Patents 5690370 - 5690625

 

 

Patent 5690370: Fisherman's knot tying device
(KNOTS AND KNOT TYING : HAND IMPLEMENTS : Needles)

Patent 5690371: Fused spring latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Sliding : Spring projected : Operating means)

Patent 5690372: Latch mechanism
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Sliding : Spring projected : Operating means : Cam :)

Patent 5690373: Electromagnetic lock
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Operating means : Motor : Rigid)

Patent 5690374: Shock-absorbing tool handle
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : HAND FORKS AND SHOVELS : Handles : Fork and rake)

Patent 5690375: Ezekiel's Wheel
(RAILWAY WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEELS : Wheel tread : Multiple : With integral tire)

Patent 5690376: Vehicle shade
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Extension : Mirror)

Patent 5690377: Retractable cover system for a truck trailer body
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Load cover : Flexible having tensioning means : Movable with pivoted support)

Patent 5690378: Monocoque transport vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Body shell : Plastic : Cargo : Having pivotal means)

Patent 5690379: Decorative furniture item usable as chair, step stool and rocker
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : CONVERTIBLE : Pivots laterally)

Patent 5690380: Slipcovers with interchangeable trim
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : DETACHABLE SUPPLEMENTAL FLEXIBLE PAD OR COVER : Wraparound one-piece bottom, back, and shoulder or arm : With cover supply)

Patent 5690381: Spare seat for vehicle
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : PLURAL RELATED SEATS : Movement of one seat effects storage of either seat : Reversible)

Patent 5690382: Adjustable child-restraint shield
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : SUPPLEMENTAL SEAT (E.G., CHILD SEAT, ETC.) : Having a front guard or barrier : Reversible)

Patent 5690383: Baby bungee jumper
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : OSCILLATING SUSPENDER CONNECTED TO OR THROUGH ADJUNCTIVE REST : Baby jumper type : Tip, guard, or shield)

Patent 5690384: Vehicle seat with removable seat member
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : CHANGEABLE OR REVERSIBLE SUPPORTING SURFACE : Armrest or side frame-connected)

Patent 5690385: Rotatable sun chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Bottom and back movable as a unit : About vertical axis; i.e., rotates : Including antifriction feature (e.g., ball bearings, etc.) : Motor actuated)

Patent 5690386: Device for articulated connection between the backrest and the seat part of a vehicle seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : Tiltable : Plural distinct occupant-supporting positions : Rack and pawl : Actuator disengages pawl : Engages movable rack)

Patent 5690387: Removable headrest for chairs
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : HEADREST : Portable, with seat attacher : Foldable forwardly over bottom)

Patent 5690388: Methods of making a furniture product and the product formed thereby
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM, BACK AND LEG (I.E., CHAIR) : Back or back standard integral with leg : Front leg : Integral with plural front legs : Angularly)

Patent 5690389: Pneumatic, ball-shaped chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK : Having fluent material : Having varying density foam)

Patent 5690390: Process for solution mining underground evaporite ore formations such as trona
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : IN SITU CONVERSION OF SOLID TO FLUID : Input and output wells : Of rotary cutter with advance direction coincident or parallel to rotary axis)

Patent 5690391: Self propelled saw
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : HARD MATERIAL DISINTEGRATING MACHINES : Floor-working : Rotary cutter : Slot-type cutter; e.g., pavement saw :)

Patent 5690392: Water supply system for a mining machine
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : CUTTER TOOTH OR TOOTH HEAD : Cleansing fluid passage : Shiftable vertically)

Patent 5690393: Cutting tool retention system
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : CUTTER TOOTH OR TOOTH HEAD : Rolling or rotatable type bit mount : Having a spring biased retainer : Undercutter shiftable horizontally)

Patent 5690394: Method and device for processing brushes
(BRUSH, BROOM, AND MOP MAKING : BRUSH-MAKING MACHINES :)

Patent 5690395: Shopping cart wheel assembly with anti-friction bearing and friction bearing
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Hub : Joint)

Patent 5690396: Proportional fluid pressure regulation system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE SYSTEMS : Fluid pressure and electric :)

Patent 5690397: Solenoid-operated fluid flow control valves
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : System controlled by solenoid valve : System solenoid valve detail : Pump pressure operates fluid motor)

Patent 5690398: Snowmobile traction point
(WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES : ENDLESS BELT HAVING NONMETALLIC TRACK OR TREAD : Track formed of rigid nonmetallic links : Lug, shoe, or grouser structure, per se : With mounting means : Including threaded fastening means :)

Patent 5690399: Compact disk stroage cabinet
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : FOR STORING AUDIO OR VISUAL RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, FILM, TAPE) : Disk or parallelepiped shape : Manually pivotable recording medium or medium support : Spring biased)

Patent 5690400: Cabinet assembly comprising multiple identical molded cabinet units
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SECTIONAL-UNIT TYPE : Wall or window)

Patent 5690401: Locker dresser
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SECTIONAL-UNIT TYPE : Wall or window)

Patent 5690402: Product display case
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SHOW-CASE TYPE : With racks : Interconnected closure and tray)

Patent 5690403: Insert for filling utility access opening in furniture panel
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : FOR PARTICULAR ELECTRICAL DEVICE OR COMPONENT : Particular electrical wiring feature : Including a particular handle)

Patent 5690404: Hidden photograph storage device
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Plural, diverse types : Sequentially movable : Pivoting components)

Patent 5690405: Connecting brace for fixing the rail of a drawer to a rear wall or a side wall of the drawer
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : Knockdown or setup type : Plurality of parts, held together by distinct fastening elements (e.g., bolts) : Pivot stop)

Patent 5690406: Control method for microfilm image reader
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : SELECTIVE DATA RETRIEVAL : Plate part of film gate)

Patent 5690407: Shutter for display device of projection type
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : SHUTTER : Lamp position adjustable)

Patent 5690408: Fiber optic based lighting for aircraft
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT FIBER, ROD, OR PIPE : With optical fiber bundle : Including specific fiber structure : Type of surface)

Patent 5690409: Headlight for vehicles
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Light modifier : Including selected wavelength modifier : Headlight)

Patent 5690410: Light device for a bicycle
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Bicycle or motorcycle : Having retractable lamp)

Patent 5690411: Wearable vehicular signaling system adapted and augmented for wearing on or about the body of a person
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Notepad)

Patent 5690412: Solar illuminated jewelry
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Jewelry : Including specific light bulb mounting)

Patent 5690413: Safety light for marine vest
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Shoulder suspension or torso encircling (e.g., vest, neck-sling) : Hat)

Patent 5690414: Screw driver adapted for use as a signaling device
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Hand tool (e.g., knife, drill) : Elongate type : Nonelectric light unit)

Patent 5690415: Display light
(ILLUMINATION : WITH SHOWCASE OR SHOW WINDOW : Tree)

Patent 5690416: Holder adjustable to hold a flashlight selected from a group of differently sized flashlights
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : With support : With or comprising mounting means : Tube structure)

Patent 5690417: Surface illuminator with means for adjusting orientation and inclination of incident illumination
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With modifier : Distinct light units : Refractor type modifier : Including reflector)

Patent 5690418: Multipurpose laser pointer
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Laser type : Particular arrangement (e.g., ornamental star))

Patent 5690419: Optical reflector mounting assembly
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Tiltable or rotatable as a unit : Including circuit arrangement)

Patent 5690420: Upwardly projecting indicator light
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTED BY VEHICLE STRUCTURE (E.G., ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE) : Visual identification light : Including mask or screen)

Patent 5690421: Display lighting with matched narrow band filter and light source
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including selected wavelength modifier (e.g., filter) : Including nonparallel modifying surfaces)

Patent 5690422: Sharp-cutoff luminaire having specular reflecting facets with fan-line geometry
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : Including reflector : With or including plural, distinct reflecting surfaces : With actuator)

Patent 5690423: Wire frame pan assembly for mounting recessed lighting in ceilings and the like
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : Recessed : With mounting means : Hollow body open at both sides)

Patent 5690424: Mounting apparatus for lighting fixtures
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : With cooling means : Arm or bracket)

Patent 5690425: Protective guard assembly
(ILLUMINATION : GUARD MEANS : With closure)

Patent 5690426: Reading lamp assembly removably and adjustably attachable to a torchiere-type lamp
(ILLUMINATION : SUPPORTS : Standard-type support (e.g., table or floor lamp) : Nonelectric)

Patent 5690427: Variable speed food mixer incorporating a variable transmission ratio belt drive
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stirrer with specified drive means : With rotating stirrer)

Patent 5690428: Mixing device comprising concentric tubes for supplying solutions onto and mixing on a rotor
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Liquid injector within mixing chamber : Including rotating stirrer : Plural injectors : Stationary feed conduit received within rotating stirrer or shaft)

Patent 5690429: Method and apparatus for emissivity independent self-calibrating of a multiwavelength pyrometer
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : THERMAL CALIBRATION SYSTEM :)

Patent 5690430: Apparatus and method for measuring temperature and/or emissivity of steel strip during a coating process
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : By thermally emitted radiation : Having emissivity compensating or specified radiating surface : By current modifying elements in circuit (e.g., bridge))

Patent 5690431: Guide system for guiding a movable element along a predetermined elongated path
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Combined with seal or guard : Bearing for valve stem)

Patent 5690432: Mean axis of bicycle
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Fixed shaft and rotating outer member : For hub : For bicycle hub : Ring type)

Patent 5690433: System for preloading the bearing of a pump assembly
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : With specified seal : Relatively rotatable radially contacting : Resilient sliding surface material : Wick structure)

Patent 5690434: Downhole tool bearing assembly
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Thrust bearing : Ball bearing : Plural rows balls or tandem thrust : Contaminent elimination; adjustment means)

Patent 5690435: Serial printing apparatus with sentence memory and display
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING SELECTION OF TYPE-FACE BY PROGRAMMED-CONTROL-SYSTEM OR BY REMOTE CONTROL : Including error detection : Including message writing (e.g, address program, form-letter program, etc.))

Patent 5690436: Thermal printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Thermal : Density control : By number of heated recording elements :)

Patent 5690437: Method and apparatus for controlling the thermal head drive
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Thermal : Density control : In accordance with temperature of the recording means :)

Patent 5690438: Continuous or endless loop printing ribbon cassettes and reinking devices therefor
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Renovation of used ribbon : Including storage (e.g., in cartridge, etc.) of ribbon)

Patent 5690439: Thermal transfer printing apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : For typing plural copies simultaneously with ribbon(s) (e.g., duplicate typing) : Using plural ribbons (e.g., additional ribbon(s) : And ribbon holder movable to inoperative position on typewriter : And re-inking roller)

Patent 5690440: Controller for serial printer carriage
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CONTROL OF PRINT POSITION ALONG PRINT-LINE BY SIGNAL GENERATED BY PROGRAMMED-CONTROL-SYSTEM : Including limit stop (e.g., block, chain, etc.))

Patent 5690441: Extendable, retractable applicator brush
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR : Applicator includes container closure or overlies material : Applicator movable axially relative to closure : And separate release member)

Patent 5690442: Metal tip for ball-point pen
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : THERMAL CALIBRATION SYSTEM :)

Patent 5690443: Adjustable, releasable binding fastener
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER WITH RELEASABLE KEEPER (E.G., HOLD DOWN, ETC.) : Keeper cooperating with retainer of varying cross-section : Notched or grooved retainer (e.g., screw threaded, etc.) : Screw threaded)

Patent 5690444: Cord equipped with connector
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MOLDED JOINT : Socket or open cup for bonding material : Clamped member)

Patent 5690445: High-speed assembly connector structure
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : DISTINCT END COUPLER : Separate screw or pin-type connections : Axially biased end portions)

Patent 5690446: Connection system for connecting struts to construct three-dimensional structures
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Socket : Specific angle or shape of rib, key, groove, or shoulder)

Patent 5690447: Method of and devices for sealing and supporting concrete floor joints and the like
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Including joint means : Preformed non-metallic only : Supported dowel end)

Patent 5690448: Landfill closure system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN WASTE DISPOSAL, CONTAINMENT, OR TREATMENT : Waste barrier, containment, or monitoring : Floor, pit, or wall : With drainage or collection : Vitrify)

Patent 5690449: Tool base securing system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MISCELLANEOUS : Ground stabilization or reinforcement)

Patent 5690450: Apparatus for transporting powder coating material from a box-shaped container
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : AMBULANT OR PORTABLE : Vehicle mounted : Input)

Patent 5690451: Depth stop assembly for a portable electric drill
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Axially fixed to tool : With means to bias tool away from work)

Patent 5690452: Spring loaded automatic plug ejector or hole saws
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having axial, core-receiving central portion : Adjustable)

Patent 5690453: Method and apparatus for transporting cars
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : PARTICULAR ARTICLE ACCOMMODATION : Wheeled vehicle : Four-wheeled vehicle accommodation : Raised vehicle arrangement : Tiedown*)

Patent 5690454: Anchoring retainer for threaded fasteners
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : With hole forming means : Formed on expansible sleeve : Groove and follower)

Patent 5690455: Metal expansible anchor
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Including sleeve and distinct tapered expander (e.g., anchor bolt type) : Expander threadedly engaged by mover : Spread by pressing element over initially inserted expander (e.g., push type))

Patent 5690456: Apparatus for securing structural members together
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Multipart : Having telltale bore)

Patent 5690457: Eyebolt
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Hook head, e.g., J-bolt, etc. : Threadedly attached to shank)

Patent 5690458: Hydraulic bolt tensioner
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : INTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., NUT, ETC. : Multipart : Resiliently retained)

Patent 5690459: Plate and riveted stud assembly
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT : Having plastically flowable or deflectable end, e.g., rivet, etc. : Solid end type : Sheet metal type)

Patent 5690460: Fastener assembly for attaching a cover to a panel
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Headed fastener element with securing means and biasing spring : Securing means rotatable about fastener element or rotatably engageable by tool-rotatable headed fastener element : Outwardly extending projection cooperates with socket member having ramp engagement means : Including means providing axial adjustment : Threaded adjustment : Located on the flats of a polygonally shaped element)

Patent 5690461: Big hay bale stacker and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VEHICLE-CARRIED BALE ACCUMULATOR : Removes intersupporting article from row)

Patent 5690462: Parking device for motor vehicles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING A FACILITY COMPRISING ONE OR MORE SITES FOR THE PARKING OF WHEELED VEHICLES : Facility includes structure (e.g., ramp, angularly related successive locations for a vehicle, etc.) necessitating self-propellability or steerability of vehicle : Gripper includes pivoted jaw)

Patent 5690463: Book storage/retrieval apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Carrier-facility-site relationship)

Patent 5690464: Holders for article-carrying pallets and system for loading and unloading a storage rack with such pallets
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.) : With load-supporting pallet : With detachably associated auxiliary carrier for transporting device during portion of its horizontal travel)

Patent 5690465: Carcass pick up and delivery motor vehicle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : For emptying contents thereof into portable receiving means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle : Device includes vertically swinging arm and receptacle support pivotably attached thereto : With bucket or scoop-type holder)

Patent 5690466: Slope plates for particulate material truck box
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Screw type : Walking beam)

Patent 5690467: IC tray handling apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Positions highest article of stack first : Includes means for raising highest article and lowering it upon newly delivered article : Coacting screws)

Patent 5690468: Fan assembly for an integrated circuit
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING HEAT INSULATION OR EXCHANGE MEANS (E.G., FINS, LAGGING, ETC.) : Means subjected to or is working fluid)

Patent 5690469: Method and apparatus for replacing a vane assembly in a turbine engine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural distributing means immediately upstream of runner : Arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Removably secured or mounted in casing : Radially inward of blade)

Patent 5690470: Blower housing and apparatus for assembly thereof
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Casing having multiple parts releasably clamped (e.g., casing seal, etc.) : Downstream of runner)

Patent 5690471: Water pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN SHAFT OR SHAFT SLEEVE AND STATIC PART : Runner having full circular shroud for blades)

Patent 5690472: Internal cooling of turbine airfoil wall using mesh cooling hole arrangement
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 5690473: Turbine blade having transpiration strip cooling and method of manufacture
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Laminated or porous skin :)

Patent 5690474: Optimized composite flexbeam for helicopter tail rotors
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ARTICULATED, RESILIENTLY MOUNTED OR SELF-SHIFTING IMPELLER OR WORKING MEMBER : Nonmetallic resilient mounting : Aircraft rotors : Engine driven)

Patent 5690475: Scroll compressor with overload protection
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Responsive to pump or pump fluid temperature : Fluid and motor controls separately responsive to diverse conditions)

Patent 5690476: Safety device for avoiding entrapment at a water reservoir drain
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : Responsive to pump fluid pressure : Controlling motive fluid or drive motor)

Patent 5690477: Invisible setting method for jewelry
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping a forming surface (e.g., mold making, etc.) : Final product part or material, utilized in forming or included in shaping member : To apply consumable shielding film to shaping surface)

Patent 5690478: Solid material pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Plural pumping chambers : Common discharge conduit interposed between spaced parallel chambers : Unitary element movable about an axis)

Patent 5690479: Multi-stage regulator for variable displacement pumps
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH CHANGEABLE WORKING CHAMBER MAGNITUDE : Spring or fluid biased movable member : Positively biased in opposite directions : With working fluid bias :)

Patent 5690480: Scroll compressor with cooling holes in orbiting scroll
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)

Patent 5690481: Internal-gear machine having a divided filling portion
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH MECHANICAL SEALING : Seal on cylinder engaging rotary member separates inlet and outlet ports : Engages plural rotary members : Fluid biased)

Patent 5690482: Process for the combustion of sulphur containing fuels
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION :)

Patent 5690483: Gaseous fuel burner
(COMBUSTION : BURNER HAVING ELECTRICAL HEATER OR IGNITER : Spark electrode in front of or adjacent fuel discharger : Spark circuit includes feed terminus : Resistance type heater or igniter)

Patent 5690484: Candle wick holder
(COMBUSTION : CANDLE, E.G., TAPER, ETC. : Having structure additional to wax and wick : Fuel body totally within casing, e.g., vigil light, etc. : Stored energy actuated; detent, latch or overcenter release)

Patent 5690485: Combustion system for a steckel mill
(HEATING : PROCESSES OF HEATING OR HEATER OPERATION : Continous strip, strand or web passed longitudinally through heating zone : Forming a permeable layer or sheet)

Patent 5690486: Dental tooth color detector apparatus and method
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)

Patent 5690487: Disposable oral suction tip
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having suction orifice : Hand-held implement with material supply)

Patent 5690488: Anti-splattering rotary dental instrument for cleaning teeth
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having cover or guard : On or adjacent handpiece or handle)

Patent 5690489: Delivery and drive tool for threaded members and method for use
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : And discrete oral fastening or positioning means)

Patent 5690490: Method and apparatus for fabrication of dental restoration by pinhead molding
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : And discrete oral fastening or positioning means)

Patent 5690491: Method and apparatus for simulating the effects of precision-guided munitions
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Gunnery : Bombing)

Patent 5690492: Detecting target imaged on a large screen via non-visible light
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Gunnery : Gun aiming : Cinematographic or cathode ray screen display :)

Patent 5690493: Thought form method of reading for the reading impaired
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Reading : Letter-bearing elements slidable between different grooves)

Patent 5690494: Golf teaching aid
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Golf : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)

Patent 5690495: Incentive device for toilet training children
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Developing or testing coordination : Means on hand or finger for indicating finger to be used)

Patent 5690496: Multimedia product for use in a computer for music instruction and use
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS : Physics)

Patent 5690497: Dynamic on-line scoring method
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)

Patent 5690498: Spring loaded rotary connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE : Movement about axis : Rotary movement : Including annular contact : Coaxial annular contacts : Having axially facing contact surface :)

Patent 5690499: Card edge socket having extractor with closed position lock
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5690500: Electrical connecting device for connecting rotor with stator through cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)

Patent 5690501: Electrical power transfer for 3/4" offset pivots
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Hinge : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5690502: Edge connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part with relatively pivotable concentric movement-actuating or retaining ring : Threaded ring or ring adapted to engage threaded mating part : With spring to longitudinally bias movement-actuating or retaining ring)

Patent 5690503: Connector lock structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Laterally moving roller or ball : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)

Patent 5690504: Plastic guide pin with steel core
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : Rodlike guide member extending in coupling direction or tubular passage for receiving rodlike guide member : Wall or outlet mounted)

Patent 5690505: Pressure joint connector and method of assembling wire harness using the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Single conductive member having plural slots formed by three or more fingers for connecting plural conductors : With distinct surface holding conductor in slot)

Patent 5690506: Decorative lamp holder
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Contact member cutting to contact first conductor and contacting second conductor : Lamp or electron tube socket or base : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 5690507: Receptacle housing for connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : By pliant, conductor encircling strap : Distinct clamp actuated by threaded connector part)

Patent 5690508: Electrical cord plug puller
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING HANDLE OR DISTINCT MANIPULATING MEANS : Coupling part : Including bale or loop : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 5690509: Lighted accessory power supply cord
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INDICATING OR IDENTIFYING PROVISION : Connection indicating provision : Indicator light : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 5690510: Flat cable connector and method for assembling flat cable and a connector housing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 5690511: Reconfigured cable and plug assembly and method for interconnection of telephone control box and wire terminal block
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH FLACCID CONDUCTOR AND WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR SPACED THEREALONG : Including connector housing surrounding cable)

Patent 5690512: Electrotechnical article
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : With securing by movement of coupling part in plane of panel : With additional contacts comprising coupling part mating along axis normal to conductor)

Patent 5690513: Header connector snap lock
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)

Patent 5690515: Splicing block for multi-strand electric cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Duplicate receiving means having independently operated securing means for joining plural conductors : Screw-thread operated securing means for each receiving means : Screw-threaded operator circumferentially tensions flexible strap or band)

Patent 5690516: Transformer stud electrical connecter
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Duplicate receiving means having independently operated securing means for joining plural conductors : Screw-thread operated securing means for each receiving means : For joining three or more conductors : Screw axis intersects axes of conductors joined parallel to one another)

Patent 5690517: Receptacle contact
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : With additional reinforcing spring means : Pivotally or rotatably mounted member locks or places securing part into securing condition)

Patent 5690518: Female and male electrical connectors requiring low insertion forces
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Socket comprises tubular body having resilient means for gripping inserted elongated contact (includes split or slotted tube) : Adapted to receive thin blade contact (e.g., spade receiving))

Patent 5690519: Underwater propulsive device
(MARINE PROPULSION : ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS :)

Patent 5690520: Weed removal apparatus for a jet pump propelled watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Having means to prevent clogging : Produced by combustion)

Patent 5690521: Transmission device, especially a reversing gear for boats
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having transmission : Cage or screen)

Patent 5690522: Cable tie flotation device with cable tie
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY :)

Patent 5690523: Floats
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : RAFTS : Container type)

Patent 5690524: Life support apparatus
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Lifeline : Having line propelling means : Encircling flexible member)

Patent 5690525: Floating headrest
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : Convertible use article)

Patent 5690526: High strength, ballistic resistant composites
(FABRIC (WOVEN, KNITTED, OR NONWOVEN TEXTILE OR CLOTH, ETC.) : COATED OR IMPREGNATED WOVEN, KNIT, OR NONWOVEN FABRIC WHICH IS NOT (A) ASSOCIATED WITH ANOTHER PREFORMED LAYER OR FIBER LAYER OR, (B) WITH RESPECT TO WOVEN AND KNIT, CHARACTERIZED, RESPECTIVELY, BY A PARTICULAR OR DIFFERENTIAL WEAVE OR KNIT, WHEREIN THE COATING OR IMPREGNATION IS NEITHER A FOAMED MATERIAL NOR A FREE METAL OR ALLOY LAYER : Nonwoven scrim)

Patent 5690527: Coated fibrous substrate with enhanced printability
(FABRIC (WOVEN, KNITTED, OR NONWOVEN TEXTILE OR CLOTH, ETC.) : COATED OR IMPREGNATED WOVEN, KNIT, OR NONWOVEN FABRIC WHICH IS NOT (A) ASSOCIATED WITH ANOTHER PREFORMED LAYER OR FIBER LAYER OR, (B) WITH RESPECT TO WOVEN AND KNIT, CHARACTERIZED, RESPECTIVELY, BY A PARTICULAR OR DIFFERENTIAL WEAVE OR KNIT, WHEREIN THE COATING OR IMPREGNATION IS NEITHER A FOAMED MATERIAL NOR A FREE METAL OR ALLOY LAYER : Coating or impregnation specified as porous or permeable to a specific substance (e.g., water vapor, air, etc.) : At least one coating or impregnation contains particulate material)

Patent 5690528: Release liner and method of using same
(FABRIC (WOVEN, KNITTED, OR NONWOVEN TEXTILE OR CLOTH, ETC.) : WOVEN FABRIC (I.E., WOVEN STRAND OR STRIP MATERIAL) : Woven fabric including an additional woven fabric layer : Three or more distinct layers : At least one layer contains natural or synthetic rubber : Epoxy resin)

Patent 5690529: Adsorber material, apparatus and process for concentrating and recovering trace materials from the gaseous phase
(FABRIC (WOVEN, KNITTED, OR NONWOVEN TEXTILE OR CLOTH, ETC.) : NONWOVEN FABRIC (I.E., NONWOVEN STRAND OR FIBER MATERIAL) : Including strand or fiber material which is stated to have specific attributes (e.g., heat or fire resistance, chemical or solvent resistance, high absorption for aqueous compositions, water solubility, heat shrinkability, etc.) : Containing at least two chemically different strand or fiber materials)

Patent 5690530: Multilayer pillar structure for improved field emission devices
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5690531: Method for the manufacture of bent tube lamps
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Arc tube making, e.g., fluorescent lamp : With sealing)

Patent 5690532: Method for forming tungsten electrode
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Electrode shaping : CRT)

Patent 5690533: Airfoil
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Including aircraft-carried propulsion means)

Patent 5690534: Bird and animal call
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including mouthpiece for blowing or sucking : Whistle or siren : Including discrete relatively movable portions : Including piston slidable along central apertured member)

Patent 5690535: Twin spins spin pop
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Having detachable cord for spinning)

Patent 5690536: Brassiere Liner
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With lacteal fluid receptor or shield : With means providing girthwise elasticity for brassiere)

Patent 5690537: Protective brassiere with removable mounted inserts of electrically conductive material
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With cup-supplementing means to add volume to breast, e.g., pads : Pads, per se. : Cup fabric has tunnels separably retaining joined stays)

Patent 5690538: Method of shaping and polishing jewelry from shells
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Tumbling : With preparation of shield)

Patent 5690539: Method of abarding using surface abrasion compositions
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : Control means near and parallel to the abrader)

Patent 5690540: Spiral grooved polishing pad for chemical-mechanical planarization of semiconductor wafers
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 5690541: Methods and apparatus for polishing seal surfaces in a nuclear reactor
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Side face of disk : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)

Patent 5690542: Disc streak pattern forming method and apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Side face of disk : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)

Patent 5690543: Internal pipe blasting nozzle
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Hollow interior work : Adjunct)

Patent 5690544: Wafer polishing apparatus having physical cleaning means to remove particles from polishing pad
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Tool cleaner : Internal abrader)

Patent 5690545: Motorized rotary tool having a head mounted by a pivotal joint
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Rotary disk tool : Rotary disk tool)

Patent 5690546: Edge clamp apparatus
(ABRADING : WORK HOLDER : Clamp : Machine head)

Patent 5690547: Corner sander for manually sanding an outside corner of a wall structure
(ABRADING : TOOL SUPPORT FOR FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL : Manually manipulated : By handle : Including conical tool holding member)

Patent 5690548: Pelvic girdle splitter tool and method
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Cutting longitudinally through body or body portion (i.e., splitters) : Of subdivision into portions)

Patent 5690549: Roof for a vehicle cab
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Roof structure : Including duct extending along roof : Having plural air passages)

Patent 5690550: Diffuser outlet assembly
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including specific air distributor : Having adjustable deflector : Wheel-axle operated)

Patent 5690551: Image display device, image display system, and program cartridge used therewith
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) : Three-dimensional characterization : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.))

Patent 5690552: Injection molded telescoping baton
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : STRIKING WEAPON : Telescopic : Cartridge adaptor)

Patent 5690553: Resilent element having an elastic portion and seat portions for use in a vibration damping device
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Between axially spaced plates : Spring detail : Non-coiled or non-metallic :)

Patent 5690554: Torsion damper for a clutch disk
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Between axially spaced plates : Spring detail : With biasing means)

Patent 5690555: Automatic teeing device and cage for catching golf balls hit toward the cage
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball feeding means and tee : Pivotal arm ball feed : Electrical)

Patent 5690556: Putter/chipper golf club
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Adjustable swingable implement, or swing or position indicator : Adjustable implement or static position indicator (e.g., with respect to the golfer, projectile, target, etc.) : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head : Used for putting : Horizontally spaced linear indicia perpendicular to projectile striking face : Longitudinal bore in head receives elongated member about which head pivots)

Patent 5690557: Putting practice device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Swingable implement swing path indicator : Barrier which monitors swingable implement head movement : Plural barriers, horizontally spaced apart : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head)

Patent 5690558: Golf ball retriever
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : And ball position marker : And separate body engagable member)

Patent 5690559: Combination golf club cover and rake
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : And turf repair tool or ball retriever : And separate body engagable member)

Patent 5690560: Grip for golf clubs and sports rackets
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Grip : Spiral winding : Mass distribution)

Patent 5690561: Removable adhesive backed pads for golf club striking surfaces
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Curved, grooved, or roughened striking face : Sections connected along longitudinally extending seam)

Patent 5690562: Soft impact putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Putter : Embedded in head)

Patent 5690563: Biodegradable golf tee
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Tee : Particular biodegradable or frangible material : Elevation guide)

Patent 5690564: Football support
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Means removably supporting projectile in position to be struck and thereby projected by player (e.g., batting tee, etc.) : For projectile intended to be projected by kicking (e.g., kicking trainer or tee, etc.) : At acute angle with surface)

Patent 5690565: Recreational game apparatus with indicator
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Means removably supporting projectile in position to be struck and thereby projected by player (e.g., batting tee, etc.) : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)

Patent 5690566: End cap for racket handle
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Racket or paddle; accessory therefor (e.g., a tennis racket, tennis racket press, etc.) : Handle or grip structure : Having nonplanar string-hole pattern or arrangement in frame)

Patent 5690567: Transmission for converting rotary motion into linear motion
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including separate belt on each of coaxial pulleys selectively engaged in drive train : With guide roll)

Patent 5690568: Idler sprocket assembly for a phased chain system
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLURAL BELTS OR PLURAL OUTPUT LOADS : Plural belts having interengaged drive surfaces : And including belt-shifter mechanism)

Patent 5690569: Single piece reinforced chain guide
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster has surface in sliding contact with belt : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 5690570: Multistage sprocket assembly for a bicycle
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : And additional coaxial surface for engaging same belt in shifted condition or for engaging auxiliary belt, brake, or clutch member : Belt formed of rigid links)

Patent 5690571: Hybrid roller and silent chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Link including integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove (e.g., silent chain, etc.) : Ball-and-socket connection)

Patent 5690572: Driving belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including fabric web (e.g., knit, woven, etc.) : Strands in the layers are oblique to longitudinal run of belt (e.g., plural layers of bias fabric, etc.))

Patent 5690573: Apparatus for assembling belt of variator
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : Including metallic drive face)

Patent 5690574: Hydraulic control system for automatic transmissions
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake : Pressure regulation : Valving controls shift timing : Speed responsive valve control)

Patent 5690575: Differential transmission with integrated range gear
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : Variable speed or direction is planetary transmission : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear)

Patent 5690576: Continuously variable transmission with control of switching between forward and reverse
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Nonplanetary transmission is belt or chain gearing : Plural power paths to planetary gearing : Conical or frusto-conical planet pinion)

Patent 5690577: Gear Mechanism
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Overload release : Spring applied friction drive establishing means : Drive establishing means is friction brake : Helically coiled spring)

Patent 5690578: Ravigneaux planetary gear transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : With flywheel or centrifugal weight control)

Patent 5690579: Planetary gear transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Brake for sun, carrier and orbit : Including one-way clutch or brake : And brake for carrier)

Patent 5690580: Neutral apparatus for electric vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : ELECTRIC ENGINE : With clutch control : With clutch control)

Patent 5690581: Control system for automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Condition responsive control : Speed responsive : Slip rate control : Electric valve control)

Patent 5690582: Interactive exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control :)

Patent 5690583: Jump cup adapted to be manipulated by one hand
(EXERCISE DEVICES : FOR TRACK OR FIELD SPORT : Jumping, vaulting, or hurdling : Crossbar or support therefor : Regulates rate of movement)

Patent 5690584: Multi-directional movable recreational equipment device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : GYMNASTIC : Play area climbing or traversing arrangement (i.e., for use by children) : Spring board)

Patent 5690585: Hand development apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Having individual structure engaging each finger used : About axis perpendicular to forearm)

Patent 5690586: Thermal hot or cold hand exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Grip : Finger loop)

Patent 5690587: Treadmill with cushioned surface, automatic speed control and interface to external devices
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 5690588: Underwater aquacycle
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Utilizing fluid resistance : Separately adjustable)

Patent 5690589: Stationary exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)

Patent 5690590: Multi-functional exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Having separate foot engaging members reciprocating on parallel guide tracks, e.g., Nordic skiing simulator, etc. : Rolling)

Patent 5690591: Ski training apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Alpine or towed skiing : Rolling)

Patent 5690592: Exercising system
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SKIPPING : Handheld jump rope : Stilt having specific step)

Patent 5690593: Push/pull exercising apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Body part of user utilized as weight : Entire body :)

Patent 5690594: Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Including rope element wrapped about another element)

Patent 5690595: Belt with protruding elastic bands connected to hand weights
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Attached to user : Edge engaging braking element)

Patent 5690596: Upper body exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Having pair of handles : Edge engaging braking element)

Patent 5690597: Martial arts exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Having pair of handles : Edge engaging braking element)

Patent 5690598: Wrist exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Torsion type resister : Having pair of handles)

Patent 5690600: Retractable web separator
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : Means to facilitate opening of container : Composite heat sealing and severing)

Patent 5690601: Method and apparatus for slitting and scoring corrugated paperboard sheets for folding
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : Method)

Patent 5690602: Centrifuge with pivot-out, easy-load processing chamber
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : For sealing between stationary and moving elements)

Patent 5690603: Erogenic stimulator
(SURGERY : SEXUAL APPLIANCE : Stoma closures (e.g., colostomy plugs))

Patent 5690604: Sexual appliance having a phallic device and a device for mounting the same onto a support structure
(SURGERY : SEXUAL APPLIANCE : Stoma closures (e.g., colostomy plugs))

Patent 5690605: Endoscopic device
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With camera or solid state imager : Laser)

Patent 5690606: Tisssue spreading surgical instrument
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : Having flexible, malleable or shape memory material : Otoscope (e.g., funnel shaped specula))

Patent 5690607: Method for mechanical abdominal wall retraction
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With holder : Having supporting arm : With illuminating means)

Patent 5690608: Ultrasonic apparatus for health and beauty
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : With light, thermal, magnetic, or electrical application : Applicator having specific movement : Rollers applied to the body :)

Patent 5690609: Compound abdominal and back support belt system
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5690610: Adhesive material for hemostasis and a method for hemostasis
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skin laceration or wound cover : Compressive element over wound site : Lipid (e.g., oil, fat, or wax))

Patent 5690611: Process for the treatment of atrial arrhythima using a catheter guided by shaped giding introducers
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With means to advance or steer catheter, excluding remotely controlled devices : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands)

Patent 5690612: Medical connection indicator
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.) : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 5690613: Rapid exchange high pressure transition for high pressure catheter with non-compliant balloon
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : With means bonding or mechanically securing balloon sleeve or connector member (e.g., coupling funnel, etc.) to conduit : Lumen extending from proximal end to aperture proximal of inflated means)

Patent 5690614: Microwave apparatus for warming low flow rate infusates
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for cooling or heating body, treating or collected material or device : Electric means : Expansion actuated by rotatable means (e.g, threaded or cammed member, etc.))

Patent 5690616: Catheter clamp
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Having lubricating means)

Patent 5690617: Adjusting catheter holding device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Belt, strap, or band securing means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5690618: Electronic syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Material reservoir (e.g., cartridge, etc.) removably mounted in syringe : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.))

Patent 5690619: Catheter-advancement actuated needle retraction system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Removable cover or protector for body inserted conduit : Bag type)

Patent 5690620: Anatomically conforming nasogastric tube with normally-curved tip and method for using same
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed from natural body orifice : To or from the intestines through nasal or esophagal conduit : By catheter)

Patent 5690621: Drainable pouch for colostomy patients
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) : Having deodorant means (e.g., filter) : With external collector or support means)

Patent 5690622: Ostomy bag filters
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) : Having deodorant means (e.g., filter) : With external collector or support means)

Patent 5690623: Vented ostomy pouch with protected gas filter
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) : Having deodorant means (e.g., filter) : With external collector or support means)

Patent 5690624: Disposable diaper
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : With wetness indicator or alarm : Flexible apron type)

Patent 5690625: Absorbent disposable article constructed from at least two plat flexible bodies containing absorbent material, and a package of articles having
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Needled or punched layer)

 

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