noise reducing apparatus and telephone set
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Noise : Excitation patterns)

Patent 5687286: Neural networks with subdivision
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Neural network : Post-transmission)

Patent 5687287: Speaker verification method and apparatus using mixture decomposition discrimination
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Voice recognition : Preliminary matching : Cross-correlation)

Patent 5687288: System with speaking-rate-adaptive transition values for determining words from a speech signal
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Recognition : Word recognition : Specialized models : Cross-correlation)

Patent 5687289: Circuit and method for determining membership in a set during a fuzzy logic operation
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : FUZZY LOGIC HARDWARE : Digital fuzzy computer (e.g., controller) :)

Patent 5687290: Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling communications networks
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Neural simulation environment)

Patent 5687291: Method and apparatus for estimating a cognitive decision made in response to a known stimulus from the corresponding single-event evoked
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : PLURAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS : Defuzzification processing)

Patent 5687292: Device and method for determining a distribution of resources of a physical network
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : PLURAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS : Defuzzification processing)

Patent 5687293: Method and device for calibration of movement axes of an industrial robot
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Specific enhancing or modifying technique (e.g., adaptive control) : Compensation or calibration : Movable (e.g., rotatable))

Patent 5687294: Running control system of robot and method thereof
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Having particular sensor : Based on user input)

Patent 5687295: Jog feed information display apparatus for a robot
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Having particular operator interface (e.g., teaching box, digitizer, tablet, pendant, dummy arm) : Using Jacobian computation)

Patent 5687296: Image data processor having data bus switching circuit for changing image resolution
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Size, resolution, or scale control :)

Patent 5687297: Multifunctional apparatus for appearance tuning and resolution reconstruction of digital images
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Size, resolution, or scale control :)

Patent 5687298: Chordal tolerance control in circles on pen plotters for increased throughput
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Plotter :)

Patent 5687300: Process for creating five to seven color separations used on a multicolor press
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 5687301: Field correction of application specific printer driver problems
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Emulation or plural modes : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5687302: Method of transferring recording data to recording device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Memory : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5687303: Printer controller for object optimized printing
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Detail of image placement or content : Page or frame memory)

Patent 5687304: Real-time image generation system for simulating physical paint, drawing media, and feature modeling with 3-D graphics
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 5687305: Projection of images of computer models in three dimensional space
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Placing generated data in real scene : Rectangular region)

Patent 5687306: Image editing system including sizing function
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Merge or overlay : Image based : Augmented reality (real-time))

Patent 5687307: Computer graphic animation in which texture animation is independently performed on a plurality of objects in three-dimensional space
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Adjusting level of detail : Space transformation)

Patent 5687308: Method to improve tolerance of non-homogeneous power outages
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of network :)

Patent 5687309: Fault tolerant computer parallel data processing ring architecture and work rebalancing method under node failure conditions
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of network :)

Patent 5687310: System for generating error signal to indicate mismatch in commands and preventing processing data associated with the received commands when
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of processor : Concurrent, redundantly operating processors : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component))

Patent 5687311: Microcomputer with detection of predetermined data for enabling execution of instructions for stopping supply of clock
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Particular stimulus creation : Halt, clock, or interrupt signal (e.g., freezing, hardware breakpoint, single-stepping) : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5687312: Method and apparatus for processor emulation
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Particular access structure : Substituted emulative component (e.g., emulator microprocessor) : Reexecuting single instruction or bus cycle)

Patent 5687313: Console apparatus for information processing system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Operator interface for diagnosing or testing : Peripheral device component fault)

Patent 5687314: Method and apparatus for assisting data bus transfer protocol
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Error detection or notification : State error (i.e., content of instruction, data, or message) : Peripheral device component fault)

Patent 5687315: Support system for constructing an integrated network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : NETWORK COMPUTER CONFIGURING : Accessing a remote server)

Patent 5687316: Communication apparatus and methods having P-MAC, I-MAC engines and buffer bypass for simultaneously transmitting multimedia and packet data
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : NETWORK-TO-COMPUTER INTERFACING : Compressing/decompressing)

Patent 5687317: Distributed computer system providing simultaneous access to a plurality of users
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER CONFERENCING : Cooperative computer processing :)

Patent 5687318: Method and equipment for elastic buffering in a synchronous digital telecommunication system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data transfer regulating : Data flow compensating :)

Patent 5687319: Method and system for determining maximum cable segments between all possible node to node paths on a serial bus
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : NETWORK CONFIGURATION DETERMINATION : Using a particular learning algorithm or technique : Spanning tree : ATM least cost routing)

Patent 5687320: Indirect method for network peripheral automated detection
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA ADDRESSING : Centralized controlling)

Patent 5687321: Method and apparatus for transmitting signals over a wire pair having activity detection capability
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGING : Computer network monitoring :)

Patent 5687322: Method and system for selective incentive point-of-sale marketing in response to customer shopping histories
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Distribution or redemption of coupon, or incentive or promotion program : Job performance analysis)

Patent 5687323: Dual currency debit card
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Accounting : Itemization of parts, supplies, or services (e.g., bill of materials))

Patent 5687324: Method of and system for pre-fetching input cells in ATM switch
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Queuing arrangement : Having both input and output queuing : Contention resolution for output : At least one bus is a ring network)

Patent 5687325: Application specific field programmable gate array
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : System configuring : Docking station)

Patent 5687326: Methods and apparatus for implementing a high speed serial link and serial data bus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Protocol : Docking station)

Patent 5687327: System and method for allocating bus resources in a data processing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Using transmitter and receiver)

Patent 5687328: Method and apparatus for aligning data for transfer between a source memory and a destination memory over a multibit bus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Variable or multiple bus width : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5687329: Information handling system including a data bus management unit, an address management unit for isolating processor buses from I/O and
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Buffer or que control : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5687330: Semiconductor process, power supply and temperature compensated system bus integrated interface architecture with precision receiver
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Decentralized bus arbitration)

Patent 5687331: Method and system for displaying an animated focus item
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Using button array : Imitating real life object)

Patent 5687332: Image edit processing system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Help presentation : Virtual character or avatar (e.g., animated person) : Equation or formula processing)

Patent 5687333: Information service system responsive to user's pointing manipulation
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Help presentation : Handwritten textual input)

Patent 5687334: User interface for configuring input and output devices of a computer
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Graphical or iconic based (e.g., visual program))

Patent 5687336: Stack push/pop tracking and pairing in a pipelined processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : ARCHITECTURE BASED INSTRUCTION PROCESSING : Stack based computer : Operation)

Patent 5687337: Mixed-endian computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT : Multiprocessor instruction)

Patent 5687338: Method and apparatus for maintaining a macro instruction for refetching in a pipelined processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION FETCHING : Multiprocessor instruction)

Patent 5687339: Pre-reading and pre-decoding of instructions of a microprocessor within single cycle
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION FETCHING : Prefetching : Operation)

Patent 5687340: Reduced area floating point processor control logic utilizing a decoder between a control unit and the FPU
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION DECODING (E.G., BY MICROINSTRUCTION, START ADDRESS GENERATOR, HARDWIRED) : Prefetching)

Patent 5687341: Device for speeding up the reading of a memory by a processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : For multiple memory modules (e.g., banks, interleaved memory) :)

Patent 5687342: Memory range detector and translator
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Slip control, misaligning, boundary alignment : Memory partitioning)

Patent 5687343: Product for global updating modified data object represented in concatenated multiple virtual space by segment mapping
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Memory partitioning)

Patent 5687344: Single-chip microcomputer having an expandable address area
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Combining two or more values to create address : Sequential addresses generation)

Patent 5687345: Microcomputer having CPU and built-in flash memory that is rewritable under control of the CPU analyzing a command supplied from an external
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Solid-state read only memory (ROM) : Programmable read only memory (PROM, EEPROM, etc.) :)

Patent 5687346: PC card and PC card system with dual port ram and switchable rewritable ROM
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Shared cache : Cross-interrogating)

Patent 5687347: Data providing device, file server device, and data transfer control method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Refresh scheduling)

Patent 5687348: Variable-depth, self-regulating cache queue flushing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Entry replacement strategy : Cross-interrogating)

Patent 5687349: Data processor with branch target address cache and subroutine return address cache and method of operation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Look-ahead : Least recently used)

Patent 5687350: Protocol and system for performing line-fill address during copy-back operation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Cache pipelining : No-cache flags)

Patent 5687351: Dual port video memory using partial column lines
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Multiport memory : Coherency)

Patent 5687352: Memory device controlled by control signals in the form of gray code
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Shared memory partitioning)

Patent 5687353: Merging data using a merge code from a look-up table and performing ECC generation on the merged data
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Read-modify-write (RMW) : Coherency)

Patent 5687354: Memory system and method for protecting the contents of a ROM type memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Access limiting : Backup)

Patent 5687355: Apparatus and method for modeling a graded channel transistor
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : DESIGN OF SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : Mesh generation : PLA, PLD, FPGA, OR MCM)

Patent 5687356: Hub and interface for isochronous token ring
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Software program (i.e., performance prediction))

Patent 5687357: Register array for utilizing burst mode transfer on local bus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Addressing : Page mode : Address translation (e.g., between virtual and physical addresses))

Patent 5687358: Accelerator for mounting and interfacing a second CPU onto a motherboard
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYNCHRONIZATION OF CLOCK OR TIMING SIGNALS, DATA, OR PULSES : Having power source monitoring)

Patent 5687359: Floating point processor supporting hexadecimal and binary modes using common instructions with memory storing a pair of representations for
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Arithmetic operation instruction processing : Floating point or vector : Mode switching)

Patent 5687360: Branch predictor using multiple prediction heuristics and a heuristic identifier in the branch instruction
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Conditional branching : Branch prediction : History table :)

Patent 5687361: System for managing and accessing a dynamically expanding computer database
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING :)

Patent 5687362: Enumerating projections in SQL queries containing outer and full outer joins in the presence of inner joins
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Access augmentation or optimizing :)

Patent 5687363: Distributed database architecture and distributed database management system for open network evolution
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) : Query formulation, input preparation, or translation :)

Patent 5687364: Method for learning to infer the topical content of documents based upon their lexical content
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : LINGUISTICS : Translation machine : For partial translation :)

Patent 5687365: System and method for creating a data dictionary for encoding, storing, and retrieving hierarchical data processing information for a computer
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Generating database or data structure (e.g., via user interface) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5687366: Crossing locale boundaries to provide services
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Distributed or remote access : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5687367: Facility for the storage and management of connection (connection server)
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Generating database or data structure (e.g., via user interface) : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5687368: CPU-controlled garbage-collecting memory module
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Object-oriented database structure : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5687369: Selecting buckets for redistributing data between nodes in a parallel database in the incremental mode
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users) : Version management :)

Patent 5687370: Transparent local and distributed memory management system
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : File allocation : Garbage collection :)

Patent 5687371: Selection from a plurality of bus operating speeds for a processor bus interface during processor reset
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) :)

Patent 5687372: Customer information control system and method in a loosely coupled parallel processing environment
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling : Load balancing :)

Patent 5687373: Communications system for exchanging data between computers in a network and a method of operating such a system in which communications
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : APPLICATION PROGRAM INTERFACE (API) : Device driver configuration)

Patent 5687375: Debugging of High Performance Fortran programs with backup breakpoints
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Testing or debugging : Monitoring program execution : Using breakpoint :)

Patent 5687376: System for monitoring performance of advanced graphics driver including filter modules for passing supported commands associated with function
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Testing or debugging : Monitoring program execution : Syntax based)

Patent 5687377: Method for storing variables in a programming language
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Translation of code : Interpreter : Using program flow graph)

Patent 5687378: Method and apparatus for dynamically reconfiguring a parser
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Testing or debugging : Including analysis of program execution : Using breakpoint)

Patent 5687379: Method and apparatus for preventing unauthorized access to peripheral devices
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : ACCESS LOCKING : Bus interface architecture)

Patent 5687380: Macro service processing of interrupt requests in a processing system where a single interrupt is generated for a plurality of completed
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTERRUPT PROCESSING : Multimode interrupt processing : Path selecting switch)

Patent 5687381: Microprocessor including an interrupt polling unit configured to poll external devices for interrupts using interrupt acknowledge bus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTERRUPT PROCESSING : Handling vector : Variable)

Patent 5687382: High speed, reduced power memory system implemented according to access frequency
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Power conservation : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5687383: Translation rule learning scheme for machine translation
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : LINGUISTICS : Translation machine :)

Patent 5687384: Parsing system
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : LINGUISTICS : Natural language : Storage or retrieval of data)

Patent 5687385: Data entry using linked lists
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Form : Form creation :)

Patent 5687386: Character input apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Layout : Spacing control : Horizontal spacing :)

Patent 5687387: Enhanced active port replicator having expansion and upgrade capabilities
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output expansion :)

Patent 5687388: Scalable tree structured high speed input/output subsystem architecture
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output addressing :)

Patent 5687389: System for controlling an automatic read operation of read cache control circuit in a disk drive controller utilizing a start counter, a working
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output command process : Address data transfer)

Patent 5687390: Hierarchical queues within a storage array (RAID) controller
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output command process : Address data transfer)

Patent 5687391: Fault tolerant multipoint control and data collection system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral monitoring : Mode selection)

Patent 5687392: System for allocating buffer to transfer data when user buffer is mapped to physical region that does not conform to physical addressing
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Direct Memory Accessing (DMA) : Concurrent data transferring)

Patent 5687393: System for controlling responses to requests over a data bus between a plurality of master controllers and a slave storage controller by
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Flow controlling : With access regulating)

Patent 5687394: Auxiliary storage apparatus capable of transferring bootstrap programs using variable access sizes
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Data transfer specifying : With access regulating)

Patent 5687395: Main memory buffer for low cost / high performance input/output of data in a computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output data buffering : Accessing via a multiplexer)

Patent 5687396: Data buffer apparatus with interrupted transmission/reception
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output data buffering : Accessing via a multiplexer)

Patent 5687397: System for expansion of data storage medium to store user data
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral adapting : Application-specific peripheral adapting : For user input device :)

Patent 5687398: Device having automatic process for upgrading the performance of mobile systems
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control : Application specific : Digital Signal processor)

Patent 5687399: Image-shake correcting apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA SHAKE SENSING : Having stabilization system : And means to move film)

Patent 5687400: Built-in flash camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLASH SYSTEM RESPONSIVE TO FOCAL LENGTH OR DISTANCE : Camera release)

Patent 5687401: High variable-power ratio, high aperture ratio, zoom optical system
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH OF CAMERA OBJECTIVE : Having focus operation : Constant image size)

Patent 5687402: Automatic focusing camera provided with an auxiliary light emitter
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH OF CAMERA OBJECTIVE : Having focus operation : Including focus/distance detecting circuit : Plural tanks)

Patent 5687403: Focal point position correction apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH OF CAMERA OBJECTIVE : Having focus operation : Including focus/distance detecting circuit : Focus position adjusted according to focal length : Operating on rolled material)

Patent 5687404: Camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING VARIABLE FOCAL LENGTH OF CAMERA OBJECTIVE : Having indicator : Having position sensor)

Patent 5687405: Camera and method for recording information about flashing device
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH OBJECT ILLUMINATION FOR EXPOSURE : Having viewfinder)

Patent 5687406: Control device for preventing red-eye effect on camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH OBJECT ILLUMINATION FOR EXPOSURE : Having preexposure illumination : For red-eye reduction : And reflector or refractor)

Patent 5687407: Exposure calculation device for camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : EXPOSURE CONTROL CIRCUIT : Color temperature compensation or detection : Plural blades)

Patent 5687408: Camera and method for displaying picture composition point guides
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING PHOTOCELL AT SPECIFIC POSITION WITHIN CAMERA : In viewfinder area : Electro-optical element)

Patent 5687409: Camera display device for displaying information based on photographic optical system focusing control
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING CAMERA INDICATOR : Nonmechanical visual display : Bar graph/scale display : Using stepping motor)

Patent 5687410: Information setting apparatus of camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING OPERATOR CONTROLLED DATA ENTRY INTO CAMERA : Manual manipulators on camera body unit : Having plural pointers or match needle)

Patent 5687411: Instant camera
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH DATA RECORDING : Simultaneous recording of images)

Patent 5687412: Camera for selectively recording images recorded on a photographic film on a magnetic tape
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH DATA RECORDING : Magnetically on film or film cassette : Segmented alphanumeric indicia)

Patent 5687413: Camera having short entire length
(PHOTOGRAPHY : HAVING MEANS TO REFLECT IMAGE TO FILM : Having pivoting lens)

Patent 5687414: Camera adapted to film cartridge with a device to determine if image recording medium in cartridge is developed and a device allowing
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH FILM DRIVE : Double exposure prevention : Having manual override : Base guide)

Patent 5687415: Film feeding control device for accurate alignment of film frames and camera aperture
(PHOTOGRAPHY : WITH FILM DRIVE : Film movement limiting means : From film itself : Base guide)

Patent 5687416: Photographic apparatus with selectable photometric optical systems
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA COMBINED WITH OR CONVERTIBLE TO DIVERSE ART DEVICE : With diverse compound lens system (e.g., microscope) : Having release actuator on support)

Patent 5687417: Electromagnetic actuator for providing a hard stop for moving blade aperture systems
(PHOTOGRAPHY : CAMERA DETAIL : Diaphragm shutter unit : Shutter charging lever on lens housing)

Patent 5687418: Processing apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Dark cabinet : Having film support or handling means : Plate film handling means : Film in spaced spiral for processing)

Patent 5687419: Method of processing photographic material and photographic processing apparatus
(PHOTOGRAPHY : FLUID-TREATING APPARATUS : Fluid application to one side only of photographic medium : By roller : Having doctoring or wiper blade : Film in spaced spiral for processing)

Patent 5687420: Device for affixing sunshades to a cap
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Eye shields (e.g., hoodwinks or blinds, etc.) : Hat or cap attachments : By plural-part rigging)

Patent 5687421: Baseball mitt and glove protecting covers, and baseball mitt and glove with protective covers
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Hand or arm : Baseball gloves : Goggles)

Patent 5687422: Knee pads for sports use
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Leg : Knee pads or rests : Goggles)

Patent 5687423: Ventilated, flexible jacket having a means for interconnecting the cape and body portions
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Coats : Convertible tents)

Patent 5687424: Hand covering having anatomically shaped finger tip
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Fingers : Having high friction outer surface (e.g., friction pad, tenacious coating, tackified, etc.))

Patent 5687425: Cap strap cushion and method of use thereof
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Combined with diverse article : Head covering includes a crown and outwardly extending visor (e.g., baseball cap, etc.))

Patent 5687426: Bicycle helmet
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Including energy-absorbing means : High temperature)

Patent 5687427: Integral safety helmet for motorcyclists, motorists, sports drivers including an improved visor
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : And face : For circumference of crown)

Patent 5687428: Goggles
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Eye shields (e.g., hoodwinks or blinds, etc.) : Goggles : Included in shield for eyes : Connected at center : Suspended within a goggle)

Patent 5687429: Urinal
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRY CLOSETS : Urinal : Spout only : Having seat actuator or interlock)

Patent 5687430: Perfumed urine collection vessel for men and women
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRY CLOSETS : Urinal : Disposable, entirely or a portion : Having seat actuator or interlock)

Patent 5687431: Toilet transfer bench
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : CLOSET HEAD, FOOT, AND BODY RESTS : Seal structure detail)

Patent 5687432: Portable frame comprised of interlocking flexible ribs
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Accessory : Covering : Having seat actuator or interlock)

Patent 5687433: Child bath seat
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : Convenience accessories : Support for user, static : For infant : Conduit having rectilinearly spaced spray holes)

Patent 5687434: Portable stand-alone sink unit
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : WASH RECEPTACLES : With water supply or waste-water tank : Foot)

Patent 5687435: Space saver platform hiding bed and storage
(BEDS : WINDOW, FLOOR, CEILING, OR ROOM TO ROOM : Table beds)

Patent 5687436: Wheelchair seating cushion having adjustable top contour shape
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Removable support specially adapted for seating : With means to force ventilation)

Patent 5687437: Modular high-low adjustable bed bases retrofitted within the volumes of, and cooperatively operative with, diverse existing contour-adjustable
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Vertically movable support for whole body of user : With cyclical back and forth turning)

Patent 5687438: Alternating low air loss pressure overlay for patient bedside chair and mobile wheel chair
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Removable support specially adapted for seating : Fluent material containing (e.g., air, water, gel) : Pivoting)

Patent 5687439: Border stabilizing member and innerspring assembly using same
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having innerspring-type core : With substantial edge, border, or side features : Pivoting)

Patent 5687440: Washing method capable of preventing the formation of suds in a washing machine
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : FLUID TREATMENT (MANIPULATIVE) : Manipulation of liquid : Pulp or fibers (in bulk))

Patent 5687441: Footwear's insole and a process for its manufacture
(BOOT AND SHOE MAKING : PROCESSES : With fastener receiving means)

Patent 5687442: Random orbital power cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Rotary disk : Fountain : Alternating)

Patent 5687443: Motorized janitorial cart with accessories
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Wiping : Floor and wall cleaner : Portables)

Patent 5687444: Device for cleaning paint brushes or the like
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Stationary implement with material supply : Multiple strand type)

Patent 5687445: Lens wipe
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Tool coated or impregnated with material supply : Multiple strand type)

Patent 5687446: Bristled article
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Tuft socket : Folded tuft : Plastic mass)

Patent 5687447: Stiff handled back scrubber device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Scourer (hand manipulated) : Fibrous mass (e.g., steel wool) : With handle or holder : And twisted wire frame)

Patent 5687448: Adjustable cement finishing tool
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Mason's trowel or float : Adjustable : Tension frame)

Patent 5687449: Soot blower unit
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : Air blast only (e.g., boiler soot-blower) : Extensible and retractable conduit)

Patent 5687450: Machine, such as a vacuum cleaner, which exhausts a clean gas, which machine has a protective bumper
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With fender or bumper, i.e., furniture guard : Nozzles)

Patent 5687451: Revolving door device
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CLOSERS : Having prongs or cooperating structure on leaf)

Patent 5687452: Hydraulic snubber for aircraft
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CLOSURE CHECKS : Weight)

Patent 5687453: Grounding washer and arrangements for conductive hinge joints
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Ring-type handle)

Patent 5687454: Coiler can transport system between two drawing frames
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : ASSEMBLING : Formed silvers : Coiling : Can changing : Gripping feed to fiber separator)

Patent 5687455: Releasable circular fastener
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : Plastic band : Separate connections)

Patent 5687456: Tying device
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : Plastic band : Separate connections)

Patent 5687457: Clamping band
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : Metal bands : Circumferentially swagged band clamp : Wire)

Patent 5687458: Clip for releasably attaching articles together
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : COMBINED DIVERSE MULTIPART FASTENERS : Clasp : Plural clasps : Resilient type clasp : And cam)

Patent 5687459: Label against shoplifting of garments
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : READILY INTERLOCKING, TWO-PART FASTENER REQUIRING EITHER DESTRUCTIVE OR TOOL DISENGAGEMENT : Distorted structure having shape facilitating impaling)

Patent 5687460: Fastening device particularly for sports shoes
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : DRAWSTRING, LACED-FASTENER, OR SEPARATE ESSENTIAL COOPERATING DEVICE THEREFOR : Having lacing directing means in particular pattern : And forming lacing tips)

Patent 5687461: Yarn end aspiration apparatus
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : BOBBIN STRIPPING : By unwinding : Fluid assist or removal : Including bulking, crimping, or shrinking)

Patent 5687462: Packaged strain actuator
(METAL WORKING : PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE MAKING : Barrier layer device making)

Patent 5687463: Apparatus for positioning of tooling efficiently
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Overedge assembling means : Riveter : With second workpiece inside annular work one workpiece moved to shape the other)

Patent 5687464: Apparatus for pulling golf club shafts from club heads
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator : Having screw operator : Central screw, work-engagers around screw : Tubular or tube segment forms work-engager : Pivotal grippers on screw)

Patent 5687465: Method of removing a bubble from a liquid crystal display element
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Repairing : Hollow ball)

Patent 5687466: Maintenance rack for power system reclosers
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Repairing : With disassembling : Anti-friction bearing or component thereof)

Patent 5687467: Method for preparing an orthotic appliance
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : With testing or indicating : Quantitative measuring or gauging : Determining relative number of threaded member rotations)

Patent 5687468: Process for manufacturing a magnetic circuit for a valve
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : With other electrical component)

Patent 5687469: Method for using a wrapping material having a cold seal adhesive for covering flower pots
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Metal deforming with nonmetallic bonding : By manipulating aligning means)

Patent 5687470: Method for forming an RF shielded enclosure
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : With follower)

Patent 5687471: Method of and apparatus for covering rotor magnets
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Rotor :)

Patent 5687472: Method of manufacturing a vacuum interrupter
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Switch making : Strain gauge making)

Patent 5687473: Apparatus and method for mounting a hairpin tube to a heat exchanger
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Heat exchanger : Including deforming means : Including means to apply magnetic force directly to position or hold work)

Patent 5687474: Method of assembling and cooling a package structure with accessible chip
(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. : By oxidation)

Patent 5687475: Process for determining the position and/or checking the separation and/or checking the coplanarity of the leads of components
(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. : By utilizing optical sighting device : Preformed winding)

Patent 5687476: Method of making printed circuit arrangement
(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 terminal to base : By metal fusion bonding : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 5687477: Apparatus for automatic manufacture of wiring harnesses
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Assembling elongated conductors, e.g., splicing, etc. : With overlapping orienting : Including deforming of joining bridge)

Patent 5687478: Method of reducing electrical crosstalk and common mode electromagnetic interference
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Contact or terminal manufacturing : By assembling plural parts : Forming array of contacts or terminals : Of fused material)

Patent 5687479: Electrical trace interconnect assembly
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Contact or terminal manufacturing : With coating : Forming array of contacts or terminals)

Patent 5687480: Method for mounting a sealed gearhead configuration
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Gear making : Gear mounting : With shaping)

Patent 5687481: Shaving apparatus with electrically adjustable cutting unit
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : With cooperating shearing blades : With razor-adjusting means : Hair-collecting means)

Patent 5687482: Rotating trimming line for brush cutters
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : With blade moving means : Rotary blade : With presser foot)

Patent 5687483: Electric hand tool guided with two hands
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Plural handle or grip : Detachable bit)

Patent 5687484: Pumpkin carving knife
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Saw : Having plural cutting edges : Oppositely directed cutting edges : Movable to nonguarding position)

Patent 5687485: Razor handle
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Including particular handle or razor handle, per se : Caps)

Patent 5687486: Grade rod
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHT-LINE LIGHT RAY TYPE : Rod or target : Extensible rod sections : Each separately adjustable)

Patent 5687487: Flatness tester
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Continuous gauging : Screw adjustment)

Patent 5687488: Gauge for preparation of drawings with virtual deepness effect achievement and method for using thereof
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Template : Single sheet type : Geometrical figure, three dimensional to two dimensional figure or curve : Rotatable nut)

Patent 5687489: Guide assembly
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Scale reading position sensor (e.g., grid counting) : Sealing)

Patent 5687490: Method of drying lumber
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Vacuum : With ruler)

Patent 5687491: Snowshoe with contoured footbed
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Snow shoe (e.g., having binding, harness, etc.) : With anti-slip means (e.g., cleat, etc.) : Pivot on rear quarter)

Patent 5687492: Sandal
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For riding (e.g., cycling, horse riding, etc.) : For walking or sliding on shifting media)

Patent 5687493: Combined retaining member for an electric appliance
(TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING : SMOOTHING IMPLEMENTS : Flatirons : Body structure : Fuel)

Patent 5687494: Cylindrical object displaying badge
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : BADGES : Changeable reading : With translucent plate)

Patent 5687495: Pop-up items having pressure-sensitive adhesive
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY CARD : Three-dimensional pop-up display card : With translucent plate)

Patent 5687496: Note-holding accessory for a safety helmet
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Hat-carried indicia : With lid-supporting means)

Patent 5687497: Fluid vessel amusement
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY DEVICE WITH GAS OR LIQUID MOVEMENT : Hinge mounted file item or file item support)

Patent 5687498: Display apparatus for changeable sign
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Double reel and web : Spring rewind)

Patent 5687499: Overhead advertising display system
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Endless conveyor : Reversing gear)

Patent 5687500: Stop sign housing with flashing lights
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Lamp box : Double face : Map type)

Patent 5687501: Sealing apparatus for exclusion of water from underwater gun barrels
(FIREARMS : UNDERWATER TYPE : By reaming)

Patent 5687502: Vase containing a floral grouping
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : FLOWER HOLDER : Window)

Patent 5687503: Vase
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : FLOWER HOLDER : Window)

Patent 5687504: Manufactured seed cotyledon restraint
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : COATED OR IMPREGNATED SEED, METHOD OR APPARATUS : Covers)

Patent 5687505: Plant pen
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Jardiniere (e.g., decorative wrapper) : Array of cells)

Patent 5687506: Parallel balance systems
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR MULTIDIRECTIONAL OR OBLIQUE MOVEMENT : Pivot axis moves along guide : Translates on pivoted axis)

Patent 5687507: Apparatus for selective alteration of operating parameters of a door
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Operating lever or link and closure swing about parallel axes : Motor-driven lever : Worm drive)

Patent 5687508: Water resistant door assembly
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : THRESHOLD : With drain or vent : Closure carried)

Patent 5687509: Refrigerator door assembly and method
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR SWINGING : With biasing means : Cylinder and sleeve-type)

Patent 5687510: Guttering arrangement
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY : Seating arrangement)

Patent 5687511: Prefabricated tile with a plurality of light diffusion sites for realizing building roofings
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CLERESTORY OR SAW-TOOTH ROOF : With downspout)

Patent 5687512: Hurricane lockdown system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COVER WITH EXTERIOR HOLDDOWN : Masonry or concrete)

Patent 5687513: Dynamic workspace module
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLUDING COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A DISPARATE ARTICLE HAVING DISPARATE ARTICLE MOUNTED THERETO : Mounted for movement : Swinging : Power means)

Patent 5687514: Adjustable curb with flashing
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : EXTERIOR-TYPE FLASHING : Covering sheet with overhanging continuing edge section)

Patent 5687515: Monument display case and mounting assembly
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LAND MARKER OR MONUMENT : Removable corner or internal section)

Patent 5687516: Parking space centering device for motor vehicles
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH TRAFFIC-GUIDING FEATURE : With a sunlight activated device (e.g., passive solar or photoelectric))

Patent 5687517: Skid-resistant roofing underlayment
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED WEAR OR FRICTION-TYPE TRAFFIC-CARRYING SURFACE : Multilevel building with ramp)

Patent 5687518: Window frame having outer frame member made of resin
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FRAMING TO RECEIVE DOOR, DOORJAMB, OR WINDOW SASH : Auxiliary pane attached to main pane)

Patent 5687519: Method of combining components to form different types of windows suitable for various installation situations
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FRAMING TO RECEIVE DOOR, DOORJAMB, OR WINDOW SASH : Retaining feature between frame and reveal : Separable and lapped sections)

Patent 5687520: Sealing system for log buildings
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LOG WALL-TYPE CONSTRUCTION : Specific prestressing means)

Patent 5687521: Translucent block assemblies
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : VISIBLE TRANSLUCENT BLOCK OR EMBEDDED COMPONENT : With preform of nontranslucent material : Forming edging for translucent panel : Shaft encompassed by base)

Patent 5687522: Formwork for building a concrete wall
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CAST IN SITU COMPOSITE SLAB (E.G., STEEL-CONCRETE) : Additional material forming bond)

Patent 5687523: Drywall tape
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FACERS; E.G., MODULES, MUTUALLY BONDED BY INTERNAL SETTABLE MATERIAL SECTION : Lapped or bridger strip juncture-type surfacing : Dissimilar strip at juncture of facers : Bricks or blocks designed to receive separator)

Patent 5687524: Apparatus for sealing panel joints of building surfaces
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BRIDGER STRIP HIDING JUNCTURE OF PANELS : Bridger strip and coextensive elongated member at juncture : Panel edge flanges connected)

Patent 5687525: Stab-in removable end clip
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by discrete retaining means (e.g., suspended ceiling or wall) : Inverted T-bar type : Double wall, ceiling, or floor)

Patent 5687526: Trackless drop ceiling system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by discrete retaining means (e.g., suspended ceiling or wall) : Section designed (e.g., groove, integral hanger) to fasten to retaining means : Double wall, ceiling, or floor)

Patent 5687527: Suspended ceiling for cleanrooms
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by discrete retaining means (e.g., suspended ceiling or wall) : Section designed (e.g., groove, integral hanger) to fasten to retaining means : Double wall, ceiling, or floor)

Patent 5687528: Patch fastener device for a plasterboard wall
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH MEANS FOR SPLIT-PREVENTION OR DAMAGED PART REPAIR : Discrete dissimilar tie between stonelike components)

Patent 5687529: Fastening device
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : With joining means of dissimilar material and separate from unit : Includes lock or latch mechanism : Additional lock means between projections)

Patent 5687530: Composite building unit
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : Having integral key : Keys, mortises, or key and mortise on opposed edges or faces : Designed for stacking (e.g., key on top surface, mortise on bottom) : And provided for stacking)

Patent 5687531: Horizontal flue technology for carbon baking furnace
(FURNACES : BRICK ELEMENT : Bridgewall)

Patent 5687532: Fire endurance rated plastic articles for use in fire rated assemblies
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Outside corner or peripherally bordered (i.e., framing, etc.) : Portal frame or closure frame : Fireproof : Inclined struts or ties meeting at intermediate runner)

Patent 5687533: Method and apparatus for connecting window frame segments
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Outside corner or peripherally bordered (i.e., framing, etc.) : Joint, connector : For window)

Patent 5687534: Frame element and insertion element for stables
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Fabric or lattice; e.g., indeterminate grating : Intersecting strips or strands : For window)

 

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