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Patent 5779457: Hand pump for pumping air of lower pressure and high pressure
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Moving cylinder : Relatively movable cylinders : Inlet or discharge controlled by cooperating ports in cylinder or piston and fixed member)
Patent 5779458: Valve apparatus of enclosed reciprocating compressor
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Transverse to axis of pumping member)
Patent 5779459: Discharge valve arrangement for a hermetic type compressor
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Inlet and discharge distributors : Inlet and discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path)
Patent 5779460: Progressive cavity pump with tamper-proof safety
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : UNLIKE HELICAL SURFACES ON RELATIVELY WOBBLING ROTATING MEMBER AND ENCOMPASSING CYLINDER (E.G., MOINEAU TYPE) : With filter)
Patent 5779461: Scroll type fluid displacement apparatus having a control system of line contacts between spiral elements
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With biasing means, e.g., axial or radial : With working fluid bias)
Patent 5779463: Rotary piston pump having a slide valve driven by a rotor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : HEAT EXCHANGE OR NON-WORKING FLUID LUBRICATING OR SEALING : Non-working fluid passage in inner working or reacting member : With non-working fluid passage in drive shaft : Rotor has one less lobe than cylinder (i.e., Gerotor type))
Patent 5779464: Calcium carbonate sorbent and methods of making and using same
(CHEMISTRY OF INORGANIC COMPOUNDS : MODIFYING OR REMOVING COMPONENT OF NORMALLY GASEOUS MIXTURE : Sulfur or sulfur containing component : Utilizing solid reactant or catalyst to remove or modify sulfur or sulfur containing component : Alkali or alkaline earth or compound reactant : Carbonate : Mixture contains metal chloride)
Patent 5779465: Spark ignited burner
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone :)
Patent 5779466: Gas flow controller
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By condition of burner feed or feed means : Of combustion initiating means, e.g., match striker, etc.)
Patent 5779467: Method and apparatus for preheating particulate material
(HEATING : PROCESSES OF HEATING OR HEATER OPERATION : Including passing, treating or conveying gas into or through particulate work : Including modulation of flow rate of gas or treated material :)
Patent 5779468: Device for supplying gas to rotary kilns
(HEATING : TUMBLER-TYPE ROTARY - DRUM FURNACE : Having heat emitting tube or flue within or traversing shaft chamber)
Patent 5779470: Tongue thrust oral habit retrainer
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : By mouthpiece-type retainer : Plier type)
Patent 5779471: Delivery of substance to the mouth
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Movably mounter tray or holder)
Patent 5779472: Testing of useful dental vaccum
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having suction orifice : Hand-held implement with material supply)
Patent 5779473: Dental scaler and vibratory transducer therefor
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having reciprocating, vibrating, or oscillating output : Fluid motor : Workpiece supporting means between adjustable stop and pivot)
Patent 5779474: Sudden stop mechanism and air-gap seal for dental handpiece
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having means facilitating assembly or disassembly of tool or handpiece : Means to releaseably grip tool : Including axially movable collect to cam fingers : Ball-and-socket)
Patent 5779475: Tongue scraper
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : And discrete oral fastening or positioning means)
Patent 5779476: Rapid adapting precision transformer for occlusal resins
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Tool bit : Abrading or polishing : Resiliently biased)
Patent 5779477: Method and appliance using one or more wire-feeding tracks for production of artificial supporting members for the human body
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : Between tooth engaging clasp and denture)
Patent 5779479: Method of determining the outcome of coloring a person's hair
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VISUAL ART OR CRAFT, ARTISTIC ADORNMENT, OR COLOR TRAINING OR DEMONSTRATION : Hair or wig styling : Orthogonal projection)
Patent 5779480: Prosthetic abutment for dental implants
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)
Patent 5779481: Tissue-enhancing abutment and adjustable coping device for dental implants
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)
Patent 5779482: Indications for the visually handicapped using transparent three-dimensional ink
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : COMMUNICATION AIDS FOR THE HANDICAPPED : Tactile reading aid (e.g., Braille, etc.) : Automobile)
Patent 5779483: Apparatus for guiding hand-acupuncture
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Developing or testing coordination)
Patent 5779484: Apparatus and method of stimulating breathing sounds
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Simulation of body sound : Means mounting upper and lower tooth models for relative movement)
Patent 5779485: Methods for controlling reciting time of language learning device
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : AUDIO RECORDING : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem : With code on audio carrier for controlling operation of apparatus)
Patent 5779486: Methods and apparatus to assess and enhance a student's understanding in a subject
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Grading of response form : With means for indicating first examinee to respond)
Patent 5779487: Automatic battery disconnect connection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH MAGNET : To urge mating connectors together : Expansion joint)
Patent 5779488: Socket for mounting an electrical component to a board
(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) : With external, contact enhancing clamp : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 5779489: Board mountable electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)
Patent 5779491: Multipolar electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Moved by mating connector : Connector moved rectilinearly for engagement, preventer or cover moved rectilinearly and parallel thereto : Retractable sheath : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)
Patent 5779492: Connector employing liquid conductor for electrical contact
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : FLUENT CONDUCTING MATERIAL : Liquid : To fit different size contact)
Patent 5779493: Waterproofing connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR, E.G., GASKET : Movable latching prong or latch on prong)
Patent 5779494: Connector with reinforced latch
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : With angular mating : Adapter)
Patent 5779495: Electrical connector with improved latching system
(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 : Finger inwardly biased during coupling or uncoupling : Retractable sheath)
Patent 5779496: Sliding connector block system for electronic devices
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH GUIDING MEANS FOR MATING OF COUPLING PART : For guiding side of movable panel, e.g., circuit board : Wall or outlet mounted)
Patent 5779497: Quick wire electrical socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Contact member cutting to contact first conductor and contacting second conductor : Lamp or electron tube socket or base : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)
Patent 5779498: Flat cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Indicator light)
Patent 5779499: Computer interface multiple input connecting device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Supporting plural, independent coupling parts : Yoke)
Patent 5779500: Snap-fit connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Including resilient securing : Laterally flexed finger on coupling part : Resilient gripping of panel)
Patent 5779501: Connector
(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 5779502: Socket integrating high frequency capacitor assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)
Patent 5779503: High frequency connector with noise cancelling characteristics
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., telephone jack or plug) : Having bayonet-coupling contact)
Patent 5779504: Modular terminal block assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Separable insulating cap and shell casing)
Patent 5779505: Electrical connector terminal and method of making electrical connector with same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by heat-molding or cold-deforming insulation or by casting, welding, or cementing : Screw-threaded contact having mutilated, irregular, interrupted, or discontinuous screw thread)
Patent 5779506: Connector with double retaining mechanism
(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 5779507: Terminal device for interface sockets
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Having cantilevered spring contact finger : Having cantilevered clamping finger resiliently urged toward rigid clamping jaw)
Patent 5779508: Anticlogging water jet craft
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Having means to prevent clogging : Produced by combustion)
Patent 5779509: Inner tube water skimming amusement
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Foot attached)
Patent 5779510: Surfboard leash attachment
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : With lashing : Having connecting means)
Patent 5779511: Overboard recovery device and rescue identifying signal
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUS : Having stabilizing surface)
Patent 5779512: 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 5779513: Flotation apparatus
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : Convertible use article)
Patent 5779514: Technique to fabricate chimney-shaped emitters for field-emission devices
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 5779515: Construction toy support base
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including motor : Vehicle (e.g., aircraft, automobile))
Patent 5779516: Customized sheet material figure with portrait-style facial likeness
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Figure : Having attachable clothes : And pulling member or extrinsic guide)
Patent 5779517: Construction kit
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : Including connectable panels or strips : One part swingable about an axis extending along a side or transversely through its end)
Patent 5779518: Superfinishing method and apparatus
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)
Patent 5779519: Scented fingernail files and buffers
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With feeding of tool or work holder)
Patent 5779520: Method and apparatus of polishing wafer
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)
Patent 5779521: Method and apparatus for chemical/mechanical polishing
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)
Patent 5779522: Directional spray pad scrubber
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)
Patent 5779523: Apparatus for and method for accelerating fluidized particulate matter
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Abradant propulsion means : Magnetic : Table)
Patent 5779524: Adjustable cage assembly for mobile surface abrading apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Sandblast nozzle structure : Multiple hopper)
Patent 5779525: Polishing machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Opposed abrading tools : Opposed abrading tools)
Patent 5779526: Pad conditioner
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Stationary tool : Rigid : Rotary work holder : Lens abrader)
Patent 5779527: Stone bevelling machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Tumbling device : Drum : Rotary work holder)
Patent 5779528: Elastomeric mount for grinding wheel, and grinder
(ABRADING : FRAME OR MOUNT : Portable abrader : Rotary cylinder tool : Rotary disk tool)
Patent 5779529: Thermoplastic optical lap with reinforced webbing
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Rotary disk : Disk laps : Detachable)
Patent 5779530: Machine for industrially cleaning cephalopods and similar mollusks
(BUTCHERING : MOLLUSK (E.G., OYSTER, CLAM, SQUID, MUSSEL, OCTOPUS, SNAIL, SLUG, SCALLOP) : Claw lock)
Patent 5779531: Machine for removing a surface layer from fish fillets
(BUTCHERING : SKINNING : Peeling by movement of workpiece past cutter : By tubular rotary cutter)
Patent 5779532: Method of making chicken ribs product from whole chicken
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Hand manipulated pounder)
Patent 5779533: Device for processing a slaughtered animal or a part thereof
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Cutting longitudinally through body or body portion (i.e., splitters) : Of subdivision into portions)
Patent 5779534: Multiple stage airflow diffuser apparatus for paint booth
(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 5779535: Heating and/or air-conditioning system for a motor vehicle
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Condensation preventer (e.g., defroster, etc.) : Having outlet airway)
Patent 5779536: Truck cab ventilation system and method
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Roof structure : Including duct extending along roof : Having plural air passages)
Patent 5779537: Deposit cupboard for solvents, combustible liquids and the like
(VENTILATION : HAVING BOTH INLET AND OUTLET AIRWAYS : Including automatic control means : Having air pump means for both airways)
Patent 5779538: Method and device for adjusting the ventilation of premises
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including automatic control means : For outlet airway)
Patent 5779539: Static venting system
(VENTILATION : HAVING OUTLET AIRWAY : Having specific cover or shield for exterior vent opening : Exterior neck with enlarged, weather resistant cover : Pivoted damper panel)
Patent 5779540: Fluid flow control damper
(VENTILATION : FIRE DAMPER : Having specific cover or shield for exterior vent opening)
Patent 5779541: Combine yield monitor
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Machine load : By detector at sieve or screen or grain pan)
Patent 5779542: Nylatron support bearing for cage
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : THRESHING : Axial flow through threshing section : With axial flow separator : Having adjustment means)
Patent 5779543: Multi-layer business form
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES FOR MANIFOLDING : STRIP : Continuous : With strip retaining means : Transfer strip (e.g., carbon strip) :)
Patent 5779544: Combined slot machine and racing game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a race game : Simulated projector with diverse interactive target)
Patent 5779545: Central random number generation for gaming system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : In a chance application : Lot generator (e.g., card distribution, simulated dice, random number generator, etc.) : Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.))
Patent 5779546: Automated gaming system and method of automated gaming
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Lot generator (e.g., card distribution, simulated dice, random number generator, etc.))
Patent 5779547: Pari-mutuel gaming system and method of using same
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) : Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.) : Parimutuel pool : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.))
Patent 5779548: Game apparatus and method of replaying game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) : Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) : Parimutuel pool)
Patent 5779549: Database driven online distributed tournament system
(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 5779550: Torsion damping device, notably for motor vehicles
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Plural, circumferentially spaced coil springs)
Patent 5779551: Rotational fixed connection
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Tripod coupling : Wheel mounted on rolling body)
Patent 5779552: Illusory liquid apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Simulation of self-propelled object in liquid filled container (e.g., Cartesian diver) : By use of video or projected picture)
Patent 5779553: Waterslide with uphill runs and progressive gravity feed
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : BODY SLIDE : Water slide : Coiled type)
Patent 5779554: Three-dimensional bowling alley masking unit
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BOWLING : Ball)
Patent 5779555: Swing type athletic equipment and practice apparatus therefor
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice swingable implement or indicator associated with swingable implement : With electrical sensor or electrical indicator : Integral with or attachable to swingable implement : Displaceable by projectile impact)
Patent 5779556: Golf club point of impact and relative club velocity indicator
(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 : Indication is a mark made by implement swing : Audible)
Patent 5779557: Golfer's foot balance training aid
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Body movement or position indicator (e.g., stance aids, etc.) : Responsive to weight shift : Barrier which monitors swingable implement head movement)
Patent 5779558: Golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : And turf repair tool or ball retriever : And separate body engagable member)
Patent 5779559: Golf club with improved grip
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Hands spaced apart on handle : Particular correlated head characteristic)
Patent 5779560: Golf club heads
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Striking face insert : Toe and heel weighting)
Patent 5779561: Golf ball and method of making same
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Containing metal : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Nonwound layer)
Patent 5779562: Multi-core, multi-cover golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Containing metal : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Nonwound layer)
Patent 5779563: Multi-piece solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Diverse layer between shperical core and cover)
Patent 5779564: Solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Diverse cover and interior : Plural diverse layers)
Patent 5779565: Fairway wood for tight lies
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Reduced ground resistance : Sections connected along longitudinally extending seam)
Patent 5779566: Handheld golf reporting and statistical analysis apparatus and method
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club selection, ball direction, or distance indicating aid : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 5779567: Training method for golfers
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Method : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 5779568: Portable batting training 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 : Tethered projectile : At acute angle with surface)
Patent 5779569: Directional ball return chute
(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 5779570: Stuffed animal with removable basket for a ball game
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Goal or target structure for projectile; element thereof : Apertured or pocketed goal or target (e.g., for hockey, soccer, polo, lacrosse, etc.) : Goal or target is elevated and horizontally disposed (e.g., for basketball, etc.) : Backboard or support structure therefor : Suspension movable in horizontal plane)
Patent 5779571: Ball-game racket, in particular a tennis racket
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : With user shiftable, adjustable, or interchangeable weight for use during play or with freely shiftable mass for increasing impact force : Having pocket with laterally facing opening (e.g., lacrosse stick, jai alai cesta, etc.))
Patent 5779572: Sports racket
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : With sound-deadening, vibration-damping, or shock-absorbing feature other than projectile- or hand-contact surface or with rebound reducing feature : For racket or paddle : Having elastic tether)
Patent 5779573: Game Racket
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Racket or paddle; accessory therefor (e.g., a tennis racket, tennis racket press, etc.) : Prefabricated string assembly, means to prevent relative movement or wear at crossover points of strings, or having one or more strings with specified characteristic or arrangement : Having nonplanar string-hole pattern or arrangement in frame)
Patent 5779574: Electronic game footbag
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : With light-emitting, electrical, magnetic, or rotatable inertial means or having boundary-detector activating means : Grip)
Patent 5779575: Lumious games spherical body
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : With light-emitting, electrical, magnetic, or rotatable inertial means or having boundary-detector activating means : Grip)
Patent 5779576: Throw-measuring football
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : With light-emitting, electrical, magnetic, or rotatable inertial means or having boundary-detector activating means : Grip)
Patent 5779577: Arrow shaft selection system
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Arrow, dart, or shuttlecock; part thereof : Attached tether, streamer, or the like has means adapted to be held by, carried by, or attached to person)
Patent 5779578: Presentation football construction
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Comprising casing or cover having stitched seam or laced closure; blank for such casing or cover (e.g., casing of baseball, etc.) : For distensible bladder (e.g., casing of football, etc.) : And vane structure (i.e., flight guiding or stabilizing means))
Patent 5779579: Pulley assembly for driven shaft
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including intermeshing gears in one drive train : With guide roll)
Patent 5779580: Front bicycle derailleur
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : And including belt-shifter mechanism : Plural guide rolls)
Patent 5779581: Top pull front derailleur
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : And including belt-shifter mechanism : Shifter mechanism including parallelogram linkage :)
Patent 5779582: Chain guide with tapered side rails
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : BELT GUIDE HAS SURFACE IN SLIDING CONTACT WITH BELT : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along rectilineal path to tension belt)
Patent 5779583: Chain cover
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : GUARD OR HOUSING FOR BELT OR PULLEY : Connected to belt : Guide roll spring biased in belt-tensioning direction)
Patent 5779584: Transmission belt and method of manufacturing the same
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including plural layers of different elastomeric materials : Strands in the layers are oblique to longitudinal run of belt (e.g., plural layers of bias fabric, etc.))
Patent 5779585: Hydraulic control apparatus for automatic transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake : Pressure regulation : Valving controls shift timing : Speed responsive valve control)
Patent 5779586: Driving device
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake : Spring engaged, fluid released clutch or brake device : And friction synchronizer)
Patent 5779587: Jam tolerant rotary actuator with shear pins and disengagement coupling
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Overload release : Axially engaged friction clutch)
Patent 5779588: Drive for lifting equipment
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Plural planetary units)
Patent 5779589: Planetary gearing
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Floating or flexible coupling or support : Nonmetallic or resilient)
Patent 5779591: Toroidal continous variable transmission
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR INCLUDES IDLER ENGAGING FACING CONCAVE SURFACES : Toroidal : Plural toric cavities : Friction gearing is stepless ratio change)
Patent 5779592: Four position switch for shift assist system
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With clutch control : Clutch and engine controlled : Speed responsive control)
Patent 5779593: On-vehicle control apparatus
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Ignition intermitting initiated by positioning accelerator)
Patent 5779594: Driving force control system for a vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Transmission pressure controlled : Electric valve control)
Patent 5779595: Slip control apparatus for motor vehicle lock-up clutch
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : CLUTCH CONTROL : Condition responsive control : Engine controlled)
Patent 5779596: Remote controller mechanism for use with a videocassette recorder or the like
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control :)
Patent 5779598: Pedal-type exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)
Patent 5779599: Stationary exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Out of water type)
Patent 5779600: Rowing simulator
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Rowing : Rolling)
Patent 5779601: Compact multi-station exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having guide around or through weight : And flexible force transmitting linkage element : Pivoted user interface element :)
Patent 5779602: System for raising weights when activated by a user in response to a dangerous situation
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Barbell support : And flexible force transmitting linkage element)
Patent 5779603: Hands-free handweights
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Weight worn on body of user : Barbell support)
Patent 5779604: Adjustable dumbbell
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Handheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell, dumbbell, etc.) or component thereof : Bar held by single hand of user (e.g., dumbbell, etc.) : And flexible force transmitting linkage element)
Patent 5779605: Body-building machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Disk or ring friction element or portion thereof)
Patent 5779606: Multi-function exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Resilient component attached to stationary support : Stationary support serves as common support for user : Edge engaging braking element)
Patent 5779607: Abdominal exercise machine adapted for strength exercises
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SIT UP DEVICE : User interface element)
Patent 5779609: Integrated stud welding robotic tool changing system
(TOOL CHANGING : MISCELLANEOUS : Indexing matrix)
Patent 5779610: Roll paint application and structural element for the latter
(ROLL OR ROLLER : WITH HANDLE : Including gauge)
Patent 5779612: Combination check and envelope
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH COATING : Adhesive : With securing)
Patent 5779614: Method and apparatus for folding toy balloons
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance past folder : Rotary folder)
Patent 5779616: Former for a printing machine
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance past folder : Folding by passive reaction member : Folding indeterminate length work : Roller couple)
Patent 5779617: Tool head positioning device
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : TOOL OR TOOL SUPPORT : Adjustable : Of longitudinally moving work)
Patent 5779618: Centrifugal separating filter
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE MEANS : For controlling inlet valve : In response to centrifugal force)
Patent 5779619: Centrifugal separator
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : ROTATABLE BOWL : Including discharge-related structure in nature of (a) outlet having device for controlling quantity of flow, (b) element associated with pickup of material and adjustable for varying quality of flow, or (c) static scraper or the like for engaging material in moving bowl : Rotatably driven coaxially with bowl, but differing as to direction or speed)
Patent 5779621: Penile ring gauge
(SURGERY : SEXUAL APPLIANCE : Stoma closures (e.g., colostomy plugs))
Patent 5779623: Positioner for medical instruments
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Means for coupling camera or imager)
Patent 5779624: Sigmoid splint device for endoscopy
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With guide means for body insertion : Means for coupling camera or imager)
Patent 5779625: Endoscope system including endoscope and protection cover
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With protective sheath : Inflatable cuff or balloon)
Patent 5779626: Endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With particular arrangement of internal elements (e.g., shaft reducing) : With locking or retaining means for sheath)
Patent 5779629: Dual axis retractor
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With holder : Supporting frame : Closed frame (e.g., circle, square) : Cathode-ray tube used for display or included in recording means)
Patent 5779630: Medical sensor with modulated encoding scheme
(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 5779631: Spectrophotometer for measuring the metabolic condition of a subject
(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 : And other blood constituents : Hemoglobin :)
Patent 5779632: Biomedical electrode comprising polymerized microemulsion pressure sensitive adhesive compositions
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted in body : Means for attaching electrode to body : Adhesive : Vest)
Patent 5779633: Tonometer air pulse generator
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Testing aqueous humor pressure or related condition : Electrode composition)
Patent 5779634: Medical information processing system for supporting diagnosis
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation))
Patent 5779635: Microwave detection apparatus for locating cancerous tumors particularly breast tumors
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation))
Patent 5779636: Method of echo volume imaging and MRI system using the same
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Disposable or sterilizable eye contacting structure)
Patent 5779637: Magnetic resonance imaging system including an image acquisition apparatus rotator
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : With means for positioning patient or body part : Having release sheet)
Patent 5779638: Ultrasound-based 3-D tracking system using a digital signal processor
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Using flexible catheter)
Patent 5779639: Ultrasound probe with offset angle tip
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Mechanical scanning : Hand-held unit : Temperature compensated)
Patent 5779640: Ultrasound multi-beam distortion correction system and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Electronic array scanning : Hand-held unit)
Patent 5779641: Method and apparatus for three-dimensional ultrasound imaging by projecting filtered pixel data
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 5779642: Interrogation device and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Associated with puncturing instrument : Blood flow measurement)
Patent 5779643: Imaging guidewire with back and forth sweeping ultrasonic source
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Probe placed in vascular system or body orifice : CW Doppler)
Patent 5779644: Ultrasound catheter probe
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Probe placed in vascular system or body orifice : With acoustical or display imaging : With volumetric measurement)
Patent 5779645: System and method for waveform morphology comparison
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : Detecting heartbeat electric signal : Detecting arrhythmia : Tachycardia or fibrillation detected : Repeating pressurization cycle)
Patent 5779646: Deflectable biopsy catheter
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 5779647: Automated biopsy instruments
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Breath exhaled into or inhaled from expansible chamber)
Patent 5779648: Multi-motion cutter multiple biopsy sampling device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 5779649: Surgical suction wand with filter
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Scraping with edged instrument : Applying suction to sample : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 5779650: Fluid sample collection and introduction device and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Manually supported collector with rigid intake tube (e.g., a hollow needle, etc.) : Applying suction to sample)
Patent 5779651: Medical apparatus for the diagnosis of cartilage degeneration via spatial mapping of compression-induced electrical potentials
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)
Patent 5779652: Acupressure and massaging method
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Belt support carrying spherical bodies : With drive means)
Patent 5779653: Back scrubbing and massaging apparatus
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Frictioning : With hand-manipulating means)
Patent 5779654: Clean breath wand
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Frictioning : Hand manipulated : Including bodies mounted on rotated cylindrical structure)
Patent 5779655: Flexible and removable leg cast/brace handle
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace :)
Patent 5779656: Load removing and walking cast for lower leg and method of making the same
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Shaped or shapeable :)
Patent 5779657: Nonstretchable wound cover and protector
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : Backing layer having particular structural feature (e.g., permeability, shaped, or elasticity, etc.))
Patent 5779658: Protective garment for the hip
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : For a particular body portion : Perforated)
Patent 5779659: Elastic bandage with tension indicator
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : Compressive elongate wrap (e.g., generic wrapping materials) : Perineal support)
Patent 5779660: Blood collection and separation process
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Component of blood removed (i.e., pheresis) : Erythrocyte :)
Patent 5779661: Method of treating dysfunctional bladder syndromes by electromotive drug administration
(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.) : With tubular injection means inserted into body : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)
Patent 5779662: Laparoscopic tissue resection system
(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 5779665: Transdermal introducer 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 : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body : By measurement of a pressure differential)
Patent 5779666: Method and apparatus for uninterrupted delivery of radiographic dye
(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 : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body : Therapeutic material introduced into or removed from vasculature :)
Patent 5779668: Syringe barrel for lyophilization, reconstitution and administration
(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 : Closure or barrier between compartments moved to permit mixing : Septum)
Patent 5779669: Steerable catheter with fixed curve
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Closure moved by relative movement between closure and separate protruding member)
Patent 5779670: Catheter having lubricated sheathing
(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 entering conduit axially movable within flexible protective sheath facilitating sterile insertion into body duct : Having lubricating means : Obturator or stylet)
Patent 5779671: Longitudinally collapsible and exchangeable 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 : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Guidewire within flexible body entering conduit : Cannula)
Patent 5779672: Dual valve detachable occlusion balloon and over-the-wire delivery apparatus and method 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 : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having valve means (e.g., ball valve, etc.) in fluid or material delivery lumen : Valve controlling means)
Patent 5779673: Devices and methods for application of intraluminal photopolymerized gels
(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 plural balloons on conduit : Having aperture in conduit between balloons : One-way valve)
Patent 5779674: Fluid gas removal drip chamber
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for eliminating and/or preventing injection of air into body : By hydrophilic or hydrophobic filters : From hand supported injection means)
Patent 5779675: Front load pressure jacket system with syringe holder
(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.) : With vacuum breaking means (e.g., vent, etc.))
Patent 5779676: Fluid delivery device with bolus injection site
(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 into body by contraction of expanded elastic material reservoir : From hand supported injection means)
Patent 5779677: Automatic drug 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 : 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 spring : From hand supported injection means)
Patent 5779678: Fluid administration apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : 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 pressurized charge of gas or vacuum : Material conduit forced into body by spring)
Patent 5779679: Winged IV set with retractable needle
(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 entering conduit axially movable within body piercing conduit while former is disposed in the body : Conduit impelled by spring)
Patent 5779680: Retractable safety needle instrument with movable safety member
(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 piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having biasing means for urging body piercer, obturator, or stylet : Cannula)
Patent 5779681: Vascular access sheath for interventional devices
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having flow closure means for conduit : Valve means : By use of wings to pinch and hold elements together to allow insertion)
Patent 5779682: Needle guard to prevent accidental needle sticking
(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.) : Means for metering material flow to or from body)
Patent 5779683: Injector module for a syringe and pre-filled syringe provided 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.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)
Patent 5779684: Safety assembly cap for needles
(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 5779685: Retrograde cardioplegia catheter 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 : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Bag type)
Patent 5779686: Disposable medical instrument
(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.) : With body soluble, antibactericidal or lubricating materials on conduit : Mounted in material reservoir)
Patent 5779687: Method of removing undesirable fluid from respiration passages by suction catheter assemblies
(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.) : With body soluble, antibactericidal or lubricating materials on conduit : Mounted in material reservoir)
Patent 5779688: Low profile balloon-on-a-wire catheter with shapeable and/or deflectable tip and method
(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 5779689: Diapers with elasticized crotch and end regions and a process and apparatus for the continuous manufacture thereof
(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 : Carboxy-radical containing)
Patent 5779690: Diaper with opening in top sheet
(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 : Opening for exposing umbilical cord, penis, or tail : Release sheet)
Patent 5779691: Fastening tape for a sanitary article particularly disposable diaper
(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.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : Reinforcing means)
Patent 5779692: Absorbent articles having panty covering components that naturally wrap the sides of panties
(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.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : By securing to garment or person : Waist opening)
Patent 5779693: Flexible plastic container for the containment and delivery of diagnostic contrast media and parenteral drug formulations
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Bag type : Specific garment, holder, or support for absorbent pad)
Patent 5779694: Magnetic stereotactic system for treatment delivery
(SURGERY : CONTROLLED RELEASE THERAPEUTIC DEVICE OR SYSTEM : Implanted dynamic device or system :)
Patent 5779696: Method and apparatus for performing corneal reshaping to correct ocular refractive errors
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : With optical fiber : With optical fiber)
Patent 5779697: Arthroscopic cannula with fluid seals
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)
Patent 5779698: Angioplasty catheter system and method for making same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Cutting : With feed back control)
Patent 5779699: Slip resistant field focusing ablation catheter electrode
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 5779700: Roller electrodes for electrocautery probes for use with a resectroscope
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Endoscopic : Articulated arm)
Patent 5779701: Bipolar endoscopic surgical scissor blades and instrument incorporating the same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Endoscopic : Articulated arm)
Patent 5779702: High speed pulse lavage surgical hand tool attachment
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : With intermediate pivot)
Patent 5779703: Device and method for positioning and holding bone fragments in place
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : External fixation means : Couch)
Patent 5779704: Bi-directional universal dynamic compression device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cross-fastened : With forceps or tweezers)
Patent 5779705: Intramedullary nail
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Femoral nail : Anti-rotation or keeper means)
Patent 5779706: Surgical system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Cortical plate : Expanding)
Patent 5779707: Link piece for bony elements
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Staple or similar driven fastener : Having separable and distinct plate elements)
Patent 5779708: Intraosseous drug delivery device and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Staple or similar driven fastener)
Patent 5779709: Ulnar cut guide alignment system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Rasp or file)
Patent 5779710: Joint replacement method and apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Gauging or measuring device : Restrained movable mass (e.g., slide hammer))
Patent 5779711: Corneal flap/cap elevator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 5779713: Instrument for removing neurologic tumors
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 5779715: Lead extraction system and methods thereof
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 5779716: Device for removing solid objects from body canals, cavities and organs
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : With collecting means for removed material : By pressure application)
Patent 5779718: Method of anastomosing a vessel using a surgical clip applier
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Clip applier : Clip fed from supply : With mechanical means for applying tension (e.g., gearing, reels, etc.))
Patent 5779719: Device and method for the percutaneous suturing of a vascular puncture site
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Mechanical suture or ligature applier : Clip fed from supply)
Patent 5779720: One-piece surgical clip
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)
Patent 5779721: System and method of use for revascularizing stenotic bypass grafts and other blood vessels
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 5779722: Atherectomy device handle with guide wire clamp override device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 5779723: Device for corneal surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 5779724: Retractable surgical knife
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 5779727: Hydraulically operated surgical scissors
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Shear type (e.g., scissors, etc.) : By disconnecting cutter drive)
Patent 5779728: Method and inflatable chamber apparatus for separating layers of tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blunt dissectors : Puncturing or piercing)
Patent 5779729: Coated stent
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Stent penetrating natural blood vessel)
Patent 5779730: Balloon catheter and inflation method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)
Patent 5779731: Balloon catheter having dual markers and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)
Patent 5779732: Method and apparatus for implanting a film with an exandable stent
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Stent penetrating natural blood vessel)
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