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Patent 5746557: Expansion dowel
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Including sleeve and distinct tapered expander (e.g., anchor bolt type) : Expansible element moved relative to stationary expander : Spread by pressing element over initially inserted expander (e.g., push type) : Expander type)
Patent 5746558: Locking apparatus for fastening system
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Member preassembled with substructure at through-passage or recess for holding single bolt or nut in coaxial relation therewith : Member comprises a longitudinal key : Unitary member, deformable in whole or in part)
Patent 5746559: Self-locking nut having divided and undivided circumferential portions
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Nut, and means to engage substructure on its opposite faces for retaining nut at aperture therein, formed as unitary component : Fastener having a deformable portion or deforms substructure (e.g., prong) : Nut assembled to substructure utilizing cooperating regions on both : Nonmetallic nut, resiliently deformed during assembly : Each twisted about its radial axis)
Patent 5746560: Fastener having torque-absorbing ribs
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Nut, and means to engage substructure on its opposite faces for retaining nut at aperture therein, formed as unitary component : Fastener having a deformable portion or deforms substructure (e.g., prong) : Region on inwardly facing surface of bolt head or nut : Having axially directed projection or recess : Plural, radially extending, and generally equally spaced :)
Patent 5746561: Alignment tolerant fastening system
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Headed bolt or screw with threads and complementary nut : Having washer : Plural end legs)
Patent 5746562: Processing system and device manufacturing method using the same
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL BETWEEN ZONES HAVING DIFFERENT PRESSURES AND INHIBITING CHANGE IN PRESSURE GRADIENT THEREBETWEEN : Discharging of chamber by gravity, and means beyond exit thereof to guide, move, or stop material)
Patent 5746563: Car and a device for inserting and taking out a wheel chair from a luggage compartment
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VEHICLE ATTACHED AUXILIARY CARRIERS : Removable transverse load support)
Patent 5746564: Lift truck side loading attachment
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Convertible attachment : Carrier running out from base)
Patent 5746565: Robotic wafer handler
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : HORIZONTALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Swinging about pivot : Moving pivot : Pivot swinging about second pivot : With fixed jaw member)
Patent 5746566: Apparatus for a moving workpiece
(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 5746567: Tool mount for moving elements
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD CARRIED ALONG A HORIZONTAL LINEAR PATH (E.G., PICK AND PLACE TYPE) : Including aligning structure (e.g., rollers and rails, dovetail joint, rod and channel) : Pivoted jaw type)
Patent 5746568: Article combining device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Plural article sources : Tiers or layers formed and sequentially added to stack prior to upending)
Patent 5746569: Bag forming machine having adjustable support structure for paired work elements
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : With means for removing completed stack from stacking location : Includes carrier having distinct supports each successively receiving a stack thereon : Articles received and stack discharged at interfingering location)
Patent 5746570: Apparatus for positioning a handle of a pail for a printing operation on the pail
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Unstacking tapered or nestable articles : Includes means raising article up to stack)
Patent 5746571: Process for the initial operation or changeover of a sheet metal processing machine and a modular magazine for carrying out the process
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : With means vertically aligning stack : Includes means raising article up to stack)
Patent 5746572: Conveying apparatus and methods of use
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes layer as unit : And changes position or orientation of articles within layer : Coacting screws)
Patent 5746573: Vane segment compliant seal assembly
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)
Patent 5746574: Low profile fluid joint
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH PASSAGE IN BLADE, VANE, SHAFT OR ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR COMMUNICATING WITH WORKING FLUID : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)
Patent 5746575: Blood pump as centrifugal pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Casing having tangential inlet or outlet (i.e., centrifugal type) : Axially directed inlet and tangential outlet : Inlet scroll)
Patent 5746576: Wind energy conversion device with angled governing mechanism
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH MEANS POSITIONING FLUID CURRENT DRIVEN IMPELLER RELATIVE TO FLOW DIRECTION : Offset relative to flow direction : Horizontal deflection relative to flow-aligned vane : Biased to position by weight of parts :)
Patent 5746577: Centrifugal-type blower
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : PERIMETRIC BLADING EXTENDING AXIALLY BETWEEN ANNULAR MEMBERS (E.G., SQUIRREL CAGE TYPE, ETC.) : Flow confining casing, shroud or passage)
Patent 5746578: Retention system for bar-type damper of rotor
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ROTOR HAVING FLOW CONFINING OR DEFLECTING WEB, SHROUD OR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE : Axially extending shroud ring or casing : Vibration inhibiting or expansion-contraction structure : Conical web)
Patent 5746579: Stress corrosion resistant rims and discs for steam turbine rotors device and method
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Turbo machine : Non-turbo machine)
Patent 5746580: Electromagnetic heating devices, particularly for ram air turbines
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUPPORT MOUNTING, CARRIER OR FAIRING STRUCTURE : Spinner or fairwater cap : Ceramic material)
Patent 5746581: Method and apparatus for evacuating vacuum system
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Plural pumps having separate drive motors, supply sources, or delivery destinations :)
Patent 5746582: Through-tubing, retrievable downhole submersible electrical pump and method of using same
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)
Patent 5746583: Vacuum boost device
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : Peripheral motive fluid supply : Pressure controlled overflow)
Patent 5746584: Inner cam type fuel injection pump having modified plungers
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Radial cylinders : Unidirectionally acting rigidly connected pumping members)
Patent 5746585: Peristaltic pump and method in a peristaltic pump for advancing a tube from a first position to a second position
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Elongated flexible chamber wall progressively deformed : Deformation by rolling or sliding engagement member : Plural spaced engagement members or member portions : Specific backing member for flexible wall : Adjustable backing : Double acting pump piston)
Patent 5746586: Scroll compressor having positioning means for axially movable non-orbiting scroll
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)
Patent 5746587: Lighter attachable to a cigarette packet
(COMBUSTION : COMBINED : Enclosure movably mounted for access)
Patent 5746588: Dual inlet gas burner
(COMBUSTION : MIXER AND FLAME HOLDER : Tubular member delineates flame)
Patent 5746589: Phosphor heat-transfer method and apparatus therefor
(HEATING : WITH WORK COOLING STRUCTURE : At regenerator or recuperator (e.g., slag pocket, etc.))
Patent 5746590: Heating chamber with inner heating tubes and method of replacing the heating tubes
(HEATING : TUMBLER-TYPE ROTARY - DRUM FURNACE : Externally heated drum or associated heating element heats work by conduction or radiation : Heat emitter is tube within the drum chamber or the drum wall : Counterflow of work and combustion products)
Patent 5746591: Semiconductor furnace for reducing particulates in a quartz tube and boat
(HEATING : WORK FEEDING, AGITATING, DISCHARGING OR CONVEYING SUBCOMBINATION : Removable furnace bottom section or kiln cart : Roll)
Patent 5746592: Edgewise orthodontic bracket with tie wing relief for enhancing ligature removal
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Plier type)
Patent 5746593: Orthodontic device made of metal
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Plier type)
Patent 5746594: Orthodontic appliance with asymmetric bonding structure
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Cemented to tooth :)
Patent 5746595: Toothbrush
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Movably mounter tray or holder)
Patent 5746596: Dental treatment method
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Dispensed material discharged by fluid current : Dispenser externally mounted on tool or handpiece)
Patent 5746597: Instrument for boring dental radicular canals
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Broach : Foot operated)
Patent 5746598: Dental bleaching compositions including a sticky matrix material
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Cleaning : Nonmetallic composite)
Patent 5746599: Modular video display system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Simulation of view from aircraft : View simulated by projected image : Runway outlining or approach lights simulated)
Patent 5746600: Color reference chips system for plastics
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VISUAL ART OR CRAFT, ARTISTIC ADORNMENT, OR COLOR TRAINING OR DEMONSTRATION : Color display : Strips)
Patent 5746601: Audio system with language exercise function
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Map or terrain model)
Patent 5746602: PC peripheral interactive doll
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : LANGUAGE : Spelling, phonics, word recognition, or sentence formation : Electrical component included in teaching means : Slotted or grooved path)
Patent 5746603: Narcotics flash cards
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : OCCUPATION : Geometry, trigonometry, or physical mathematic model structure)
Patent 5746604: Method of simulating activities for infants and very young children
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS : Physics)
Patent 5746605: Method and system for music training
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS : Physics)
Patent 5746606: Spring loaded contact device and rotary connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE : Movement about axis : Rotary movement : Including annular contact : Coaxial annular contacts : Concentric :)
Patent 5746607: Smart card electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Conductor is compressible and to be sandwiched between panel circuits : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)
Patent 5746608: Surface mount socket for an electronic package, and contact for use therewith
(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) : Contact having resilient shank)
Patent 5746609: Clamping bracket for a grounding system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements)
Patent 5746610: Ground contact for a splice enclosure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to conductive sheath of cable : By means of connector mounting screw)
Patent 5746611: Electrical connector seal cap assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Prong cover)
Patent 5746612: Adapter junction box
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Moved by mating connector : Moved about an axis : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved about axis parallel to direction of connector movement : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 5746613: Card edge connector with ejector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)
Patent 5746614: Card edge connector with ejector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)
Patent 5746615: Lighting device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART TO RECEIVE FLUORESCENT OR NEON LAMP : Having curved tubular envelope : Receptacle for prong of first lateral dimension or for prong of second lateral dimension)
Patent 5746616: Defibrillation electrode connection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART HAVING HELICALLY DISPOSED STRANDLIKE CONTACT : With provision for axial receipt of lamp contact)
Patent 5746617: Self aligning coaxial connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder : Connector including housing or panel to support holder : Coil spring with provision to utilize conductivity thereof)
Patent 5746618: Squib connector for automotive air bag assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching : Retractable sheath)
Patent 5746619: Coaxial plug-and-socket connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching : Retractable sheath)
Patent 5746620: Electrical connector including means for terminating wires
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : From different margins of contact)
Patent 5746621: Electrostatic discharge protection device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART) : Connector comprising pivoted spring biased clamp)
Patent 5746622: Board-mountable electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH PROVISION TO RESTRICT ENVIRONMENT EFFECTS : Including contact cover or case : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)
Patent 5746623: Axially adjustable coaxial electrical connecting line with constant impedance
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : To be engaged by suspension means)
Patent 5746624: Connector allowing play
(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 5746625: Device to join up cable sheathings
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Having means for electrically connecting shield of shielded cable to connector shield member : Having laterally spaced prongs)
Patent 5746626: Electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : For coupling to edge of printed circuit board or to coupling part secured to such edge : Having elongated slot for receiving edge of printed circuit board : Including lamp or electron tube socket)
Patent 5746627: Electrical connection bar assembly and housing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Having three or more spaced, electrically interconnected, duplicate terminals or contacts : Having protective cover formed from insulating material)
Patent 5746628: Engaging structure of a terminal and a connector housing
(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 5746629: Outboard motor flushing system
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : For engine speed)
Patent 5746630: Combination wet marine exhaust muffler and water separator
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)
Patent 5746631: High efficiency hydrofoil and swim fin designs
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : SWIMMING AID TO INCREASE STROKE EFFICIENCY : Foot attached : Flipper : Encircling flexible member)
Patent 5746632: Floatation aid
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : For torso : With buoyancy means on the back : And front : Having buoyancy means)
Patent 5746633: Personal flotation device
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Personal flotation device : Neck encircling means : With buoyancy means on the side)
Patent 5746634: Process system and method for fabricating submicron field emission cathodes
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Generating gas or vapor within an envelope, or coating by vapor, gas, mist or smoke within the envelope : Coating on particular base material, part or place :)
Patent 5746635: Methods for fabricating a flat panel display having high voltage supports
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 5746636: Bubble and sound generating toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING MEANS FOR FORMING TRANSITORY BUBBLE : Including movably mounted means to dip orificed member into solution : Coin depositing figure)
Patent 5746637: Children's book construction
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including figure toy : Having ballast feature)
Patent 5746638: Magnetic toy blocks
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including permanent magnet or suction cup to secure elements : Vehicle (e.g., aircraft, automobile))
Patent 5746639: Flat stuffed doll and clothing combination
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Figure : Having attachable clothes : And pulling member or extrinsic guide)
Patent 5746640: Motion-activated musical device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Sounding : And multiple stages or holder for launching)
Patent 5746641: Toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including helical spring or elastomeric strip)
Patent 5746642: Rear telemetry light for model trains
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including illumination means : Having tiltable vehicle body portion for discharging contents (e.g., dump truck))
Patent 5746643: Method of grinding and machining non-circular workpiece and apparatus for the same
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)
Patent 5746644: Centerless grinder assembly and method of operating the same
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By optical sensor : Cyclic control)
Patent 5746645: Working a natural or synthetic hard stone such as a gemstone
(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 5746646: Method of ultrasonically grinding workpiece
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : With auxiliary work treating or in critical fluent medium)
Patent 5746647: Sleeve flange type mounting device for mounting a grinding wheel on a spindle of a grinding machine
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : For hanging rigid, rotary abrading tool : With balancing provision : Planetary)
Patent 5746648: Apparatus and method for making a cut in and particularly removing the spine from a half
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Automatic control : Of subdivision into portions : Movement of cutter controlled : Hand held)
Patent 5746649: Desinewing of boneless trim
(BUTCHERING : SINEW REMOVER : Loin remover)
Patent 5746650: Integrated paint spray booth and air conditioning system and process
(VENTILATION : WORKSTATION VENTILATOR (E.G., HOOD, OFFTAKE, ETC.) : Spray booth : Having air inlet separate from access opening : Ceiling inlet : And skirt deflector extending outwardly from chimney or stack)
Patent 5746651: Eyeball outlet assembly
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including specific air distributor : Having swiveling nozzle : Wheel-axle operated)
Patent 5746652: Activated air showering system for clean room and method for controlling the same
(VENTILATION : CLEAN ROOM : Having blower)
Patent 5746653: Air distributor or collector
(VENTILATION : HOLLOW PARTITION : Having blower : Granular crop or corn ears)
Patent 5746654: Ventilator
(VENTILATION : MEANS COMBINED WITH WINDOW : Having air passage in sash : Propeller fan having rotary axis perpendicular to window)
Patent 5746655: Method and apparatus for opening and closing an air outlet of an air conditioner
(VENTILATION : HAVING FORCED RECIRCULATION : Forced recirculation alone : For use with heating or cooling means : Having slidably interconnected sections)
Patent 5746656: Video game competition method and apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))
Patent 5746657: Off-track betting systems
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) : Telephonic (e.g., modem, etc.) : Pivotally-translatable handle (e.g., joystick, etc.))
Patent 5746658: Anti-rotation retainer for universal joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin : With particular bearing cup surrounding pin end : And disparate device for securing cup to pin or receiver : Sleeve rotatable about pin axis)
Patent 5746659: Flange driver for a cardan shaft
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin : With particular yoke providing pin-receiving aperture : Split yoke : Sleeve rotatable about pin axis)
Patent 5746660: Game table tilt and roll support
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Table or gameboard : Readily foldable or collapsible : Convertible to different type of game playing surface)
Patent 5746661: Golf putter with offset grip shaft
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Hand on grip positioning aid or grip indicator : Angularly related integral grip portions : Aperture forming surface forms plane parallel to support surface)
Patent 5746662: Controlled pendulum golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Hand on grip positioning aid or grip indicator : Removably attachable to swingable implement : Aperture forming surface forms plane parallel to support surface)
Patent 5746663: Golfing and batting aid
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice device attachable to body : Attachable to head, neck, or mouth : With displaceable indicator responsive to head movement : Displaceable by projectile impact)
Patent 5746664: Golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : Device attachable to or integral with swingable implement : Adjustable swingable implement, or swing or position indicator : Adjustable implement or static position indicator (e.g., with respect to the golfer, projectile, target, etc.) : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement head : Used for putting : Horizontally spaced linear indicia perpendicular to projectile striking face : Longitudinal bore in head receives elongated member about which head pivots)
Patent 5746665: Golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Putter : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)
Patent 5746666: Golf club and club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Reduced ground resistance : Sections connected along longitudinally extending seam)
Patent 5746667: Suspension type golf tee
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Tee : Projectile supporting surface horizontally offset from vertical insertable shank : Tether : Depth or width)
Patent 5746668: Basketball retrieval apparatus and shooting system
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : Having projectile return means : Return chute : With or for basketball-type goal : Nonwound layer)
Patent 5746669: Game and training device for teaching soccer skills
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game using apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Blocking, tackling, or charging device)
Patent 5746670: Batting swing training device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game in which play involves base running (e.g., for baseball, cricket, etc.) : For game using elevated, horizontally disposed goal or target (e.g., for basketball, etc.))
Patent 5746671: Pitcher's training device and method of training
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game in which play involves base running (e.g., for baseball, cricket, etc.) : Pitcher`s target : Player worn or carried)
Patent 5746672: Tennis doubles training apparatus and method
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Practice or training device : For game using field or court having dividing means thereon for separating opponents (e.g., for tennis, volleyball, table tennis, etc.) : Player worn or carried : Having subdivided strike zone)
Patent 5746673: Fastening eye for a tensioner
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : And severance lines for separable rim sections diametrically opposite each other)
Patent 5746674: Power transmission belt and method of producing the same
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including particular means connecting opposite ends to form loop : Groove continuous and longitudinally extending)
Patent 5746675: Carrier connecting structure for an automatic transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Transmission includes three relatively rotatable sun gears : With brake for plural sun gears : And brake for carrier : Plate clutch)
Patent 5746676: Friction type continuously variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : STEPLESS RATIO CHANGE : Intermediate idler between driving and driven gears : Idler supported by roller bearing)
Patent 5746677: Vehicle transmission system
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Differential transmission : Electrically actuated brake)
Patent 5746678: Continuously variable transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Belt-type : Fluid pressure control :)
Patent 5746679: Method and apparatus for controlling driving power of motor vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With brake control : Engine controlled)
Patent 5746680: Control system for automatic transmissions
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With brake control : Brake controls transmission : Pressure controlled : Electric control)
Patent 5746681: Walking exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Utilizing fluid resistance : Separately adjustable)
Patent 5746682: Folding device for treadmill
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)
Patent 5746683: Folding collapsible step exercising machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)
Patent 5746684: Foundation stand and method of use
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Including upper body exercise feature : Gas)
Patent 5746685: Wrist memory strap to assist powerlifting
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Specifically supported)
Patent 5746686: Exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : User leg supplies counter force to user arm : Edge engaging braking element)
Patent 5746687: Multi-purpose exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Having pair of handles : Edge engaging braking element)
Patent 5746688: Exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : User interface element)
Patent 5746689: Method for transverse-fold pop-up
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Form-scoring : With folding : Work penetrating member)
Patent 5746690: Method and apparatus for folding an inflatable cushion
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : Form-scoring along intersecting lines)
Patent 5746691: Method for polishing surgical stents
(SURGERY : BLOOD VESSEL OR GRAFT PREPARATION : Artificial insemination)
Patent 5746692: Catheter and endoscope system with distal protruding ball tip and method
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore : Implanted)
Patent 5746693: Flexible endoscopic apparatus and methods of use
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With camera or solid state imager : Means for coupling camera or imager : Having tool raising platform)
Patent 5746694: Endoscope biopsy channel liner and associated method
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With protective sheath : For auxiliary channel : Having tool raising platform)
Patent 5746695: Front end structure of endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With non-optical distal tip attachment : With locking or retaining means for sheath)
Patent 5746696: Flexible sheathing tube construction
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having flexible tube structure : With locking or retaining means for sheath)
Patent 5746697: Medical diagnostic apparatus with sleep mode
(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 : Determining blood constituent : Oxygen saturation, e.g., oximeter :)
Patent 5746698: Method and device for determining brachial arterial pressure wave on the basis of nonivasively measured finger blood pressure wave
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessel : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel : Electric signal generated by sensing means responsive to pulse or Korotkoff sounds : Blood flow measurement)
Patent 5746699: Acoustic imaging
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Respiratory : Heart)
Patent 5746700: Skin allergic test assembly
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sensitivity of skin to allergens or radiation : Locating acupuncture points)
Patent 5746701: Guidewire with non-tapered tip
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)
Patent 5746702: Method of and device for local skin massaging
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : With light, thermal, magnetic, or electrical application : Applied to bust)
Patent 5746703: Temporomandibular rehabilitator
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Exercising appliance : Jaw : Leg)
Patent 5746704: Therapy apparatus having a passive motion device for flexing a body member
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Exercising appliance : Hand and finger : Leg)
Patent 5746705: Adjustable arm sling and method of supporting an injured arm
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace :)
Patent 5746707: Carpel tunnel syndrome external brace
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Upper extremity : Hand or wrist : With toe protector or use enabling means)
Patent 5746708: Peristaltic pump tube holder with pump tube shield and cover
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Pumping means : Arterial and venous needles)
Patent 5746709: Intravascular pump and bypass assembly and method for using the same
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : Body inserted tubular conduit structure)
Patent 5746710: Tampon applicator having a semi-spherically shaped pleated tip
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : Distal portion of inserting means deformed, expanded, or ruptured to permit passage of insert therefrom : With antisiphon means)
Patent 5746711: Programmable control and mounting system for transdermal drug applicator
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : Tubular inserting means releasably interlocked with ejector)
Patent 5746713: Phacoemulsification needle
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)
Patent 5746714: Air powered needleless hypodermic injector
(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 : Needleless hypodermic injector : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means)
Patent 5746715: Method of adding marker dye to nutritional product during enternal tube feeding
(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 : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : Treating material introduced directly into liquid stream path : With suction generated orally by person or user)
Patent 5746716: Catheter for injecting fluid medication into an arterial wall
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Including means forcing inflation fluid into inflatable means : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)
Patent 5746717: Balloon catheter and device for perfusion with the balloon catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having aperture in conduit proximal of inflated means : Lumen extending from proximal end to aperture proximal of inflated means : One-way valve)
Patent 5746718: Needle protective device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))
Patent 5746719: Fluid flow control system incorporating a disposable pump cartridge
(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 : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by pump : Means broken, cut, pierced, or torn to permit material flow)
Patent 5746720: Method and apparatus for insertion of a cannula and trocar
(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 structure for controlling depth of insertion of body piercer : Electric means)
Patent 5746721: Pulsed lavage pump with integral power source and variable flow control
(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 : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by pump : Deformable resilient chamber type : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)
Patent 5746722: Suture sleeve with circumferential lead locking device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Implanted connecting means : Obturator or stylet)
Patent 5746723: Catheter fluid absorption device and method of use
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Axially movable clamp means : Obturator or stylet)
Patent 5746724: Aspiration needle apparatus incorporating its own vacuum and method and adapter for use therewith
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe : Material flow controlled by valve or movable closure (e.g., plug in orifice, etc.))
Patent 5746725: Check valve and method for facilitating pressurization of a patient's middle ear
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.))
Patent 5746726: Shielded needle assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Removable cover or protector for body inserted conduit : Bag type)
Patent 5746727: Safety needle assembly having telescoping shield
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Coupling or connector structure : Shaped for cardiovascular system)
Patent 5746728: Fluid pump without dead volume
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.) : Means for treating eye or surface of ocular cavity : Dropper, douche, or eyecup for applying liquid to eye : Having means for metering liquid flow to eye : With soluble cover means)
Patent 5746729: Sanitary napkin
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Cellulose or cellulosic materials)
Patent 5746730: Absorbent article and method of manufacturing article
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Gathered portion : Body or body member encircling belt, strap, or harness)
Patent 5746731: Disposable undergarment
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Waist opening : And waist opening)
Patent 5746732: Absorbent articles
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Upstanding side flap : Plural elastic elements)
Patent 5746733: Syringe filling and delivery device
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Having hollow needle or spike for piercing container or container clossure : Plural compartments or bags)
Patent 5746734: Introducer cartridge for delivering an embolization device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)
Patent 5746735: Ultra long pulsed dye laser device for treatment of ectatic vessels and method therefor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 5746736: Cryogenic laser lithotripsy with enhanced light absorption
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Dermatological : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 5746737: Enclosure for a lasing device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)
Patent 5746738: Laser surgical device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)
Patent 5746739: Bipolar coagulation forceps with rinsing tube
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes : With forceps or tweezers :)
Patent 5746740: Surgical biopsy forceps apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : With forceps or tweezers : With forceps or tweezers)
Patent 5746741: External fixator system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Couch)
Patent 5746742: Bone plate template
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Cortical plate : Expanding)
Patent 5746743: Single-handed surgical drill depth guide with mandibular retractor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Drill or pin guide : Intramedullary plug or centering means)
Patent 5746745: Balloon catheter
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)
Patent 5746746: Electrosurgical electrode and method for skin resurfacing
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 5746747: Polypectomy instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : With collecting means for removed material : By pressure application)
Patent 5746748: Circumcision instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for circumcision : With collecting means for removed material)
Patent 5746749: Rectovaginal surgical repair instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Obstetric or gynecological instruments : With collecting means for removed material)
Patent 5746750: Medical instrument for manipulation of the uterus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Obstetric or gynecological instruments : With collecting means for removed material)
Patent 5746751: Vascular suturing apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : By severing)
Patent 5746752: Double-diameter knot pusher
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : By severing)
Patent 5746753: Needle grasping apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Mechanical suture or ligature applier : Means for clamping needle to handle : With mechanical means for applying tension (e.g., gearing, reels, etc.))
Patent 5746754: Method of using a surgical repair kit
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)
Patent 5746755: Method and device for providing hemostasis at vascular penetration sites
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)
Patent 5746756: Internal ultrasonic tip amplifier
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter having vibratory drive means : Artery or vein)
Patent 5746757: Suturing jig and method for using same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)
Patent 5746758: Intra-artery obstruction clearing apparatus and methods
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 5746759: Reusable endoscopic surgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)
Patent 5746760: Semi-automatic tissue morcellation device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Recriprocating or oscillating cutter : Removable)
Patent 5746761: Disposable lancet for finger/heel stick
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Lancet : Cylindrical)
Patent 5746762: Device and method for surgical flap dissection
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)
Patent 5746763: Device for supporting and positioning medical equipment
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in female reproductive system : Plural cutting blades)
Patent 5746764: Stent compression instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)
Patent 5746765: Stent and method and apparatus for forming and delivering the same
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)
Patent 5746766: Surgical stent
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Self-expanding stent : Temperature responsive)
Patent 5746767: Removable thrombus filter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : With emboli trap or filter : Nose or throat)
Patent 5746768: Scissor action low profile surgical hand instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Head)
Patent 5746769: Endoluminal coil delivery system having a mechanical release mechanism
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Jaws biased to open or closed position : Horn bender)
Patent 5746770: Endoscopic retriever
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Jaw structure : Horn bender)
Patent 5746771: Calcar collar instrumentation
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Femoral stem : Having a collar : Removable collar : Locking ring)
Patent 5746772: Prosthetic socket
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Socket holder : Yieldably mounted : Including natural bone tissue)
Patent 5746773: C-shaped spring member for prosthetic limbs
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Socket holder : Yieldably mounted : Including natural bone tissue)
Patent 5746774: Knee joint mechanism for knee disarticulation prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Knee : Cushioning means (e.g., pad or liner, etc.))
Patent 5746775: Method of making calcification-resistant bioprosthetic tissue
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : TREATMENT OF HIDES, SKINS, FEATHERS AND ANIMAL TISSUES : Internal tissues : Carbonyl bonded directly to nitrogen)
Patent 5746776: Dry-cleaning kit for in-dryer use
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : CLEANING OR LAUNDERING : Dry cleaning : With fat solvent)
Patent 5746777: Scatterable carpet cleaning formulations
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : CLEANING OR LAUNDERING : Dry cleaning : With fat solvent)
Patent 5746778: Wood stain containing a stabilizing agent
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : WOOD DYEING PROCESS :)
Patent 5746779: Quaternized blue anthraqinone hair dyes in an isatin/amine dye system
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing : Basic dye, including diphenylmethane, triphenylmethane, xanthene, fluorene, methine, acridine, oxazine, phenazine, flavylium, naphthoperinone, quinophthalone, quaternary ammonium group, etc., containing : Phenols (natural oxidation dye))
Patent 5746780: Method of manufacturing a battery containing a non-circular spiral electrode unit
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Strain gauge making)
Patent 5746781: Method and apparatus for preparing electrochemical cells
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Storage cell or battery : Including means to apply magnetic force directly to position or hold work)
Patent 5746782: Electrode paste applicator apparatus
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Storage cell or battery : Including means to apply magnetic force directly to position or hold work)
Patent 5746783: Low emissions diesel fuel
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Emulsion fuel (e.g., water-gasoline emulsions, etc.) : Liquid hydrocarbon, or liquid hydrocarbon and water, are the only components)
Patent 5746784: Use of ferrocene
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Aluminum or heavy metal, other than lead, containing : Organic compound containing the heavy metal or aluminum : Five-membered, unsaturated carbocycle bonded directly to the heavy metal or aluminum (e.g., ferrocene, etc.) : Substituted or unsubstituted cyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl, with an organic compound having -C(=O)O- not bonded to heavy metal or aluminum etc.))
Patent 5746785: Diesel fuel having improved qualities and method of forming
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Organic oxygen compound containing (e.g., alicyclic alcohols, hypochlorites, etc.) : Plural oxygens attached indirectly to each other by acyclic nonionic bonding : Acyclic ketone)
Patent 5746786: Poly-1-n-alkenylamines, and fuel and lubricant compositions containing them
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Organic nitrogen compound containing : With alkanol, ketone, or phenol)
Patent 5746787: Process for treating carbonaceous materials
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : COAL TREATING PROCESS OR PRODUCT THEREOF : Removal of undesirable : With chemical reaction (e.g., carbonizing.etc.))
Patent 5746788: Process for the simultaneous sorption of water and organic compounds
(GAS: HEATING AND ILLUMINATING : PROCESSES : Manufacture from methane (natural gas) : Employing carbon particles, porous barrier element or molten material : Carburetor)
Patent 5746789: Apparatus for separating particulates from a fluid stream
(GAS SEPARATION : AIRCRAFT ANTI-INGESTION MEANS (E.G., AIRCRAFT DEBRIS GUARD) : Cohesive filter media cleaning)
Patent 5746790: Trap for collecting solid
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : At least one mounted for continuous motion : Heat exchanger is part of separator or is contiguous therewith)
Patent 5746791: Moisture and contaminant separator for compressed air
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Deflector and fibrous, filamentary, particulate solids, or cohesive sheet filter type : Cohesive sheet-like filter : Cyclone or centrifugal whirl type deflector : Including imperforate upstream bag end deflector)
Patent 5746792: Dust collector filter element and supporting structure
(GAS SEPARATION : MULTIPLE BAG TYPE FILTERS IN CHAMBER : For concentrate entrained in effluent gas outlet means)
Patent 5746793: Reinforced ceramic air bag filters
(GAS SEPARATION : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : In motor vehicle : Multi-ply, strata, or laminated)
Patent 5746794: Filter for the air in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle
(GAS SEPARATION : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : In motor vehicle : Multi-ply, strata, or laminated)
Patent 5746795: Replaceable, self-cleaning cartridge for a cyclonic air cleaning device
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH GAS FLOW EFFECTING MEANS : Upright or multichambered casing : Planar)
Patent 5746796: Air filtration apparatus and filter cartridge retaining means therefor
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH MEANS SECURING OR RETAINING SEPARATING MEDIA : Hinged or pivoted retainer or clamp on backing frame or in flow line : Two confined fluids in indirect contact)
Patent 5746797: Process for producing a gradient index optical element
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Sol-gel or liquid phase route utilized : With fluid assisting means)
Patent 5746798: Control of glass gob delivery for simultaneous arrival at blank molds
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : With measuring, sensing, inspecting, indicating, or testing : Electric computer or data processing system utilized)
Patent 5746799: Process for heating glass sheets within a forced convection heating apparatus by mixing and distributing spent working fluid and combustion
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Glass preform treating : Reshaping of tubular preform, retaining cavity)
Patent 5746800: Glass making apparatus having automatic blank-mold sooting device
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : WITH MEANS PROVIDING PARTING MATERIAL : Molten glass dispenser or gatherer control)
Patent 5746801: Process of producing fluoride glass
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : With measuring, controlling, sensing, programming, timing, indicating, or testing : Fluid pressure :)
Patent 5746802: Method and device for composting organic matter
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Bacterial : Fermentation : Aerobic :)
Patent 5746803: Metallic-carbide group VIII metal powder and preparation methods thereof
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or purifying free metal powder or producing or purifying alloys in powder form (i.e., named or of size up to 1,000 microns in its largest dimension) : Producing alloy : Using Alkaline earth metal or compound thereof)
Patent 5746804: Apparatus for melting fine particles containing carbon and method for melting such fine particles using the apparatus
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Process control responsive to sensed condition : Flow rate sensed : Of waste gas)
Patent 5746805: Process for the continuous manufacture of steel
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Iron(Fe) : Reducing in gaseous suspension : Fluidized bed : With melting of Iron(Fe) : Outside the fluidized bed :)
Patent 5746806: Apparatus and method for controlling output of an oxygen concentrator
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : WITH CONTROL RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION : Concentration sensed : Voltage sensed)
Patent 5746807: Gas handling system and adsorbent dryer regeneration apparatus
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Inorganic gas or liquid particle sorbed (e.g., vapor, mist, etc.) : Water sorbed : And regeneration of solid sorbent : Sweep gas used : Hot sweep gas : Vacuum applied)
Patent 5746808: Thermal processing and packaging system employing an intermediate degassing tank
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : DEGASIFYING MEANS FOR LIQUID : Liquid flow slinger, spreader, deflector, disperser, or rotation modifier : And preliminary heat exchange means : Spray nozzle)
Patent 5746809: Activating catalytic solution for electroless plating
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Metal-depositing composition or substrate-sensitizing compositions for metal-depositing compositions : Sensitizing composition :)
Patent 5746810: Aqueous emulsion of alkylalkoxysilane, process for the production thereof, and use thereof
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Coating repellent : Metal-depositing composition contains polyvalent metal compound)
Patent 5746811: Disc repair system
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Polishes : Wax, bituminous material or tarry residue containing : Fatty oil)
Patent 5746812: Stable aqueous polyolefin wax dispersions
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Polishes : Wax, bituminous material or tarry residue containing : Fatty oil)
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