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Patent 5697308: Seed boot having a wear resistant insert
(PLANTING : DRILLING : Furrow opener : With furrow smoother)
Patent 5697309: Mattress sewing and handling apparatus
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Mattress sewing : United components)
Patent 5697310: Looper switching mechanism in overlock sewing machine
(SEWING : STITCH FORMING : Convertible : Adjustable)
Patent 5697311: Automatic sewing machine
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Positionable work carrier : Driving mechanism for work carrier : Spiral pattern)
Patent 5697312: Gas tanker
(SHIPS : BUILDING : Freighters : Bulk cargo : Liquid : Double hull or insulated tank :)
Patent 5697313: Barge and walkway connection system
(SHIPS : BUILDING : Sectional : Bulk cargo)
Patent 5697314: Mainsail reefing system
(SHIPS : SAIL OR CONTROL MEANS THEREFOR : Reefing and furling : Fore-and-aft sails : Rolling : For plural battens in a horizontal plane)
Patent 5697315: S-type marine rudder
(SHIPS : STEERING MECHANISM : Rudders : Intermediate gear)
Patent 5697316: Boat bumper
(SHIPS : FENDERS : Couplers)
Patent 5697317: Hydro ski
(SHIPS : MOTORIZED SELF-PROPELLED WATERSKI OR WATERSCOOTER-TYPE VEHICLE (E.G., PERSONAL WATERCRAFT) : Having pivoted steering and towing mast for rider : Sand and mud loosening)
Patent 5697318: Seating and control arrangement for small watercraft
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Having specific bottom)
Patent 5697319: Boat hull having the capability of installing an optional transducer
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Hull construction : Plastic : With self-leveling passenger compartment)
Patent 5697320: Convertible top/umbrella
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Protective cover or shield : Former and framer)
Patent 5697321: Flag-banner support assembly
(SIGNALS AND INDICATORS : FLAGS AND FLAGSTAFFS : Nonfouling : Bicycle clamp)
Patent 5697322: Analog display having electroluminescent pointer
(SIGNALS AND INDICATORS : INDICATORS : Rotary indicator with actuating means : With illumination means : Lever or cantilever)
Patent 5697323: Method and machine for milking
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : MILKERS : Methods of milking : Aquarium structural elements and assembly)
Patent 5697324: Apparatus for automatically milking animals, such as cows
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : MILKERS : With automatic control : With pulsator-controlled discharge)
Patent 5697325: Milking system
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : MILKERS : With fluid compression : With electromagnetic control : Transparent inspection means and/or flow line section)
Patent 5697326: Examination of ruminant animals
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : MISCELLANEOUS : Having clay component)
Patent 5697327: Feed conveying apparatus
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : FEEDING DEVICE : Hopper and trough : Powered : Utilizing discrete troughs : Feed recirculated to hopper)
Patent 5697328: Therapeutic collar for birds
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : ANIMAL CONTROLLING OR HANDLING (E.G., RESTRAINING, BREAKING, TRAINING, SORTING, CONVEYING, ETC.) : Bird : Body worn : Flavor enhanced or supplemented)
Patent 5697329: Color coded safety belt or harness to indicate the age thereof
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : BODY- OR APPENDAGE-ENCIRCLING COLLAR OR BAND (E.G., NECK, COLLAR, LEG BAND, ETC.) : For a human being : Ramp)
Patent 5697330: Power-vented, direct-vent water heater
(LIQUID HEATERS AND VAPORIZERS : STAND BOILER (E.G., WATER HEATER, ETC.) : And condition responsive feature : Controls burner : By other than temperature of water :)
Patent 5697331: Environment-protection and combustion-supporting device used on the intake of an engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : WATER AND HYDROCARBON : Water in charge : Interengaging rotors)
Patent 5697332: Combustion controller for a spark ignition type two-cycle engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : TWO-CYCLE : Exhaust ports : Cylinder)
Patent 5697333: Dual lift actuation means
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : Cam-to-valve relationship : Antireverse protection)
Patent 5697334: Spark plug with integral retainer nut
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : IGNITERS : Sparkers : Plugs : Reciprocating)
Patent 5697335: Induction device for engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : INTAKE MANIFOLD : With auxiliary igniters)
Patent 5697336: Engine brake for a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Responsive to deceleration mode (e.g., engine acting as a brake) : Part of the air or combustible mixture to the engine cylinder omitted : Electrical means adapted to alter valve timing)
Patent 5697337: Engine rotation speed controller
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Idle speed control : By regulating spark ignition timing : Rich resupply of fuel at end of deceleration)
Patent 5697338: Fuel injection controller for use in an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Having condition responsive means with engine being part of a closed feedback system (e.g., cruise control) : Electrical sensing or regulating : Engine speed sensing having an error signal producing circuit : Electric fuel injection pump governor : More than eight cylinder)
Patent 5697339: Electronic governor device for agricultural tractor engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Having condition responsive means with engine being part of a closed feedback system (e.g., cruise control) : Electrical sensing or regulating : Engine speed sensing having an error signal producing circuit : Electric fuel injection pump governor : More than eight cylinder)
Patent 5697340: Engine cold startup controller
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : Including control of combustible mixture or a constituent thereof (e.g., air, fuel, exhaust gas) : Acceleration or deceleration responsive : Engine cylinder pressure responsive)
Patent 5697341: Fill metered hydraulically actuated fuel injection system and method of fuel injection
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Fuel pump flow regulation : Variable venturi carburetor)
Patent 5697342: Hydraulically-actuated fuel injector with direct control needle valve
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Fuel pump flow regulation : Variable venturi carburetor)
Patent 5697343: Fuel injector system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Fuel pump flow regulation : Variable venturi carburetor)
Patent 5697344: Engine fuel distributing pipe structure
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Having a specific shape, material, or location of fuel line : Regulating means adjusts fuel pressure)
Patent 5697345: Clamping load distributor for a fuel injector
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Injection nozzle mounting means : Specific fuel line mounting means)
Patent 5697346: Method for using sonic gas-fueled internal combustion engine control system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Fuel injection system : Electrically actuated injector : Actuator circuit (e.g., engine condition responsive electronic circuit actuates injector valve) : Having specific transducer : Memory addressed by engine speed or load)
Patent 5697347: Fuel injection timing control apparatus for a fuel injection pump and control method for the same
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Variable beginning of pumping stroke : Fluid pressure control : Having specific transducer)
Patent 5697348: Vapor management system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Having fuel vapor recovery and storage system : Having an adsorbent canister : Purge valve controlled by engine parameter : Having specific transducer)
Patent 5697349: Blowby mist separator and regulator system for an enclosed crankcase
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Crankcase vapor used with combustible mixture : Vacuum actuator control of EGR valve)
Patent 5697350: Crank chamber venting arrangement for an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Crankcase vapor used with combustible mixture : Vacuum actuator control of EGR valve)
Patent 5697351: Positive crankcase ventilation valve for motor vehicle
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Crankcase vapor used with combustible mixture : Specific control valve (e.g., PCV valve) : Having fixed restriction in vacuum line)
Patent 5697352: Ignition apparatus for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : HIGH TENSION IGNITION SYSTEM : Having a specific ignition coil : Ignition switch opened when engine stops)
Patent 5697353: Feedback engine control system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Including exhaust gas condition responsive means : Combined with engine condition responsive means : Ambient temperature responsive)
Patent 5697354: Marine engine fuel control system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Including exhaust gas condition responsive means : Combined with engine condition responsive means : Speed responsive : Engine coolant temperature responsive)
Patent 5697355: Cable adjuster and limb pocket assembly for compound bow
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : SPRING : Bow : Compound bow : Having projectile supply)
Patent 5697356: Arrow holder
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : ELEMENT : Projectile holder or carrier : For longbow or compound bow : Disk target clip or carrier)
Patent 5697357: Peep sight for archers
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : ELEMENT : For archery projector : Bow sight : Fluid projectile feed)
Patent 5697358: Reversible riser for archery bow enabling left and right hand use
(MECHANICAL GUNS AND PROJECTORS : ELEMENT : For archery projector : Bow handle or attachment thereto : Fluid projectile feed)
Patent 5697359: Abrasive blade with reduced cutting noise
(STONE WORKING : SAWING : Rotary : Saw blades : Forming bevel)
Patent 5697360: Oven structure associable with electrical or gas elements to define an electric or gas oven
(STOVES AND FURNACES : HOT-AIR FURNACES : Cooking : Ovens : Top plate-supported)
Patent 5697361: Induction pump method for increased breathable air flow of cooled and reduced humidity air
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Gas stream passed through jet nozzle or venturi passage : Means for sensing condition of user's body)
Patent 5697362: Swimming device
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Draw-type snorkel : Gas flow induced by expansion chamber device (e.g., piston/cylinder ram, squeeze bulb, etc.))
Patent 5697363: Inhalation and monitoring mask with headset
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Including body or head supported means covering user's scalp : And nose and mouth also covered : Face mask, visor, or like face-covering means hinged to scalp covering means : Padded or cushioned)
Patent 5697364: Intermittent gas-insufflation apparatus
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure : Electric control means : Holder solely supported by nose)
Patent 5697365: Endotracheal tube construction and method for intubating a patient
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy incision : Breathing passage occluder : Valve for controlling gas flow)
Patent 5697366: In situ calibration system for sensors located in a physiologic line
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test :)
Patent 5697367: Specially grounded sensor for clinical spectrophotometric procedures
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom :)
Patent 5697368: Process for the operation of an operation microscope
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation))
Patent 5697369: Method and apparatus for disease, injury and bodily condition screening or sensing
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation))
Patent 5697370: Method for increasing temporal resolution of MR fluoroscopy
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Disposable or sterilizable eye contacting structure)
Patent 5697371: Apparatus for measuring circulating blood volume
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Detectable material placed in body : With stereotactic device)
Patent 5697372: Method and apparatus for ultrasound scanning
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Plural display mode systems : Having B-scan and Doppler : With means for inserting into a body)
Patent 5697373: Optical method and apparatus for the diagnosis of cervical precancers using raman and fluorescence spectroscopies
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Infrared radiation : With comparison means (e.g., ratio of or comparison to a standard) : Associated with puncturing instrument)
Patent 5697374: Pulse rate monitor
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Detecting blood vessel pulsation : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel)
Patent 5697375: Method and apparatus utilizing heart sounds for determining pressures associated with the left atrium
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Testing means inserted in body : Pressure in blood vessel)
Patent 5697376: Physical information collection system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING :)
Patent 5697377: Catheter mapping system and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted in body : Electrode placed in body : Electrode placed in or on heart : pH)
Patent 5697378: Method and apparatus for using multiple leads for QRS detection
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : By detecting volume of body portion)
Patent 5697379: Method and apparatus for objective and automated analysis of auditory brainstem response to determine hearing capacity
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting brain electric signal : Breath collection)
Patent 5697380: Guide wire having distal extremity with adjustable support characteristic and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)
Patent 5697381: Measuring instrument for detecting degrees of relaxation
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.) : Means for controlling liquid flow)
Patent 5697382: Heart valve assembly method
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5697383: Preparation of inexpensive, HIV-free human skin allograft
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5697384: Internal identification apparatus for animals
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Devices placed entirely within body and means used therewith (e.g., magnetic implant locator) : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5697385: On-line basis measurement system for control of tobacco cast sheet
(TOBACCO : METHOD OR APPARATUS FOR MAKING RECONSTITUTED TOBACCO : Plug tobacco)
Patent 5697386: Hair band
(TOILET : HAIR DEVICE : Hair fastener : Including liquid or vapor reservoir or outlet)
Patent 5697387: Interchangeable decorative article
(TOILET : HAIR DEVICE : Hair fastener : Ornament holding (e.g., bow or ribbon) : Including grooved form or mandrel surface (e.g., spiral rib))
Patent 5697388: Hair clip improvement
(TOILET : HAIR DEVICE : Hair fastener : Clip or hairpin : Squeeze-open clip : Having peripheral projections)
Patent 5697389: Powder storage and applicator device
(TOILET : TOILET KIT : Powder box and applicator (e.g., compact) : Having powder sifter : And powder sifter)
Patent 5697390: Process for producing filled polytetrafluoroethylene resin composite materials and products
(TOILET : TOOTHPICK : Including cosmetic applicator)
Patent 5697391: Method for making a color filter
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : With plural means for supplying or applying different fluids at the same workstation : Plural fluids applying conduits : With means for mixing or contacting fluids with each other before applying them : Having steam, air or gas applying conduit : With pressurized air or gas supplying means for fluid movement : With separate movable means to cause fluid motion)
Patent 5697392: Apparatus for spraying washing fluid
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : With movably or flexibly mounted spray or jet applying conduits or nozzles : With separate pump, splasher or agitator : With fluid discharge reaction nozzle : Conduit cleaner)
Patent 5697393: Adjustable anti-freeze faucet assembly
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES : Cleaning, repairing, or assembling : Repairing or assembling hydrant (e.g., fireplug, etc.) : Controlled by pressure)
Patent 5697394: Low observable engine air inlet system
(FLUID HANDLING : HIGHSPEED FLUID INTAKE MEANS (E.G., JET ENGINE INTAKE) : Cleaning, repairing, or assembling)
Patent 5697396: Air feed valve and exhaust valve to be attached to an underwater suit
(FLUID HANDLING : AMBIENT CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE : Underwater : Pressure)
Patent 5697397: Remote valve control actuator apparatus
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH REPAIR, TAPPING, ASSEMBLY, OR DISASSEMBLY MEANS : With mechanical movement between actuator and valve : Gate valve)
Patent 5697398: Fluid pressure regulator with boost tube unit including stem guide and lever retainer
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : Line flow effect assisted : Reactor surface separated from flow by apertured partition : Through separate aperture : Screw threaded)
Patent 5697400: Steering valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Rotary valve : Plug type : Axial and radial flow : Yoke or cage-type support for valve stem)
Patent 5697401: Hydraulic servovalve
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Pilot-actuated : Variable orifice-type modulator : Opposed orifices; interposed modulator : Yoke or cage-type support for valve stem)
Patent 5697402: Apparatus for melt mixing synthetic polymers
(FLUID HANDLING : FLOW AFFECTED BY FLUID CONTACT, ENERGY FIELD OR COANDA EFFECT (E.G., PURE FLUID DEVICE OR SYSTEM) : Utilizing diverse fluids : And causing change or correction of sensed condition)
Patent 5697403: Denitrification system
(PIPES AND TUBULAR CONDUITS : WITH FLOW REGULATORS AND/OR BAFFLES : Portable thawing apparatus)
Patent 5697404: Rotary to reciprocating drive for a magnetic shuttle carriage
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WEFT MANIPULATION : Shuttle motions : Magnetic : Selecting)
Patent 5697405: Weft thread insertion nozzle
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WEFT MANIPULATION : Weaving with stationary weft supply : Weft inserted by fluid jet from nozzle : Main nozzle : With additional thread)
Patent 5697406: System for detecting missing vent tubes on a bottle filling apparatus
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : WITH SIGNAL, INDICATOR, RECORDER, INSPECTION MEANS OR EXHIBITOR : Suction hoods and off-takes)
Patent 5697407: Compounding system for multiple chamber receptacles
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : PLURAL MATERIALS, MATERIAL SUPPLIES OR CHARGES IN A RECEIVER : Selectively utilized sources : Hose nozzle or faucet mounted)
Patent 5697408: Filling containers
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : WITH MEANS TO MOVE SUPPLY MEANS AND/OR RECEIVER TO, FROM OR DURING FLOW RELATION : Movably mounted supply : From an external form)
Patent 5697409: Diluting and pipetting stations for sample testing machine
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : WITH MEANS TO MOVE SUPPLY MEANS AND/OR RECEIVER TO, FROM OR DURING FLOW RELATION : Movably mounted supply : From an external form)
Patent 5697410: Liquid container valve structures for use with service-line connectors
(FLUENT MATERIAL HANDLING, WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : FILLING MEANS WITH RECEIVER OR RECEIVER COACTING MEANS : Interlocked discharge means, support and/or coupling : With valve actuator or extended stem)
Patent 5697411: Workpiece support apparatus
(WOODWORKING : WORKBENCH : Having adjustable stock rest : Strap moved by screw)
Patent 5697412: High capacity feller heads
(WOODWORKING : SPECIAL-WORK MACHINE : Tree felling : Shear : Rotary work holder or guide)
Patent 5697413: Method and machine for fabricating a decorative inlaid floor
(WOODWORKING : PROCESS : Including monitoring of operation : And cutting or shaping)
Patent 5697414: Method for preventing and/or controlling staining in lumber, apparatus therefore and non-stained lumber
(WOODWORKING : PROCESS : Mechanical cutting or shaping : Fiber working or reorienting : Shaping by cutting)
Patent 5697415: Apparatus and method for routing fastner channels in frame pieces
(WOODWORKING : PROCESS : Mechanical cutting or shaping : Cutting : Routing or grooving : Including slicing, slitting, chipping, or planing)
Patent 5697416: Cover device for motor vehicle windows and/or lights
(PURSES, WALLETS, AND PROTECTIVE COVERS : PROTECTIVE COVER MADE OF FLACCID MATERIAL : For a vehicle exterior : Window (only) : Flap forms support for display and selection of coins)
Patent 5697417: Handle for lifting and locking extensible awning support arm
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : WITH OUTRIGGERS (I.E., AWNINGS) : Roll type : Multi-part outrigger : Telescopic :)
Patent 5697418: Method of making ceramic cores for use in casting
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping a forming surface (e.g., mold making, etc.) : Shaping fluent material to form mold : Composite, plural part or multilayered mold : Shaping plural separable mold parts : Including shaping core member : With particular refractory material)
Patent 5697419: Method for coating a die surface with release agent
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Coating mold surface with a treating agent : With product trimming, cutting, or breaking prior to removal from mold)
Patent 5697420: Method of manufacturing vehicle steering wheel metal core unit
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Composite article forming : Shaping metal and uniting to a preform : Different metals)
Patent 5697421: Infrared pressureless infiltration of composites
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Composite article forming : Shaping metal and uniting to a preform : Including preconditioning preform : Preheating : Of preform in mold :)
Patent 5697422: Apparatus and method for cold chamber die-casting of metal parts with reduced porosity
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Pressure forming : Pressure applied after introduction of metal : Positive heating or cooling of mold)
Patent 5697423: Apparatus for continuously casting
(METAL FOUNDING : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR MEASURING A CONDITION OR VARIABLE (I.E., AUTOMATIC CONTROL) : Control of coolant applied to continuously cast product : Responsive to weight)
Patent 5697424: Method and system for operating molding and casting plants
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : With measuring, testing, inspecting, or condition determination : During foundry sand treating or mold making : And regulating an operation)
Patent 5697425: Method of producing thin cast sheet through continuous casting
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Shaping liquid metal against a forming surface : Continuous or semicontinuous casting : Utilizing magnetic force : Applying electromagnetic stirring force to molten metal within mold or product : Inorganic material)
Patent 5697426: Rack for holding a set of tubes, in particular for forming a heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH EXTERNAL SUPPORT : Heating and cooling of the same material)
Patent 5697427: Apparatus and method for cooling a substrate
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH RETAINER FOR REMOVABLE ARTICLE : Positioner or retainer for settable material)
Patent 5697428: Tunnel-plate type heat pipe
(HEAT EXCHANGE : INTERMEDIATE FLUENT HEAT EXCHANGE MATERIAL RECEIVING AND DISCHARGING HEAT : Liquid fluent heat exchange material : Utilizing change of state : With drum surface scraper)
Patent 5697429: Heat exchanger having a header in the form of a stack
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH AGITATING OR STIRRING STRUCTURE : Including means to move gaseous heat exchange material)
Patent 5697430: Heat transfer tubes and methods of fabrication thereof
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH COATED, ROUGHENED OR POLISHED SURFACE : Flues formed by vertical corrugations of heat transmitter)
Patent 5697431: Heat exchanger tube clip
(HEAT EXCHANGE : RADIATOR CORE TYPE : With edge cover or frame means : Heating or cooling means and gas pump in housing)
Patent 5697432: Structure of heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : RADIATOR CORE TYPE : Side-by-side tubes traversing fin means : Heating or cooling means and gas pump in housing)
Patent 5697433: Heat-exchanger conduit for tube-stacking type heat exchanger and method of manufacturing it
(HEAT EXCHANGE : CONDUIT WITHIN, OR CONFORMING TO, PANEL OR WALL STRUCTURE : Opposed plates or shells : Stacked plates or shells form interplate passages)
Patent 5697434: Device having a reduced parasitic thermal load for terminating thermal conduit
(HEAT EXCHANGE : HEAT TRANSMITTER : With discrete heat transfer means)
Patent 5697435: Heat exchanger systems
(HEAT EXCHANGE : GRADATED HEAT TRANSFER STRUCTURE : In common casing)
Patent 5697436: Proportional with variable bias batch reactor temperature control system
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH TIMER, PROGRAMMER, TIME DELAY, OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Having heating and cooling capability : Temperature sensor controlling temperature : System selects heating or cooling mode automatically (e.g., responsive to season, ambient light, temperature in conditioned area, etc.) : Outdoor air used in lieu of operating heating or cooling means (e.g., economy cycle, etc.))
Patent 5697437: System for the removal of contaminant soil-gas vapors
(WELLS : PLURAL WELLS : Placing or shifting well part)
Patent 5697438: Torque control device for downhole milling
(WELLS : MEANS FOR PERFORATING, WEAKENING, BENDING OR SEPARATING PIPE AT AN UNPREPARED POINT : Cutter rotates circumferentially of pipe : Internal : By auxilliary fluid control line)
Patent 5697439: Assembly and method for hanging elongated tubing in well bore
(WELLS : ABOVE GROUND APPARATUS : Inner member anchor or seal with lateral port : Slip type well anchor : Seal actuated with anchor : Foam)
Patent 5697440: Control of particulate flowback in subterranean wells
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Separate steps of (1) cementing, plugging or consolidating and (2) fracturing or attacking formation : Composition of proppant)
Patent 5697441: Selective zonal isolation of oil wells
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Cementing, plugging or consolidating : Composition of proppant)
Patent 5697442: Apparatus and methods for use in cementing a casing string within a well bore
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Cementing, plugging or consolidating : Tamping, vibrating, exploding or using receptacle : Horizontal well)
Patent 5697443: Method and composition for acidizing subterranean formations utilizing corrosion inhibitor intensifiers
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Placing fluid into the formation : Attacking formation : Cement or consolidating material is organic or has organic ingredient)
Patent 5697444: Carboxyalkyl substituted polygalactomannan fracturing fluids
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Placing fluid into the formation : Fracturing : Using a chemical : Including cross-linking agent : In combination with additional organic material (e.g., alkyls, carbon chains))
Patent 5697445: Method and apparatus for selective horizontal well re-entry using retrievable diverter oriented by logging means
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Parallel string or multiple completion well : Liquid introduced from well top)
Patent 5697446: Method and system for producing hydrocarbons from a tension-leg platform
(WELLS : SUBMERGED WELL : Means removably connected to permanent well structure : Surface vessel : Having means to hold vessel at given location (e.g., anchor, etc.) :)
Patent 5697447: Flexible risers with stabilizing frame
(WELLS : SUBMERGED WELL : Multiple wells : Pipe cutting means)
Patent 5697448: Oil well pumping mechanism providing water removal without lifting
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Producing the well : Liquid introduced from well top)
Patent 5697449: Apparatus and method for temporary subsurface well sealing and equipment anchoring
(WELLS : PROCESSES : Placing or shifting well part : Providing support for well part (e.g., hanger or anchor) : By auxilliary fluid control line)
Patent 5697450: Fire extinguishing systems and methods
(FIRE EXTINGUISHERS : SPECIAL APPLICATIONS : For cooking installation : Sensor, control and actuator)
Patent 5697451: Crop cleaner
(UNEARTHING PLANTS OR BURIED OBJECTS : EARTH REMOVAL AND SEPARATION : Moving conveyer, digger or separator : Moving open separator or separating conveyer : Relatively moving separator elements (e.g., rollers) : Transverse axis)
Patent 5697452: Sod roll laying apparatus and method
(EARTH WORKING : SOD CUTTER : Impact or grapple)
Patent 5697453: Subsurface cutting tool
(EARTH WORKING : WITH DRIVE MEANS FOR TOOL OR CLEANER : Attendant supported tool : Scraper part rearranged upon reverse movement)
Patent 5697454: Three-point hitch assembly
(EARTH WORKING : MAST TYPE HITCH (E.G., THREE POINT HITCH, ETC.) : Laterally adjustable tool : Rockable about vertical axis : With actuator for angling groups relatively)
Patent 5697455: Adjustment mechanism for row unit accessory
(EARTH WORKING : PLURAL RELATIVELY MOVABLE TOOLS : Plural tool groups relatively vertically movable because of operation : Plural groups movably connected to forward transverse draft bar : With parallelogram-type linkage : Also pivoted about horizontal axis)
Patent 5697456: Power tool with vibration isolated handle
(TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING : INCLUDING MEANS TO VIBRATIONALLY ISOLATE A DRIVE MEANS FROM ITS HOLDER : Handle type holder : Advance motor control in tool drive manipulating handle)
Patent 5697457: No load derrick for drilling rig
(TOOL DRIVING OR IMPACTING : WITH VEHICLE SUPPORT FOR DRIVE : Pivoted : Modified internal motor operation)
Patent 5697458: Drilling fluid process
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : PROCESSES : Boring with specific fluid : Transporting sample to surface by fluid)
Patent 5697459: Directional self-propelled drill
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH BELOW-GROUND TOOL DRIVE PRIME MOVER : Plural below-ground drive prime movers : With clutch means acting between shaft and guide)
Patent 5697460: Drill pipe for directional drilling
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : WITH TOOL SHAFT DETAIL : Shaft carried guide or protector : Surrounding existing shaft section : Having removable inserts)
Patent 5697461: Rotary drill bit having a non-rotating gauge section
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element : Engaging means advances in adjacent hole)
Patent 5697462: Earth-boring bit having improved cutting structure
(BORING OR PENETRATING THE EARTH : BIT OR BIT ELEMENT : Rolling cutter bit or rolling cutter bit element : Specific or diverse material : Antifriction type)
Patent 5697463: Suspension for track-laying vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL DRIVING DEVICE : Portable track : Endless, flexible : Track support mounted for vertical movement : Pivoted track frame)
Patent 5697464: Ride-on vehicle for golf club bag and the like
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SPECIAL WHEEL BASE : Handle movement controls vehicle drive)
Patent 5697465: Personal mobility vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : POWER : Electric : Including means of nonsupporting nature for minimizing operation-induced movement of motor)
Patent 5697466: Hybrid vehicle
(MOTOR VEHICLES : POWER : Electric : Combined with nonelectric drive means : With wheeled auxiliary frame, resiliently joined to body frame, for supporting motor and gearing or clutch)
Patent 5697467: Vehicle bonnets
(MOTOR VEHICLES : POWER : Hoods : Pivoted about horizontal axis extending transversely of vehicle (e.g., alligator type or front end pivot) : With means to condense gas discharged from motor)
Patent 5697468: Spoiler system for ground effect vehicles
(MOTOR VEHICLES : SURFACE EFFECT VEHICLES (I.E., GROUND EFFECT MACHINES) :)
Patent 5697469: Automatic braking termination arrangement having a switching element disposed on driver's side belt lock
(MOTOR VEHICLES : WITH BELT OR HARNESS FOR RESTRAINING OCCUPANT, AND MEANS WHEREBY THE BELT OR HARNESS CONTROLS, OR IS CONTROLLED BY, THE FUNCTIONING OF A VEHICLE SYSTEM OR COMPONENT : With driven axle, mounting two or more wheels, swingable about axis of pivot, and shaft for transmitting drive coincident with axis)
Patent 5697470: Extensible stowable ladder device
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : WALL- OR FLOOR-ATTACHED : Retractable or collapsible beneath floor, track-mounted : Movable ladder)
Patent 5697471: Power lifting unit and method for converting mobile patient transporter
(FIRE ESCAPE, LADDER, OR SCAFFOLD : PLATFORM WITH ELEVATING OR LOWERING MEANS : Sheet or net type)
Patent 5697472: Wear indicator
(BRAKES : WITH CONDITION INDICATOR : Wear :)
Patent 5697473: Brake mechanism with simplified separator springs
(BRAKES : ROD : Axially movable brake element or housing therefor : With means for actuating brake element : And means for retracting brake element : Including unidirectionally rotating screw)
Patent 5697474: Disc brake with a seal between a brake caliper and an actuating apparatus of the disc brake
(BRAKES : ROD : Axially movable brake element or housing therefor : With means for actuating brake element : By fluid pressure piston : And/or mechanical linkage :)
Patent 5697475: Disk brake equipped with a mechanical actuating device
(BRAKES : ROD : Axially movable brake element or housing therefor : With means for actuating brake element : By pivoted lever : Screw or helical cam)
Patent 5697476: Safety brake
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Weight : Stops : Strand-engaging)
Patent 5697477: Air damper
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Including seal or guide : Between piston and cylinder : Via fixed or variable orifice in piston)
Patent 5697478: Sacrifical tube shock attenuation
(BRAKES : PLASTIC DEFORMATION OR BREAKAGE OF RETARDER ELEMENT (E.G., IMPACT ABSORBER) : Intermittent)
Patent 5697479: Slip control apparatus for motor vehicle lock-up clutch
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : VORTEX-FLOW DRIVE AND CLUTCH : Including drive-lockup clutch : Having speed-responsive operator : With auxiliary source of pressure)
Patent 5697480: Breakaway mount for robot arm
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Torque responsive : Overload release : Fluid-operated clutch : Axially engaged : Positive : Center line of coil springs parallel to rotational axis)
Patent 5697481: Double damped flywheel, especially for a motor vehicle
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Clutch element resiliently carried on hub : Circumferential resilience : Coil spring : Interposed friction element : Biasing means : Biasing means)
Patent 5697482: Games machine with electronic payment mechanism
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : CONTROL MECHANISM ACTUATED BY CHECK, OTHER THAN COIN (E.G., SLUG, TOKEN, CARD, ETC.), WHICH IS MUTILATED OR RETAINED : Having means to test physical characteristic of check : Test electrical or magnetic property :)
Patent 5697483: Coin processor
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : INCLUDING VALUE ACCUMULATOR FOR PLURAL CHECKS : Having solid state circuitry : Programmable :)
Patent 5697484: Electronic coin-collecting mechanism
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : INCLUDING MEANS TO TEST VALIDITY OF CHECK : By testing material composition : Having electric circuit influenced by check : Passing between transmitting and receiving coils : Pivotable)
Patent 5697485: Passenger conveyor control system having decentralized inputs and outputs
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR SPECIALIZED TO CONVEY PEOPLE : With means to control the operation of the section : Vertically swingable conveyor)
Patent 5697486: Device for the guidance of an endless belt for escalators or moving walkways
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR SPECIALIZED TO CONVEY PEOPLE : By stairway having steps forming an endless member : With paired track step levelers : With means synchronizing the operation of the steps and a handrail)
Patent 5697487: Pallet for a passenger conveyor
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR SPECIALIZED TO CONVEY PEOPLE : By stairway having steps forming an endless member : With specified step structure : With means synchronizing the operation of the steps and a handrail)
Patent 5697488: Apparatus for transporting rod-shaped articles
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR MOVING A SPECIFIC LOAD AS A SEPARATE UNIT : System includes control means responsive to sensing means : Responsive to load presence or absence : To crowd or imbricate articles)
Patent 5697489: Label processing machine
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR MOVING A SPECIFIC LOAD AS A SEPARATE UNIT : System includes control means responsive to sensing means : Responsive to undesired condition of load : Responsive to condition of at least one conveyor)
Patent 5697490: Clamshell carrier
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Unit load conveying surface means moved about an endless or rotating path : Holder grips load : Cam means moves at least one portion of the gripper to a load engaging position : Holder is adjustable for different sized loads)
Patent 5697491: Food conveyor belts
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Endless conveyor : Carrier belt structure : Formed of or including a continuous member of sheet-like material (e.g., canvas, etc.) : Resilient)
Patent 5697492: Conveyor chain
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Endless conveyor : Carrier belt structure : Formed of or including pivotally interconnected rigid links : Separate pins interconnect links : Links pivot about mutually perpendicular axes : Transverse frame carrying at least three transversely spaced roller supports)
Patent 5697493: Tactile feedback switch actuator
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : ELECTRIC SWITCH DETAILS : Indicators : Illuminated : Light visible through actuator : Push button type : Means for adjusting contact pressure)
Patent 5697494: Roller contact switch and smart book using same
(ELECTRICITY: CIRCUIT MAKERS AND BREAKERS : SOLID CONTACT : Push button operated : Contact carried by push button : With rotating member (e.g., ball point pen type))
Patent 5697495: Packaging arrangement for contact lenses
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR EYEGLASS OR SPECTACLE : Contact lens : Shield)
Patent 5697496: Package for compact disks or computer diskettes
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR HOLDING A MACHINE READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, TAPE, FLOPPY DISK) : For holding an optical disc (e.g., compact disc) : Partial encasement (i.e., portion of article remains uncovered))
Patent 5697497: Booklet storage compartment for compact disk case
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR HOLDING A MACHINE READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, TAPE, FLOPPY DISK) : For holding an optical disc (e.g., compact disc) : Partial encasement (i.e., portion of article remains uncovered))
Patent 5697498: Carrying case for recorded media
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR HOLDING A MACHINE READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, TAPE, FLOPPY DISK) : For holding an optical disc (e.g., compact disc) : Partial encasement (i.e., portion of article remains uncovered))
Patent 5697499: Package for disc
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR HOLDING A MACHINE READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, TAPE, FLOPPY DISK) : For holding an optical disc (e.g., compact disc) : Partial encasement (i.e., portion of article remains uncovered))
Patent 5697500: Insulated storage/transport container for perishables
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : STRUCTURAL FEATURES FOR VERTICAL STACKING, I.E., SIMILAR RECEPTACLES : Having vertical projecting element or recess for interlock : By selective orientation of superposed receptacles)
Patent 5697501: Electrostatic discharge protection device
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : HOLDER FOR A REMOVABLE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT : Including electrical field, magnetic field, or static electricity shielding : Plural components integrally formed with bar or tapelike carrier)
Patent 5697502: Packaging unit for notions
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : HAVING POSITIONING MEANS AND DISPLAY OPENING : Article projects from display opening : Transparent flexible sheet)
Patent 5697503: Screening sieves, notably for paper pulp
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : SIFTING : Elements : Dress : Drum : Sectional : Brush)
Patent 5697504: Video coding system
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : SORTING SPECIAL ITEMS, AND CERTAIN METHODS AND APPARATUS (E.G., POCKET TYPE AND LIGHT RESPONSIVE SORTING, ETC.) FOR SORTING ANY ITEMS : Signalling, indicating, or display means : Driven orienting means)
Patent 5697505: Merchandise display stand
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Bag holder)
Patent 5697506: Package holder for packaged foods
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Receptacle support : Fishing rod)
Patent 5697507: Shelving/display merchandising system for stores
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIALLY MOUNTED : Wall or window : Having trackway : Plural)
Patent 5697508: Trolley and bag assembly for transporting hanger-hung garments
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : WITH TRACKWAY : Shelves)
Patent 5697509: Hinged tamper-evidencing closure
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : Closure pivoted about receptacle opening : With straw)
Patent 5697510: Container and valved closure
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : With vacuum breaker : With cutting or tearing means (e.g., wire or string rip cord))
Patent 5697511: Tank and method of fabrication
(RECEPTACLES : SECTIONAL : Tank for fluids : Knockdown)
Patent 5697512: Tray or plate assembly
(RECEPTACLES : HORIZONTALLY ATTACHED RECEPTACLE SETS : Integral : Means for holding the bag liner open)
Patent 5697513: Gasket for sealing material storage drum
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed position (e.g., fastening devices) : Ring type : For applying radial pressure (e.g., contractable bands encircling member) : Biased or resilient lugs)
Patent 5697514: Container and closure with in-turned seam
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Removable closure retained by adhesive or fusion means : With gasket or packing)
Patent 5697515: Tank and tank connector assembly
(RECEPTACLES : RECEPTACLE SIDE WALL MADE OF TWO OR MORE LAYERS OF MATERIAL PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TOGETHER : Corner fold)
Patent 5697516: Holder for a starch can
(RECEPTACLES : CONTAINER ATTACHMENT OR ADJUNCT : Container holder : Brush)
Patent 5697517: Dispensing unit for banknotes
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Dispenser operated display device)
Patent 5697518: Header padded stationery equipped with adhesive sheet pads recessed within the header
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : CONCURRENT SEPARATION AND DISTORTION OF FLEXIBLE ARTICLE (E.G., NAPKIN HOLDERS) : Plural sources, stacks or compartments : Tear strip type)
Patent 5697519: Split door for vending machine
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : CELLULAR MAGAZINE TYPE : Conveyer type : With means for feeding web for dispensing)
Patent 5697520: Mosaic tile maker
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : PLURAL SOURCES, STACKS OR COMPARTMENTS : Each entirely depleted in order : Replacement source or stack movement relative to discharge means : Pivotal movement about a fixed axis : Having horizontal article carrying run)
Patent 5697521: Hand-held collar dispenser
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : MECHANICAL RELEASE OR SEPARATION OF ARTICLES : Multiple, simultaneously acting and circumposed controllers : Rectilinearly reciprocating)
Patent 5697522: Test tube drop dispenser
(DISPENSING : PROCESSES OF DISPENSING :)
Patent 5697523: Container with a flexible internal member and multiple outlets for weighing bulk material
(DISPENSING : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : By the weight of the material in the supply container : Indicating element rigidly carried by movable dispenser element)
Patent 5697524: Foil bag package including a foil bag and base part
(DISPENSING : WITH CUTTER AND/OR PUNCH : To form dispensing opening in container : With discharge assistant : Of aerosol dispenser)
Patent 5697525: Bag for dispensing fluid material and a dispenser having the bag
(DISPENSING : COLLAPSIBLE WALL-TYPE CONTAINER : With casing or support : Twisting type)
Patent 5697526: Dispensing units for liquids
(DISPENSING : WITH ILLUMINATOR OR BURNER : Return to main supply)
Patent 5697527: Dispensing Apparatus
(DISPENSING : PLURAL SOURCES, COMPARTMENT, CONTAINERS AND/OR SPACED JACKET : Three or more diverse sources : Jacketed)
Patent 5697528: Coffee mill adapted for controlled mixing of coffee beans
(DISPENSING : PLURAL SOURCES, COMPARTMENT, CONTAINERS AND/OR SPACED JACKET : Interconnected discharge volume varying means : Jacketed)
Patent 5697529: Refillable packaging
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : Plural : Follower combined with casing enclosed impeller : Unitary)
Patent 5697530: Precompression pump sprayer
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : With movable nozzle interconnected therewith : With material supply container and discharge assistant casing : With precompression : On container side of rotor)
Patent 5697531: Cream deodorant dispenser
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : Container with follower : Screw actuated : Pump or pulsator casing within supply container)
Patent 5697532: Metered-dose aerosol valves
(DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT (E.G., IMPELLER, PUMP, CONVEYER, MOVABLE TRAP CHAMBER, ETC.) : Fluid pressure : Valve actuated by nozzle or through valve outlet : With bypass for filling or charging : Scoop type)
Patent 5697533: Dispensing closure
(DISPENSING : WITH PLURAL OPENINGS OR DISCHARGE GUIDES : Hand-manipulable shaker, diverse-type openings (e.g., dredge top) : Pivoted actuator)
Patent 5697534: Compliant nozzle assembly
(DISPENSING : MOVABLE MATERIAL DISCHARGE GUIDE : Swingable : With additional flow controller, closure or seal)
Patent 5697535: Bulk material container with a sliding cam lock closure plate
(DISPENSING : WITH PACKING-TYPE SEAL FOR OUTLET : About line or point of weakness)
Patent 5697536: System and method for electrosurgical cutting and ablation
(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 5697537: Belt-mounted hunter's bow rest
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Article supported on horizontally extending member : Yoke-type carrier)
Patent 5697538: Holster for a portable communication device
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Article held by receiver : Receiver mounted on, or formed as part of, means at least partially encircling the torso for attaching carrier to bearer : Specified receiver details : Removable connection)
Patent 5697539: Label or tag sheet feeding apparatus with failure detection
(ADVANCING MATERIAL OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH : WITH MATERIAL-RESPONSIVE CONTROL MEANS : Responsive to break or depletion : Involving lateral registration)
Patent 5697540: Feed mechanism for advancing elongated strip material
(ADVANCING MATERIAL OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH : WITH MATERIAL-RESPONSIVE CONTROL MEANS : To regulate longitudinal movement of material : By means to vary engagement of feed means with material : By means to discontinue movement of material)
Patent 5697541: Canister-type magazine for a fastener driving tool
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO MOVE OR GUIDE MEMBER INTO DRIVING POSITION : Adaptable to dispense different sizes or quantities of members : With rotary movement of work holder)
Patent 5697542: Endoscopic surgical stapler with compact profile
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : SURGICAL STAPLER : Work-responsive)
Patent 5697543: Linear stapler with improved firing stroke
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : SURGICAL STAPLER : With magazine : Responsive to a condition or position of a staple magazine)
Patent 5697544: Adjustable pin for friction stir welding tool
(METAL FUSION BONDING : INCLUDING MEANS TO PROVIDE HEAT BY FRICTION BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVING SURFACES (I.E., FRICTION WELDER) : Critical work component, temperature, or pressure)
Patent 5697545: Method of friction welding
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : Using dynamic frictional energy (i.e., friction welding) : Soldering or liquid phase bonding)
Patent 5697546: Method of forming a compact hydraulic radiator for use in construction equipment and fabrication thereof
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : Plural joints : Of mechanical article : Heat exchanger structure : Component terminal to substrate surface (i.e., nonpenetrating terminal))
Patent 5697547: Folded single sheet mailer
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : WRAPPER : Letter sheets : Padded)
Patent 5697548: Tray-style carton having reinforced side walls
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : Horizontal, outwardly extending bottom flange : Contiguous window common to multiple surfaces)
Patent 5697549: Carton with prize coupon
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPER OR PAPERBOARD CUP : Letter sheets)
Patent 5697550: Multi-layered insulated cup formed from folded sheet
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPER OR PAPERBOARD CUP : Insulated : Closure flap)
Patent 5697551: Heating system of the type for apartments or offices in buildings
(AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY REGULATION : COMBINED HEATER AND APARTMENT CONTROLLED : Combined heating and apartment control with heating medium circulation control : Expanding solid)
Patent 5697552: Setpoint limiting for thermostat, with tamper resistant temperature comparison
(AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY REGULATION : MOTORS : Electric : Relay : Plural temperature sensors : Float-operated)
Patent 5697553: Streaked spray nozzle for enhanced air/fuel mixing
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : PROCESSES : Including mixing or combining with air, gas or steam : Snowmaking)
Patent 5697554: Metering valve for metering a fluid
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : UNITARY INJECTION NOZZLE AND PUMP OR ACCUMULATOR PLUNGER : With supply holder for fusible material (e.g., pulverulent solids))
Patent 5697555: Apparatus for dispersing liquid in droplets
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : SLINGER OR SPLASHER; OR DEFLECTOR ROTATED RELATIVE TO EFFLUENT : Slinger or splasher dipping into or immersed in supply : Screw or spiral conveyer)
Patent 5697556: Liquid dispenser having discharge valve assembly
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : INCLUDING SUPPLY HOLDER FOR MATERIAL : Moving solid surface engages material to be sprayed : Enclosing casing about moving surface : Separable pump with holder mount or securing means : Resilient or deformable wall)
Patent 5697557: Shower head with switching mechanism
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : SELECTIVELY USABLE OR VARIABLE DIVERSE TERMINAL OUTLETS : And valve controlling flow : Valving means for each flow path : Integral or rigidly interconnected valving means : At least one flow path always open : Ambient air aspirated through inner flow path)
Patent 5697558: Working nozzle for gel coating of seeds
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : INCLUDING VALVE MEANS IN FLOW LINE : Reciprocating : Injection nozzle type : Stem or operator extends through flow conduit)
Patent 5697559: Electrostatic rotary atomizing spray device
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : ELECTROSTATIC TYPE : With impeller (e.g., vibrator) : Rotary : Dish- or cone-shaped impeller :)
Patent 5697560: Fiberglass cutting apparatus and method
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Plural successive comminuting operations : Of coal)
Patent 5697561: Modular ice crusher for use with an ice storage unit
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : With independent removable or detachable material receiver or receiver engaging means : Stationary comminuting surface having openings)
Patent 5697562: Rock crusher
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Combined or convertible : Combined with non-comminuting means : With support vehicle : Self-propelled vehicle : Reciprocating surface-type comminutor)
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