Patents 5689089 - 5689347

 

 

Patent 5689089: Electronic control module having fluid-tight seals of a polymer material which expands when wet
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : BOXES AND HOUSINGS : With electric device or mounting means therefor : Sealed : Flat housing for electronic device (e.g., flat pack, dual-in-line package) : Gas filled)

Patent 5689090: Fire resistant non-halogen riser cable
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : CONDUITS, CABLES OR CONDUCTORS : Insulated : Plural or impregnated layers : Fibrous or fabric with plastic or coating materials : Flame, weather or mold proof : Preform in hole)

Patent 5689091: Multi-layer substrate structure
(ELECTRICITY: CONDUCTORS AND INSULATORS : CONDUITS, CABLES OR CONDUCTORS : Preformed panel circuit arrangement (e.g., printed circuit) : With particular substrate or support structure : Stud or nipple)

Patent 5689092: Conveyor friction scale
(WEIGHING SCALES : WITH WEIGHER LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS : Furniture or room fixture)

Patent 5689093: Cone of a speaker
(ACOUSTICS : DIAPHRAGM : Reflex baffle)

Patent 5689094: Elevator installation
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : WITH CALL REGISTRATION MEANS : Shared by plural load supports : Having security or priority preemption feature : Pivotally attached contact component)

Patent 5689095: Switching device
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : MULTIPLE CIRCUIT CONTROL : Multiple switch :)

Patent 5689096: Cam-operated timer test procedure
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : RETARDED : Clock train : Cam operated : Multiple contact)

Patent 5689097: Arc-resistant switchgear enclosure with arcing chamber venting structure
(HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHES WITH ARC PREVENTING OR EXTINGUISHING DEVICES : ARC PREVENTING OR EXTINGUISHING DEVICES : Housing structure : Arcing chamber : With venting means : Potted or encapsulated)

Patent 5689098: Postage meter with improved postal lock
(REGISTERS : STAMP : Platform actuated traffic counters)

Patent 5689099: Speed/distance measuring assembly for runner
(REGISTERS : PEDOMETERS : Timing devices)

Patent 5689100: Debit card system and method for implementing incentive award program
(REGISTERS : SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY DATA BEARING RECORDS : Credit or identification card systems : Price determination)

Patent 5689101: POS system
(REGISTERS : SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY DATA BEARING RECORDS : Mechanized store : Permitting access)

Patent 5689102: Portable multi-directional bar code scanner
(REGISTERS : CODED RECORD SENSORS : Particular sensor structure : Optical : Bar code : Specific scanning detail (e.g., scanner with a specific scanning field of view) : Moving a spot of light (e.g., flying spot scanner) : Using a moving mirror : Rotating :)

Patent 5689103: Apparatus for and method of reading a bar code
(REGISTERS : CODED RECORD SENSORS : Particular sensor structure : Optical : Bar code : Bar code stitching (e.g., forming a complete bar code from several partial scans) : Including an imager (e.g., CCD or camera-type reader))

Patent 5689104: Optical code reader with devices to locate a code in a reading window
(REGISTERS : CODED RECORD SENSORS : Particular sensor structure : Optical : Bar code : Bar code location or selection : 2-D bar code :)

Patent 5689105: Magnetic card data processing device
(REGISTERS : CODED RECORD SENSORS : Feed mechanisms : Optical)

Patent 5689106: Optical device assembly having a metallic bump bonding together two planar optical components, and its preparation
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Color (e.g., filter or spectroscope) : Inanimate article)

Patent 5689107: Displacement-based opto-electronic accelerometer and pressure sensor
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Optical or pre-photocell system : Light valve (e.g., iris diaphragm) : Actuated by dynamic external physical quantity : Article and light ray relatively moved during sensing)

Patent 5689108: Integrated optical pick-up
(RADIANT ENERGY : PHOTOCELLS; CIRCUITS AND APPARATUS : Housings (in addition to cell casing) : Hoods, grating, baffles, diaphragms, masks)

Patent 5689109: Apparatus and method for the manipulation, processing and observation of small particles, in particular biological particles
(RADIANT ENERGY : ELECTRICALLY NEUTRAL MOLECULAR OR ATOMIC BEAM DEVICES AND METHODS :)

Patent 5689110: Calibration method and apparatus for optical scanner
(RADIANT ENERGY : CALIBRATION OR STANDARDIZATION METHODS :)

Patent 5689111: Ion storage time-of-flight mass spectrometer
(RADIANT ENERGY : IONIC SEPARATION OR ANALYSIS : Ion beam pulsing means with detector synchronizing means : With time-of-flight indicator : For material recovery)

Patent 5689112: Apparatus for detection of surface contaminations on silicon wafers
(RADIANT ENERGY : INSPECTION OF SOLIDS OR LIQUIDS BY CHARGED PARTICLES : Positive ion probe or microscope type : Magnetic field path-bending means)

Patent 5689114: Gas analyzing apparatus
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : Infrared responsive : With means to transmission-test contained fluent material : Locating infrared emissive objects)

Patent 5689115: Advanced nuclear medicine system
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : With or including a luminophor : With radiant energy source : Body scanner or camera : With distortion correction : With detector support)

Patent 5689116: Systems and methods for calibrating a gamma camera
(RADIANT ENERGY : INVISIBLE RADIANT ENERGY RESPONSIVE ELECTRIC SIGNALLING : With or including a luminophor : With radiant energy source : Body scanner or camera : With calibration : With detector support)

Patent 5689117: Apparatus for image transfer with charged particle beam, and deflector and mask used with such apparatus
(RADIANT ENERGY : IRRADIATION OF OBJECTS OR MATERIAL : Irradiation of semiconductor devices : Variable beam : Plural planar layer type)

Patent 5689118: Grid and method of manufacturing such grid
(RADIANT ENERGY : RADIATION CONTROLLING MEANS : With radiation modifying member)

Patent 5689120: MOS field effect transistor in a dynamic random access memory device and method for fabricating the same
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : NON-SINGLE CRYSTAL, OR RECRYSTALLIZED, SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIAL FORMS PART OF ACTIVE JUNCTION (INCLUDING FIELD-INDUCED ACTIVE JUNCTION) : Field effect device in non-single crystal, or recrystallized, Semiconductor material : In combination with device formed in single crystal semiconductor material (e.g., stacked FETs) : With heavily doped regions contacting amorphous semiconductor material (e.g., heavily doped source and drain))

Patent 5689121: Insulated-gate semiconductor device
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : REGENERATIVE TYPE SWITCHING DEVICE (E.G., SCR, COMFET, THYRISTOR) : Combined with field effect transistor : With extended latchup current level (e.g., COMFET device) : Having gate turn off (GTO) feature)

Patent 5689122: InP/InGaAs monolithic integrated demultiplexer, photodetector, and heterojunction bipolar transistor
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HETEROJUNCTION DEVICE : Light responsive structure : With large area flexible electrodes in press contact with opposite sides of active semiconductor chip and surrounded by an insulating element, (e.g., ring))

Patent 5689123: III-V aresenide-nitride semiconductor materials and devices
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HETEROJUNCTION DEVICE : With lattice constant mismatch (e.g., with buffer layer to accommodate mismatch) : Having narrow energy band gap (<<1eV) layer (e.g., PbSnTe, HgCdTe, etc.))

Patent 5689124: Semiconductor device
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HETEROJUNCTION DEVICE : Field effect transistor : Having narrow energy band gap (<<1eV) layer (e.g., PbSnTe, HgCdTe, etc.))

Patent 5689125: Cadmium sulfide interface layers for improving III-V semiconductor device performance and characteristics
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HETEROJUNCTION DEVICE : Heterojunction formed between semiconductor materials which differ in that they belong to different periodic table groups (e.g., Ge (group IV) - GaAs (group III-V) or InP (group III-V) - CdTe (group II-VI)) : Wide band gap emitter)

Patent 5689126: Semiconductor memory device having stacked capacitor
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Insulated gate capacitor or insulated gate transistor combined with capacitor (e.g., dynamic memory cell) : Stacked capacitor : With means to insulate adjacent storage nodes (e.g., channel stops or field oxide))

Patent 5689127: Vertical double-gate field effect transistor
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Gate controls vertical charge flow portion of channel (e.g., VMOS device) : With additional, non-memory control electrode or channel portion (e.g., accessing field effect transistor structure))

Patent 5689128: High density trenched DMOS transistor
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Gate controls vertical charge flow portion of channel (e.g., VMOS device) : Gate electrode in groove : Plural gate electrodes or grid shaped gate electrode : Separate control electrodes for charging and for discharging floating electrode)

Patent 5689129: High efficiency power MOS switch
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Active channel region has a graded dopant concentration decreasing with distance from source region (e.g., double diffused device, DMOS transistor) : Plural sections connected in parallel (e.g., power MOSFET) : With complementary field effect transistor)

Patent 5689130: Vertical semiconductor device with ground surface providing a reduced ON resistance
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Active channel region has a graded dopant concentration decreasing with distance from source region (e.g., double diffused device, DMOS transistor) : Plural sections connected in parallel (e.g., power MOSFET) : With means to reduce ON resistance : Separate control electrodes for charging and for discharging floating electrode)

Patent 5689132: Protective circuit for semiconductor integrated circuit
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : With overvoltage protective means : For protecting against gate insulator breakdown : In complementary field effect transistor integrated circuit : Including means to eliminate island edge effects (e.g., insulating filling between islands, or ions in island edges))

Patent 5689133: ESD protection circuit
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : With overvoltage protective means : For protecting against gate insulator breakdown : Protection device includes insulated gate transistor structure (e.g., combined with resistor element) : For operation as bipolar or punchthrough element : As thin film structure (e.g., polysilicon resistor))

Patent 5689134: Integrated circuit structure having reduced cross-talk and method of making same
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : WITH SHIELDING (E.G., ELECTRICAL OR MAGNETIC SHIELDING, OR FROM ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION OR CHARGED PARTICLES) : Stepped profile)

Patent 5689135: Multi-chip device and method of fabrication employing leads over and under processes
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : LEAD FRAME : With structure for mounting semiconductor chip to lead frame (e.g., configuration of die bonding flag, absence of a die bonding flag, recess for LED) : Of insulating material)

Patent 5689136: Semiconductor device and fabrication method
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : Smart (e.g., credit) card package : Of insulating material)

Patent 5689137: Method for transfer molding standard electronic packages and apparatus formed thereby
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : Smart (e.g., credit) card package : Of insulating material)

Patent 5689138: Integrated microwave semiconductor device with active and passive components
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : HOUSING OR PACKAGE : For high frequency (e.g., microwave) device : With electrical isolation means)

Patent 5689139: Enhanced electromigration lifetime of metal interconnection lines
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum : Layered : Multiple metal levels on semiconductor, separated by insulating layer (e.g., multiple level metallization for integrated circuit) : Silicide of refractory or platinum group metal)

Patent 5689140: Method for forming studs and interconnects in a multi-layered semiconductor device
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : COMBINED WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR LEAD : Of specified configuration : Via (interconnection hole) shape : Molybdenum, tungsten, or titanium or their silicides)

Patent 5689141: Compressor drive system for a natural gas liquefaction plant having an electric motor generator to feed excess power to the main power source
(PRIME-MOVER DYNAMO PLANTS : TURBOGENERATORS : Fluid-current motors)

Patent 5689142: Keyless motor vehicle starting system with anti-theft feature
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : VEHICLE MOUNTED SYSTEMS : Automobile : Antitheft : Ignition or starting circuit lock : Coded record input (e.g., IC card) :)

Patent 5689143: Arrangement of resistors for switching of capacitive loads in an electromagnetic switching device
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : CAPACITOR : With capacitor)

Patent 5689144: Four-terminal power MOSFET switch having reduced threshold voltage and on-resistance
(ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION OR INTERCONNECTION SYSTEMS : SWITCHING SYSTEMS : Condition responsive : Electrical : Voltage : Torque)

Patent 5689145: Stator structure that removes metal particles from the stator structure
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : With assembling, metal casting or machining feature : Solenoid and core)

Patent 5689146: Conical bearing system for spindle motors
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : With other elements : Bearing or air-gap adjustment or bearing lubrication : Housings, windows or covers)

Patent 5689147: Brushless motor
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Windings and core structure : Core features : Squirrel cage)

Patent 5689148: Multi-pole, two-speed brush holder assembly
(ELECTRICAL GENERATOR OR MOTOR STRUCTURE : DYNAMOELECTRIC : Rotary : Current collectors : Fixed structure : Brush holders or rigging : Disc)

Patent 5689149: Color picture tube having shadow mask with improved aperture shapes
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Shadow mask, support or shield : Monoscope)

Patent 5689150: Color picture tube having improved shadow mask frame
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : CATHODE RAY TUBE : Shadow mask, support or shield : Monoscope)

Patent 5689151: Anode plate for flat panel display having integrated getter
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH LUMINESCENT SOLID OR LIQUID MATERIAL : Vacuum-type tube : Phosphor on envelope wall)

Patent 5689152: Electron multiplier for a multi-channel photomultiplier tube
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : PHOTOSENSITIVE : Photomultiplier : With photocathode on envelope)

Patent 5689153: Electro-optical plasma display device with electrode having insulating layers
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH GAS OR VAPOR : Three or more electrode discharge device : Multiple gaseous discharge display panel : Having intersecting electrode sets : With dielectric member : With rare gas)

Patent 5689154: Metal halide gas discharge lamp for projection purposes
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES : WITH GAS OR VAPOR : Envelope with particular structure : Envelope layer or coating : Substantially the full length of discharge path)

Patent 5689155: Electronic stabilizer having a variable frequency soft start circuit
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : REGULATION OF THE CONTROL CURRENT AND/OR POTENTIAL APPLIED TO DISCHARGE CONTROL DISCHARGE DEVICE LOADS BY PHASE SHIFTING MEANS : Discharge control discharge device in the control circuit : Discharge control discharge device in the control circuit)

Patent 5689156: Circuit arrangement for detecting the amount of deposited electrode material on the wall of a lamp vessel
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : PERIODIC SWITCH IN THE SUPPLY CIRCUIT : Periodic switch cut-out : Condenser or inductance in the primary circuit)

Patent 5689157: Cathode-ray tube display unit in which unwanted radiant electric field from face plate of cathode-ray tube is decreased
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : CATHODE RAY TUBE CIRCUITS : Cathode-ray deflections circuits : With ray deflection distortion correction or reduction : Including plural cores or coils)

Patent 5689158: Multi-mode, hybrid-type CRT and electron gun therefor with selectable different sized grid apertures
(ELECTRIC LAMP AND DISCHARGE DEVICES: SYSTEMS : CATHODE RAY TUBE CIRCUITS : Cathode-ray deflections circuits : With additional control of cathode ray : With focusing of ray : For television : By multiplying of signal)

Patent 5689159: Surgical tool system with brushless, sensorless motor
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : SELF-COMMUTATED IMPULSE OR RELUCTANCE MOTORS : Field circuit control)

Patent 5689160: Vehicle window lift control
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : MOTOR-REVERSING : Periodic- or intermittent-reversing : With automatic starting and/or stopping)

Patent 5689161: Motion controller with remote linking
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : With protective or reliability increasing features (e.g., "fail-safe" systems) : Mechanical gearing)

Patent 5689162: Apparatus and method for current sensing for motor driver in pwm mode
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : Pulse-width modulated power input to motor (e.g., "duty cycle" systems) : Slewing systems)

Patent 5689163: Motor controller
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : POSITIONAL SERVO SYSTEMS (E.G., SERVOMECHANISMS) : Digital or numerical systems : Pulse-counting systems : Commutating switch-type encoder)

Patent 5689164: Resonant power electronic control of switched reluctance motor
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR SYSTEMS : Hysteresis or reluctance motor systems : Cyclically varying or repeated speed schedules)

Patent 5689165: Estimator initialization circuit and method for a sensorless switched reluctance machine system
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR SYSTEMS : Hysteresis or reluctance motor systems : Cyclically varying or repeated speed schedules)

Patent 5689166: Method and apparatus for controlling hybrid excitation type permanent magnet synchronous motor
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR SYSTEMS : Armature winding circuits : Responsive to rotor shaft position or speed : Speed responsive field power sources)

Patent 5689167: Two-phase electronic control of a three-phase induction motor
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : INDUCTION MOTOR SYSTEMS : Primary circuit control : Eddy current braking circuits)

Patent 5689168: Control circuit for two speed motors
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : INDUCTION MOTOR SYSTEMS : Primary circuit control : Plural speed : With dynamoelectric converter)

Patent 5689169: Transient inductance identifier for motor control
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : INDUCTION MOTOR SYSTEMS : Primary circuit control : Frequency control : Responsive to motor voltage)

Patent 5689170: Fail-safe control apparatus for electric vehicle driving motor
(ELECTRICITY: MOTIVE POWER SYSTEMS : INDUCTION MOTOR SYSTEMS : Primary circuit control : Frequency control : With voltage pulse time control : Pluse width modulation or chopping : Including inverter)

Patent 5689171: Battery charger
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : CELL OR BATTERY CHARGER STRUCTURE : For diverse sizes of cells, batteries, or battery packs : Employing "jumper" cable)

Patent 5689172: Charging battery system for video camera
(ELECTRICITY: BATTERY OR CAPACITOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING : DIVERSE CHARGING OR DISCHARGING RATES FOR PLURAL BATTERIES : With generator charging source)

Patent 5689173: Battery pack
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL CURRENT PRODUCING APPARATUS, PRODUCT, AND PROCESS : WITH NONBATTERY ELECTRICAL COMPONENT ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED WITHIN CELL CASING OTHER THAN TESTING OR INDICATING COMPONENTS :)

Patent 5689174: Electrical power system
(ELECTRICITY: SINGLE GENERATOR SYSTEMS : COMBINED CONTROL OF GENERATOR AND DRIVING MEANS : Simultaneous control : Electric motor :)

Patent 5689175: Voltage regulator for an electrical power system
(ELECTRICITY: SINGLE GENERATOR SYSTEMS : AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF GENERATOR OR DRIVING MEANS : Voltage of generator or circuit supplied : Including an electrical condition)

Patent 5689176: Power factor/harmonics correction circuitry and method thereof
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : IN SHUNT WITH SOURCE OR LOAD : Using choke and switch across source : In bridge)

Patent 5689177: Method and apparatus to regulate a voltage controller
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Phase controlled switching using electronic tube or a three or more terminal semiconductive device : With digital control : Static switch)

Patent 5689178: Self-oscillation type DC-DC converter having a driving transistor connected in parallel to a circuit element for starting a switching
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : With reference voltage circuitry)

Patent 5689179: Variable voltage regulator system
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : OUTPUT LEVEL RESPONSIVE : Using a three or more terminal semiconductive device as the final control device : Switched (e.g., switching regulators) : Digitally controlled : Including final control device parameter)

Patent 5689180: Isolated electrical power supply
(ELECTRICITY: POWER SUPPLY OR REGULATION SYSTEMS : INCLUDING A TRANSFORMER OR AN INDUCTOR : Potential transformer : For current transformer)

Patent 5689181: Brushless motor speed detecting apparatus for reducing generation of spike voltage
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : ELECTRICAL SPEED MEASURING : Including motor current or voltage sensor : Including radiant energy detector)

Patent 5689182: Magnetic sensor with bobbin, sleeve and terminal bed for detecting a change in magnetic flux
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Displacement : Having particular sensor means : Inductive : Pulsating or alternating current or potential for the discharge control means)

Patent 5689183: Electromagnetic-induction type inspection device employing two induction coils connected in opposite phase relation
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : With means to create magnetic field to test material : With phase sensitive element : With backing member)

Patent 5689184: Large scale metallic object detector
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : With means to create magnetic field to test material : Induced voltage-type sensor : Plural sensors : Plural sensors)

Patent 5689185: Compact device for measuring magnetic fields having magnetoresistors and an auxiliary magnetic field generator
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : MAGNETIC : Magnetometers : Semiconductor type solid-state or magnetoresistive magnetometers : Plural sensors)

Patent 5689186: Method for producing an off-center image using an EPI pulse sequence
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Using a nuclear resonance spectrometer system : To obtain localized resonance within a sample :)

Patent 5689187: RF receiver coil configuration for an NMR spectrometer
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Including a test sample and control sample)

Patent 5689188: Magnetic resonance apparatus
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Including a test sample and control sample)

Patent 5689189: Technique for designing distributed radio frequency coils and distributed radio frequency coils designed thereby
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Including a test sample and control sample)

Patent 5689190: Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus including a main magnet having opposed pole faces which are inclined with respect to vertical
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : PARTICLE PRECESSION RESONANCE : Spectrometer components : Polarizing field magnet :)

Patent 5689191: Terminal-in-connector checking device
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : Electrical connectors : With barrier layer)

Patent 5689192: Method for simulating a controlled voltage for testing circuits for electromagnetic susceptibility
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : IMPEDANCE, ADMITTANCE OR OTHER QUANTITIES REPRESENTATIVE OF ELECTRICAL STIMULUS/RESPONSE RELATIONSHIPS : Parameter related to the reproduction or fidelity of a signal affected by a circuit under test : Shielding effectiveness (SE) : Nonlinearity)

Patent 5689193: Probe head, method for manufacturing the same, and inspecting method using the same
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : With probe elements : Using electro-optic device)

Patent 5689194: Acoustic motor current signature analysis system with audio amplified speaker output
(ELECTRICITY: MEASURING AND TESTING : FAULT DETECTING IN ELECTRIC CIRCUITS AND OF ELECTRIC COMPONENTS : Of individual circuit component or element : Motor or generator fault tests : With barrier layer)

Patent 5689195: Programmable logic array integrated circuit devices
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : MULTIFUNCTIONAL OR PROGRAMMABLE (E.G., UNIVERSAL, ETC.) : Array (e.g., PLA, PAL, PLD, etc.) : Significant integrated structure, layout, or layout interconnections : With clocking)

Patent 5689196: Circuit comprising a data communication bus
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : INTERFACE (E.G., CURRENT DRIVE, LEVEL SHIFT, ETC.) : Current driving (e.g., fan in/out, off chip driving, etc.) : Field-effect transistor : Bus driving : Having plural output pull-up or pull-down transistors)

Patent 5689197: BIMOS-type current switch apparatus
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : FUNCTION OF AND, OR, NAND, NOR, OR NOT : Bipolar and FET : Bi-CMOS : CMOS)

Patent 5689198: Circuitry and method for gating information
(ELECTRONIC DIGITAL LOGIC CIRCUITRY : FUNCTION OF AND, OR, NAND, NOR, OR NOT : Field-effect transistor (e.g., JFET, etc.) : MOSFET (i.e., metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) : CMOS : Having plural output pull-up or pull-down transistors)

Patent 5689199: Comparator with hysteresis in bipolar technology
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : Input signal compared to plural fixed references : With logic or bistable circuit : With single output)

Patent 5689200: High speed glitch-free transition detection circuit with disable control
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : Input signal compared to single fixed reference : Reference level crossover detecting : With single output)

Patent 5689201: Track-and-hold circuit utilizing a negative of the input signal for tracking
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC SIGNAL DISCRIMINATING (E.G., COMPARING, SELECTING, ETC.) WITHOUT SUBSEQUENT CONTROL : By amplitude : Including details of sampling or holding : Sample and hold : Having feedback : Cross-coupled)

Patent 5689202: Integrated circuit for automatic determination of PCI signaling environment--either 3.3V or 5V
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Synchronizing : Reset (e.g., initializing, starting, stopping, etc.) : With particular tube or distributed parameter element)

Patent 5689203: Self-calibration circuit for pulse-train tranducer signals
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Particular stable state circuit (e.g., tristable, etc.) : External effect device (e.g., light, heat, magnetic, or mechanical force sensitive devices, etc.) : By phase)

Patent 5689204: Clipper circuit for clipping an upper or lower portion of a uni-directional sinusoidal voltage signal
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SIGNAL CONVERTING, SHAPING, OR GENERATING : Amplitude control : By limiting, clipping, or clamping : Using only diode active elements : Avalanche or negative resistance device (e.g., zener diode, tunnel diode, etc.) : Using diode)

Patent 5689205: Switched current differentiator
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC INPUT TO OUTPUT FUNCTION : By differentiating : Interstage coupling (e.g., level shift, etc.))

Patent 5689206: Sc-integrator with switchable polarity
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC INPUT TO OUTPUT FUNCTION : By integrating : Having switched capacitance : With feedback)

Patent 5689207: Front-end circuit
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : SPECIFIC INPUT TO OUTPUT FUNCTION : Combining of plural signals : With vacuum tube)

Patent 5689208: Charge pump circuit for high side switch
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : GATING (I.E., SWITCHING INPUT TO OUTPUT) : Signal transmission integrity or spurious noise override : Insulated gate FET (e.g., MOSFET, etc.) : With capacitive bootstrapping : With clock input)

Patent 5689209: Low-side bidirectional battery disconnect switch
(MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVE ELECTRICAL NONLINEAR DEVICES, CIRCUITS, AND SYSTEMS : GATING (I.E., SWITCHING INPUT TO OUTPUT) : Utilizing three or more electrode solid-state device : Bilateral transistor : Field-effect transistor)

Patent 5689210: Active distributed signal sampler
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH DISTRIBUTED PARAMETER-TYPE COUPLING MEANS : Distributed amplifier : Having different configurations)

Patent 5689211: Quiescent current control for the output stage of an amplifier
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including push-pull amplifier : Having complementary symmetry : And temperature compensation :)

Patent 5689212: Large-scale integration monolithic microwave amplifier with tree-like distributed topology
(AMPLIFIERS : WITH SEMICONDUCTOR AMPLIFYING DEVICE (E.G., TRANSISTOR) : Including distributed parameter-type coupling : Having particular biasing means)

Patent 5689213: Post-fabrication programmable integrated circuit ring oscillator
(OSCILLATORS : RING OSCILLATORS : Parallel connected)

Patent 5689214: Electromagnetic wave generator for influencing biomagnetic fields
(OSCILLATORS : ELECTROMECHANICAL RESONATOR : Crystal : With sync, trigger, or pulsing circuit (e.g., self-pulsing))

Patent 5689215: Method of and apparatus for controlling reactive impedances of a matching network connected between an RF source and an RF plasma
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLED SYSTEMS : Impedance matching : Including long line element)

Patent 5689216: Direct three-wire to stripline connection
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : With impedance matching : Having long line elements : Having plural concentric helices)

Patent 5689217: Directional coupler and method of forming same
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : PLURAL CHANNEL SYSTEMS : Having branched circuits : Using directional coupler : Having TEM lines : Using stripline : For TEM lines)

Patent 5689218: Tap for extracting energy from transmission lines
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : PLURAL CHANNEL SYSTEMS : Having branched circuits : With impedance matching : Including long line element : Using waveguide)

Patent 5689219: Summing network
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : PLURAL CHANNEL SYSTEMS : Having branched circuits : With impedance matching : Including long line element : Using TEM lines : For TEM lines)

Patent 5689220: Laterally coupled piezoelectric resonator ladder-type filter with at least one width expansion mode resonator
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Electromechanical filter : Using bulk mode piezoelectric vibrator : Plural coupled vibrators : Resiliently mounted components)

Patent 5689221: Radio frequency filter comprising helix resonators
(WAVE TRANSMISSION LINES AND NETWORKS : COUPLING NETWORKS : Wave filters including long line elements : Magnetostrictive wave transmission path)

Patent 5689222: Electromagnetic relay and method for the production thereof
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED SWITCHES : Polarity-responsive : With locking, latch or tripping structure)

Patent 5689223: Superconducting coil
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : Superconductive type : With coil structure)

Patent 5689224: Reactor to modify environment and create electro-magnetic fields
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : Combined with diverse-type art device : With time-delay means)

Patent 5689225: Method for driving magneto-resistive element
(ELECTRICITY: MAGNETICALLY OPERATED SWITCHES, MAGNETS, AND ELECTROMAGNETS : MAGNETS AND ELECTROMAGNETS : With magneto-mechanical motive device (e.g., electromagnet with armature) : With motion-conversion means (e.g., reciprocating to rotary motion) : Induced current-type movable conductor (e.g., eddy current member))

Patent 5689227: Circuit board material with barrier layer
(ELECTRICAL RESISTORS : WITH BASE EXTENDING ALONG RESISTANCE ELEMENT : Resistance element coated on base : Element extends in or through openings or grooves in frame or support)

Patent 5689228: Parallel magnitude comparison using manchester carry chains
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : DIGITAL COMPARATOR SYSTEMS : Electromagnetically actuated mechanical signal)

Patent 5689229: Patient care and communication system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SYSTEMS : Call station : Hospital : Switching element)

Patent 5689230: Energy monitoring and control system using reverse transmission on AC line
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SYSTEMS : Signal over power line : Separate diverse device deactivated by timer)

Patent 5689231: Brake monitor
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : Internal alarm or indicator responsive to a condition of the vehicle : Brake or clutch condition : Of brake fluid)

Patent 5689232: Vehicle signalling device
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS : External signal light system : Acceleration or deceleration)

Patent 5689233: Emergency information offering system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : With particular system function (e.g., temperature compensation, calibration) : Alarm system supervision : With ringback)

Patent 5689234: Integrated firefighter safety monitoring and alarm system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : With particular system function (e.g., temperature compensation, calibration) : Selection from a plurality of sensed conditions : Plural diverse conditions : Vertical axis)

Patent 5689235: Electronic security system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Intrusion detection : Including location of misplaced item)

Patent 5689236: Remote garage door position indicator
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Intrusion detection : Door or window movement : Permutation)

Patent 5689237: Antitheft security tag and electronic article surveillance security system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag") : Specified device housing or attachment means : Fence)

Patent 5689238: Object locator system and methods therefor
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Article placement or removal (e.g., anti-theft) : Detectable device on protected article (e.g., "tag") : Specified connector (e.g., phone jack-type plug))

Patent 5689239: Identification and telemetry system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Interrogation response : Interrogation signal detail : Housing detail)

Patent 5689240: Child monitor system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Human or animal : House arrest system, wandering, or wrong place : Specified device housing or attachment means)

Patent 5689241: Sleep detection and driver alert apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Human or animal : Sleep : Specified device housing or attachment means)

Patent 5689242: Connecting a portable device to a network
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : CONDITION RESPONSIVE INDICATING SYSTEM : Specific condition : Condition of electrical apparatus : Breaking of circuit continuity : For plural circuit conductors)

Patent 5689243: System and method for tamper detection
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Intelligence comparison for controlling : Authorization control (e.g., entry into an area) : Varying authorization : Code rotating or scrambling : Programming of coded record)

Patent 5689244: Communication system and electronic apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Monitoring in addition to control (e.g., supervisory) : Control then monitoring : Having manual control input)

Patent 5689245: Integrated communications terminal
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Location indication : Housing detail)

Patent 5689246: Intraoral communication system
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Communication or control for the handicapped : Control then monitoring)

Patent 5689247: Automated system for identifying authorized system users
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Intelligence comparison for controlling : Authorization control (e.g., entry into an area) : Manual code input : Debiting (e.g., rental))

Patent 5689248: Methods for reducing power consumption in remote sensing applications
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : WELLBORE TELEMETERING OR CONTROL (E.G., SUBSURFACE TOOL GUIDANCE, DATA TRANSFER, ETC.) : Electrodes and electrode systems)

Patent 5689249: Off-lane alarm apparatus
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : EXTERNAL CONDITION VEHICLE-MOUNTED INDICATOR OR ALARM : With particular receiver (e.g., ratiometer))

Patent 5689250: Ultrasound obstacle detecting process
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : EXTERNAL CONDITION VEHICLE-MOUNTED INDICATOR OR ALARM : Transmitter in one vehicle only : Relative distence between vehicles (e.g., collision alert))

Patent 5689251: Airspeed prediction filter
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : AIRCRAFT ALARM OR INDICATING SYSTEMS : Nonalarm flight indicator : Speed : Glide slope or path)

Patent 5689252: Navigation system for an automotive vehicle
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : VEHICLE POSITION INDICATION : At remote location : Position indication transmitted by vehicle after receipt of information from local station : Glide slope or path)

Patent 5689253: Ergonomic keyboard apparatus
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : BODILY ACTUATED CODE GENERATOR : Including keyboard or keypad : Having optical waveguide)

Patent 5689254: Decoding circuit for runlength codes
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from run length limited codes : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 5689255: Method and apparatus for compressing and decompressing image data
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : To or from bit count codes : Binary to or from ternary)

Patent 5689256: Tree decoder
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : DIGITAL CODE TO DIGITAL CODE CONVERTERS : Tree structure : To or from delta modulation codes)

Patent 5689257: Skewless differential switch and DAC employing the same
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : With particular solid state devices (e.g., Gunn effect device, Josephson device, drift transistor, using solid state active devices as impedances) with other at longer intervals) : Plural slope analog to digital converter)

Patent 5689258: Multiple current digital-analog converter capable of reducing output glitch
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : With particular solid state devices (e.g., Gunn effect device, Josephson device, drift transistor, using solid state active devices as impedances) with other at longer intervals) : Field effect transistor : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 5689259: Differental D/A converter with N-bits plus sign
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Digital to analog conversion : Linearization (e.g., nonlinear transfer characteristic compensates for nonlinear transducer))

Patent 5689260: Analog-to-digital converter using scaled signal to initialize coarse conversion circuit
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : ANALOG TO OR FROM DIGITAL CONVERSION : Analog to digital conversion : Coarse and fine conversions : With rollover feature (i.e., antidoublestrike))

Patent 5689261: Remote control system for ceiling fan and light
(CODED DATA GENERATION OR CONVERSION : CODE GENERATOR OR TRANSMITTER : Analog to digital conversion)

Patent 5689262: Electronic baffle and baffle controlled microwave devices
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RADAR REFLECTOR : With particular geometric configuration)

Patent 5689263: Antipilferage markers
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RADAR TRANSPONDER SYSTEM : Radar transponder only : Distance measuring equipment (DME))

Patent 5689264: Obstacle detecting system for vehicles
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : RETURN SIGNAL CONTROLS EXTERNAL DEVICE : Radar mounted on and controls land vehicle : With terrain avoidance or alarm)

Patent 5689265: Device for measuring a level of material using microwaves
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DETERMINING DISTANCE : Material level within container : FM type)

Patent 5689266: Testing apparatus for ATC transponder FAR compliance
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : TESTING OR CALIBRATING OF RADAR SYSTEM : MTI (Moving target indicator))

Patent 5689267: Automatic VSWR sensing for aircraft-mounted pulse radar systems
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : TESTING OR CALIBRATING OF RADAR SYSTEM : By monitoring : Calibrating : With CRT display)

Patent 5689268: Radar detection and classification of helicopters
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : WITH PARTICULAR CIRCUIT : Digital processing : Fast fourier transform (FFT) : Cursor)

Patent 5689269: GPS relative position detection system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : Using Global Positioning Satellite (GPS or Glonass) : Determining relative position (e.g., distance or direction) :)

Patent 5689270: Navigation and positioning system and method using uncoordinated becon signals
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : Using Global Positioning Satellite (GPS or Glonass) : With transmission of location-indicative information to or from a remote station :)

Patent 5689271: Method and apparatus for civilian receiver operation with P(Y) code in satellite positioning system receiver
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a satellite : With position indicating : Using Global Positioning Satellite (GPS or Glonass) : GPS receiver signal processing :)

Patent 5689272: Method and system for producing antenna element signals for varying an antenna array pattern
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Including a steerable array : With a matrix : Controlled)

Patent 5689273: Aircraft surface navigation system
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Beacon or receiver : With transmisson of bearing or position determinative signals : Fixed course or bearing indicating : VOR)

Patent 5689274: Doppler rate and angle rate passive emitter location
(COMMUNICATIONS: DIRECTIVE RADIO WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES (E.G., RADAR, RADIO NAVIGATION) : DIRECTIVE : Beacon or receiver : Direction-finding receiver only : Fixed course or bearing indicating)

Patent 5689275: Electromagnetic antenna and transmission line utilizing photonic bandgap material
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : Wave guide type (e.g., horn) : With horn : With main and subreflector (Casse-grain type))

Patent 5689276: Housing for antenna device
(COMMUNICATIONS: RADIO WAVE ANTENNAS : ANTENNAS : With housing or protective covering : With collapsible or foldable frame)

Patent 5689278: Display control method
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Cathodolulminescent type : Field emissive (e.g., FED, Spindt, microtip, etc.) : Resistor-diode arrangement)

Patent 5689279: Integrated electro-optical package
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Solid body light emitter (e.g., LED) : Optical addressing (e.g., photodetection))

Patent 5689280: Display apparatus and a driving method for a display apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Gray scale capability (e.g., halftone) : Including transformer)

Patent 5689281: Liquid crystal display apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Waveform generation : Redundancy (e.g., plural control elements or electrodes))

Patent 5689282: Display device with compensation for stray capacitance
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Specific display element control means (e.g., latches, memories, logic) : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register) : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 5689283: Display for mosaic pattern of pixel information with optical pixel shift for high resolution
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY DRIVING CONTROL CIRCUITRY : Adjusting display pixel size or pixels per given area (i.e., resolution) : Including optical means)

Patent 5689284: Method for direct manipulation of images on a monitor with a mouse
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Graphic manipulation (object processing or display attributes) : Scaling : Graphical user interface tools : Image rotates in response to display device orientation)

Patent 5689285: Joystick with membrane sensor
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE : Cursor mark position control device : Joystick : Scaling)

Patent 5689286: Component-based icon construction and customization system
(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) : Selectable iconic array : With specific input device)

Patent 5689287: Context-preserving display system using a perspective sheet
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 5689288: Ink level sensor
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of fluid (e.g., ink flow rate, viscosity, etc.) : Fluid content (e.g., moisture or solvent content, ink refilling, liquid level) :)

Patent 5689289: Image recording apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of fluid (e.g., ink flow rate, viscosity, etc.) : Fluid content (e.g., moisture or solvent content, ink refilling, liquid level) :)

Patent 5689290: Liquid level detecting mechanism and ink jet recording apparatus having the mechanism
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of fluid (e.g., ink flow rate, viscosity, etc.) : Fluid content (e.g., moisture or solvent content, ink refilling, liquid level) :)

Patent 5689291: Method and apparatus for producing dot size modulated ink jet printing
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of ejector : Drive waveform :)

Patent 5689292: Multi-step heating of a recording head
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Controller : Of temperature or pressure of device or component thereof : Creating plural tones)

Patent 5689293: Ink jet head capping device
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Wiping : Movement)

Patent 5689294: Method and apparatus for skipping white spaces in marking devices
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : With oscillatory motion)

Patent 5689295: Multicolor ink jet printing method, print head having particular orifice arrangement, and head manufacture method including removal and assembly
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Array of ejectors : Color type : Movement)

Patent 5689296: Digital printing apparatus
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : Electrical connector means : Nozzles)

Patent 5689297: Thermosensitive stencil printer capable of controlling image density
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : THERMAL MARKING APPARATUS OR PROCESSES : Density control : Transfer material or recording medium)

Patent 5689298: Method and apparatus for multiple readout of digital video data with faster playback mode switching
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : USER-REQUESTED VIDEO PROGRAM SYSTEM : Video-on-demand : VCR-like function : Combined with call bell system for hospital use)

Patent 5689299: Picture distribution method and device comprising copying of picture information from a first file to plural second files
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : USER-REQUESTED VIDEO PROGRAM SYSTEM : Video-on-demand : Server or headend : Control process : Combined at local receiver)

Patent 5689300: Picture codec and teleconference terminal equipment
(TELEVISION : TWO-WAY VIDEO AND VOICE COMMUNICATION (E.G., VIDEOPHONE) : Display arrangement (e.g., multiscreen display) :)

Patent 5689301: Method and apparatus for identifying video fields produced by film sources
(TELEVISION : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : Film, disc or card scanning : Motion picture film scanner : Alignment or positioning)

Patent 5689302: Higher definition video signals from lower definition sources
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Unitary image formed by compiling sub-areas of same scene (e.g., array of cameras) : With image intensifier)

Patent 5689303: Electronic still camera utilizing updatable frame catena information to maintain frame sequence
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Combined image signal generator and general image signal processing : With details of static memory for output image (e.g., for a still camera) : Storage of additional data : Monitor (including for controlling camera))

Patent 5689304: Indoor/outdoor surveillance housing
(TELEVISION : CAMERA, SYSTEM AND DETAIL : Support or housing : Flash or strobe)

Patent 5689305: System for deinterlacing digitally compressed video and method
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Bidirectional : Subband coding)

Patent 5689306: Method and apparatus for encoding a video signal using pixel-by-pixel motion prediction
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Television or motion video signal : Predictive : Motion vector : Subband coding)

Patent 5689307: Encoding and decoding systems for transmitting moving pictures
(TELEVISION : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION SYSTEM : Data rate reduction : Involving difference transmission (e.g., predictive) : Coding element controlled by buffer fullness : Involving pattern matching)

Patent 5689308: Vertical reset genereator circuit
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Sync separation : To produce distinct vertical output : Color)

Patent 5689309: Control circuit for mixing two video signals
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Special effects : Combining plural sources : Rotation)

Patent 5689310: Fader device
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Special effects : Combining plural sources : Specified details of key signal generation or processing : Artificial key generation : Fades signal generator :)

Patent 5689311: After image reducer
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Gray scale transformation : Nonlinear amplitude modification (e.g., gamma) : Including frame or field delays)

Patent 5689312: Block matching motion estimation method
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : Motion vector generation : Diode)

Patent 5689313: Buffer management in an image formatter
(TELEVISION : IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSING CIRCUITRY SPECIFIC TO TELEVISION : With details of static storage device : For storing a sequence of frames or fields : Level derived within feedback path)

Patent 5689314: Common path point diffraction interferometer using liquid crystal phase shifting
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM :)

Patent 5689315: Light valve apparatus which is employed in a projection display system and in a view-finder system
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Exposure device for lithography)

Patent 5689316: Depth sampling three-dimensional image display apparatus
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Interconnection of plural cells in series : Fluorescent light source)

Patent 5689317: Tunable color filter
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Polarizer : Color : Formed with particular alignment technique)

Patent 5689318: Color liquid crystal display device composed of color filter with a layer of three primary color array patterns fabricated by thermal dye
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Filter : Color filter : For supertwisted nematic liquid crystal)

Patent 5689319: Electro optic display device with porous sub-layer and method
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Filter : Opaque mask or black mask : With unequal areas for different colors or with fractional shift between one line of colors and the next)

Patent 5689320: Liquid crystal display apparatus having a film layer including polyaniline
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : Alignment layer : For parallel alignment : With chiral smectic liquid crystal (includes ferroelectric liquid crystal) : With particular polymer composition of the alignment layer (e.g., fluorine- containing aliphatic polyamide) :)

Patent 5689321: Display apparatus
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Matrix electrodes : For parallel alignment)

Patent 5689322: Liquid crystal display device having regions with different twist angles
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : WITH SPECIFIED NONCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIAL : Within nematic phase : Twisted (or chiral) nematic or supertwisted nematic : Having particular parameter of twist : With detail of terminals to external circuit)

Patent 5689323: Decentered noncorrective lens for eyewear
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Methods of use)

Patent 5689324: Progressive lens
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Multifocal : Gradually varying focal power : Spring between lens and strap)

Patent 5689325: Ophthalmologic apparatus with ease of operation
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including eye photography : Having means to detect proper distance or alignment (i.e., eye to instrument) :)

Patent 5689326: Photographic printing apparatus
(PHOTOCOPYING : PROJECTION PRINTING AND COPYING CAMERAS : Tilting : Regulating light intensity or exposure time)

Patent 5689327: Laser processing device
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Using at least a pair of viewing axes)

Patent 5689328: Optical type range finder apparatus for motor vehicle
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Using at least a pair of viewing axes)

Patent 5689329: Flying height altitude simulator
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH PLURAL DIVERSE TEST OR ART : Lamp attachments)

Patent 5689330: Laser plane generator having self-calibrating levelling system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Prism engaging specimen)

Patent 5689331: Laser apparatus with wander correction
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Alignment of axes nominally coaxial : With reflection of a unidirectional source beam from a retroreflector)

Patent 5689332: Automated real-time detection of defects during machining of ceramics
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : INSPECTION OF FLAWS OR IMPURITIES : Integrating spheres)

Patent 5689333: Spectroscopic apparatus and methods
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With Raman type light scattering : With particular illumination means)

Patent 5689334: Intracavity laser spectroscope for high sensitivity detection of contaminants
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : Utilizing a spectrometer : Having beam modulation)

Patent 5689335: Apparatus and method for heterodyne-generated two-dimensional detector array using a single element detector
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having light beams of different frequencies (e.g., heterodyning) : Plural counter-propagating beams (e.g., non-motion Sagnac device))

Patent 5689336: Photoelectric position measuring system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Displacement or distance : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction) : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction))

Patent 5689337: Coaxial disc-mount for measuring flatness of computer-drive discs by interferometry
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : For orientation or alignment : Tilt : Having wavefront division (e.g., by diffraction))

Patent 5689339: Alignment apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ALIGNMENT IN LATERAL DIRECTION : With registration indicia (e.g., scale) : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 5689340: Apparatus and method for measuring alignment in lenticular media
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ALIGNMENT IN LATERAL DIRECTION : With registration indicia (e.g., scale) : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 5689341: LCD panel test system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY SHADE OR COLOR : With color transmitting filter : Including rotating sequential filters : Including liquid filter comparison)

Patent 5689342: Image processing method and apparatus which orders text areas which have been extracted from an image
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Recording apparatus : Scanning)

Patent 5689343: Area mapping employing reference clusters for high quality noninteger resolution conversion with enhancement
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Multi-level image reproduction (e.g., gray level reproduction) : Adaptive multi-level image reproduction : Screen property or geometry (e.g., shape, period, symmetry, aspect ratio))

Patent 5689344: Mitigation of tenting deletions in color xerographic printers
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Processing based on at least two different image attributes (e.g., character, graphic, photo, line, edge, gray-level, color) :)

Patent 5689345: Apparatus for testing amplifier for electromechanical gravure engraving machine
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil) : Look-up table for image processing or print attribute data (e.g., threshold value, print element property))

Patent 5689346: Image data processing system
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Reduced time or bandwidth for static image communication : Condition based selection or control of image coding technique or communication arrangement : Coded image communication rate : Variable threshold determined by image or other condition (e.g., adaptive thresholding))

Patent 5689347: Signal processing apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : FACSIMILE : Specific signal processing circuitry : Memory interface : Auxiliary signal controls apparatus at both transmitter and receiver)

 

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