Patents 5738329 - 5738584

 

 

Patent 5738329: Cut tree or artificial tree stand with chain latching mechanism
(SUPPORTS : STAFF TYPE : Stand or base : Having staff retaining or centering means : Driven)

Patent 5738330: Machinery mount with damping means
(SUPPORTS : RESILIENT SUPPORT : Including spring zone understructure : Nonmetallic resilient element : Laminated)

Patent 5738331: Aircraft crosswind control apparatus
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT CONTROL : Automatic : Vane operated : Override of automatic control by human pilot)

Patent 5738332: Flow valve operated by flow transfer means which regulate small flows of control
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : FLUID ACTUATED OR RETARDED : Pilot or servo type motor : Choked pressure type servo motor : Main valve biased open by line pressure : Differential reaction surface for line pressure : Diaphragm or bellows surface :)

Patent 5738333: Relief valve
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : FLUID ACTUATED OR RETARDED : Flexible wall expansible chamber reciprocating valve actuator : Coaxial actuator, seat and valve : Chamber fills on closing of main valve)

Patent 5738334: Diaphragm flow control assembly
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : WITH CORRELATED FLOW PATH : Valve operated by joining flow path sections : Joining motion includes linear valve operating component : Tapered metering plug)

Patent 5738335: Apparatus for isolating and containing reactive medium
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : WITH CORRELATED FLOW PATH : Valve operated by joining flow path sections : Joining motion includes linear valve operating component : Joint includes screw thimble : Latch lug extends transversely to axis of manipulator)

Patent 5738336: Oilfield valve
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : ROTARY VALVES : Biased)

Patent 5738337: Poppet damper in exhaust gas duct
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : RECIPROCATING VALVE : Particular head and seat cooperation : Bodies)

Patent 5738338: Installing an optical fibre line in a duct
(IMPLEMENTS OR APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PUSHING OR PULLING FORCE : METHOD OR APPARATUS FOR PLACEMENT OF CONDUCTIVE WIRE : By fluid pressure differential in conduit (e.g., parachute sucked through conduit) : Single fixed pivot)

Patent 5738339: Rope traction device with connected locking units
(IMPLEMENTS OR APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PUSHING OR PULLING FORCE : APPARATUS FOR HAULING OR HOISTING LOAD, INCLUDING DRIVEN DEVICE WHICH CONTACTS AND PULLS ON CABLE : Device includes rotatably driven, cable contacting drum : Having rotational speed governor for generating control impulse to rotation retarding means or drive : Plural, movably attached engaging means)

Patent 5738340: Stirrup device and method
(IMPLEMENTS OR APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PUSHING OR PULLING FORCE : APPARATUS FOR HAULING OR HOISTING LOAD, INCLUDING DRIVEN DEVICE WHICH CONTACTS AND PULLS ON CABLE : Device includes rotatably driven, cable contacting drum : Having rotatable, cable guiding, pulley wheel element spaced from drum : Element repositionable relative to drum : Plural elements : Cable supported : Plural driving pawls)

Patent 5738341: Retractable electric fence system
(FENCES : ELECTRIC : Strands)

Patent 5738342: Fence corner arrangement with interlocking posts and braces
(FENCES : RAIL : Connection : Rail to post : Wedge)

Patent 5738343: Vibration isolating apparatus
(SPRING DEVICES : VEHICLE : Mechanical spring and nonresilient retarder (e.g., shock absorber) : Fluid retarder : Elastomeric spring : Relatively rotating friction surfaces (e.g., drum type))

Patent 5738344: Ergonomic workpiece positioner
(WORK HOLDERS : HOLDER MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT : Means for position lock : For universal joint : With bias means)

Patent 5738345: Device for generating a fixture
(WORK HOLDERS : RELATIVELY MOVABLE JAWS : Jaw features : Plural spaced work contacting portions : Settable elements conformable to work contour : Loosely positioned between coacting jaws)

Patent 5738346: Apparatus for stitching collated sheets
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : ASSOCIATING OR DISASSOCIATING : Sheet associating : Performing operation on stacks (e.g., binding, cutting) : Cover sheet)

Patent 5738347: Device for adjusting the suction height of a suction lifter in the feeder of a sheet-processing machine
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separators : Pneumatic : Means effecting preliminary operation on sheets in pack : Suction member flexing sheet or portion : With moving segments supporting remainder of pack)

Patent 5738348: Sheet feeder
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separators : Rotary : Separator adjustable or retractable relative to pack : Feed by successive approach and retraction : With moving segments supporting remainder of pack)

Patent 5738349: Device for conveying sheet members
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : With means to align sheet : Against temporarily-stopped conveyer : Oppositely-disposed side-edge aligners)

Patent 5738350: Gaming ball
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : CHANCE DEVICES : Chance selection : Weighted or reversible (e.g., for different game))

Patent 5738351: Apparatus and method of playing a publication game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : CHANCE DEVICES : Chance selection : Weighted or reversible (e.g., for different game))

Patent 5738352: Game machine controller
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : GAMES ACCESSORIES : All video game accessories : Duplicate games)

Patent 5738353: Track star relays
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Piece moves over board having pattern : Chance device controls amount or direction of movement of piece : Sports or outdoor recreational activities : Electric or magnetic)

Patent 5738354: Educational board game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Piece moves over board having pattern : Chance device controls amount or direction of movement of piece : Race to a finish (e.g., backgammon) : With common finish (e.g., parchisi) : Having cards or tiles)

Patent 5738355: Game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : ENCLOSED FLUID MEDIUM : Magnetic)

Patent 5738356: Shaft support structure for turbomachine
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : PROCESS OF STATIC SEALING : Between parts of internal combustion engine : Formed by flexible projection)

Patent 5738357: Seal for enhancing pipes
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : PROCESS OF STATIC SEALING : Pipe, conduit, or cable : Formed by flexible projection)

Patent 5738358: Extrusion resistant hydrodynamically lubricated multiple modulus rotary shaft seal
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Circumferential contact seal for other than piston : Segmented ring : Having pressure balancing or radial bias reduction feature : Metal)

Patent 5738359: Expandable band and locking mechanism for installing a flexible sealing element
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal for a pipe, conduit, or cable : And wall : Covering fire ring or sealing formation)

Patent 5738360: Toe pick and skate frame for in-line skates
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Wheeled skate : In-line wheels (e.g., in-line skates) : Three or four wheels : A wheel raised above skating surface : Brake element engageable with skating surface)

Patent 5738361: Snow bicycle
(LAND VEHICLES : RUNNER VEHICLE : With occupant propelled means : Traction wheel drive : Foot actuated : Toe irons (i.e., side cheeks))

Patent 5738362: Rotating step for a trailer hitch
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Steps : Shiftable : Steps combined with shoe scrapers)

Patent 5738363: Hitch assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Retractable, foldable, or knockdown : About horizontal transverse pivot)

Patent 5738364: Ski binding
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Hold-downs or clamps : With adjustable or detachable support : Single, fixed, transverse horizontal axis)

Patent 5738365: Collapsible cart
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Extensible : Folding : Cart : Chair or stroller for seated occupant)

Patent 5738366: Chute structure for an inflatable vehicle occupant restraint
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With specific mounting feature : Antirattler)

Patent 5738367: Automotive interior trim piece having an arrangement for forming an air bag deployment opening
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deployment door : Antirattler)

Patent 5738368: Restraint system for rear seat occupant
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Inflated confinement specially positioned relative to occupant or conforming to the body shape of occupant : Antirattler)

Patent 5738369: Snap-on air bag and horn switch module
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deflated confinement located within or on steering column : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)

Patent 5738370: Mounting structure and method for steering wheel
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Deflated confinement located within or on steering column : Mounted in vehicle and positioned laterally of occupant)

Patent 5738371: Hybrid airbag inflator
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : Electric control and/or sensor means)

Patent 5738372: Device for pressure relief during bonfire and tell-tale of compressed gas
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : Electric control and/or sensor means)

Patent 5738373: Gas inflator with ceramic foam balls
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : With means to diffuse inflation fluid : Rack and pinion)

Patent 5738374: Pyrotechnic gas generator for inflatable air-bag of a motor vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Inflation fluid source : With means to diffuse inflation fluid)

Patent 5738376: Automobile parking aid mechanism
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Parking assisting devices, nonpowered : Static-type antiskid counter weights)

Patent 5738377: Shock absorbing plate for a vehicle steering wheel
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Occupant steered : Steering column or wheel movable in response to collision : Coil spring)

Patent 5738378: Safety vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Specific vehicle frame : Having impact absorbing means : With rubber-type suspension)

Patent 5738379: Trailer frame member
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Specific vehicle frame : Trailer type : With spring suspension means)

Patent 5738380: Fuel fill device for tractors
(LAND VEHICLES : TANK OR BOILER : Service tank : Attendant propelled)

Patent 5738381: Hanger label
(PRINTED MATTER : HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER : Identifier : Label : Having fingerprint)

Patent 5738382: Laminated package label
(PRINTED MATTER : HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER : Identifier : Label : Having fingerprint)

Patent 5738383: Label assembly with patterned adhesive bands
(PRINTED MATTER : HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER : Identifier : Label : Having fingerprint)

Patent 5738384: Tube connection securing clip
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH STRAIN RELIEF : Wedged gasket)

Patent 5738385: Device for joining the end of a helically corrugated metal tube to another body
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : FLEXIBLE JOINT, RIGID MEMBERS : Bellows : Necked plate)

Patent 5738386: Lightweight pipe clamp
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH ACCESS OPENING : With rotation limits)

Patent 5738387: Tube couplings
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : MOVABLE JAW (E.G., CONTRACTIBLE SOCKET) : Resilient ring)

Patent 5738388: Device for permanent joining of tubes
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : DEFORMED : Memory plastic element)

Patent 5738389: Door securing device
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Sliding and swinging : Roller)

Patent 5738390: Hingeable latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Spring arm : Operating means : Rigid : Screw)

Patent 5738391: Fulcrum window lock
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Operating means : Closure : Rigid)

Patent 5738392: Latch for securing an aircraft video device
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Operating means : Motor : Rigid)

Patent 5738393: Automotive hood latch having remote actuator
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Multiple head : Operating means : Closure : Seal)

Patent 5738394: Child-proof door latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Multiple head : Operating means : Closure : Seal)

Patent 5738395: Dumpable rubbish container with automatically releasable closure latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Gravity actuated : Operating means)

Patent 5738396: Universal latch system for railroad car hatch covers
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : CLAMPS : Hatch fastener : Cam and lever operating means)

Patent 5738397: Shell door locking device
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : CLAMPS : Portable : Swingable)

Patent 5738398: Self-wrapping carrying device
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS :)

Patent 5738399: Cat litter scoop
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : SANITARY HANDLER FOR PET DROPPINGS :)

Patent 5738400: Egg retriever
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : POLE MOUNTED IMPLEMENT : Railway coupling tools)

Patent 5738401: Palm-protector: hand grip for shopping bags and packages
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : ARTICLE CARRIER GRIPPED AND CARRIED BY HAND : Having cord or bail accommodating groove or passage along length of handle : Having pivoted sections)

Patent 5738402: Folding top for vehicles
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Let-down type top : Bows and slats : Raising and lowering devices)

Patent 5738403: Vehicle protective cover
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Cover : Impact resistant cover : Rigid)

Patent 5738404: Wind deflecting device for a convertible
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : With distinct wind deflector : For transporting passengers to or from an aircraft)

Patent 5738405: Off-road vehicle having a two-part roof structure
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Structural detail : Subassembly : Separable section : Closure)

Patent 5738406: Air, gel or water filled bicycle seat
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : STRADDLE SEAT (E.G., SADDLE TYPE, ETC.) : Pneumatic cushion : Plural independent compartments : Into armrest)

Patent 5738407: Head restraint airbag assembly
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : CRASH SEAT : Force-absorbing means incorporated into headrest area : Angularly)

Patent 5738408: Stackable folding chair
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : PLURAL RELATED SEATS : Nested : Within back)

Patent 5738409: Rocking chair construction
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : ROCKER-MOUNTED : Track-mounted rocker (e.g., platform rocker) : Spring return to neutral position : Coil spring : By sliding motion)

Patent 5738410: Collapsible three wheeled stroller with adjustable backrest
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : Tiltable : Plural distinct occupant-supporting positions : Including antifriction feature (e.g., ball bearings, etc.))

Patent 5738411: Vehicle seat assembly
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : Tiltable : Foldable forwardly over bottom : Held erect by a releasable latch : Pin and slot)

Patent 5738412: Headrest for an automotive vehicle
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : HEADREST : Angularly movable about horizontal axis : On shiftable mounting)

Patent 5738413: Headrest for motor vehicle seats
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : HEADREST : Adjustable rectilinearly vertically : With horizontal translator)

Patent 5738414: Modular furniture with interlocking components
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : HAVING DETACHABLY INTERFITTING PARTS OR COMPONENTS; I.E., KNOCKDOWN : Portable)

Patent 5738415: Pick holder and fixing sleeve for an extraction machine
(MINING OR IN SITU DISINTEGRATION OF HARD MATERIAL : CUTTER TOOTH OR TOOTH HEAD : Wear shield or replaceable wear sleeve : Nontracking tooth arrangement)

Patent 5738416: Railway braking apparatus to effect a change in a handbrake
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE FLUID-RECEIVING DEVICES : Multiple motors : Sectional train :)

Patent 5738417: Brake pipe sensing unit
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE FLUID-RECEIVING DEVICES : Multiple motors : Sectional train :)

Patent 5738418: Process and apparatus for controlling the brake system of a vehicle
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MULTIPLE CONTROL : Fluid and electric : Spring operated motor)

Patent 5738419: Anti-lock fluid pressure control apparatus with fail-safe mechanism
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : System controlled by expansible chamber type modulator : Having pump pressure control : Compared to fixed reference)

Patent 5738420: Spin suppress control device of vehicle operative with yaw moment free precaution braking
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : With yaw control : Odd condition (e.g., fuel supply cut-off, modulating valve))

Patent 5738421: Hydraulic chain tensioning means for tensioning the crawler chains of crawler vehicles
(WHEEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LAND VEHICLES : WITH MEANS FOR TENSIONING TRACK BY MOVING AT LEAST ONE ENDWHEEL : Condition responsive (e.g., inclination, speed, operator command) : With plural wheel support)

Patent 5738422: Computer work station
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : ARRANGEMENTS OF PLURAL CABINETS : Rotary pedestal compartment)

Patent 5738423: Child's toy tool cabinet
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : ACCESSIBLE FROM PLURAL SIDES : Top and vertical side : And one additional side)

Patent 5738424: Appliance backsplash assembly
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : HAVING A CLOSURE AND A DETACHABLE COMPONENT : Removable closure : Having exterior shelf)

Patent 5738425: Adjustable drawer organizer
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : Compartmented : Plurality of parts, held together by distinct fastening elements (e.g., bolts))

Patent 5738426: Projection type display apparatus and multi-vision projection type display apparatus
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : COMPOSITE PROJECTED IMAGE : Multicolor picture : Automatic)

Patent 5738427: Projector cooling system
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : TEMPERATURE CONTROL : Blower : Plural)

Patent 5738428: Formatting projector
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : LIGHT SHIELD, MASK, HOOD, OR DIAPHRAGM : And lens support)

Patent 5738429: Portable projection display apparatus
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : MISCELLANEOUS : Slides gripped or hooked)

Patent 5738430: Method and apparatus for predicting retinal illuminance
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : MISCELLANEOUS : Slides gripped or hooked)

Patent 5738431: Cap with removable halogen light
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Head covering or clamp : Hat : Including light emitting diode)

Patent 5738432: Illumination device and a method
(ILLUMINATION : WITH WEARING APPAREL OR BODY SUPPORT : Notepad)

Patent 5738433: Lighted fishing pole
(ILLUMINATION : WITH IMPLEMENT OR HAND HELD HOLDER THEREFOR : Shoulder suspension or torso encircling (e.g., vest, neck-sling))

Patent 5738434: Flash light
(ILLUMINATION : SELF POWERED LAMP : Lamp bulb or lamp support axis adjustable or angularly fixed relative to axis of flashlight casing : Separate lamp housing or lamp support pivoed to flashlight casing : Tube structure)

Patent 5738435: Waterproof lampholder
(ILLUMINATION : PLURAL LIGHT SOURCES : With support : Distinct light units)

Patent 5738436: Modular lighting fixture
(ILLUMINATION : LIGHT SOURCE (OR SUPPORT THEREFOR) AND MODIFIER : With ventilating, cooling or heat insulating means : Including nonparallel modifying surfaces)

Patent 5738437: Attachment for light fixture cover
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : Transparent globe type : Curved surface)

Patent 5738438: Hand-held fluorescent light
(ILLUMINATION : HOUSING : With closure fastener : Arm or bracket)

Patent 5738439: Mixing apparatus
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Rotatable stirrer : Relatively fixed plural elements : Flat element having major surface lying in plane substantially including shaft axis (e.g., paddle type) : Apertured element)

Patent 5738440: Combined emissivity and radiance measurement for the determination of the temperature of a radiant object
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : EMISSIVITY DETERMINATION : Thickness, erosion, or deposition)

Patent 5738441: Electronic clinical predictive thermometer using logarithm for temperature prediction
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Composite temperature-related paramenter : Time-temperature relationship (e.g., integral, deterioration, change) : With detail of heating or cooling structure)

Patent 5738442: Wine thermometer
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Nonelectrical, nonmagnetic, or nonmechanical temperature responsive property : Change of optical property : Color : Radiator cap mounted thermometer)

Patent 5738443: Flexible fabric container
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : For access opening in bag bottom : Including means to facilitate disengagement)

Patent 5738444: Combination bag closure and scoop apparatus
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Elongated clamping elements : Including means to facilitate disengagement)

Patent 5738445: Journal bearing having vibration damping elements
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Hydraulic or pneumatic bearing support : With elongated strips or staves)

Patent 5738446: Air lubricated hydrodynamic ceramic bearings
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial and thrust : Grooved thrust bearing surface : Gas bearing)

Patent 5738447: Pad bearing assembly with fluid spray and blocker bar
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial : Pivoted fluid pad : Gas bearing)

Patent 5738448: Ribbon cassette for printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Ribbon-feeding mechanism : With prevention of ribbon feed (e.g., for nontype operation, etc.) : Or for alternatively used fabric ribbon)

Patent 5738449: Hot stamper foil tape cartridge and method of loading the cartridge
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Ribbon-feeding mechanism : Including ribbon tensioner : Or for alternatively used fabric ribbon)

Patent 5738450: Keyboard with simplified switch pad having a stabilization element
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : Key-cap or key-stem structure : Including means for mounting key cap or key stem : Secured by encircling ring member)

Patent 5738452: Sheet separation device in a supplying apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding sheet from stack or pack holder : Mounted on carriage (e.g., for extra-wide sheet, cylindroidal holder, etc.))

Patent 5738453: Sheet supplying apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding sheet from stack or pack holder : Mounted on carriage (e.g., for extra-wide sheet, cylindroidal holder, etc.))

Patent 5738454: Multiple-function printer with common output path mechanism with floating guide ribs to accommodate media and documents of different
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding sheet from stack or pack holder : And delivering to sheet receiver (e.g., by roller couple) : And gauge for tear-off length)

Patent 5738455: Sheet feeding device
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including friction-feed means (e.g., band) : By roller couple (e.g., rotatable pinch rollers, etc.) : On rear sheet table or apron)

Patent 5738456: Printer device
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including sheet guide (e.g., for sheet insertion, etc.) : By roller couple (e.g., rotatable pinch rollers, etc.))

Patent 5738457: Paper size determining method and printer in which the method is used
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Indicator means : For indicating position of line or end-of-page : Scale for facilitating centering of print-line)

Patent 5738458: Liquid-depositing implement for writing, drawing, painting, for cosmetics and the like
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : Intercommunicable reservoirs or reservoir sections in series : Inflexible solid means)

Patent 5738459: "Pressurized refill with multiple seal valve core plug and a method for pressurizing a refill"
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING MEANS TO APPLY MATERIAL-MOVING FORCE : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol) : By one-way means for removing gas from reservoir)

Patent 5738460: Blueprint carrier
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : DEPOSITORY (E.G., BINDER COVER, ETC.) : Collapsible on base)

Patent 5738461: Frame fastening system and method
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER ENDS JOINED BY INSERTED SECTION : Laterally inserted section : Metallic fusion material)

Patent 5738462: Locking clip system for securing panels together
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Assembled by plural manipulations of member : Radially interposed shim or bushing)

Patent 5738463: Elastomeric grouting of subsurface conduits
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Lining)

Patent 5738464: Curvature limiter for a pipe running in a marine environment
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With pivotal connection between work deck and base : By buoyancy control)

Patent 5738465: Device for the in-situ production of columns of stabilized and compacted soil
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Chemical : Cementitious (e.g., grouting) : Bituminous)

Patent 5738466: Ribbed flexible member for casting into an anchorage medium
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Cable or strap support : Mobile)

Patent 5738467: Apparatus for the feeding of articles at variable speeds
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : HAVING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING LOAD IN SUSPENSION ALONG FLOW PATH : Utilizing a fluid)

Patent 5738468: Shim for cutting tool with replaceable cutting insert
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING HOLDER HAVING SEAT FOR INSERTED TOOL : With separate means to fasten tool to holder : Apertured tool : Slidable jaw)

Patent 5738469: Torque adjustment control mechanism of a hand drill
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT WITH TORQUE-APPLYING CLUTCH : Including means to move tool along tool-axis)

Patent 5738470: Guide device for cutting a groove
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : With work supported guide means : Including means to support work for rotation during operation)

Patent 5738471: Tie down assembly
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD LASHING RETAINER OR LOAD LASHING ADJUNCT : Anchor : Mounted on exposed and bordering structural member : In exposed array therealong : Atop wall of open top freight carrier, e.g., bulb-angle mounted : Including spacer)

Patent 5738472: Modified locking thread form for fastener
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING STRUCTURE TO RESTRICT ROTATION OF THREADED, MATING PIECES (E.G., NUT LOCK) : Comprising a thread lock : Involving dissimilarities in the sectional configuration of the threads : Resulting in the deformation of one thread by the other : Disposed within an interruption of a threaded surface)

Patent 5738473: Deck fasteners
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Multiple prong, e.g., nailing plate, staple, etc. : Oppositely disposed prongs : Having identical ends : Spiral rib)

Patent 5738474: Surgical staple and staple drive member
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Multiple prong, e.g., nailing plate, staple, etc. : Having distinct driving head : Bevel located on outerside of prong)

Patent 5738475: Adjustable expansion rivet
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT : Having plastically flowable or deflectable end, e.g., rivet, etc. : End structure)

Patent 5738476: Fastener
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT : Having resilient securing structure on shank : Solid end type)

Patent 5738477: Panel snap fastener assembly
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT : Having resilient securing structure on shank : Concentric ridge or flange : Bolt head and end flowable)

Patent 5738478: Automatic wicketing apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR STRINGING ARTICLES ON A SUPPORT IN ABUTTING RELATION : Unrolling)

Patent 5738479: System and apparatus for converting a railcar or truck trailer to multiple uses
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Pivotably movable structure, at least initially in underlying relation to vehicle)

Patent 5738480: Two-wheeled dolly for moving heavy objects
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : With load-receiving portion, or significant section thereof, pivotable relative to horizontal : Two wheel, manually propelled vehicle pivotable about axis of wheels (e.g., hand truck, etc.) and provided with attendant-operated, load-handling means : Comprising driven conveyor)

Patent 5738481: Universally actuable robot assembly
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : HORIZONTALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Swinging about pivot : And moving load support radially with respect to pivot : Pivot swinging about second pivot)

Patent 5738482: Apparatus for gripping and transporting slabs of great dimensions having feeding suckers
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD CARRIED ALONG A HORIZONTAL LINEAR PATH (E.G., PICK AND PLACE TYPE) : Having gripper means : Using suction : Oscillating or reciprocating elevator)

Patent 5738483: Lift and invert mechanism
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE REORIENTING DEVICE : Article inverting means (i.e., 180 degree turnover) : Pivoted jaw type)

Patent 5738484: Palletiser
(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 laterally guided pipe or rod support)

Patent 5738485: Pallet handling apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Positions highest article of stack first)

Patent 5738486: Apparatus for unloading blocks of blanks that are stacked on pallets, with separators being interposed between the blocks
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Separates stack into smaller stacks : Includes means raising article up to stack)

Patent 5738487: Stacking board for depositing a stack of sheets, and automatic handling apparatus for stacking boards of this type
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING PLURAL ORDERLY ARTICLES ONTO PALLET : Upending (e.g., rocking or tilting about end, etc.))

Patent 5738488: Gland for transferring cooling medium to the rotor of a gas turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH LUBRICATING, SEALING, PACKING OR BEARING MEANS HAVING INTERNAL WORKING FLUID CONNECTION (E.G., FLUID OR FLUID BIASED SEAL, ETC.) : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means : With inlet and outlet connections : Serially arranged in working fluid path)

Patent 5738489: Cooled turbine blade platform
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING HEAT INSULATION OR EXCHANGE MEANS (E.G., FINS, LAGGING, ETC.) : Means subjected to or is working fluid)

Patent 5738490: Gas turbine engine shroud seals
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING THERMAL EXPANSION JOINT : Circumferentially spaced nozzle or stator segments : And axial or circumferential expansion)

Patent 5738491: Conduction blade tip
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING HEAT INSULATION OR EXCHANGE MEANS (E.G., FINS, LAGGING, ETC.) : Means subjected to or is working fluid)

Patent 5738492: Constant velocity air foil
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : In radial plane with runner blade : Fixed between radially separate surfaces)

Patent 5738493: Turbulator configuration for cooling passages of an airfoil in a gas turbine engine
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 5738494: Optimized composite flexbeam for helicopter rotors
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ARTICULATED, RESILIENTLY MOUNTED OR SELF-SHIFTING IMPELLER OR WORKING MEMBER : Nonmetallic resilient mounting : Aircraft rotors : Engine driven)

Patent 5738495: Device for contolling the water pressure and flow in a water supply unit
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : By float)

Patent 5738496: Interchangeable plug-in circuit completion modules for varying the electrical circuitry of a ceiling fan
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : By control of electric or magnetic drive motor : By float)

Patent 5738497: Apparatus and method for controlling a rotary screw compressor
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 5738498: Apparatus and method for thermoelectric cooling of an extraction fluid pump
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 5738499: Automotive fluid extraction and delivery device
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Liquid pumped by supplying or exhausting gaseous motive fluid to or from pumping chamber : With vacuum generator : Correlated supply - exhaust of motive fluid or vacuum generating means)

Patent 5738500: Variable displacement vane pump having low actuation friction cam seal
(PUMPS : DIVERSE PUMPS : Moving partition or cylinder of rotary pump forms or actuates reciprocating pump : Preceding diverse pump)

Patent 5738501: Internal gear pump
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)

Patent 5738502: Valve keeper for a valve of a reciprocating compressor
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Transverse to axis of pumping member)

Patent 5738503: Method for balancing an electrically driven air blower unit
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : With specific motor details : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 5738504: Rotation preventing device for orbiting member of fluid displacement apparatus
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With specific rotation preventing or rotation coupling means : With working fluid bias)

Patent 5738505: Perfected twin-screw pump, particularly suitable for the pumping of biphase fluids in a submerged environment
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : SHAFT OR TRUNNION LUBRICATION OR SEALING BY DIVERTED WORKING FLUID PORTION : With coolant air impelling means or finned cylinder surface)

Patent 5738506: Motor vehicle heating device
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By condition of burner feed or feed means : Sensor of one feed controls another feed : Sensor movement losses means holding shutdown valve open against bias)

Patent 5738507: Gas igniter
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER AND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY : Including exhaust flue having air feed passages)

Patent 5738508: Burner
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER HAVING PROTECTIVE FLAME ENCLOSING OR FLAME STABILIZING STRUCTURE : Flame sweeps dished incandescing surface)

Patent 5738509: Premix burner having axial or radial air inflow
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER HAVING PROTECTIVE FLAME ENCLOSING OR FLAME STABILIZING STRUCTURE : Including means feeding air axially spaced points of the flame : Axial perforations along combustion tube : Horizontally extending partition having central passage)

Patent 5738510: Rotary kiln cooler
(HEATING : WITH WORK COOLING STRUCTURE : Combustion feed air cools exiting work by contact : Work manipulated in cooling zone :)

Patent 5738511: Vertical shaft kiln
(HEATING : SHAFT TYPE : Having means utilizing generated steam in heating work)

Patent 5738512: Tool for fastening rings to an orthodontic bracket and method therefor
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Tool :)

Patent 5738513: Archwire locking device for orthodontic bracket
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Having means to secure arch wire : Separable securing means :)

Patent 5738514: Resiliently expandable orthodontic device
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Acting between upper and lower teeth : Separable securing means)

Patent 5738515: Apparatus and method for positioning a mixillary dental arch model in an articulator
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Work support : Including means to support plural workpieces for relative movement : Articulator or attachment therefor : Having visual indicator or recorder :)

Patent 5738516: Adjustable mounting device for a dental articulator
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Work support : Including means to support plural workpieces for relative movement : Articulator or attachment therefor : Including means to secure workpiece or articulator : And resiliently biased)

Patent 5738517: Apparatus and method of fixed reference examination of dental patients
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having gauge or guide : Condylar referencing means (i.e., face bow) : Articulator or attachment therefor)

Patent 5738518: Method of producing a dental model as well as a fastening element, a model baseplate, a positioning plate and fastening systems to carry out
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having gauge or guide : Dowel pin or positioner therefor : Articulator or attachment therefor)

Patent 5738519: Dental suction device
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having suction orifice : And suction pump or material separator : Single charge device having plunger-type ejector)

Patent 5738520: Three-way pneumatic valve system
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Including activator or regulator for controller or drive : In flexible conduit or eduction tube)

Patent 5738521: Method for accelerating osseointegration of metal bone implants using electrical stimulation
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 5738522: Apparatus and methods for accurately sensing locations on a surface
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ORGANIZED ARMED OR UNARMED CONFLICT OR SHOOTING : Gunnery : Gun aiming : Training apparatus using beam of infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation : Beam sensor included in apparatus :)

Patent 5738523: Written composition teaching methods and aids therefor
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Color used in teaching means : Slotted or grooved path)

Patent 5738524: Multi-function teaching game box
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MATHEMATICS : Arithmetic : Place value relative to decimal point : Elements manually placed on or removed from elongate means during use)

Patent 5738525: Cable attenuation simulator for training CATV technicians
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : OCCUPATION : Geometry, trigonometry, or physical mathematic model structure)

Patent 5738526: Educational toy doll with LCD digital display watch
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : TELLING TIME OR CALENDAR READING : Physics)

Patent 5738527: Screen saver
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)

Patent 5738528: IC carrier
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH VACUUM APPLYING MEANS. E.G., SUCTION CUP : To urge connector to supporting surface)

Patent 5738529: Cable connector system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : For receiving coaxial connector : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)

Patent 5738530: Contact pad having metallically anchored elastomeric electrical contacts
(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 5738531: Self-alligning low profile socket for connecting ball grid array devices through a dendritic interposer
(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 : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Leadless : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5738532: Connector pin contact
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 5738533: Electrical connector fastened to a rigid member for improved connector rigidity
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 5738534: Multi-function electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact soldered to panel circuit : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)

Patent 5738535: Underwater connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Moved by mating connector : Moved about an axis : With external, contact enhancing clamp)

Patent 5738536: Portable electronic apparatus having a connector cover which can be housed in a case
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Movable about axis : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved rectilinearly and parallel thereto)

Patent 5738537: External extension apparatus for extending the function of a portable electronic apparatus
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Integral retainer and cam separator)

Patent 5738538: Electrical unit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Nonconducting pusher : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5738539: Connector mounting receptacle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Outlet box : And including electrical contact for load bearing)

Patent 5738540: Apparatus for coupling a device to an electrical receptacle
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting means comprising face plate or closure member for outlet box : And including electrical contact for load bearing)

Patent 5738541: Assembling mechanism of connector having boardlock and spacer
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)

Patent 5738542: Electrical connector with two step positive contact retention
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)

Patent 5738543: Connector with terminal position assurance member
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)

Patent 5738544: Shielded electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 5738545: Connection device which is electromagnetically shielded with simple structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 5738546: Printed circuit board mounted jack
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 5738547: Toy conversion structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 5738548: Wall mounted receptacle with retractable extension cord
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Unit includes receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Combined with plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Wherein the plug is combined with a plurality of the receptacles adapted to receive spaced-prong plug : Wherein the receptacle is adapted to receive plug having spaced prong-like contacts)

Patent 5738549: Electrical connector with terminal retention member and bridging contacts
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body with spaced, electrically interconnected, duplicate terminals or contacts : Modular or multipart insulating body : Having protective cover formed from insulating material)

Patent 5738550: Press-fit pin fitting in a miniaturized through hole formed in a circuit board
(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 5738551: Retaining electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 5738552: Battery terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CLAMP-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR STORAGE BATTERY TERMINAL : Deformable C- or U-clamp : Screw-thread operated : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 5738553: Clamp for connecting the poles of a battery
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CLAMP-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR STORAGE BATTERY TERMINAL : Deformable C- or U-clamp : Screw-thread operated : With plural conductor terminals : Resilient socket contact for surrounding or engaging opposed surfaces of mating plug contact)

Patent 5738554: Electrical connection element for a heated automobile glazing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING PART PERMANENTLY SECURED TO CONDUCTOR USING FUSED OR MOLDED MATERIAL : Adapted to be secured by part resiliently gripping insulation)

Patent 5738555: Attachment assembly for securing a hydrodynamic propulsion surface to a body board
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Foot attached)

Patent 5738556: Leash for an aquatic sports board
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : With lashing : Having connecting means)

Patent 5738557: Pocket-sized, emergency flotation device
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : With mechanical inflation means : By compressed gas means : Having seat for buoy)

Patent 5738558: Motor for toy construction system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including motor : Vehicle (e.g., aircraft, automobile))

Patent 5738559: Personalized needleless puppet blank kit
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Figure : Alternative figures : Having detachable subordinate part of face or head : Including means to retain resilient propulsion member in stressed condition)

Patent 5738560: Sound producing amusement device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INFLATABLE : Having fluid-driven rotatable radial blade (e.g., pinwheel))

Patent 5738561: Talking doll
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having sounding means : Including axle through or within figure)

Patent 5738562: Apparatus and method for planar end-point detection during chemical-mechanical polishing
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 5738563: Substrate chamfering machine
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 5738564: Numerically controlled grinding machine for grinding workpieces, in particular tools
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With feeding of tool or work holder : And feeding of tool or work holder)

Patent 5738565: Device for cleaning computer heads
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)

Patent 5738566: Lapping guide system, method and article of manufacture
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)

Patent 5738567: Polishing pad for chemical-mechanical planarization of a semiconductor wafer
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 5738568: Flexible tilted wafer carrier
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 5738569: Threaded grinding wheel, and method of dressing
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)

Patent 5738570: Arrangement for machining rolls during the rolling operation
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary reciprocating tool : Of valve and seat)

Patent 5738571: Apparatus and method for forming ribs on a belt/belt sleeve
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : One-way work traverse : Roller work feed : Blade sharpener)

Patent 5738572: Grinding machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : Reciprocating work holder : Rectilinear : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Blade sharpener)

Patent 5738573: Semiconductor wafer polishing apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Gear generating)

Patent 5738574: Continuous processing system for chemical mechanical polishing
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planar surface abrading : Having pressure plate : Including work support engaging work at opposite, axial ends; e.g., opposed "centers")

Patent 5738575: Orbitally vibrating method and apparatus for interproximal plaque removal
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Cleaning : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 5738576: Lapping tape with abrasive liquid for forming a convex tip on a workpiece
(ABRADING : FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL, PER SE : Laminate : Abrasive on one surface only : Detachable from tool support)

Patent 5738577: Automatic butt skinning machine
(BUTCHERING : SKINNING : Peeling by movement of workpiece past cutter : By tubular rotary cutter)

Patent 5738578: Modular food processing assembly
(BUTCHERING : TENDERIZERS : Coacting rolls : Hand-held tool)

Patent 5738579: Heating ventilating and/or air conditioning apparatus, especially for motor vehicles
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : With air treatment means : Heating : Having means for combining heated and unheated air : Centered within induced air current)

Patent 5738580: Air blowing direction adjusting apparatus for an air conditioner
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Sweeping type : Louver)

Patent 5738581: Roof ventilation element
(VENTILATION : HAVING OUTLET AIRWAY : Along roof ridge : Along roof ridge)

Patent 5738583: Interactive wireless gaming system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Wireless signal)

Patent 5738584: Kit for developing attractions in a shooting game system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : SIMULATED-PROJECTILE GAME, TARGET THEREFOR, OR ACCESSORY : Electromagnetic ray simulates projectile or its path, or utilized for coincidence detection (e.g., light-ray gun, infrared aim detector, etc.) : Having active target (e.g., moving target, "hit" responsive, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))

 

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