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Patent 5782649: Power tool cord locking assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : For unsupported coupling part and unsupported mating part, (e.g., connecting extension cords) : Parallel to connection)
Patent 5782650: Terminal with projecting portions projecting from bent plate portion and engaged in recess portion of housing
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Contact engages conductor in at least two locations spaced along conductor axis : With stress relieving means for conductor to terminal joint : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 5782651: Electrical connection box
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : Longitudinally and laterally staggered contacts : Three or more such contacts)
Patent 5782652: Electrical connector assembly for a magnet wire
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Rectilinearly moving operator : Piercing means comprising end of screw)
Patent 5782653: Internal cap for preventing rearward movement of contacts within an electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STRESS RELIEVING MEANS FOR CONDUCTOR TO TERMINAL JOINT : Conductor gripped by or entirely within connector housing : Longitudinally divided connector housing grips conductor : Hinged connector housing parts : Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part)
Patent 5782654: Battery receiving mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ENERGY CELL SUBSTITUTION DEVICE INCLUDING PLURAL CONTACTS (E.G., JUMPER) OR WITH SUPPORT MEANS FOR ENERGY CELL : Including connector housing surrounding cable)
Patent 5782655: Miniature shunt connector with anti-overstress contact element and method of commoning a pair of adjacent terminal posts
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART) : To bridge post-type contacts : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)
Patent 5782656: Plug-type connector for backplate wirings
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Having means for interconnecting outer conductors of three or more cables : Resilient clamp)
Patent 5782657: Electrical connector with secondary lock
(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 5782658: Tubular supporting structure
(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 5782659: Control for watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION :)
Patent 5782660: Watercraft propulsion system
(MARINE PROPULSION : TOWING : Ground wheel or poler : Including gear means)
Patent 5782662: Hydraulic marine jack plate
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Having fluid motor to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit : Rack and pinion)
Patent 5782663: Line tending marker float
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : Having means to control attitude or position : Tether : Having playout means : Having means to control playout : Having water activated battery)
Patent 5782664: Motorized craft for propelling a person lying in a horizontal position
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Foot attached)
Patent 5782665: Fabricating array with storage capacitor between cell electrode and dark matrix
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)
Patent 5782666: Television tube exhaust cart not employing a water cooling circuit
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : APPARATUS : Having evacuation or degasification means or means to introduce gas, vapor, liquid or solid treating agent : With turret means)
Patent 5782667: Sculpture amusement device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING SEPARABLE NESTED PARTS : Glider)
Patent 5782668: Illuminating inflatable balloon
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INFLATABLE : Having fluid-driven rotatable radial blade (e.g., pinwheel))
Patent 5782669: Eye assembly for a stuffed toy or the like
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having mechanism or manipulatable means to move figure or figure portion : Having changeable facial feature : Movable eyelid : Including changeable eye)
Patent 5782670: Post-operative open heart surgery brassiere
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES :)
Patent 5782671: Liquid adjusting type magnetic brassiere
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With inflatable or liquid-containing chambers : With means providing girthwise elasticity for brassiere)
Patent 5782672: Nipple pad
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With cup-supplementing means to add volume to breast, e.g., pads : Pads, per se. : Cup fabric has tunnels separably retaining joined stays)
Patent 5782673: Fluid jet cutting and shaping system and method of using
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Condition responsive control for sandblasting :)
Patent 5782674: Sensors for internal grinding machines
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Of tool or work holder position :)
Patent 5782675: Apparatus and method for refurbishing fixed-abrasive polishing pads used in chemical-mechanical planarization of semiconductor wafers
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : With tool treating or forming : Deforming)
Patent 5782676: Resilient lifter for wire coil blast cleaning apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Having moving work holder : Rotary : Drill)
Patent 5782677: Continuous process blast mill for finishing cast metal parts
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Sandblast : Having tumbling barrel : Rotary)
Patent 5782678: Dual column abrading machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Opposed abrading tools : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Lens abrader)
Patent 5782679: Metal abrasive belt and method of making same
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Endless band tool : Means to rotate tool)
Patent 5782680: Burnishing head for polishing surfaces of carriers of magnetic media
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Stationary tool : Flexible : Work rotating : Stropping machine)
Patent 5782681: Conditioner for windshield wiper blades
(ABRADING : TOOL SUPPORT FOR FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL : Manually manipulated : Including bar or plate tool holding member)
Patent 5782682: Grinding wheel having abrasive tips
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Rotary disk : Ribbed periphery)
Patent 5782683: Cold temperature shirring
(BUTCHERING : SHIRRING OF CASING : Fluid lubrication of casing : Combined with twisting of casing)
Patent 5782684: Portable animal skinner
(BUTCHERING : SKINNING : Gripper or hook type : By tubular rotary cutter)
Patent 5782685: Expandable poultry thigh deboner
(BUTCHERING : DEBONING : Pressure type : Hand-held tool)
Patent 5782686: Disc coin sorter with slotted exit channels
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Smallest first : Centrifugal device conveys coins through assorter :)
Patent 5782687: Security cover for fax machine
(VENTILATION : ELECTRONIC CABINET : Provision safe)
Patent 5782688: Apparatus for closing an air outlet door of an air conditioner
(VENTILATION : HAVING FORCED RECIRCULATION : Forced recirculation alone : For use with heating or cooling means : Having slidably interconnected sections)
Patent 5782689: Fabric faced air distribution device
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Ceiling type : Including perforated or porous element : Having adjustable valve)
Patent 5782690: Curtain fire damper
(VENTILATION : FIRE DAMPER : Having specific cover or shield for exterior vent opening)
Patent 5782691: Mailable multi-sheet business form for prevention of tenting during printing
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES FOR MANIFOLDING : CONTINUOUS FORM STRIP - BOOK TYPE : With feed means : And strip feeding distortion prevention means (e.g., anti-tenting device) :)
Patent 5782692: Time-segmented multimedia game playing and authoring system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) :)
Patent 5782693: Collapsing cue
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : BILLIARDS OR POOL : Cue : Axially telescopic : Secured to generally fixed support)
Patent 5782694: Damper disc assembly having a plate formed with lubricating members for reducing friction caused by engagement with damper springs
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Concentric : Plural, circumferentially spaced coil springs)
Patent 5782695: Axially fixed homokinetic transmission joint having a sleeve with centering lugs engaged with spherical wall surfaces of a driving barrel
(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 5782696: Fixed ball-type homokinetic joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially spaced ball : Ball mounted in groove for relative axial movement with respect to coupled member : Mounted for relative axial movement with respect to both coupled members : Grooves formed in radially overlapping elements : With intermediate positioning cage for ball : With particular seat)
Patent 5782697: Shaft abutment screw, especially for an electric motor, and a method of making such a screw
(THREADED, HEADED FASTENER, OR WASHER MAKING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Making externally threaded fastener, e.g., screw or bolt : Attaching cap to fastener)
Patent 5782698: Optical illusion device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE : Illusion caused by video, projected picture, or special light effect : By use of video or projected picture)
Patent 5782699: Steerable swinging device
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : SWING : Water slide)
Patent 5782700: Golfing target rings
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Target or obstacle (e.g., putting hole, hole marker, sand trap, etc.) : Projectile receiving aperture (e.g., goal opening, etc.) : Projectile adheres to target)
Patent 5782701: Golf practice aid
(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 : Projectile retained by head of swingable implement during swing : Audible)
Patent 5782702: Practice golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice projectile : Selectively adjustable (e.g., tiltable etc.))
Patent 5782703: Practice golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice projectile : Selectively adjustable (e.g., tiltable etc.))
Patent 5782704: Golf club holder
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Having air resistance device)
Patent 5782705: Putter construction
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Grip : Reattachable)
Patent 5782706: Golf putter, components thereof and methods of making the same
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Putter : Toe and heel weighting : In vertical bore access through top)
Patent 5782707: Three-piece solid golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular unitary or layered construction : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover : Diverse layer between spherical core and cover)
Patent 5782708: Retractable golf tool
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Player manipulated turf repair tool : Shank extends below level of projectile addressing surface)
Patent 5782709: Belt tensioning device and method of adjusting belt tension
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)
Patent 5782710: Automatic clutch control
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With clutch control : Clutch controlled : Speed responsive control)
Patent 5782711: Hydraulic pressure control apparatus for an automatic transmission
(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 5782712: Bicycle chain sprocket
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With frame or mount for system)
Patent 5782713: Bicycle gear crank arresting device
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : And additional coaxial surface for engaging same belt in shifted condition or for engaging auxiliary belt, brake, or clutch member : Coaxial surface is belt-engaging surface on positive drive pulley of different circumference : With sequential links pivoted about discrete pivot pin)
Patent 5782714: Bicycle chain guide
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : GUARD OR HOUSING FOR BELT OR PULLEY : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along rectilineal path to tension belt)
Patent 5782715: Dual ratio viscous fan drive
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Impeller-turbine type fluid circuit and mechanical path in parallel : With control of or by the fluid circuit : Turbine braked, stator provides reverse drive)
Patent 5782716: Driving device for a bicycle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC DRIVE OR CONTROL : Fluid controlled mechanical clutch or brake)
Patent 5782717: Transaxle with differential assembly
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Differential or nondifferential planetary combined with differential (e.g., two differentials) : Plural power paths to planetary gearing)
Patent 5782718: Working fluid pressure control device for hydraulic control system of continuously variable transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Belt-type : Fluid pressure control :)
Patent 5782719: CVT control system
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Belt-type : Fluid pressure control : Ratio change controlled :)
Patent 5782722: Structure of folding collapsible step exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))
Patent 5782723: Collapsible treadmill
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Treadmill for foot travel : Utilizing fluid resistance)
Patent 5782727: Training device for kicking
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Resilient component attached to stationary support : Having pair of handles)
Patent 5782728: Fitness device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : MISCELLANEOUS : Swivelled foot platform)
Patent 5782729: Method for regulating loading of an adjustable-crown roll and an adjustable-crown roll
(ROLL OR ROLLER : WITH ANTIDEFLECTION MEANS : Rotatable relative to supporting shaft :)
Patent 5782730: Pressure roller
(ROLL OR ROLLER : CONCENTRIC LAYERED ANNULUS : Specific composition : With rubber or elastomer cover : With minor interruptions)
Patent 5782731: Method for checking the correct manufacture of cross bottom valve sacks
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Responsive to work material, the product or means engaging the work material or the product : To eject defective work material or product : Plural sensors)
Patent 5782732: Tray forming apparatus and method of forming same
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Securing : With application of adhesive : With work advance between application of adhesive and securing : Application of adhesive to moving work : Bifurcated member)
Patent 5782733: Zippered film and bag
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : Means to facilitate opening of container : Reclosable means (e.g., valve) : With vertical stacking of product)
Patent 5782734: Carton feed opening wheel assembly
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER OR TUBE ERECTING, OPENING, OR COLLAPSING : By direct application of vacuum or fluid pressure : By manually driven or manipulated means)
Patent 5782735: Method and apparatus for producing individual rolls of packing material
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH EXTRUDING, DRAWING, OR ATTENUATING : Adhesive)
Patent 5782736: Method and device for supplying collar-coupon assemblies to the wrapping line of a packing machine for producing rigid hinged-lid packets
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : ASSEMBLING OR DISASSEMBLING OF DISTINCT MEMBERS : Comprising bringing two members together : And securing by interfitting : Work penetrating member : Bifurcated securing member)
Patent 5782737: Method of folding a vehicle safety airbag
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : Form-scoring along intersecting lines)
Patent 5782738: Method of construction of an annular elevated platform
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Filling preformed cavity : Filler material is flowable : Filler is cementitious (e.g., concrete, etc.) : Partition support (e.g., stud, furring, etc.))
Patent 5782739: Rapid optimization of stereotactic radiosurgery using constrained matrix inversion
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body)
Patent 5782740: Radiation dose delivery catheter with reinforcing mandrel
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body)
Patent 5782741: Two-stage treatment wire
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))
Patent 5782742: Radiation delivery balloon
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))
Patent 5782743: Magnetic medical treatment device
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.))
Patent 5782744: Implantable microphone for cochlear implants and the like
(SURGERY : SURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AID : Oral cavity devices)
Patent 5782745: Devices and methods for assessment and treatment of urinary and fecal incontinence
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Implanted : Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.))
Patent 5782746: Local cardiac immobilization surgical device
(SURGERY : INTERNAL ORGAN SUPPORT OR SLING : Artificial insemination)
Patent 5782747: Spring based multi-purpose medical instrument
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore : Implanted)
Patent 5782748: Endoscopic surgical instruments having detachable proximal and distal portions
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore : Implanted)
Patent 5782749: Laparoscopic surgical instrument with adjustable grip
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With means for indicating position, depth or condition of endoscope : Inflatable cuff or balloon)
Patent 5782750: Endoscopy control end and biopsy channel shield
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With shield to protect operator (e.g., splatter protection) : Inflatable cuff or balloon)
Patent 5782751: Side view endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having auxiliary channel : Fluid channel (e.g., suction, irrigation, aspiration) : With window cleaning means : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)
Patent 5782752: Device for carrying two units in end to end disposition and for moving one of the units alongside the other of the units
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : Having rotatable shaft : With locking or retaining means for sheath)
Patent 5782753: Surgical retractor
(SURGERY : SPECULA : Retractor : With special blade or retracting surface structure : Unitary wire construction)
Patent 5782754: Non-invasive monitoring of a constituent of a physiological fluid
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test :)
Patent 5782755: Monitoring one or more solutes in a biological system using optical techniques
(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 : Using fluorescent emission determination)
Patent 5782756: Method and apparatus for in vivo blood constituent analysis
(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 : Using fluorescent emission determination)
Patent 5782757: Low-noise optical probes
(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 5782758: Method and apparatus for identifying the presence of noise in a time division multiplexed oximeter
(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 : Detects constituents while excluding components (e.g., noise) : Inserted in body)
Patent 5782759: Cardiovascular testing device
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Physical characteristics of blood : Coagulation : Determining ion concentration/partial pressure)
Patent 5782760: Over-the-wire EP catheter
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted in body : Electrode placed in body : Electrode in artery or blood vessel : Anchored)
Patent 5782761: Molded electrode
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Structure of body-contacting electrode or electrode inserted in body : Means for attaching electrode to body : Adhesive : Vest)
Patent 5782762: Method and system for producing interactive, three-dimensional renderings of selected body organs having hollow lumens to enable
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation))
Patent 5782763: Electromagnetic bone-assessment apparatus and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Measuring force required to produce standard or measured eye flattening (applanation))
Patent 5782764: Fiber composite invasive medical instruments and methods for use in interventional imaging procedures
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Combined with therapeutic or diverse diagnostic device : Having release sheet)
Patent 5782765: Medical positioning system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : With means for determining position of a device placed within a body : Including any system component contacting (internal or external) or conforming to body or body part)
Patent 5782766: Method and apparatus for generating and displaying panoramic ultrasound images
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 5782767: Coupling pad for use with medical ultrasound devices
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 5782768: Method of displaying ultrasonic image and apparatus for ultrasonic diagnosis
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Having B-scan and Doppler)
Patent 5782769: Ultrasonic diagnostic image flash suppression technique
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Doppler effect (e.g., fetal HR monitoring) : Blood flow studies : Hand-held unit)
Patent 5782770: Hyperspectral imaging methods and apparatus for non-invasive diagnosis of tissue for cancer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Visible light radiation : With comparison means (e.g., ratio of or comparison to a standard))
Patent 5782771: Dual, fused, and grooved optical localization fibers
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Visible light radiation : Light conducting fiber inserted into a body : Associated with puncturing instrument)
Patent 5782772: Device and method for determination of the individual anaerobic threshold of a living organism
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : Detecting heartbeat electric signal : Detecting signal repetition rate : Detecting means associated with exercise machine : Repeating pressurization cycle)
Patent 5782773: Three-dimensional electrocardiogram display method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Heart : Detecting heartbeat electric signal : Signal display or recording : Detecting means associated with exercise machine)
Patent 5782774: Apparatus and method of bioelectrical impedance analysis of blood flow
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of body portion : With feedback of signal to patient)
Patent 5782775: Apparatus and method for localizing and removing tissue
(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 5782776: Guidewire attachment assembly
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)
Patent 5782777: Staging of dementia severity by joint function examination
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)
Patent 5782778: Apparatus and method for detecting and monitoring the sexual arousal of an individual
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)
Patent 5782779: Vibrating tampon apparatus
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Vibrator : Unbalanced weight : With drive means : Electric drive : Unbalanced weight having drive means)
Patent 5782780: Method of forming a contoured orthotic member
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Shaped or shapeable :)
Patent 5782781: All-in-one girdling belt for lumbar and coxa support
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))
Patent 5782782: Support belt with corrective angle of lordosis
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))
Patent 5782783: Orthosis for the upper body
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Upper extremity : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))
Patent 5782784: Hand orthosis with interchangeable thumb support
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Upper extremity : Hand or wrist : With toe protector or use enabling means)
Patent 5782785: Knee brace
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Knee : Finger)
Patent 5782786: Adhesive bandage dispensing system and spool therefor
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skeletal traction applicator)
Patent 5782787: Moisture-responsive absorbent wound dressing
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skin laceration or wound cover : Wound contact surface : Polymeric foam : Toenail appliance)
Patent 5782788: Wound dressing
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skin laceration or wound cover : Wound contact layer containing treatment material : Perforated)
Patent 5782789: Macrochannel phosthetic/delivery patch
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Skin laceration or wound cover : Thin polymeric film or adhesive : Lipid (e.g., oil, fat, or wax))
Patent 5782790: Flexible compression and stabilizing orthotics
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : Compressive elongate wrap (e.g., generic wrapping materials) : Perineal support)
Patent 5782791: Method of manufacturing a fluid filter
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Body treating material fed to absorbent material)
Patent 5782792: Method for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
(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) : Single needle :)
Patent 5782793: Tampon applicator having a semi-spherically shaped pleated tip
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : Distal portion of inserting means deformed, expanded, or ruptured to permit passage of insert therefrom : With antisiphon means)
Patent 5782794: Infrared treated tampon applicators
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INSERTING FIBROUS OR FORAMINOUS RESIDENT PACKING, RECEPTOR, OR MEDICAMENT CARRIER INTO BODY ORIFICE : With slidable ejector (e.g., plunger or ram, etc.) inside tubular inserting means : With antisiphon means)
Patent 5782795: Surgical suction cutting instrument with internal irrigation
(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 5782796: Foldable dialysis unit with integral pump and a method for performing solution exchange
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Peritoneal dialysis : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)
Patent 5782797: Therapeutic infusion device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : 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 5782798: Techniques for treating eating disorders by brain stimulation and drug infusion
(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 : Having air or gas venting passage)
Patent 5782799: Method for automatic dosing of drugs
(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 : Having air or gas venting passage)
Patent 5782800: Expandable multifunctional manipulating instruments for various medical procedures and methods therefor
(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 from natural body orifice : Including docking element, port or sealing means)
Patent 5782801: Controlled application of contained screening or treatment fluid to tissue such as cervical or vaginal tissue
(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 from natural body orifice : To or from the female reproductory tract : By catheter)
Patent 5782802: Multiple use needle-less hypodermic injection device for individual users
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Needleless hypodermic injector : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means)
Patent 5782803: Low dead space, interchangeable needle syringe
(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 preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)
Patent 5782804: Needle retraction mechanisms
(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 preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)
Patent 5782805: Medical infusion pump
(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 5782806: Medical evacuation and irrigation system
(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 5782807: Releasably locking introducer 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 additional body entering conduit : Dilator : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)
Patent 5782808: Antibacterial medical tubing connector
(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 5782809: Vascular 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 inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands : Removable plug)
Patent 5782810: Multipart radiopaque and/or magnetically detectable tube catheter and method of fabrication thereof
(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 : Vaginal or douche type)
Patent 5782811: Kink-resistant braided catheter with distal side holes
(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 : With reinforcing structure : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands : Braided or woven strands surrounding lumen :)
Patent 5782812: Seal assembly for access device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : 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 5782813: Surgical instrument stabilizer
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Having lubricating means)
Patent 5782814: Apparatus for determining and recording injection doses in syringes using electrical inductance
(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 means for metering material flow to or from body : Septum pierced by conduit to permit flow)
Patent 5782815: Glass cartridge for injection syringe prefilled with pharmaceutical liquid
(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.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Bellows-type reservoir)
Patent 5782816: Bi-directional valve and method of using same
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Having flow closing or opening means (e.g., plug, cap, seal, etc.) : Mounted in material reservoir)
Patent 5782817: Catheter introducer having toroidal valve
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Having flow closing or opening means (e.g., plug, cap, seal, etc.) : Mounted in material reservoir)
Patent 5782818: Device for discreet sperm collection
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacles receiving protruding body member (e.g., ears, genitalia, breast, etc.) : Genital receptacle : Receptacle structured for collecting urine or discharge from male member (e.g., external catheter, etc.) : Including body support means)
Patent 5782819: Article with stay-in-place feature
(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 : With means for securing pad to garment or person : Side flap : Carboxy-radical containing)
Patent 5782820: Disposable seal for vacutainer holder
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Having hollow needle or spike for piercing container or container clossure : Plural compartments or bags)
Patent 5782821: Battery boot for a portable surgical tool
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)
Patent 5782822: Method and apparatus for removing corneal tissue with infrared laser radiation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic : Recurving or reshaping of the eye :)
Patent 5782823: Laser device for transmyocardial revascularization procedures including means for enabling a formation of a pilot hole in the epicardium
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Angioplasty : Cataracts or glaucoma)
Patent 5782824: Cardiac catheter anchoring
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)
Patent 5782825: Microlens tip assembly for light delivery catheter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : Placed in body : With optical fiber :)
Patent 5782826: System and methods for detecting ancillary tissue near tissue targeted for ablation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Tip in electrical circuit)
Patent 5782827: Multiple antenna ablation apparatus and method with multiple sensor feedback
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Coagulation)
Patent 5782828: Ablation catheter with multiple flexible curves
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : With switching or power control : With feed back control)
Patent 5782829: Resectoscope electrode assembly and methods of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Endoscopic : Articulated arm)
Patent 5782830: Implant insertion device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5782831: Method an device for spinal deformity reduction using a cable and a cable tensioning system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5782832: Spinal fusion implant and method of insertion thereof
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5782833: Pedicle screw system for osteosynthesis
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)
Patent 5782834: Surgical instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cyrogenic application : With coolant supply : With beam shaping or redirecting (e.g., lens))
Patent 5782835: Apparatus and methods for articular cartilage defect repair
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Shape memory material)
Patent 5782836: Resecting tool for magnetic field environment
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Shape memory material)
Patent 5782837: Esophagus clearing device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing foreign objects from the throat or connected passageways (e.g., probang) : Means for use in bone reperation)
Patent 5782838: Cytoscope delivery system
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)
Patent 5782839: Laparoscopic surgical grasper having a detachable strap
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : By wire loop or snare : By pressure application)
Patent 5782840: Snare cauterization surgical instrument assembly and method of manufacture
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : With collecting means for removed material : By pressure application)
Patent 5782841: Tunneling tool for subcutaneous lead placement
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrode guide means : With fragmenting means)
Patent 5782842: Medical instrument guidance apparatus and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Stereotaxic device : With fragmenting means)
Patent 5782843: Apparatus for implanting hair-roots, and a device for placing hair-roots on a conveyor belt for use in the apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : Physical removal of hair or hair plugs from skin : Fetus extractor)
Patent 5782844: Suture spring device applicator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : By severing)
Patent 5782845: Trocar site suturing device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Mechanical suture or ligature applier : Clip fed from supply)
Patent 5782847: Anti-stenotic method for occluded and partially occluded arteries
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 5782848: Resecting coagulated tissue
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 5782849: Surgical cutting instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)
Patent 5782850: Method for treating trigger finger, and medical instrument therefor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 5782851: Hair transplantation system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)
Patent 5782852: Plastic incision blade
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Lancet : Spring driven or biased into cutting position : Removable)
Patent 5782853: Surgical handle for surgical blades and punches
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Puncturing or piercing : Hair or artificial hair injector or anchor : Plural cutting blades)
Patent 5782854: Balloon loaded dissecting instruments
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)
Patent 5782855: Stent delivery system
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent combined with surgical delivery system (e.g., surgical tools, delivery sheath, etc.) :)
Patent 5782856: Obstetrical pneumogirdle
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : With emboli trap or filter)
Patent 5782857: Face wrinkle removing device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : Head : Wrinkle remover : Detachable from inflation means)
Patent 5782858: Apparatus for treating the eyes physically
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : Acupressure device : Nose or throat)
Patent 5782859: Articulating endoscopic surgical apparatus
(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 5782860: Closure device for percutaneous occlusion of puncture sites and tracts in the human body and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)
Patent 5782861: Percutaneous hemostasis device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Means to draw opposed sides of incision into apposition : Detachable from inflation means)
Patent 5782862: Suture anchor inserter assembly and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)
Patent 5782863: Apparatus and method for anchoring sutures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)
Patent 5782864: Knotless suture system and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)
Patent 5782865: Stabilizer for human joints
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)
Patent 5782866: System for anchoring tissue to bone
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)
Patent 5782867: Diaphragm switch
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Oral pacifier : Organic material containing)
Patent 5782868: Gel filled teething device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Oral pacifier : Teething device : Pull out or frangible)
Patent 5782869: Multi-trauma therapeutic machine
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Chiropractic or osteopathic implement : Extension appliance : Couch : With forceps or tweezers)
Patent 5782870: Foot plate control mechanism for chiropractic table
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Chiropractic or osteopathic implement : Extension appliance : Couch : With pivot to pedestal : With forceps or tweezers)
Patent 5782871: Sampling device of suction effusion fluid
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.) : Means for removing material from surface by suction : With piston or plunger for expelling material therefrom)
Patent 5782872: Apparatus for treating blood
(SURGERY : CONTAINER FOR BLOOD OR BODY TREATING MATERIAL, OR MEANS USED THEREWITH (E.G., NEEDLE FOR PIERCING CONTAINER CLOSURE, ETC.) : Means for indicating condition of container content : Specific garment, holder, or support for absorbent pad)
Patent 5782873: Method and apparatus for improving the function of sensory cells
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems :)
Patent 5782874: Method and apparatus for manipulating nervous systems
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems :)
Patent 5782875: Method of preventing osteoporosis
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems :)
Patent 5782876: Method and apparatus using windows and an index value for identifying cardic arrhythmias
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Combined cardioverting/defibrillating and pacing :)
Patent 5782878: External defibrillator with communications network link
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)
Patent 5782879: Apparatus and method for discriminating flow of blood in a cardiovascular system
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating : Sensing body condition or signal other than electrocardiographic signal :)
Patent 5782880: Low energy pacing pulse waveform for implantable pacemaker
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Computing energy required or contact impedance)
Patent 5782881: Pacemaker with safety pacing
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Computing energy required or contact impedance)
Patent 5782882: System and method for administering transcutaneous cardiac pacing with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : With nonimplanted generator :)
Patent 5782883: Suboptimal output device to manage cardiac tachyarrhythmias
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Treating or preventing abnormally high heart rate :)
Patent 5782884: Rate responsive cardiac pacemaker with peak impedance detection for rate control
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Parameter control in response to sensed physiological load on heart : Selecting plural stimulation patterns)
Patent 5782885: Rate responsive heart stimulation device using neural network and IEGM classifier
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Parameter control in response to sensed physiological load on heart : Selecting plural stimulation patterns)
Patent 5782886: Pacemaker with improved hysteresis
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Parameter control in response to sensed physiological load on heart : Selecting plural stimulation patterns)
Patent 5782887: Pacemaker system with PAC tracking based on QT data
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Parameter control in response to sensed physiological load on heart : Ventricular electrocardiographic intervals (e.g., Q-T interval) : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5782888: Method of selecting an operating mode for an implantable medical device
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Testing or monitoring pacer function : Gradient or slope of electrocardiographic waves)
Patent 5782889: Cardiac stimulator with atrial capture verification
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Testing or monitoring pacer function : Measuring pacing, threshold, capture margin, or contact impedance : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5782890: Method for heart transplant monitoring and analog telemetry calibration
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Communicating with pacer (e.g., telemetry) : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)
Patent 5782891: Implantable ceramic enclosure for pacing, neurological, and other medical applications in the human body
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Feature of stimulator housing or encapsulation : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)
Patent 5782892: Medical lead adaptor for external medical device
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Heart rate regulating (e.g., pacing) : Feature of generator-applicator connection : Assurance of security, accuracy, or completion of programming procedure)
Patent 5782893: Neuromuscular electrical stimulator for deep vein thrombosis treatment
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Directly or indirectly stimulating motor muscles : Dental analgesia)
Patent 5782894: Device and method for improving ocular focusing at near vision points
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Promoting optical function : Hard tissue (e.g., bone))
Patent 5782895: Illuminator for photodynamic therapy
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : With fluid circulation)
Patent 5782896: Use of a shape memory alloy to modify the disposition of a device within an implantable medical probe
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Light application : With fluid circulation)
Patent 5782897: Microwave heating apparatus for rapid tissue fixation
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Thermal applicators : Electromagnetic radiation (e.g., infrared) : Microwave or RF (high frequency) : By partially or wholly implanted device)
Patent 5782898: System for anchoring mid-lead electrode on an endocardial catheter lead
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Top of head)
Patent 5782899: Endocardial mapping and ablation system utilizing a separately controlled ablation catheter and method
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5782900: Catheter system having safety means
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Catheter or endocardial (inside heart) type : Respiratory movement)
Patent 5782901: Sutureless electrode clip
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Placed in body : Heart : Patch or epicardial (on heart surface) type : With anchor other than a suture : Retractable tines or hooks)
Patent 5782902: Apparatus for stimulating living tissue
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : Male genital organ : Overlying eye)
Patent 5782903: Intravascular stent and method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Helically wound : Temperature responsive)
Patent 5782904: Intraluminal graft
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent in combination with graft : Expandable stent with constraining means)
Patent 5782905: Endovascular device for protection of aneurysm
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) :)
Patent 5782906: Combination arterial 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 5782907: Involuted spring stent and graft assembly and method of use
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)
Patent 5782908: Biocompatible medical article and method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent in combination with graft : Expandable stent with constraining means)
Patent 5782909: Multicapsule intraluminal grafting system and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)
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