Patents 5778391 - 5778652

 

 

Patent 5778391: Method and system for reclaiming stacked volumes within a peripheral data storage subsystem
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users) : Archiving or backup :)

Patent 5778392: Opportunistic tile-pulling, vacancy-filling method and apparatus for file-structure reorganization
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : File allocation : Archiving or backup)

Patent 5778393: Adaptive multitasking for dataset storage
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : File allocation : Archiving or backup)

Patent 5778394: Space reclamation system and method for use in connection with tape logging system
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : File allocation : Archiving or backup)

Patent 5778395: System for backing up files from disk volumes on multiple nodes of a computer network
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users) : Archiving or backup :)

Patent 5778396: Electronic equipment such as an electronic typewriter having a relocation function and an extension function thereof
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT :)

Patent 5778397: Automatic method of generating feature probabilities for automatic extracting summarization
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT :)

Patent 5778398: Document processing to permit sharing of content by plural documents
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Hypermedia :)

Patent 5778400: Apparatus and method for storing, searching for and retrieving text of a structured document provided with tags
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Structured document (e.g., HTML, SGML, ODA, CDA) : Ruled lines)

Patent 5778401: Insertion bar
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Hierarchical control : Ruled lines)

Patent 5778402: Method and system for auto-formatting a document using an event-based rule engine to format a document as the user types
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Edit, composition, or storage control : Text attribute)

Patent 5778403: Method for displaying text on a rendering device to accurately represent the text as if displayed on a target device
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Display processing : Print preview : Horizontal spacing)

Patent 5778404: String inserter for pen-based computer systems and method for providing same
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Edit, composition, or storage control : Text : Horizontal spacing)

Patent 5778405: Apparatus and method for retrieving dictionary based on lattice as a key
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Edit, composition, or storage control : Text : Dictionary :)

Patent 5778406: Apparatus for delivering CPU independent data for little and big endian machines
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM :)

Patent 5778407: Methods and apparatus for determining operating characteristics of a memory element based on its physical location
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : Addressing extended or expanded memory :)

Patent 5778408: Cache addressing mechanism that adapts multi-dimensional addressing topology
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : Addressing cache memories :)

Patent 5778411: Method for virtual to physical mapping in a mapped compressed virtual storage subsystem
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : Dynamic-type storage device (e.g., disk, tape, drum) :)

Patent 5778412: Method and apparatus for interfacing a data bus to a plurality of memory devices
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : For multiple memory modules (e.g., banks, interleaved memory) :)

Patent 5778413: Programmable memory controller having two level look-up for memory timing parameter
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : For multiple memory modules (e.g., banks, interleaved memory) :)

Patent 5778414: Performance enhancing memory interleaver for data frame processing
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : For multiple memory modules (e.g., banks, interleaved memory) :)

Patent 5778415: Apparatus, systems and methods for controlling electronic memories
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : For multiple memory modules (e.g., banks, interleaved memory) :)

Patent 5778416: Parallel process address generator and method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : For multiple memory modules (e.g., banks, interleaved memory) :)

Patent 5778417: Digital signal processing for audio mixing console with a plurality of user operable data input devices
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Virtual machine memory addressing)

Patent 5778418: Mass computer storage system having both solid state and rotating disk types of memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition :)

Patent 5778419: DRAM with high bandwidth interface that uses packets and arbitration
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Refresh scheduling)

Patent 5778420: External storage device and external storage control device with means for optimizing buffer full/empty ratio
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Caching :)

Patent 5778421: Information processing system which can check disk-like storage medium having prescribed relation therewith and disk-like storage medium
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Detachable memory : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5778422: Data processing system memory controller that selectively caches data associated with write requests
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Bubble memory)

Patent 5778423: Prefetch instruction for improving performance in reduced instruction set processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5778424: Distributed placement, variable-size cache architecture
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5778425: Electronic system having a first level write through cache memory and smaller second-level write-back cache memory and method of operating
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Multiple caches : Hierarchical caches :)

Patent 5778426: Methods and structure to maintain a two level cache in a RAID controller and thereby selecting a preferred posting method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Multiple caches : Hierarchical caches :)

Patent 5778427: Method and apparatus for selecting a way of a multi-way associative cache by storing waylets in a translation structure
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Associative : Cross-interrogating)

Patent 5778428: Programmable high performance mode for multi-way associative cache/memory designs
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Associative : Cross-interrogating)

Patent 5778429: Parallel processor system including a cache memory subsystem that has independently addressable local and remote data areas
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Partitioned cache : Cross-interrogating)

Patent 5778430: Method and apparatus for computer disk cache management
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Entry replacement strategy : Cross-interrogating)

Patent 5778431: System and apparatus for partially flushing cache memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Entry replacement strategy : Cache flushing :)

Patent 5778432: Method and apparatus for performing different cache replacement algorithms for flush and non-flush operations in response to a cache
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Entry replacement strategy : Cache flushing :)

Patent 5778433: Computer system including a first level write-back cache and a second level cache
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Entry replacement strategy : Cache flushing :)

Patent 5778434: System and method for processing multiple requests and out of order returns
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Look-ahead : Least recently used)

Patent 5778435: History-based prefetch cache including a time queue
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Look-ahead : Least recently used)

Patent 5778436: Predictive caching system and method based on memory access which previously followed a cache miss
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Look-ahead : Least recently used)

Patent 5778437: Invalidation bus optimization for multiprocessors using directory-based cache coherence protocols in which an address of a line to be modified
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : No-cache flags)

Patent 5778438: Method and apparatus for maintaining cache coherency in a computer system with a highly pipelined bus and multiple conflicting snoop
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : Snooping :)

Patent 5778439: Programmable logic device with hierarchical confiquration and state storage
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Shared memory partitioning : Coherency)

Patent 5778440: Floating gate memory device and method for terminating a program load cycle upon detecting a predetermined address/data pattern
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Shared memory partitioning)

Patent 5778441: Method and apparatus for accessing split lock variables in a computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Shared memory partitioning)

Patent 5778442: Method and apparatus for buffering data in a computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Entry replacement strategy : Coherency)

Patent 5778443: Method and apparatus for conserving power and system resources in a computer system employing a virtual memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Archiving : Backup : Snooping)

Patent 5778444: Method and apparatus for reset-sensitive and controlled register write accesses in a data processing system with user and test modes
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Access limiting : Backup)

Patent 5778445: Control device for secondary storage assuring transmission bandwidth
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Resetting)

Patent 5778446: Rule-based optimizing DRAM controller
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Resetting)

Patent 5778447: System and method for fast memory access using speculative access in a bus architecture system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Access timing : Memory access pipelining : With password or key)

Patent 5778448: Assembly for attaching sunglasses to a cap
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Eye shields (e.g., hoodwinks or blinds, etc.) : Hat or cap attachments : By plural-part rigging)

Patent 5778449: Wrist guard
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Hand or arm : Face)

Patent 5778450: Bib and tray
(APPAREL : GARMENT PROTECTORS : Aprons : Infant`s bib : Having fastener for attachment to tray or table : Foldable or collapsible)

Patent 5778451: Buoyant swim garment and method of manufacture
(APPAREL : BATHING GARMENTS : Muffs)

Patent 5778452: Exercise garment
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Caps)

Patent 5778453: Necktie
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Neckties : Knot structure : Expandable or extendable)

Patent 5778454: Visor cap
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Having crown and horizontally extending visor (e.g., baseball cap, etc.) : Felt)

Patent 5778455: Ear cover
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Muffs : Ear : Through-passaged spacer)

Patent 5778456: Reversible belt and method of manufacture
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Elements : Belt, strap, or strip constructions : With detachable or movable feature between strips)

Patent 5778457: Hygienic panty and quick-attach pad
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Underwear : Particular to female : With particular fly structure)

Patent 5778458: Biodegradable and flushable bedpan liner
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRY CLOSETS : Bedpans : With liner : Having seat actuator or interlock)

Patent 5778459: Method and apparatus for injecting chemicals into the water of a toilet bowl
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DISINFECTION : Dispensing to overflow of flush tank : Combined with flusher)

Patent 5778460: Auxiliary toilet seat
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SEAT : Superposed : Water level actuated)

Patent 5778461: Bedpan with integral urinal
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRY CLOSETS : Bedpans : With urinal : Having seat actuator or interlock)

Patent 5778462: Device in separation-type toilet systems
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRY CLOSETS : With urinal : Separate receiver : Having seat actuator or interlock)

Patent 5778463: Multi-piece tub/shower unit and method of installation
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : To the head or face)

Patent 5778464: Shower and/or bath apparatus
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SHOWER (E.G. STALL, WITH WALLS, RECEPTOR, AND SPRAY) : Particular construction or configuration details)

Patent 5778465: Bassinet for attachment to a child's playard
(BEDS : CRIB : Folding : Hammock type)

Patent 5778466: Box spring assembly with cross slats of different heights
(BEDS : BEDSTEADS : Having bottom : Of springs : Nonspiral springs only : With subcoil springs)

Patent 5778467: Patient treatment apparatus
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Sectional user supporting surface : With cyclical back and forth turning)

Patent 5778468: Pillow-tote-angelic companion
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : For back portions of a user sitting or reclining on bed)

Patent 5778469: Therapeutic cervical pillow
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : With distinct adjustable parts : Combined with table)

Patent 5778470: Partitioned therapeutic pillow with bead filling
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : Compartmented : Combined with table)

Patent 5778471: Emergency water storage device
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : FLUID TREATMENT (MANIPULATIVE) : Manipulation of liquid : Pulp or fibers (in bulk))

Patent 5778472: Container lid cutter and opener
(COMPOUND TOOLS : RECEPTACLE OPENER OR CLOSURE REMOVER : With cutter : With corkscrew)

Patent 5778473: Method of forming a boot
(BOOT AND SHOE MAKING : PROCESSES : Sole-attaching : Covering)

Patent 5778474: Mechanically driven toothbrush
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Width changes along transverse dimension)

Patent 5778475: Tongue debridement aid
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Combined : Brush and scraper : Dauber and polisher)

Patent 5778476: Interdental brushes having roughened, tapered and rounded bristle ends and method of making the same
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 5778477: Toothbrush
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 5778478: Toothbrush with flexible handle
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 5778479: Modular, multiple paint brush system
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Tuft socket : Movable tuft section : Detachable : Rotary)

Patent 5778480: Dental hygienist's device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Special work : Folded tuft)

Patent 5778481: Silicon wafer cleaning and polishing pads
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Rotary : Interrupted work engaging surface : With handle or holder)

Patent 5778482: Spreader for cold-coat roofing tar
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Bladed spreader : Sponge)

Patent 5778483: Windshield wiper blade assembly with sponge and tension mechanism
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : With material applying means : Applying means moves with cleaning element : Wire)

Patent 5778484: Windscreen wiper for a motor vehicle having improved elastic return means
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Specific arm structure : Between hub and extended arm : Hinged longitudinally of cleaning element)

Patent 5778485: Probe card cleaning apparatus, probe apparatus with the cleaning apparatus, and probe card cleaning method
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : By attached line)

Patent 5778486: Indicator device for a vacuum cleaner dust container which has an additional pressure controller
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Combined, e.g., with signal or indicator : Converter attached to floor nozzle mouth)

Patent 5778487: Vacuum cleaning machine
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With dust or dirt handling or storing or separating, e.g., filter bags : Separator element cleaning in situ and/or storage or removal of retained dirt : Handle movable relative to floor tool air exhaust conduit)

Patent 5778488: Baggage caster
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CASTERS : Leg elevators : Swinging : Cylinder)

Patent 5778489: Detachable handle for a receptacle
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HANDLE, HANDLE COMPONENT, OR HANDLE ADJUNCT : Detachable handle : For container : Swinging)

Patent 5778490: Tension device for live axle doors
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : SASH BALANCES : Spring : Drum and cord : Link type)

Patent 5778491: Continuous hinge with a longitudinally supported portion and a longitudinally free end
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including toothed gear : Sliding)

Patent 5778492: Scrap fiber refeed system and method
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Carding : Waste recovering : Doffer comb)

Patent 5778493: Device and method for automatically replacing the feed lap packages and for preparing and joining the relative edges in a combing machine
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Combing : Card clothing)

Patent 5778494: Method and apparatus for improving the air flow through an air duct in a dry fiber web forming system
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : ASSEMBLING : Web forming : Fluid propelled to condenser : By carding)

Patent 5778495: Belt clip
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ARTICLE HOLDER ATTACHABLE TO APPAREL OR BODY : Article held by clip : Eyeglass or spectacle case)

Patent 5778496: Strapping device
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : STRAP TIGHTENERS : Cargo tie down : Dress hem raisers)

Patent 5778497: Plastic clip
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : CLASP, CLIP, SUPPORT-CLAMP, OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Including pivoted gripping member : Spring or resiliently biased about pivot : Distinct spring : With operator for moving pivoted member : Camming or wedging element : Pivoted or rotated element : Having internal supporting or reinforcing element)

Patent 5778498: Releasable fastener for foot apparel
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Projection having movable connection between components thereof or variable configuration : Including resiliently biased projection component or surface segment : Forming total external surface of projection : Having inserted end formed by oppositely biased surface segments : Having dome-shaped head and expansion slit along side)

Patent 5778499: Shoelace and method for easy tying
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : DRAWSTRING, LACED-FASTENER, OR SEPARATE ESSENTIAL COOPERATING DEVICE THEREFOR : Fabric embracing)

Patent 5778500: Knot securing device
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : DRAWSTRING, LACED-FASTENER, OR SEPARATE ESSENTIAL COOPERATING DEVICE THEREFOR : Includes separate device for holding drawn portion of lacing : Device engages tie in lacing : And fully covers tie : Pivoted)

Patent 5778501: Water-jet machine for maufacturing non-woven fabric
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : TEXTILE PRODUCT FABRICATION OR TREATMENT : Fiber entangling and interlocking : By fluid jet needling or perforating :)

Patent 5778502: Device for crimping synthetic thread bundles or bands
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : THREAD FINISHING : Surface modification of running length : Texturing (e.g., crimping) : Axial compression : Stuffer box : Thread feeding feature : Nip roll mount or construction (e.g., wear plate) : With curved or tapered contour)

Patent 5778503: Apparatus for disposing of spent NaS cells
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Vise type)

Patent 5778504: Automatic lathe having independently movable gang tool posts
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Binding or covering and cutting : Lathe : Lathe and tool : At least one part nonmetallic)

Patent 5778505: Apparatus for fastening a semi-cylindrical workpiece
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Forging and bending, cutting or punching : Riveting : Lathe and tool)

Patent 5778506: Method for ballistically enhancing a formed panel
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Converting : Hollow ball)

Patent 5778507: Machine and method for making dome arrays mounted on a backup strip
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Obtaining plural product pieces from unitary workpiece : Of interlocking element)

Patent 5778509: Method for manufacturing hybrid inflator having toroidal-like stored gas housing
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : By applying force)

Patent 5778510: Method and apparatus for attaching or detaching a filmstrip to a film cartridge
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Retaining clearance for motion between assembled parts : With shaping)

Patent 5778511: Swing apparatus and method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Work holding : Successive distinct removal operations)

Patent 5778512: Manufacturing method for a rotor of an electric rotary machine
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Rotor :)

Patent 5778513: Bulk fabricated electromagnetic micro-relays/micro-switches and method of making same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : With other electrical component)

Patent 5778514: Method for forming a transducing head
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : Magnetic recording reproducing transducer (e.g., tape head, core, etc.) : Fabricating head structure or component thereof : Including measuring or testing : Depositing magnetic layer or coating : Plural magnetic deposition layers :)

Patent 5778515: Methods of fabricating electrochemical cells
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including adhesively bonding : Applying terminal)

Patent 5778516: Riveting apparatus
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With randomly actuated stopping or disabling means : Responsive to condition of work or product : Computer input)

Patent 5778517: Device and method for the assembly of a sliding sunroof frame
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With control means energized in response to activator stimulated by condition sensor : Responsive to operative (e.g., safety device, etc.))

Patent 5778518: Device for pressing slot sealing pieces for winding bars into slots of an iron body of an electric machine
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Motor or generator : Including deforming means : Self-piercing work part)

Patent 5778519: Apparatus for forming "slide fastener elements"
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Slide fastener : Means to assemble teeth onto stringer : Switch or fuse)

Patent 5778520: Method of making an assembly package in an air tight cavity and a product made by the method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Beam lead frame or beam lead device : Applying terminal)

Patent 5778521: Method for ejecting a PCMCIA card from a housing
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Applying terminal)

Patent 5778522: Method of manufacturing a high density integrated circuit module with complex electrical interconnect rails having electrical interconnect
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling bases : By oxidation)

Patent 5778523: Method for controlling warp of electronic assemblies by use of package stiffener
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling formed circuit to base : By oxidation)

Patent 5778524: Surface mount machine concept
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : With component orienting : Different components : With etching or machining of magnetic material)

Patent 5778525: Component mounting apparatus and method, and component mounting equipment
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : With component orienting : Different components : With etching or machining of magnetic material)

Patent 5778526: Packaging electrical components
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By metal fusion : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 5778527: Apparatus and method for forming "L"-shaped terminals from structures stamped in a flat strip and for inserting such terminals into an
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling terminal to base : By deforming or shaping : With shaping or forcing terminal into base aperture : Including metal fusion)

Patent 5778528: Wiring construction of electrical connection box
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : By using wire as conductive path : Simultaneous circuit manufacturing)

Patent 5778529: Method of making a multichip module substrate
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : By forming conductive walled aperture in base : Simultaneous circuit manufacturing)

Patent 5778530: Method of manufacturing a camshaft
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Camshaft making : Including metal forging or die shaping)

Patent 5778531: Method of manufacturing cylinder head for engine
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Cylinder, cylinder head or engine valve sleeve making : With other attaching provision for connecting rod)

Patent 5778532: Method and apparatus for reconditioning carburetor throttle bodies
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : I.C. (internal combustion) engine making : Repairing, converting, servicing or salvaging : With coating)

Patent 5778533: Method of producing a one-part cooling duct piston
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Piston making : Ring groove forming or finishing : By coating or cladding)

Patent 5778534: Method of making exhaust valves for use in automobiles
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Poppet or I.C. engine valve or valve seat making : Composite or hollow valve stem or head making : Including forging : Forming array of contacts or terminals)

Patent 5778535: Multiwidth hand razor
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Multiple blade : Vibratory)

Patent 5778536: Combination slotting, slitting and scoring tool for making corrugated boxes
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : Pointed)

Patent 5778537: Chain saw guide bar with liquid spray device
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With means to apply transient fluid to tool : To chain saw chain or guide therefor : Plural or relatively movable pivot)

Patent 5778538: Hand power tool with adjustable foot plate
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With material-holder or disposal : Including a pointed blade)

Patent 5778539: Device for hand tools attached to a pole
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Plural cooperating blades : Shears : With supports : Zigzag)

Patent 5778540: Protective pad for scissors or the like
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Plural cooperating blades : Shears : With supports : Hand or finger : With friction reducing feature)

Patent 5778541: Pro pumpkin carver
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : With blade moving means : Including a motor : With presser foot)

Patent 5778542: Relative position indicator
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : Indexing and verniers :)

Patent 5778543: Inertial sensor unit
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Gyroscopically controlled or stabilized : Gyroscopic compass : Directive gyroscope stabilized by auxiliary gyroscope)

Patent 5778544: Combined right-hand/left-hand horizontal headlamp indicator device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Vehicle running gear, or headlight, inclination : Hand implement (e.g., tool, rifle, camera, etc.))

Patent 5778545: Magnetically damped azimuth resolver
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : With damper or governor for sensor : Magnetic : Spherical indicator)

Patent 5778546: Construction alignment apparatus and method
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Wall guide and plumb (e.g., building construction) : Batter board type : Means limiting swing)

Patent 5778547: Electronic combination square
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Square and sliding nonpivotal straightedge(s) : With protractor)

Patent 5778548: Viewing device and method for three-dimensional noncontacting measurements
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Coordinate movable probe or machine : Trammel)

Patent 5778549: Correcting measurement errors
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Coordinate movable probe or machine : Trammel)

Patent 5778550: System for detecting linear dimensions and method for testing the system operability
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Coordinate movable probe or machine : Trammel)

Patent 5778551: Coordinate measuring apparatus having a device for profile measurements and method for making said profile measurements
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : With support for gauged article : Profile : Member contacts successive points on the article : With recording of contact member position at each point on the article : Boring bar holder)

Patent 5778552: Touch sensor
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Movable contact probe, per se : Median handle)

Patent 5778553: Dimension transfer tool
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Opposed contacts : Beam type with scale : With adjustment means)

Patent 5778554: Wafer spin dryer and method of drying a wafer
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With apparatus using centrifugal force : Using rotary gas current)

Patent 5778555: Apparatus for drying and smoothing a fibre web
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : For diverse operations on treated material : Diverse types of liquid removers only : With means to remove liquid from treated material by contact with solids : With integral cooling chamber or section)

Patent 5778556: Drying equipment
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : For hollow article : With suspension means and bottom retainer : With hair supports)

Patent 5778557: Temperature and atmosphere control system for stored products
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Houses, kilns, and containers : With gas or vapor circulation for contact with treated material : Recirculation of treating gas or vapor : Movable gas or vapor distributor : With conveyor and/or movable treated material support)

Patent 5778558: Pellet cooling method and apparatus using alternate hot and cool air streams
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : With treated material motion : Transverse flow of gas or vapor : Gravity flow of material)

Patent 5778559: Device and process for moistening a running material web
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Sheet, web, or strand : Nonplanar press couples)

Patent 5778560: Stablizing support, particularly for controlling pronation in sports shoes
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : HEELS : Cushion : From old tires)

Patent 5778561: Comfort insole
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : INSOLES : Covered)

Patent 5778562: Insert for a shoe
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : INSOLES : Laminated : Detachable)

Patent 5778563: Shoe, in particular sport shoe or orthopaedic stocking with ankle stabilization
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Foot-supporting or foot-conforming feature : Plastic)

Patent 5778564: Changeable shoe cover
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Convertible from one style or color to another : By detachable uppers : For relief of corn or bunion)

Patent 5778565: Versatile orthopaedic or post-operative footgear having removable toe piece
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Shoe for cast on foot : Shank support)

Patent 5778566: Sports shoe
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Ski boot :)

Patent 5778567: Mounting assembly for light duty snow plow
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : Vehicle mount including power lift : Resilient impeller or blade)

Patent 5778568: Carry scraper ships
(EXCAVATING : BENEATH A BODY OF WATER (E.G., DREDGER) : With vessel, propulsion, or anchor structure (e.g., bank spud, spud brace) : Nozzle)

Patent 5778569: Multi-purpose construction vehicle with at least two subframes and a self-aligning bearing between the subframes
(EXCAVATING : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : With scraper : Separate tools simultaneously mounted and independently usable : Rotary digger)

Patent 5778570: Excavator tooth
(EXCAVATING : DIGGING EDGE : Removable digging edge having integral tooth adaptor : Including door structure or operator)

Patent 5778571: Device and process for bonding wearing parts on an excavator
(EXCAVATING : DIGGING EDGE : Tooth or adaptor : Mounting or retaining means : Lever and latch mechanism)

Patent 5778572: Wear resistant cutting edge and method for making same
(EXCAVATING : DIGGING EDGE : Specific material (e.g., specialty steel, heat treatment of material, specific hardness test) : Mounting or retaining means)

Patent 5778573: Two-way swivel bracket with ironing board assembly
(TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING : IRONING TABLES : Stretchers)

Patent 5778574: Audible product merchandising tag
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY CARD : Having sound-producing means : With translucent plate)

Patent 5778575: Garment hanger hook size system
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Coat hanger-carried indicia : With lid-supporting means)

Patent 5778576: Novelty lamp
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY DEVICE WITH FREE ARTICLE MOVEMENT : With dispersion of fluid medium)

Patent 5778577: Changeable numeric signs
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Alphanumeric (monogram) device : Bar segment, e.g., figure eight : Illuminated)

Patent 5778578: View-changing display
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Sliding plate : Sliding)

Patent 5778579: Illuminated house number
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Lamp box : Concentration of natural light)

Patent 5778580: Sheet-like image carrier
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Sign support : Collapsible : Fastener)

Patent 5778581: Inflatable display apparatus
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Sign support : Collapsible : Fastener)

Patent 5778582: Sign device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Sign support : Removable sign : Including pivot (e.g., hinge) : Pivoted sign cover (e.g., door) : Spiral attachment)

Patent 5778583: Stretchable marking article
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Food-carried indicia : Strip or wire formed)

Patent 5778584: Sun catcher kit
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : RELIEF PICTURE : Decorative feature)

Patent 5778585: Semiautomatic weapon
(FIREARMS : FIRING MECHANISM : Rearward sliding breech bolt : With pivoted hammer : Hammer)

Patent 5778586: Firearm trigger safety device
(FIREARMS : SAFETY MECHANISM : On trigger guard : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 5778587: Firing pin for weapon
(FIREARMS : SAFETY MECHANISM : Hammer or firing pin : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 5778588: Folding stock for a pistol
(FIREARMS : STOCKS : For pistols : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 5778589: Adjustable gun support
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : Rests : Revolver)

Patent 5778590: Firearm cover
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : Firearm protectors : Revolver)

Patent 5778591: Method and apparatus for temporarily debilitating tuna and other fish to facilitate capture
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Electric current or sonic wave energy : Signaling)

Patent 5778592: Fishing rod tender
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Holders, supports, steadying devices : Motor operated)

Patent 5778593: Diving fishing lure
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Enclosed or protected : Pull-actuated)

Patent 5778594: Two door animal trap
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Imprisoning : Swinging or sliding closure : Holder for snelled hook under tension)

Patent 5778596: Termite bait apparatus and method
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : VERMIN DESTROYING : Insect : Vaporizers)

Patent 5778597: Support device for potted plants and the like
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : PLANT SUPPORTS : Vertical : Vertical array)

Patent 5778598: Shutter door assembly
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : CLOSURES INTERCONNECTED FOR CONCURRENT MOVEMENT : Louver-type closures (e.g., slats or panels) : Pivoted)

Patent 5778599: Glass holder and method for attaching a window glass using such a glass holder
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : STORED IN HOUSING : Reciprocates vertically in and out of housing : Vertical extension on closure bottom edge guided with housing : Multiple levers)

Patent 5778600: Cable-tensioning device
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Drive within closure housing : Cable drive : Multiple levers)

Patent 5778601: Protective device for a door
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR SWINGING : Hinge edge, finger guard, lock or disparate seal : One-piece housing facing and portal frame contains guide)

Patent 5778602: Pick resistant window lock manual control
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR RECIPROCATION : With latch or lock : Guide-concealed weight pocket)

Patent 5778603: Retractable dome
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BARRIER OR MAJOR SECTION MOUNTED FOR IN SITU REPOSITIONING; E.G., REARRANGEABLE OR ROTATABLE : Roof movable as entity relative to its substructure : Within wall)

Patent 5778604: Storage building with ram openable roof
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BARRIER OR MAJOR SECTION MOUNTED FOR IN SITU REPOSITIONING; E.G., REARRANGEABLE OR ROTATABLE : Roof movable as entity relative to its substructure : Within wall)

Patent 5778605: Glide cap for walker
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : CANES, STICKS, CRUTCHES, AND WALKING AIDS : Tips : Exchangeable (e.g., conventional to spiked) : Turning)

Patent 5778606: Modular bank station
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLUDING COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A DISPARATE ARTICLE HAVING DISPARATE ARTICLE MOUNTED THERETO : Task-area type repositionable component (e.g., modular booth, workstation, or concession stand) : With top covering : Power means)

Patent 5778607: Portable smoker's booth
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PREASSEMBLED SUBENCLOSURE OR SUBSTRUCTURE SECTION(S) OF UNIT OR BUILDING : Awning type)

Patent 5778608: Vaulted underground storage tank
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PREASSEMBLED SUBENCLOSURE OR SUBSTRUCTURE SECTION(S) OF UNIT OR BUILDING : With retaining or attaching means : Portal to portal)

Patent 5778609: Floor coverings having tread strips on a backing layer
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED WEAR OR FRICTION-TYPE TRAFFIC-CARRYING SURFACE : Exposed embedded element or inserted filler : Central ramp group)

Patent 5778610: Modular stair jack system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : STEPPED; E.G., STAIR : Exposed embedded element or inserted filler)

Patent 5778611: Vent extension flashing assembly
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ENCLOSURE OR COVER, WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FLUID-GUIDING PORT BETWEEN AMBIENT AND ENCLOSED USABLE SPACE (E.G., ROOF RIDGE VENT) : Bottom outlet port; e.g., hopper bottom)

Patent 5778612: Partition panel containing data processing or communications equipment
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FRAMING TO RECEIVE DOOR, DOORJAMB, OR WINDOW SASH : Access portal in interior partition; e.g., into office or storage space : Integral tread and riser)

Patent 5778613: Canopy structures
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : TENSIONED OR FLEXED SHEET FACING : Having a passageway through the entire wall, ceiling, or floor thickness (e.g., poke-through))

Patent 5778616: Scrubber mounting apparatus
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CURVILINEAR BARRIER : Anchored to disparate base : Movable element on partition engages overhead barrier; i.e., ceiling, to secure partition in place)

Patent 5778617: Press-on corner bead
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INTERSECTION OF WALL TO FLOOR, CEILING, ROOF, OR ANOTHER WALL (I.E., TWO-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION) : With revealed embedded protector : Cast in situ facings (e.g., corner bead) : Lockpin-type tie)

Patent 5778618: Modular wall unit, system and method for making storage containers and barriers
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : THREE-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION (E.G., TWO WALLS AND A FLOOR) : Floor supports walls : On column (e.g., elevated floor))

Patent 5778620: Construction block
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : VISIBLE TRANSLUCENT BLOCK OR EMBEDDED COMPONENT : Including a plug for drain or vent)

Patent 5778621: Subflooring assembly for athletic playing surface and method of forming the same
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : UNDERLYING COMPRESSIBLE LAYER OR PAD (E.G., FLOOR SYSTEMS) : Held by separate spacer)

Patent 5778622: Earth stabilization structure and method for making and using thereof
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INSULATING INSERT; E.G., FILLER IN CAVITY IN PRECONSTRUCTED OR CAST STRUCTURE : Stonelike type (e.g., concrete, masonry) shell : Having reinforcement in shell or insert : Bricks or blocks designed to receive separator)

Patent 5778623: Threaded roof fastener and method for using the same
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : DISPARATE SHEET LAMINA BETWEEN EXPOSED SURFACES OF WALL, FLOOR, OR ROOF (E.G., VAPOR BARRIER, WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE) : Tie crossing dividing lamina : Insulation defines air enclosing cell or compartment)

Patent 5778624: Wall patching element
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH MEANS FOR SPLIT-PREVENTION OR DAMAGED PART REPAIR : Discrete dissimilar tie between stonelike components)

Patent 5778625: Recessed lighting fixture and method of installing
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : HAVING MEANS (E.G., HOLLOW FORM OR CORE) FORMING CAVITY, CORE, OR CELL IN SLAB : Thin-walled type (e.g., can) : Opposed projections abutting)

Patent 5778626: Closed beam with expanded metal sections
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : Longitudinally related striplike sections : Structural support : Forms hollow enclosure (e.g., box beam) : Having interlocking feature)

Patent 5778628: Roof netting carrier sled
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MACHINE OR IMPLEMENT : Roofing : Overlapping or interfolding edges (e.g., shingling, etc.))

Patent 5778629: Impact resistant window
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOSITE PREFABRICATED PANEL INCLUDING ADJUNCTIVE MEANS : Sandwich or hollow with sheet-like facing members : Parallel, transparent panes (e.g., double glass window panel, etc.) : Intermediate non-glass sheet-like component : In-turned opposed flanges form edge of door panel)

Patent 5778630: Carton folding mechanism for wraparound cartons
(PACKAGE MAKING : MULTIPLE BOTTLE OR CAN CARRIER TYPE PACKAGE : Wrap : Wrap of preformed blank : By folding multiple preformed flap)

Patent 5778631: Automated cushioning producing and dispening system
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Concurrent control of contents and receptacle feeds : Wrap of preformed blank)

Patent 5778632: Hopper assembly for literature feeder system
(PACKAGE MAKING : GROUP FORMING OF CONTENTS UNIT AND SUBSEQUENT OR FURTHER PACKAGING : From plural or different supply sources : Diverse forms or shapes of units : Insert or separating sheet : Twisting of string or wire)

Patent 5778633: Quick change ledge support assembly for filling and capping machines
(PACKAGE MAKING : CONVERTIBLE : Uncovered reduced projection or handle (e.g., lollypop))

Patent 5778634: Product infeed line pressure controlling apparatus for packer
(PACKAGE MAKING : DEPOSITING ARTICLES AND ARRANGING MATERIAL IN PREFORMED RECEPTACLES : With movement of receptacle to or from filling station : With means to supply successive receptacles : Package advanced by folding carrier)

Patent 5778635: Machine for applying heat-sealable pilferproof disks to bottles of wine liquor beverages in general and the like
(PACKAGE MAKING : CLOSING PACKAGES AND FILLED RECEPTACLES : Separate closure applying : Closure delivery from supply into or below bottom of header : With single closure supply stack for headers)

Patent 5778636: Sticky element upon which insects adhere and materials and methods
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Applying a partial cover :)

Patent 5778637: Method for fitting a device for the opening and closing of a pack
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Forming a cover adjunct or application of a cover adjunct to a cover : Package opening device (e.g., tear strip) :)

Patent 5778638: Process for preserving solder paste
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : With contents treating : Vacuum or gas treating : Constricting closure by binding)

Patent 5778639: Process for fitting the bottom of a package
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : With contents treating : Vacuum or gas treating : Constricting closure by binding)

Patent 5778640: Apparatus and method for packing stand-up pouches into cartons
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Filling preformed receptacle : With successive like contents or layers of like contents : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 5778641: Device for sealing bags or packages in a heat-sealable plastic material
(PACKAGE MAKING : PROGRESSIVELY SEAMED COVER WEB OR WEB FOLDS : With closing of web between package units : Longitudinal tube formed from single web : Vertically disposed tube : Twisting of string or wire)

Patent 5778642: System and method for use of loose fill packing materials
(PACKAGE MAKING : APPARATUS FOR FORMING OR PARTIALLY FORMING RECEPTACLE AND SUBSEQUENTLY FILLING : Forming by opening or setting up collapsed receptacle : Flexible tubular stock - preformed continuous tube : Simultaneously longitudinal and transverse seaming)

Patent 5778643: Device to control the feeding of the strap in a strapping machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : PARTIAL COVER APPLICATION : Band or tube : Applied by guiding band end about contents : Former mounted on conveying means)

Patent 5778644: Crop harvesting platform having a reversible drive for the reel, cutterbar center-feed augers and conditioner rolls
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : With selective control of drive means : By means for reversing drive : For individual harvesting unit)

Patent 5778645: Transmission for self-propelled walking mowers
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : With selective control of drive means : By clutch-assemblage : Connecting motor to cutter or transit wheels :)

Patent 5778646: Golf green grooming machine
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Having driven means for handling or treating crop : With hitch permitting movement of harvester relative to vehicle)

Patent 5778647: Disc mower conditioner
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Including plural operating units and drive : Separately-acting cutter units : By blower on cutter-driving shaft)

Patent 5778648: Lawn mower clipping collection system
(HARVESTERS : CUTTING AND CATCHING : Catchers : Catchers)

Patent 5778649: Power-driven hedge trimmer
(HARVESTERS : CUTTING : Hedge or plant-row trimmers : Plurality of cutters : All reciprocating : Concentric)

Patent 5778650: Device for stopping a spindle of a textile machine driven by a drive belt
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Stopping or starting : Spindle stopping : Feeding means stopping)

Patent 5778651: Method of, and device for, spinning-in yarn on an open-end spinning machine
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Piecing up : On open-end machine : With reverse twist controller)

Patent 5778652: Cable with a sheath made of steel, and a method and apparatus for forming the cable
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : STRAND STRUCTURE : Covered or wrapped : Web material : Adhesively bonded)

 

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