Patents 5054876 - 5055129

 

 

Patent 5054876: Optical fiber telecommunication line including amplifiers distributed along the line for the transmitted signals
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Plural (e.g., data bus) : Single pole single throw)

Patent 5054877: Multi-fiber optical coupler for a high power laser beam
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Lens : Mode strippers)

Patent 5054878: Device for source compensating a fiber optic coupler output
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Lens : Mode strippers)

Patent 5054879: Push/pull fiber optic connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Plural fiber-to-fiber connections :)

Patent 5054880: Method of manufacturing an optical line
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : Particular fiber orientation : Prestressed)

Patent 5054881: Submarine fiber optic cable assembly
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : With strength member : Prestressed)

Patent 5054882: Multiple optical fiber event sensor and method of manufacture
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE SENSOR : Electro-optic)

Patent 5054883: Coated optical fibers
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING PARTICULAR OPTICAL CHARACTERISTIC MODIFYING CHEMICAL COMPOSITION : Of waveguide cladding : Organic : Where the second or further layer is a coating)

Patent 5054884: Beam splitter including a diffraction grating and one of step shaped, inclined, or curved transparent surface
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From grating : With photographic media)

Patent 5054885: Light fixture including a partially collimated beam of light and reflective prisms having peaks lying on a curved surface
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : Including particles loosely housed for agitation)

Patent 5054886: Lens frame
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : Adjustable : With axial adjustment (e.g., adjustable focus, etc.) : With multiple element component)

Patent 5054887: Active matrix type liquid crystal display
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Electrical excitation of liquid crystal (i.e., particular voltage pulses, AC vs. DC, threshold voltages, etc.) : With particular switching device : Transistor : With silicon photodiode, N-I-N photoconductor structure, or P-I-P photoconductor structure)

Patent 5054888: Methods of making composite optical devices employing polymer liquid crystal
(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 : Formed by particular technique (e.g., Langmuir Blodgett, stretching, etc.) : Having structure produced by rubbing under particular rubbing conditions (e.g., particular direction, rubbing force, by using named rubbing material or roller, etc.) : With gate electrode between liquid crystal and semiconductor layer)

Patent 5054889: Liquid crystal display having an alignment layer in the form of a porous alumina layer
(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 : Including at least one with negative intrinsic birefringence)

Patent 5054890: Liquid crystal device
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Spacer : With particular injection port or injection plug)

Patent 5054891: Liquid crystal shutter with substrates having an optical anisotropy caused by temperature gradient
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Heating or cooling element other than for exciting : With particular topology (i.e., other than for diffraction and spacers))

Patent 5054892: Photo-to-photo conversion element and its applied system
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR EXCITATION OF LIQUID CRYSTAL : Optical excitation : With photoconductive layer (e.g., spatial light modulator(SLMs)) : With particular dielectric mirror for spatial light modulator (i.e., SLM) : With silicon photodiode, N-I-N photoconductor structure, or P-I-P photoconductor structure)

Patent 5054893: Electro-optic cell linear array
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Modulation of polarized light via modulating input signal : With particular electrode structure or arrangement, or medium mounting structure or arrangement : Liquid medium)

Patent 5054894: Light modulating process
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Electrochromic : Reflection-type (e.g., display device) : Particular electrolyte layer :)

Patent 5054895: Electrochromic element
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Electrochromic : Kerr cell)

Patent 5054896: Continuously focusable microscope incorporating an afocal variator optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : Spacing of optical elements axially adjustable : Plural oculars)

Patent 5054897: Plastic zoom lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : Reverse telephoto : In a variable media (e.g., gas, elastomer, etc.))

Patent 5054898: Compact high-range varifocal objectives
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With graded refractive index : Having a radial gradient : Having less than four components)

Patent 5054899: Medium telephoto lens system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : Telephoto : Echelon (e.g., Fresnel lens, etc.))

Patent 5054900: Panoramic rearview mirror with narrow elongated reflective panels
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : MIRROR : Plural mirrors or reflecting surfaces : Composite or echelon mirrors or light concentrating array : Roof or roof-angle)

Patent 5054901: Adjustable binocular spectacles for image magnification
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Methods of use)

Patent 5054902: Light control with color enhancement
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With antiglare or shading : For contact lens fitting)

Patent 5054903: Eyewear traction device
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Temples : With head or ear engaging attachments : Screwless lens mounting)

Patent 5054904: Aspheric lens blank
(TELEVISION : SYNCHRONIZATION : Locking of video or audio to reference timebase : Color : Color television)

Patent 5054905: Progressive intensity phase bifocal
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Eye contact type : Multifocal : Spring between lens and strap)

Patent 5054906: Indirectly illuminating ophthalmological speculum
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Of abnormal muscular functioning)

Patent 5054907: Ophthalmic diagnostic apparatus and method
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including projected target image : For cornea curvature measurement :)

Patent 5054908: Method and apparatus for evaluating human visual function
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Subjective type : Including test chart or target : Tachistoscope type)

Patent 5054909: Lamp housing for motion picture film projector
(OPTICS: MOTION PICTURES : PROJECTION LIGHT SOURCES : With supporting structure)

Patent 5054910: Projection apparatus
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Projector including liquid crystal cell (s) : Plural light path projectors :)

Patent 5054911: Light wave distance measuring instrument of the pulse type
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Of pulse transit time : Having pulse transmission trigger significance : Including optical pick-off of transmission start : With specific counter type timing of returns :)

Patent 5054912: Optical distance-measuring device
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : RANGE OR REMOTE DISTANCE FINDING : With photodetection : Of CW phase delay : Having multiple carrier or modulation frequencies : Including specific counter type timing of returns)

Patent 5054913: Method and apparatus for measuring the velocity of a fluid using analysis of Young's fringes in speckle photography
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : VELOCITY OR VELOCITY/HEIGHT MEASURING : With light detector (e.g., photocell) : Of light interference (e.g., interferometer) : With displaced images)

Patent 5054914: Apparatus for analysis of volatile samples by atomic spectroscopy
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH SAMPLE PREPARATION : By light interference detector (e.g., interferometer))

Patent 5054915: Liver function testing apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BLOOD ANALYSIS : Depositing particles on optical surface)

Patent 5054916: Liver function testing apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BLOOD ANALYSIS : Depositing particles on optical surface)

Patent 5054917: Automatic boresighting device for an optronic system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Automatic following or aligning while indicating measurement : With photodetection of reflected beam angle with respect to a unidirectional source beam : With source beam moving to follow or align : Of transmission (e.g., lens))

Patent 5054918: Light scanning system for measurement of orientation and physical features of a workpiece
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : Wheel alignment with photodetection : With photodetection of reflected beam angle with respect to a unidirectional source beam)

Patent 5054919: Seal for high pressure and small volume sample cells
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLE, SPECIMEN, OR STANDARD HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., PLATES OR SLIDES) : Fluid containers (e.g., cells or cuvettes) : Light intensity)

Patent 5054920: Internal reflectance cell having improved sample flow geometry
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLE, SPECIMEN, OR STANDARD HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., PLATES OR SLIDES) : Fluid containers (e.g., cells or cuvettes) : Light intensity)

Patent 5054921: Doppler-free spectroscopy
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With sample excitation (e.g., burning) : Using plural beams)

Patent 5054922: Differential polarimetric fiber optic sensor
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Using fiber or waveguide interferometer : Lock-in prevention)

Patent 5054923: Fiber optic gyro using a pulsed light source
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Rotation rate (e.g., ring laser gyros) : By fiber or waveguide interferometer (e.g., Sagnac effect) : Having null feedback loop : Including an alternating reference path)

Patent 5054924: Method for extracting long-equivalent wavelength interferometric information
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : Contour or profile : By wavefront detection : Of highly reflective surface (e.g., mirror) : Planar surface :)

Patent 5054925: Method for aligning an interferometer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : For dimensional measurement : For orientation or alignment : Between slider/disc (e.g., flying height))

Patent 5054926: Distance measuring device
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : POSITION OR DISPLACEMENT : Focus : Position of detected arrangement relative to projected beam)

Patent 5054927: Apparatus and method for determining the thickness of insulated glass
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DIMENSION : Thickness : Of light permeable material : Moire)

Patent 5054928: System for compensating antenna membrane deflection
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ALIGNMENT IN LATERAL DIRECTION : With light detector (e.g., photocell) : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 5054929: Optical alignment method using arbitrary geometric figures
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY ALIGNMENT IN LATERAL DIRECTION : With registration indicia (e.g., scale) : For comparison with master or desired configuration)

Patent 5054930: Scanning apparatus
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY MONITORING OF WEBS OR THREAD : Of containers)

Patent 5054931: Counterflow asphalt drum mixer producing less hydrocarbon emissions and a method used therein
(AGITATING : MORTAR MIXER TYPE : With heating or drying : Heating mixing chamber : By hot gases to interior :)

Patent 5054932: Segmented barrel extruder device
(AGITATING : RUBBER OR HEAVY PLASTIC WORKING : Stirrer is through-pass screw conveyor : Plural screw conveyors on separate shafts : In parallel intercommunicating mixing chambers : Specified rotational mounting)

Patent 5054933: Mixing device with means to introduce and extract gaseous material
(AGITATING : WITH FLUSHING OF MIXING CHAMBER : Recirculating from and to mixing chamber)

Patent 5054934: Sanitary dispenser
(AGITATING : WITH SPECIFIED DISCHARGE MEANS : With rotatable or oscillatable stirrer : Discharge effected by stirrer : Closed connection between conveyor and mixing chamber (e.g., sealed joint))

Patent 5054935: Temperature-measuring method and distributed optical fiber temperature sensor
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : By thermally emitted radiation : Optical system structure (e.g., lens) : With radiation conducting element :)

Patent 5054936: Sensor for active thermal detection
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By electrical or magnetic heat sensor : With preheated sensing probe : Color)

Patent 5054937: Guide sleeve, guide post and ball bearing assembly with roller plug
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Ball bearing : No cylindrical race)

Patent 5054938: Hydrodynamic bearings having beam mounted bearing pads and sealed bearing assemblies including the same
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial : Pivoted fluid pad : Gas bearing)

Patent 5054939: Magnetic sliding bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : With specified seal : Fluid barrier : Magnetic fluid :)

Patent 5054940: Ceramic bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Plain bearing : Self-adjusting or self-aligning : For vertical shaft : Mounting structure)

Patent 5054941: Print head driving circuit for a wire dot printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Character formation by impact (e.g., wire matrix) : With signal conditioning : Overheat protection :)

Patent 5054942: Wire printing head with unitary return group
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Character formation by impact (e.g., wire matrix) : Printhead : With actuator : Actuator having electromagnet : With biasing means : Permanent magnet)

Patent 5054943: Ribbon inking apparatus and printer cartridge
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Renovation of used ribbon : Renovator attachable to typewriter for replenishing ribbon ink : And includes refillable chamber (e.g., reservoir) for liquid ink : And conveyor of discrete drops of ink : Selection by rotatable dial)

Patent 5054944: Serial printer having a carrier cable connected to a movable print head
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : For locking key in actuated position (e.g., to remove type-face from ink pad))

Patent 5054945: Compact window-washing bottle with protected sponge and squeegee
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : DIVERSE COATING TOOLS : Including porous tool through which material flows : Pencil and bifurcate nib pen)

Patent 5054946: Applicator device for cosmetics
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR : With means for removing surplus material from tool : Straddling or encircling tool during withdrawal from supply : And separate release member)

Patent 5054947: Self-contained power painting systems
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : In or at feeder : By piercing cartridge)

Patent 5054948: Liquid applicator
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol))

Patent 5054949: Cap for writing implement with air vent
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : With removable cap for tool : Wick separate from tool)

Patent 5054950: Fastener for construction systems comprising tubes and nodes
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : BRANCHED : Three or more radiating members : Polyhedral : Attached to or integral with one member)

Patent 5054951: Arrangement for the connection of tubes
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER ENDS JOINED BY INSERTED SECTION : Externally bridged : Metallic fusion material)

Patent 5054952: Device for detachably fastening and securing an insert in a sleeve
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : BIASED CATCH OR LATCH : Spring biased manipulator)

Patent 5054953: Self-adjusting device for mutual locking of two bodies, having a variable distance between fastening points
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : WITH ADJUNCTIVE PROTECTOR, BROKEN PARTS RETAINER, REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY FEATURE : To biased component)

Patent 5054954: Roadway barrier
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)

Patent 5054955: Gate pole for ski sport
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Yielding : With rim or edge protector)

Patent 5054956: Conduit hole cover
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Elevation or level adjustment :)

Patent 5054957: Paving block
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Modules or blocks (preformed) : Interfitting : Integral)

Patent 5054958: Apparatus to prepare a road surface
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PROCESS : In situ treatment of earth or roadway : Sealing cap or filler support)

Patent 5054959: Line marking apparatus
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With surface marking (or grooving) : Applied to existing hard surface : Specific to a sloped or curved application)

Patent 5054960: Floating barriers for containing oil spills
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Floatable matter containment : Floating barrier : With reinforcing feature : Having hinged joint between rigid sections)

Patent 5054961: Onsite soil treatment process
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : In situ contaminant removal or stabilization : Intake)

Patent 5054962: Process for sealing the surface of dumps
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN WASTE DISPOSAL, CONTAINMENT, OR TREATMENT : Waste barrier, containment, or monitoring : Floor, pit, or wall : With drainage or collection)

Patent 5054963: Tether system for an offshore based work platform
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With anchoring of structure to marine floor : Installing means)

Patent 5054964: Stiffening element for a lattice girder
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Concrete)

Patent 5054965: Diverter apparatus for pneumatic conveying system
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Upstream of suction source : Intake gate)

Patent 5054966: Pipe for pneumatic transport of polymer particles
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : CONDUIT : With conduit engaging seal or bumper structure)

Patent 5054967: Throw away cutting tool
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Including tool holding clamp and clamp actuator : Resiliently biased clamp jaw : Integral with holder : And pivotable tool)

Patent 5054968: Mechanical positive feed drill with supported spindle
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Having tool-opposing, work-engaging surface : With presser foot : Including tool-guide (or bushing) : Engaging surface subsequent to tool-action on that surface)

Patent 5054969: Marking, gauging and dowel drilling device
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Adjustable, tool-guiding jig : Work-engaging surface parallel to tool-axis)

Patent 5054970: Boring head with a pair of axially and radially individually adjustable cutting elements
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT WITH MEANS TO MOVE TOOL RELATIVE TO TOOL-SUPPORT : Relative motion of splined shaft and tool-support causing release of tool from operating position)

Patent 5054971: Apparatus for removing damaged portions of rubber components
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having axial, core-receiving central portion : With lateral outlet : Including central tool axially movable relative to support)

Patent 5054972: Rotary tool for sharpening studs in snowmobile treads
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having inversely angled cutting edge : And central lead)

Patent 5054973: Tool bit with axially extending grooves in insertion end
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Including detailed shank : Axially spaced)

Patent 5054974: Tool holding device
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT : With tool-retaining means : Including laterally movable tool-carrier)

Patent 5054975: Milling machine with mill head having retractible return
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Templet)

Patent 5054976: Inside processing apparatus
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Means for internal milling : Means to remove flash or burr)

Patent 5054977: Self plugging blind rivet
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Responsive to change in rate of pump fluid flow : By float)

Patent 5054978: Channel nut
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Prefabricated assembly comprising strip or sheet member carrying plural, similar fasteners : Including element for holding fasteners against separation from member : Double-faced wedge)

Patent 5054980: Composite weldable stud and method of using same
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Design of fastener or substructure restricts rotation (e.g., flattened head rotatable in receiving slot, depression in substructure, bolt clipped to substructure) : Bolt or nut adapted to be fused directly to substructure (e.g., weld nut) : Closed loop having plural variations in the profile of a contact surface or a peripheral edge thereof)

Patent 5054981: Screw and toggle fastening means
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Securing means pivotable about axis transverse to fastener axis, e.g., toggle bolt, etc. : Interference fit type)

Patent 5054982: Lifting eyebolt assembly
(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 5054983: Attachment member with a collapsible section for securing insulation panels
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Separately attached head : Hollow fastener)

Patent 5054984: Binding line book tracking system and method
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS :)

Patent 5054985: Method for mounting wall constituent members and a guide jig to be used in the same method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL TO A POSITION IN THE ERECTION OR REPAIR OF A BUILDING : Flat wall or ceiling member manipulating means : For grip force amplification)

Patent 5054986: Storage and conveyance of heavy articles
(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.) : Charging or discharging means includes elevating device, movable in horizontal direction (e.g., portable, etc.), having load-sustaining surface : Including additional means to move surface horizontally relative to device : By conveyor movable (e.g., pivotable, etc.) to reposition outlet thereof)

Patent 5054987: Load transfer device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Of driven type, for unloading a wheeled vehicle : Means comprises device or structure for cooperating with motion of vehicle to initiate relocation of body component (e.g., floor or floor section, gate, etc.) thereof)

Patent 5054988: Apparatus for transferring semiconductor wafers
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : For emptying contents thereof into portable receiving means : Including load pushing or pulling device)

Patent 5054989: Skid-steer loader mini-crane attachment
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Convertible attachment : Carrier running out from base)

Patent 5054990: Excavator arm
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Horizontally swinging : Handle pivoted to boom : Single cable for crowding and hauling)

Patent 5054991: Wafer positioning apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE REORIENTING DEVICE : Orienter has article gripping means : Article deposited on stationary supporting surface intermediate sequential turning members)

Patent 5054992: Method of transporting thin, planar products, and a load carrier for such transport
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of emptying portable receptacle : Nongravity type : Article turned about a fixed abutment means)

Patent 5054993: Rotary intercept stacking apparatus and method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : With means for removing completed stack from stacking location : Includes gravity unloaded movable support : Articles received and stack discharged at interfingering location)

Patent 5054994: Apparatus for stacking unfired brick
(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 lowest article of stack first : Includes support vertically alignable with stack then shiftable from beneath article : And endless belt for transporting)

Patent 5054995: Apparatus for controlling a fluid compression system
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO NON-CYCLIC CONDITION SENSING, CENTRIFUGAL ACTUATION OR TORQUE : Plural diverse condition responsive (e.g., temperature and pressure, speed and level, etc.) : Axial flow runner)

Patent 5054996: Thermal linear actuator for rotor air flow control in a gas turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)

Patent 5054997: Blade tip clearance control apparatus using bellcrank mechanism
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Selectively adjustable : On same radial plane with blade)

Patent 5054998: Thrust reversing system for counter rotating propellers
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : METHOD OF OPERATION :)

Patent 5054999: Flow machine
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Turbo machine)

Patent 5055000: Enclosed pump motor and housing thereof
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Responsive to accumulation of pumped liquid in receiver : By float : Liquid accumulation controlled discharge valve downstream of motor controller sensing means)

Patent 5055001: Volumetric pump with spring-biased cracking valves
(PUMPS : WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR, OR INSPECTION MEANS : Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston)

Patent 5055002: Downhole pump with retrievable nozzle assembly
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : Concentric reverse flow motive fluid and discharge conduits : In-line motive fluid flows)

Patent 5055003: Liquid driven jet pump
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : Regulation : Pumped fluid inlet valve : Pressure controlled : With overcenter valve actuator means)

Patent 5055004: Stroke control assembly for a variable displacement compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 5055005: Fluid pump with levitated impeller
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Pump within rotary working member : Pump within armature : Stator within armature)

Patent 5055006: Submerged motor pump having an outer casing which is radially deformable
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Pump within armature)

Patent 5055007: Over-ride valve assembly for air operated double diaphragm pumps
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : With additional unitary common pumping and motor working member : Plural collapsible walls)

Patent 5055008: Proportionating pump for liquid additive metering
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type motor : Rectilinearly reciprocating cylinder and piston-type pump : Integral pump and motor pistons : Double acting motor piston : Alternating sequences)

Patent 5055009: Turbocharger with improved roller bearing shaft support
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Rotary motor : Unitary pump and motor rotors : Overhung from central support : Double acting motor piston)

Patent 5055010: Suction baffle for refrigeration compressor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Helical pumping member having planetary movement (e.g., scroll) : Motor mounted below pump)

Patent 5055011: Electromagnetic type reciprocating pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Reciprocating rigid pumping member : Reciprocating motor : Unitary pump and motor working member : Double acting motor piston)

Patent 5055012: Scroll compressor with bypass release passage in stationary scroll member
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having separate noncyclic valve (e.g., bypass, etc.) : Rotary expansible chamber pump)

Patent 5055013: Apparatus for injecting fluids
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Plural bellows)

Patent 5055014: Fluid supply conduit
(PUMPS : MISCELLANEOUS : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor)

Patent 5055015: Seal structure for rotary body and vane-type rotary compressor employing the same
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH MECHANICAL SEALING : With coolant air impelling means or finned cylinder surface)

Patent 5055016: Alloy material to reduce wear used in a vane type rotary compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : SPECIFIC MATERIAL : Rotating)

Patent 5055017: Mechanical pumps
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH SUPPLY OR EXHAUST PASSAGE IN WORKING MEMBER : Rotating)

Patent 5055018: Clean steel
(ALLOYS OR METALLIC COMPOSITIONS : FERROUS (I.E., IRON BASE) : Aluminum base)

Patent 5055019: Process for the production of boehmitic aluminas
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : OXYGEN OR COMPOUND THEREOF : Metal containing : Group IIIA metal or beryllium (Al, Ga, In, Tl, or Be) : Aluminum : Utilizing metallic lead as reactant)

Patent 5055020: Mold for manufacturing a skin covered foamed plastic article
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : And means to apply stress to preform and uniting in stressed condition : Male shaping member and female mold)

Patent 5055021: Intermediate anchor for centrifugal concrete mold for producing ring-shaped prestressed concrete bodies
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : And means to apply stress to preform and uniting in stressed condition : Male shaping member and female mold)

Patent 5055022: Multiple parison extrusion device for producing laminar articles
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Means to charge fuent stock under pressure)

Patent 5055023: Apparatus for manufacturing large-volume hollow bodies of plastics material having multiple-layer walls
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Concentric : Shoe or boot)

Patent 5055024: Apparatus for manufacturing balloons for medical devices
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Control means responsive to product weight or dimension : Means responsive to improper mold position)

Patent 5055025: Injection mold apparatus with improved heating and cooling system
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Temperature control : Of mold cavity or fluent material to shaping or discharging orifice : Shoe or boot)

Patent 5055026: Position detector for a multi-gate valve assembly
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Feed control of material en route to shaping area : By pressure actuated valve : Shoe or boot)

Patent 5055027: Screw type extruding apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH UPSTREAM SCREEN OR PERFORATED PLATE FOR STRAINING, HOMOGENIZING, OR MIXING MATERIAL TO BE SHAPED : Blade type harvesting means or severing means)

Patent 5055028: Internally heated torpedo with internal melt distribution chamber
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to heat or cool : Including heated or cooled nozzle : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 5055029: Reducing NO.sub.x emissions from a circulating fluid bed combustor
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : In a porous body or bed, e.g., surface combustion, etc. :)

Patent 5055030: Method for the recovery of hydrocarbons
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone : Oxidizer added to region of incomplete combustion :)

Patent 5055031: Fire vortex display
(COMBUSTION : WITH ORNAMENTATION OR FLAME COLORING ADDITIVE : Scraping or clearing member)

Patent 5055032: A burner with a flame retention device
(COMBUSTION : MEANS AT CHAMBER OUTLET ESTABLISHING COMBUSTION PRESSURE DISTINCT FROM AMBIENT : Chamber outlet forms jet nozzle : Pivotally mounted)

Patent 5055033: Lighter device
(COMBUSTION : ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL IGNITER CORRELATED WITH BURNER FEED : Having electric current producer : Distinct baffle directs flame at or around conduit)

Patent 5055034: Windproof cigarette lighter with double flames
(COMBUSTION : ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL IGNITER CORRELATED WITH BURNER FEED : Having electric current producer : Distinct baffle directs flame at or around conduit)

Patent 5055035: Memorial candle fixture
(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 5055036: Method of loading and unloading wafer boat
(HEATING : PROCESSES OF HEATING OR HEATER OPERATION : Including preparing or arranging work for heating :)

Patent 5055037: Heat processing apparatus
(HEATING : WITH MEANS DILUTING, PURIFYING OR BURNING EXHAUST GASES : At regenerator or recuperator (e.g., slag pocket, etc.))

Patent 5055038: Method and apparatus for making an orthodontic appliance
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Method of positioning or aligning teeth : Metallic spring)

Patent 5055039: Orthodontic positioner and methods of making and using same
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Method of positioning or aligning teeth : Metallic spring)

Patent 5055040: Tooth shade selection using a new comparator
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Tooth selection guide : Metallic spring)

Patent 5055041: Alveolar pressure indicator device
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Work support : Including means to support plural workpieces for relative movement : Articulator or attachment therefor : Including gauge or means for removably mounting gauge on support :)

Patent 5055042: Dental drill and drilling template
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having gauge or guide : Having tool, marker, or coupling or guiding means therefor : Parallel drilling : Having lock or adjustable stop for pivoted work holder)

Patent 5055043: Dental fluid control apparatus
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Combined with or attachment for work contacting tool or handpiece therefor : Ultrasonic tool : On or adjacent handpiece or handle)

Patent 5055044: Dental handpiece with removable handpiece sleeve
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having means facilitating assembly or disassembly of tool or handpiece : Angularly offset tool)

Patent 5055045: Disposable dental matrix retainer clamp
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : Having relatively movable work engaging surfaces : Three or more relatively movable coacting surfaces : Work accommodating slot or opening through surface (e.g., matrix clamp) : Including axially movable collect to cam fingers)

Patent 5055046: Bioadhesive composition
(SYNTHETIC RESINS OR NATURAL RUBBERS -- PART OF THE CLASS 520 SERIES : : PROCESSES OF PREPARING A DESIRED OR INTENTIONAL COMPOSITION OF AT LEAST ONE NONREACTANT MATERIAL AND AT LEAST ONE SOLID POLYMER OR SPECIFIED INTERMEDIATE CONDENSATION PRODUCT, OR PRODUCT THEREOF : Nonmedicated composition specifically intended for contact with living animal tissue or process of preparing; other than apparel : Denture plate repair, adhesive, cushion or modification composition, e.g., modification of denture base to improve fit, etc. : Sealant or adhesive)

Patent 5055047: Metal impression confirmation system for dental implants
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Impression taking or bite determination : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 5055048: Dental laser assembly
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Impression taking or bite determination)

Patent 5055049: Word listing system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Map or terrain model)

Patent 5055050: Fire fighting trainer
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : OCCUPATION : Fire fighting : Visual signalling)

Patent 5055051: Semi-anthropomorphic biliary/renal training phantom for medical imaging and lithotripsy training
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Developing or testing coordination)

Patent 5055052: Model for practicing artificial respiration and a simulated respiratory tract
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Cardiac massage or artificial respiration : Means mounting upper and lower tooth models for relative movement)

Patent 5055053: Computer toy
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Correctness of response indicated to examine by self-operating or examinee actuated means : By means including electrical component : Size or shape of, or aperture in, free element controls indication of response correctness : Correct answer indicator lamp carried by free element)

Patent 5055054: High density connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Conductor is compressible and to be sandwiched between panel circuits : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 5055055: Circuit board connector system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Automotive junction box)

Patent 5055056: Ground wire connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to conductive sheath of cable : By means of connector mounting screw)

Patent 5055057: Electric plug lock
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY OR COMBINATION LOCK : Prong cover : Uninterrupted contact accessible by mating contact moving in a first, then a lateral direction)

Patent 5055058: Device for checking for incomplete locking of connector housings
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING PROVISION EFFECTED BY MATING OR HAVING "DEAD" CONTACT ACTIVATED AFTER MATING : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 5055059: Current connection member for large amperages, especially to be used in metal-enclosed electric systems
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COMPRISING COUPLING PART OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH LATERALLY OF CONNECTION : Means to join bus ducts)

Patent 5055060: Tamper-resistant cable terminator system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including lock for retaining means (e.g., key or combination lock or requiring "special" tool) : Threaded coupling part)

Patent 5055061: Circuit card guide
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : For guiding side of movable panel, e.g., circuit board : Wall or outlet mounted)

Patent 5055062: Multiconductor cable connector and method of loading same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Adapter)

Patent 5055063: Multiconductor cable connector and method of loading same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Adapter)

Patent 5055064: Branching connector for a shielded cable
(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 5055065: Snap
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Nail like cutter : Cutting by stamped out tooth of sheath encircling crimped contact)

Patent 5055066: Electrical connector cover having integral cable strap
(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 5055067: Modular patch panel for telecommunication system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Yoke)

Patent 5055068: Stamped and formed coaxial connectors having insert-molded center conductors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Adapted to join cable conductors to different type conductors (e.g., to PCB conductors) : Resilient clamp)

Patent 5055069: Connectors with ground structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Conductive shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually insulated contacts : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 5055070: Overmolded shielded connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Resilient conductive means providing additional electrical path between mating outer shield members : Having laterally spaced prongs)

Patent 5055071: In-line fuse holder
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : With or for fuse : Having three or more circularly arranged contacts (e.g., base of vacuum tube))

Patent 5055072: Press-fit contact pin
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by part resiliently gripping insulation : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 5055073: Pin spacer in a multi-pin connector and method of fabricating same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : DISTINCT COVERING MEANS : Multipart contact prong)

Patent 5055074: Molded control panel for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cowl : With open bottom)

Patent 5055075: Directional fins for body and body board surfing
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Arm attached : Secured to hand by strap)

Patent 5055076: Electroluminescent panel and method of manufacturing the same
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making : With sealing :)

Patent 5055077: Cold cathode field emission device having an electrode in an encapsulating layer
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Electrode shaping : Emissive type : CRT mask mounting)

Patent 5055078: Manufacturing method of oxide cathode
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Emissive type : Emissive type)

Patent 5055079: Coin bank with separations and turnable top
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : TOY MONEY BOX : Vehicle)

Patent 5055080: Flying disc with depending flexible strips
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Spinning disc (e.g., flying saucer) : And projector)

Patent 5055081: Play table and activity center
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including container or storing toy parts : Diverse article is container, holder, or support)

Patent 5055082: Convertible toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Leaping or projected figure or accessory : And tearing or wetting)

Patent 5055083: Toy store
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : BUILDING, TOWER, BRIDGE OR HABITATION : Folding or collapsible : Having specific body structure)

Patent 5055084: Card box with spring surprise flap
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : RESILIENT TOY OR ACTUATOR : With lamp)

Patent 5055085: Crawfish peeling apparatus
(BUTCHERING : CRUSTACEAN (E.G., SHRIMP, CRAB, LOBSTER, CRAYFISH) : Shrimp processing : Peeler :)

Patent 5055086: Coin sorter with counter and brake mechanism
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Smallest first : Centrifugal device conveys coins through assorter :)

Patent 5055087: Transmission for driving a machine tool spindle
(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 5055088: Spring blade chain tensioner
(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 5055089: Belt tensioner for power transmitting system
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along rectilineal path to tension belt : Guide roll spring biased in belt-tensioning direction : Shifter actuated by handle pivoted about fixed axis)

Patent 5055090: Endless power transmission belt construction and method of making the same
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including groove, openings or pockets formed in belt surface and arranged along entire length of belt (e.g., for flexibility, air escape, etc.) : Plural, inwardly facing drive surfaces along the direction transverse to longitudinal extent of belt)

Patent 5055091: Wear strip for a clamp attachment on a lift truck
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Grab : Cantilevered type (e.g., industrial truck, etc.) : Movable rigid jaw clamping type : Movable to feeding position over carrier)

Patent 5055092: Driving systems for driving endless chains or the like in mining apparatus
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : INPUT FROM INDEPENDENT POWER SOURCES : Condition responsive motor control :)

Patent 5055093: Orbital sprocket drive
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PERIPHERY SURROUNDS AXIS OF INTERACTING GEAR (E.G., ECCENTRICALLY DRIVEN TRANSMISSON) : Link chain gearing : Variable speed)

Patent 5055094: Continuously variable transmission
(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 5055095: Spring loaded pinion gears for differential
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Bevel gear differential : With means to limit overspeed of one output (e.g., lock-up clutch) : Lock-up clutch between pinion and pinion carrier : Torque responsive means to increase contact pressure)

Patent 5055096: Differential gearing
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Spur gear differential : With means to limit overspeed of one output : Ball bearing)

Patent 5055097: Rotary differential drive
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : With planet pinion axis at angle to axis of mating gear (e.g., bevel gears))

Patent 5055098: Automatic power transmission with mechanism for establishing under-drive speed ratio and bearing structure therefor
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Sun braked : Including one-way clutch or brake : Friction clutch)

Patent 5055099: Apparatus and method for utilizing autotransfusion systems and related equipment
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Blood collection container : Oxygenating means)

Patent 5055100: Suction attachment for electrosurgical instruments or the like
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 5055101: Variable shape guide apparatus
(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 5055102: Swing-away disposable syringe needle cover
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5055103: Disposable garments
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : And waist opening : Plural elastic elements)

Patent 5055104: Surgically implanting threaded fusion cages between adjacent low-back vertebrae by an anterior approach
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5055105: Bone drill bit
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)

Patent 5055106: Scalpel
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 5055107: Surgical instruments and assemblies
(SURGERY : MEANS OR METHOD FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF NON THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL FROM BODY : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.))

Patent 5055108: Appliance for maintaining moisture in the mouth
(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 : Structure of means contacting portion of head (e.g., tongue, etc.) during placement of treating material in mouth or throat : Lacteal extractors (e.g., breast pump, etc.))

Patent 5055109: Torque transmitting assembly for intravascular devices
(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 : Closure moved by relative movement between closure and separate protruding member)

Patent 5055110: Benzoxazine dyes
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing :)

Patent 5055111: Oxidized polygalactomannan for improved textile washing of pad-dyed carpet
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : ORGANIC ADDITIVE FOR DYE COMPOSITION, DYE COMPOSITION CONTAINING ORGANIC ADDITIVE, PROCESS OR PRODUCT; OTHER THAN EMULSIFIER, PH ADJUSTER OR STARCH OR GUM PRINT PASTE THICKENER : Polymeric additive : Carbohydrate : Phenol-aldehyde polymer)

Patent 5055112: Diesel particulate reducing 1,2-alkanediol additives
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Organic oxygen compound containing (e.g., alicyclic alcohols, hypochlorites, etc.) : Plural oxygens attached indirectly to each other by acyclic nonionic bonding : All the oxygens are present as -OH groups (e.g., glycols, triols, etc.) : Plural rings bonded to the same nitrogen atom)

Patent 5055113: Abrasive product having binder comprising an aminoplast resin
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH SYNTHETIC RESIN :)

Patent 5055114: Semipermeable membranes based on specified tetrabromobisphenol type polyesters
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide permeates barrier :)

Patent 5055115: Air cleaner including an electrostatic precipitator
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC FIELD SEPARATION APPARATUS (E.G., ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR, ELECTROSTATIC TYPE, ETC.) : And serially arranged nonelectrical separator : Total flow of gaseous fluid mixture through porous collector electrode : Separator is single porous filter)

Patent 5055116: Gas separation membranes comprising miscible blends of polyimide polymers
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Nitrogen or nitrogen containing compound permeates barrier :)

Patent 5055117: Air filtering apparatus
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC FIELD SEPARATION APPARATUS (E.G., ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR, ELECTROSTATIC TYPE, ETC.) : And serially arranged nonelectrical separator : Precedent nonelectrical separator : Apparatus purging or flushing means using gas or liquid)

Patent 5055118: Dust-collecting electrode unit
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC FIELD SEPARATION APPARATUS (E.G., ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR, ELECTROSTATIC TYPE, ETC.) : Electrode retaining or supporting means : With insulation feature : Parallel disk or plate collector unit)

Patent 5055119: Method and apparatus for forming migration free glass fiber packages
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : With coating (e.g., lubricant, sizing, etc.) : With advancing, gathering, or winding continuous fiber or filament : Thermosetting or themoplastic resin)

Patent 5055120: Fluoride glass fibers with reduced defects
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Nonoxygen halide glass (e.g., metal halide, etc.) :)

Patent 5055121: Method for producing glass preform for optical fiber
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Fluorine doping : Germanium or boron containing :)

Patent 5055122: Method of controlling feed of molten glass onto molten metal bath
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : With measuring, sensing, inspecting, indicating, or testing : Level or flow of molten material : Sheet)

Patent 5055123: Method and apparatus for equalization of temperature in a forehearth in glass manufacture
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Fining or homogenizing molten glass : Glass conditioning channel section utilized : With segregation prior to discharge)

Patent 5055124: Production of low-chloride fertilizers
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Inorganic material : Phosphorus-containing : Phosphates : Alkali metal and ammonium only :)

Patent 5055125: Antidoted herbicide compositions and antidote compositions
(PLANT PROTECTING AND REGULATING COMPOSITIONS : ANTIDOTES (E.G., SAFENERS, ANTAGONISTS, ETC.) : Hetero ring containing antidote : Hetero ring is five-membered having two or more ring hetero atoms of which at least one is nitrogen (e.g., thiazoles, etc.) : Having -C(=X)-, wherein X is chalcogen, bonded directly to ring nitrogen of the five-membered hetero ring :)

Patent 5055126: Composition for increasing the yield of soybeans
(PLANT PROTECTING AND REGULATING COMPOSITIONS : PLANT GROWTH REGULATING COMPOSITIONS (E.G., HERBICIDES, ETC.) : Plural active ingredients : Hetero ring containing active ingredient : Oxygen containing hetero ring : Plural ring nitrogens in the hetero ring)

Patent 5055127: Vegetation control with monourea sulfuric acid
(PLANT PROTECTING AND REGULATING COMPOSITIONS : PLANT GROWTH REGULATING COMPOSITIONS (E.G., HERBICIDES, ETC.) : Stunting or dwarfing agent : Active ingredient contains organic nitrogen, other than as nitro or nitroso, wherein the nitrogen is attached directly or indirectly to carbon by nonionic bonding : Hetero ring is five-membered including nitrogen)

Patent 5055128: Sintered Fe-Co type magnetic materials
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Consolidated metal powder compositions : Base metal one or more Transition metal : Base metal one or more of Iron group, Copper(Cu), or Noble metal : Carbon(C) associated with more than one metal)

Patent 5055129: Rare earth-iron-boron sintered magnets
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Loose particulate mixture (i.e., composition) containing metal particles : Base metal one or more of Beryllium(Be), Magnesium(Mg), or Aluminum(Al))

 

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