Patents 5078235 - 5078488

 

 

Patent 5078235: Apparatus for imputting commodity data
(MERCHANDISING : CUSTOMER SERVICE : Store service : Checkout counter : With means enabling price reading : Overhead)

Patent 5078236: Power unit for hydraulic elevator
(ELEVATOR, INDUSTRIAL LIFT TRUCK, OR STATIONARY LIFT FOR VEHICLE : HAVING SPECIFIC LOAD SUPPORT DRIVE-MEANS OR ITS CONTROL : Includes control for power source of drive-means : With specific electrical component : For fluid-type power source : Having trip at each of plural landings)

Patent 5078237: Automatic transmission bands
(BRAKES : FRICTIONAL VIBRATION DAMPER : Shoes : One-piece : Metallic surfaces)

Patent 5078238: Brake system
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Combined with surface-friction brake : Condition actuates valve or regulator)

Patent 5078239: Shock absorber with adjustable damping force
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Relative speed of thrust member or fluid flow : Thermostatic valve type)

Patent 5078240: Adjustable vibration damper with valve body in piston having directional flow control
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Position of thrust member relative to chamber : Having a fluid flow passage adjusted manually (e.g., threaded plug, threaded rod, gearing) : Spring-loaded valve)

Patent 5078241: Controllable vibration dampers for motor vehicles
(BRAKES : INTERNAL-RESISTANCE MOTION RETARDER : Resistance alters relative to direction of thrust member (e.g., high resistance in one direction, low in the other) : Via valved orifice in thrust member : Flexible flap-type valve (e.g., compression washers) : Having flow passage, cutout, aperture, slot, etc. : Causes direct, simultaneous adjustment of plural shoes)

Patent 5078242: Solenoid system for, for example, a brake/shift interlock for vehicular transmission control
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : With brake control : One control blocks another : Pressure controlled)

Patent 5078243: One-way clutch
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Automatic : One-way engaging : Ball or roller : Ball or roller)

Patent 5078244: Self-energizing synchronizer
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Progressive engagement : Frictional and positive : With blocker : Member extending axially between friction surfaces : Blocker on axially extending stepped pin : Resilient detent pin : Override)

Patent 5078245: Self-energizing synchronizer with force limiting
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Progressive engagement : Frictional and positive : With blocker : Member extending axially between friction surfaces : Blocker on axially extending stepped pin : Resilient detent pin : Override)

Patent 5078246: Device for changing the flow rate in a torsional oscillation damper
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Fluent material : Gear-pump type : Radial vane)

Patent 5078247: Friction clutch with domed diaphragm spring tongues
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Axially engaging : Interposed, mating clutch-elements : With spring means to move clutch-element axially : Including plural adjusting screws (e.g., to equalize pressure angularly))

Patent 5078248: Clutch and brake components
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Operators : Electric or magnetic : Operator for axially engaging elements : Fixed concentric coil : With pulley or gear : Temperature)

Patent 5078249: Gear box with gears shiftable under load
(CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL : CLUTCHES : Operators : Cam : Axially thrusting cams rotatable about clutch axis : Transversely engaged)

Patent 5078250: Universal safety guard assembly for a conveyor
(CONVEYORS, CHUTES, SKIDS, GUIDES, AND WAYS : ROLLERWAYS : Cup)

Patent 5078251: Coin selecting apparatus
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : INCLUDING MEANS TO TEST VALIDITY OF CHECK : By testing material composition : Having electric circuit influenced by check : Passing between transmitting and receiving coils : Pivotable)

Patent 5078252: Coin selector
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : INCLUDING MEANS TO TEST VALIDITY OF CHECK : By testing material composition : Having electric circuit influenced by check : Passing between transmitting and receiving coils : Pivotable)

Patent 5078253: Transport device for carriers
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : WITH MEANS TO FACILITATE WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING CONVEYED LOAD AT A STATION : Means engaging conveyor or load on a conveyor to align load for working : Load supporting conveyor portion is movably secured to conveyor drive)

Patent 5078254: Nonsynchronous polygon manufacturing system
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : WITH MEANS TO FACILITATE WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING CONVEYED LOAD AT A STATION : Means engaging conveyor or load on a conveyor to align load for working : Means engages conveyor to fix conveyor position relative to station : Means engages a conveyor portion (i.e., pallet) which is separable from the conveyor drive to fix the position of said conveyor portion :)

Patent 5078255: Cookie conveying system with diverter
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR ARRANGEMENT FOR SELECTING AMONG PLURAL SOURCES OR DESTINATIONS : Condition responsive control means including sensing condition of source or destination : Auxiliary section has a reversibly driven conveyor for bidirectional article movement)

Patent 5078256: Machine tool having a chip collecting apparatus
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR ARRANGEMENT FOR SELECTING AMONG PLURAL SOURCES OR DESTINATIONS : With gravity-conveying means : By movably mounted, load-supporting, gravity section : Having an abutment support containing a plurality of abutment receiving means)

Patent 5078257: Lattice production line and method of operating such a line
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR ARRANGEMENT FOR SELECTING AMONG PLURAL SOURCES OR DESTINATIONS : One of a plurality of main line conveyors selectively moves to connect with a spaced path : Endless conveyor or portion thereof pivots about a vertical axis : By repositionable idler roll or rollway)

Patent 5078258: Orienting mechanism for orienting fruit, for example
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR FOR CHANGING ATTITUDE OF ITEM RELATIVE TO CONVEYED DIRECTION : By conveying randomly faced items and turning items to uniform facing : Including significantly shaped portion of conveyor cooperating with significantly shaped item to face item : Including orbiting progression of item-receiving pockets and means moving item within pocket : Holder having magnetic or electrostatic element)

Patent 5078259: Apparatus for inserting sliced food into a packing machine
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR ESTABLISHING AND MOVING A GROUP OF ITEMS : Subdivides continuous item stream into longitudinally spaced groups : By different speed conveyors : Superposes items within group)

Patent 5078260: Device for transferring flat articles that differ in thickness to a packing machine
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR ARRANGING OR REARRANGING STREAM(S) OF ITEMS : By queueing items from quantity source of items into stream(s) of items : Forming plural streams : And merging plural streams into one stream : By turntable which lifts, turns and lowers item(s))

Patent 5078261: Apparatus and method for unloading bulk materials
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYING SYSTEM HAVING PLURAL POWER-DRIVEN CONVEYING SECTIONS : Forming plural conveying paths feeding to single conveying path or vice versa : By a revolving or pivotal member)

Patent 5078262: Conveyor
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Endless conveyor having means for suspending load : Means engagable with hanger to change hanger position relative to drive means or to release load : Having reversible or variable speed)

Patent 5078263: Web-steering mechanisms
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Endless conveyor : Revolvable means engaging carrier belt face automatically skews to correct belt training deviation : With power drive (e.g., pressure cylinder or electric motor, etc.) for skewing revolvable means : Holder is adjustable for different sized loads)

Patent 5078264: Jewelry display card
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR JEWELRY : Hinged parts)

Patent 5078265: Lottery ticket holder
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR POCKET OR PERSONAL USE : Ticket case : With opening for ejection by finger : Pull type : Resilient retainer)

Patent 5078266: Rotary saw blade housing apparatus
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A TOOL (E.G., KNIFE, SHAVER) : Flaccidly or integrally (but not severably) connected)

Patent 5078267: Portable case for carrying a syringe with varying plunger positions
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR A TOOL (E.G., KNIFE, SHAVER) : Body treatment (i.e., surgical, but not cosmetic) : Syringe (e.g., enema or catheter, per se) : Projecting handle)

Patent 5078268: Package for videocassettes and the like
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR HOLDING A MACHINE READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, TAPE, FLOPPY DISK) : For holding a tape cassette : Jacket or folder)

Patent 5078269: Wire shipping and dispensing container
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR ROLL OR REEL : Wrapped, boxed, or secured through roll core : Having core flap)

Patent 5078270: Compact disc storage container matrix
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR HOLDING A MACHINE READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G., COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, TAPE, FLOPPY DISK) : For holding an optical disc (e.g., compact disc) : Partial encasement (i.e., portion of article remains uncovered))

Patent 5078271: Flat film cassette
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : FOR PLATE OR SHEET : Fragile or sensitive (e.g., glass mirror) : Photo film or plate : With limited access via radial face of "pill box")

Patent 5078272: Hexagonal package for shipping fluorescent lamps and other fragile tubular products
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : SHOCK PROTECTION TYPE (E.G., FREE FALL) : With distinct corner or edge protector : In situ)

Patent 5078273: Microwave carton and blank for forming the same
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : Having means to facilitate opening the box by severing (e.g., tearing, cutting, piercing, etc.) box material or outer wrapper : Tearing means includes offset score lines in opposite faces of a layer of box material : Helical severing path)

Patent 5078274: Method and apparatus for wood chip sizing
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : PLURAL, DIVERSE SEPARATING OPERATIONS : Including sorting of special items or sorting by methods or apparatus includible in subclasses 509 through 707 : Successive)

Patent 5078275: Screening apparatus for paper making stock
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : SIFTING : With liquid treatment : Stationary sifters : Endless belt)

Patent 5078276: Bicycle hanger
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Velocipede type : Wall mounted : Plural article supports)

Patent 5078277: Water filled bicycle rack
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Velocipede type : Tire or wheel : Tire or wheel)

Patent 5078278: Modular rack unit
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Recorded music type : Foldable)

Patent 5078279: Gun rack
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Article includes elongated portion : Gun : Wall mounted)

Patent 5078280: Magnetic keeper shelf
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIALLY MOUNTED : Shelf : Of wire)

Patent 5078281: Mechanic's work tray with magnetic swingable support bracket
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIALLY MOUNTED : Wall or window : Tray : Plant or flower pot)

Patent 5078282: Cup rack
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SPECIAL ARTICLE : Receptacle support : Bottle or jar : Single blank)

Patent 5078283: Customer convenience center
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : SHELF TYPE : Knockdown : Vertically adjustable : Distinct seat for stacked element)

Patent 5078284: Portable display platform
(SUPPORTS: RACKS : KNOCKDOWN : Foldable or collapsible : Similar planar frames pivotally joined at adjacent edges (e.g., A-frame, etc.) : Umbrella construction)

Patent 5078285: Dragline modular swing drive unit
(TRAVERSING HOISTS : HAVING HORIZONTALLY SWINGING BOOM OR BRIDGE : And means to swing boom horizontally : Gear drive : Grab)

Patent 5078286: Container for a soft drink
(BOTTLES AND JARS : ATTACHMENT OR ADJUNCT : Drinking device : With straw or drinking tube : Integral or nonseparable : Footed support)

Patent 5078287: Variable size nursing bottle
(BOTTLES AND JARS : NURSING BOTTLES AND NIPPLES : Poison)

Patent 5078288: Child resistant spout package
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : Having warning means or means impeding closure removal (e.g., child proof) : Closure removal includes receptacle deformation : Stopper fastener)

Patent 5078289: Container with measuring cup closure
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : Combined or convertible : Snap-type closure)

Patent 5078290: Container closure with internal channels for washing an interthread space
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : With separate applied fastener to hold closure in closed portion : Ring type : Screw : Line of weakness extends circumferentially of receptacle mouth opening)

Patent 5078291: Reusable closure device for bottles
(BOTTLES AND JARS : CLOSURES : With separate applied fastener to hold closure in closed portion : Clamping fastener : Lever actuated : Spring-type clamp)

Patent 5078292: Take-apart plastic bottle carrier
(RECEPTACLES : HORIZONTALLY ATTACHED RECEPTACLE SETS : Detachable : Means for holding the bag liner open)

Patent 5078293: Shoe seal for lightweight floating roof
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Floating closure : With gasket means intermediate closure rim and receptacle : One-way, outwardly venting pressure relief valve)

Patent 5078294: Method for tight sealing and hole arrangement
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Externally adjustable plug or gasket : With vent means)

Patent 5078295: Container lid securement apparatus
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Having means for securing or retaining closure in its closed position (e.g., fastening devices) : Handle attached : Closure includes integral lifting tab)

Patent 5078296: Container closure with stable open positions
(RECEPTACLES : CLOSURES : Pivotable, (e.g., hinged) : Hinge members formed integrally with closure and closure support : Flexible hinge : Particular biasing structure : Closure mounted on container carrying bail)

Patent 5078297: Partitioned waste basket
(RECEPTACLES : COMPARTMENTED CONTAINER : Compartment partition is movable or removable : Vertical partition received in groove or notch in the container : Plural partition-receiving grooves or notches : Case bottom configured to stack on top of bottle in underlying case)

Patent 5078298: Parts feeding apparatus
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : PLURAL SOURCES, STACKS OR COMPARTMENTS : With discharge means for each source : Relative to common outlet)

Patent 5078299: Apparatus for the periodic and controlled dispensing of tablets such as chlorine pellets
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : SUPPLY CONTAINER MOVABLY MOUNTED FOR DISPENSING : Agitator carried by or interrelated with discharging means)

Patent 5078300: Stationery case with magnetic wheel dispenser
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : WITH DISCHARGE ASSISTANT : Article adhering or gripping type : Magnetic : Movable segregating chamber)

Patent 5078301: Article comprising a water soluble bag containing a multiple use amount of a pelletized functional material and methods of its use
(DISPENSING : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Float-level indicators)

Patent 5078302: Paint dispensing apparatus
(DISPENSING : PLURAL SOURCES, COMPARTMENT, CONTAINERS AND/OR SPACED JACKET : Rotatably mounted assembly : With common selector)

Patent 5078303: Mechanism for mounting and removing a toner cartridge of a development device
(DISPENSING : MOVABLY MOUNTED SUPPLY CONTAINER : Rotatable : For gravity discharge)

Patent 5078304: Device for emptying a barrel having a highly-viscous content
(DISPENSING : MOVABLY MOUNTED SUPPLY CONTAINER : Rotatable : Vertical axis : Pull tab)

Patent 5078305: Simultaneous fill-dispense invert dispenser container
(DISPENSING : SUPPLY CONTAINERS WITH TRAPS : With trap chamber cutoffs : With vent passage for trap : With means to change trap chamber volume)

Patent 5078306: Refractory valve unit for controlling the discharge of molten metal in a metallurgical vessel
(DISPENSING : MOLTEN METAL DISPENSING : Flow controllers or assists : Closure : Movable about an axis :)

Patent 5078307: Two-part plastic hanger and method of manufacturing same
(APPAREL APPARATUS : GARMENT HANGERS : Coat or dress : With clamp)

Patent 5078308: Device to apply elastic gloves
(APPAREL APPARATUS : PUTTING ON OR REMOVING GARMENTS : Implement holders)

Patent 5078309: Combination gun rack and dog guard
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Carrier attached to window or window frame : Flaccid member attaching carrier to cycle)

Patent 5078310: Mechanically retained fish stringer assembly
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : CARRIED BY ANIMATE BEARER : Fish or game stringer or holder therefor :)

Patent 5078311: Dispensing carton for a roll film
(SEVERING BY TEARING OR BREAKING : SEVERING BY MANUALLY FORCING AGAINST FIXED EDGE : With housing for work supply : Blade on pivoted closure for housing : With individual blade for each source)

Patent 5078312: Wire bonding method
(METAL FUSION BONDING : PROCESS : With condition responsive, program, or timing control :)

Patent 5078313: Wax-coated paperboard containers
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPER OR PAPERBOARD CUP : Letter sheets)

Patent 5078314: Two-way communication medium in the form of double post card or the like
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : POSTAL CARDS OR PACKETS : Letter sheets)

Patent 5078315: Container package and a blank for producing the same
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : With closure for an access opening : Foldable wall extension (e.g., closure flap) : Overlapping extensions bonded together : Extensions of adjacent box walls hingedly attached together : Nonunitary securing element on closure engages nonunitary securing element on box (i.e., securing elements are not of one-piece construction with the box))

Patent 5078316: Control system for automotive air conditioner
(AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY REGULATION : VENTILATOR TYPE : Electrically actuated : Expanding solid)

Patent 5078317: Heater for mobile units
(HEATING SYSTEMS : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Automatic heating systems with controls : With direct contact between products of combustion and the liquid to be vaporized)

Patent 5078318: Heat pump heating apparatus
(HEATING SYSTEMS : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Heat source is a reverse cycle refrigerating system or heat pump : With direct contact between products of combustion and the liquid to be vaporized)

Patent 5078319: Rail-tie fastening systems
(RAILWAYS: SURFACE TRACK : FASTENINGS : Clamps : Hooks : Horizontal wedge)

Patent 5078320: Water displays
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : FOUNTAINS OR DRINKING TUBES AND STRAWS : Ornamental : With illuminating means : With recirculating means :)

Patent 5078321: Rotary atomizer cup
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : SLINGER OR SPLASHER; OR DEFLECTOR ROTATED RELATIVE TO EFFLUENT : Disc impeller type or bowl-like slinger or deflector : Disc or impeller type : Eccentrically mounted)

Patent 5078322: Low pressure high volume spray gun
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Bumper or guard protects distributor)

Patent 5078323: Air valve for portable paint gun
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL GAS SHAPING OR SHIELDING JET : Plural sets of gas jet orifices : Arcuate or circular)

Patent 5078324: Pressurized stem air blast fuel nozzle
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : COMBINING OF SEPARATELY SUPPLIED FLUIDS (I.E., PLURAL FLOW PATHS) : And valving means controlling flow for combining : Whirling of fluid prior to or at point of addition of second fluid)

Patent 5078325: Coating dispenser with removable valve tip and valve seat
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : FLOW LINE OR NOZZLE ATTACHED OR CARRIED HANDGRIP OR HANDLE : Pistol grip type : Transverse planar or dished surface type)

Patent 5078326: Mobile irrigation equipment belt traction apparatus
(FLUID SPRINKLING, SPRAYING, AND DIFFUSING : MOBILE DISTRIBUTOR : Irrigation device : Nozzles spaced along mobile pipeline : Propelling means : Prime mover : With means to detect misalignment)

Patent 5078327: Device for the processing of materials
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : With automatic control : Of comminutor drive : By speed or torque of comminutor drive)

Patent 5078328: Poultry litter disintegrating machine
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Combined or convertible : Combined with non-comminuting means : With support vehicle : Detachable from propelling vehicle : From rear : Operated while propelled :)

Patent 5078329: Package delivery arrangement for automatic yarn winding apparatus
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : HELICAL OR RANDOM WINDING OF MATERIAL : Including wound package or empty spool handling : Loading supply package on or removing empty spool from unwinding station : On a tray with vertical spool support : Including additional material manipulation)

Patent 5078330: Compactor for vehicle covers
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : With particular drive (e.g., ratchet drive, motor drive) : Motor powered : Electric : With speed or torque control)

Patent 5078331: Sewing machine bobbin and mini-spool rotatably mounted thereon
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : BOBBIN OR SPOOL : Double-headed spool : Plural spools axially connected : Reinforcement)

Patent 5078332: Dispenser for plastic flex conduit
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : HOLDER FOR COILED STRAND : Thread fastener or guide)

Patent 5078333: Countertriangular optical position sensor
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : HELICAL OR RANDOM WINDING OF MATERIAL : Distributing material along the package : With distribution monitor and correction or indication : By control of take-up)

Patent 5078334: Fishing reel with removable spool and reduction of free motion
(WINDING, TENSIONING, OR GUIDING : REELING DEVICE : Fishing rod reel : Spool or spool shaft feature : With bearing feature)

Patent 5078335: Device making it possible to convert a motorcycle into a motorized ultralight aircraft
(AERONAUTICS : COMPOSITE AIRCRAFT : Trailing devices)

Patent 5078336: Spin-stabilized missile with plug nozzle
(AERONAUTICS : MISSILE STABILIZATION OR TRAJECTORY CONTROL : Automatic guidance : Attitude control mechanisms : Fluid reaction type :)

Patent 5078337: Fin assembly for a projectile
(AERONAUTICS : MISSILE STABILIZATION OR TRAJECTORY CONTROL : Externally mounted stabilizing appendage (e.g., fin) : Collapsible : Longitudinally rotating :)

Patent 5078338: Means for maintaining a desired relationship between roll and yaw stability in a swept-wing aircraft by varying dihedral as a function of
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT SUSTENTATION : Sustaining airfoils : Arrangement : Variable : Dihedral : At trailing edge)

Patent 5078339: Unmanned aircraft having a pivotably movable double wing unit
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT SUSTENTATION : Sustaining airfoils : Arrangement : Variable : Folding : At trailing edge)

Patent 5078340: System for automatic transportation of aircraft on the ground
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT PROPULSION AND STEERING ON LAND OR WATER : Annular airfoils)

Patent 5078341: Inlet ramp for supersonic or hypersonic aircraft
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT POWER PLANTS : Air intakes : Tilting)

Patent 5078342: Failure tolerant engine mounting
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT POWER PLANTS : Mounting : Compressible flow)

Patent 5078343: Oxygen supply unit
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE : Passenger or crew accommodation : Removable, load bearing, airframe section)

Patent 5078344: Ribless ram air parachute
(AERONAUTICS : SAFETY LOWERING DEVICES : Parachutes : Canopy construction : Door)

Patent 5078345: Automated approach speed control for an airplane
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT CONTROL : Automatic : Electric course control : By change in altitude : By change in speed : At trailing edge)

Patent 5078346: Pipe supports
(SUPPORTS : PROPS AND BRACES : With upturned flange, projection, lip, or wall)

Patent 5078347: Energized conductor supports
(SUPPORTS : PIPE OR CABLE : Suspended : Adjustable vertically : Cylindrical support)

Patent 5078348: Holder for displaying flat patterns in two or three dimensions
(SUPPORTS : STAND AND BRACKET : Having adjustable bracket : Vertically : Via a single device (e.g., one two-way clamp))

Patent 5078349: Locking mechanism for an IV pole
(SUPPORTS : STAND AND BRACKET : Having vertically adjustable stand (e.g., telescoping rods) : Bracket specifically designed to rotate about a stand vertical axis)

Patent 5078350: Adjustable inclined surface container holder
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Having vertically adjustable stand (e.g., telescoping rods) : Stationary receptacle : For sloping surface : Rocker stand)

Patent 5078351: Adjustable length cylinder support pillar for chair seat
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Standard type : Adjustable vertically : Concurrent with tilting)

Patent 5078352: Folding sawhorse
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Plural leg : Folding : Support surface detachably or slidably connected to leg)

Patent 5078353: Support for circular saws and similar tools
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Plural leg : Folding : Support surface detachably or slidably connected to leg)

Patent 5078354: Sectional decoration block
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LATERALLY RELATED, INDIVIDUALLY ASSEMBLED COURSES : Utilizing discrete dissimilar material tie : Formed by slot)

Patent 5078355: Pan head mounting head of tripod for photo and VTR cameras
(SUPPORTS : STAND : To hold a particular article : Having platform for mounting article directly above stationary stand (e.g., tripod head) : Adjustable platform : On a single horizontal pivot and rotatable about a vertical axis : Ball and socket type)

Patent 5078356: Suction cup having an offset-mounted hook
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Specially mounted or attached : By vacuum : Including annular vacuum cup : Including valve or port)

Patent 5078357: Electric seat lift
(SUPPORTS : STAND : Standard type : Adjustable vertically : With force multiplying means : Screw and nut : Axis intersecting receptacle)

Patent 5078358: Copy holder
(SUPPORTS : EASEL; BOOK, COPY OR MUSIC SCORE HOLDER : Mounted on wall or art device : Including manipulatable latch)

Patent 5078359: Mounting means for a fuel control
(SUPPORTS : MACHINERY SUPPORT : Bracket : Vertical movement)

Patent 5078360: Prefabricated assembly for poured concrete forming structures
(STATIC MOLDS : IN SITU CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TYPE OR BUILDING TYPE-MOLD OR FORM : Forming building structure : Barrier or sustainer, e.g., wall, joist, etc. : Plural barriers, or plural sustainers, or barrier and sustainer mold : Means connecting flange of structural beam to support mold)

Patent 5078361: Positive opening pinch valve
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : TUBE COMPRESSORS : Perpendicularly reciprocating tube contacting element :)

Patent 5078362: Spring-biased valve for use in a positive displacement volumetic pump
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : TUBE COMPRESSORS : Pivoting tube contacting element : Screw actuated)

Patent 5078363: Valve assembly for a tank
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : FLUID ACTUATED OR RETARDED : With mechanical movement between actuator and valve : With choke by-pass or relief means)

Patent 5078364: Carriage lock mechanism for portable cable hoist
(IMPLEMENTS OR APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PUSHING OR PULLING FORCE : LOAD ENGAGING MEMBER AND POWER TRANSMITTING CABLE FOR SHIFTING MEMBER RELATIVE TO STRUCTURE WHICH CONTACTS AND GUIDES MEMBER : Special engaging feature)

Patent 5078365: Fence tension apparatus
(FENCES : MISCELLANEOUS :)

Patent 5078366: Guardrail extruder terminal
(FENCES : HIGHWAY GUARD : Unstable)

Patent 5078367: Panel system
(FENCES : PANEL : Picket)

Patent 5078368: Gas fired melting furnace
(METALLURGICAL APPARATUS : MEANS FOR MELTING OR VAPORIZING METAL OR TREATING LIQUEFIED METAL : With means to discharge molten material : Having impeller means)

Patent 5078369: Elastically yieldable connection with a hydraulic stiffening
(SPRING DEVICES : RESILIENT SHOCK OR VIBRATION ABSORBER : Including energy absorbing means or feature (e.g., supplemental vehicle equipment, such as motor mount, seat, etc., including additional fluid or friction energy absorber) : Axial : Seal)

Patent 5078370: Upper mount for suspension strut
(SPRING DEVICES : VEHICLE : Mechanical spring and nonresilient retarder (e.g., shock absorber) : Fluid retarder : Elastomeric spring : Mounted at end of retarder : Nested coil springs)

Patent 5078371: Device for the resilient and cushioned suspension of a load particularly for a vehicle
(SPRING DEVICES : VEHICLE : Torsion : Helical torsion coil : Including shackle pivoted to spring and to vehicle)

Patent 5078372: Quick change vise jaw
(WORK HOLDERS : RELATIVELY MOVABLE JAWS : Jaw features : Attachment(s) and/or insert(s) : Selective : By substitution : With threaded type fastener means : Plural traveling elements coplanar with screw)

Patent 5078373: Bench saw fence
(WORK HOLDERS : WORK-UNDERLYING SUPPORT : With work-stop abutment : Enclosed gap)

Patent 5078374: Machine for cutting and folding a printed paper strip
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : ASSOCIATING AND FOLDING : Sheet associating : Cylinder collecting : Additional-sheet associating : Revolving pivotal folding blade :)

Patent 5078375: Method of superposing webs
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : ASSOCIATING OR DISASSOCIATING : Web associating : Cutting web into stacked sheets : Revolving pivotal folding blade)

Patent 5078376: Copying machine with binding function
(SHEET-MATERIAL ASSOCIATING : ASSOCIATING OR DISASSOCIATING : Sheet associating : Performing operation on stacks (e.g., binding, cutting) : Binding : Including condition responsive control (e.g., stack thickness) :)

Patent 5078377: Document feeder
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING AND DELIVERING : Separator and conveyor : Including gripper couple)

Patent 5078378: Dynamic sheet count predictor
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING TO STACK AND FEEDING THEREFROM : With job divider (e.g., resettable bail bar or double bar separator) :)

Patent 5078379: Document set end detection
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING TO STACK AND FEEDING THEREFROM : With job divider (e.g., resettable bail bar or double bar separator) :)

Patent 5078380: Apparatus for feeding sheet material
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Multiple supplies : Supply selection (e.g., sheet color) : Alternate feeding)

Patent 5078381: Paper feed apparatus for folder
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Separators : Pneumatic : Suction member acting on bottom of pack : And suction means)

Patent 5078382: Paper feeder
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : Pack holders : Holder movable relative to feed position : Holder moved parallel to plane of sheets : Using plural platforms during continuous operation of feeder)

Patent 5078383: Paper accommodation apparatus
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : To receiver for pack of sheets : For receiving sheets from below the pack : With means to adjust gripper)

Patent 5078384: Combined differential deskewing and non-differential registration of sheet material using plural motors
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : FEEDING : With means to align sheet : Responsive to sheet-sensor : To control gripper-couple moving sheet to alignment : Holder adjustable to size of sheet)

Patent 5078385: Sorting apparatus having variable length guide plates
(SHEET FEEDING OR DELIVERING : DELIVERING : Multiple discharge : Of successive sheets to plural receivers in succession : By diverter or conveyor moving past receivers : Receivers moving into registry with delivery zone)

Patent 5078386: Ornamental carousel assembly
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : ROUNDABOUT : Powered toy type : Having article completely supported by rotating tether, arm, or suspending structure :)

Patent 5078387: Hand exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Horizontal bar)

Patent 5078388: Grip exercising device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAND, WRIST, OR FINGER : Grip : Finger loop)

Patent 5078389: Exercise machine with three exercise modes
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Monitors exercise parameter : Rate of movement)

Patent 5078390: Connecting rod stair climber
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Utilizing fluid resistance : Separately adjustable)

Patent 5078391: Exercising bicycle handlebar arrangement and bicycle equipped therewith
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Bicylcling : Utilizing fluid resistance : Gas :)

Patent 5078392: Weight lifting bar apparatus with rotatable sleeve element
(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 : Having securing member (e.g., locking collar, etc.) for retaining weight on bar : And flexible force transmitting linkage element)

Patent 5078393: Foot exercising device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : Swivelled foot platform : Body inversion)

Patent 5078394: Golf putting improvement device
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Target or obstacle (e.g., putting hole, hole marker, sand trap, etc.) : Target on putting surface : Receiver is cup in earth (e.g., regulation hole in green, etc.) : Cup diameter restriction means (e.g., filler plug, etc.) : And projectile removal)

Patent 5078395: Automatic football holder
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYING FIELD OR COURT GAME; GAME ELEMENT OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Means removably supporting projectile in position to be struck and thereby projected by player (e.g., batting tee, etc.) : Having means engaging top of projectile (e.g., kicking trainer or tee, etc.) : At acute angle with surface)

Patent 5078396: Reinforced dual-blade hockey stick
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PLAYER HELD AND POWERED, NONMECHANICAL PROJECTOR, PER SE, FOR PROJECTING AERIAL PROJECTILE BY STRIKING; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Club : Having elongated blade (e.g., hockey stick, etc.) : Fiber reinforced : With stringing or string-stretching device)

Patent 5078397: Golf club head
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Striking face insert : Toe and heel weighting)

Patent 5078398: Infinitely balanced, high moment of inertia golf putter
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head and shaft connection : Putter : Resilient sleeve engaging hosel and outer shaft wall)

Patent 5078399: System for converting a home video game to a coin-operated video game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.) : Accessory : Cartridge adaptor)

Patent 5078400: Weight distribution of the head of a golf club
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Club or club support : Head : Particular material composition or mass distribution : Including metal)

Patent 5078401: Light responsive automatic golf tee
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball feeding means and tee : Adjustable tee height : Thumb or finger hole grip)

Patent 5078402: Golf ball
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Ball : Particular cover (e.g., size, material, dimple pattern, etc.) : Cuboctahedral dimple pattern : Plural diverse layers)

Patent 5078403: Card game components and method of play
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Lotto or bingo type : Alignment games (e.g., morris, mill))

Patent 5078404: Portable gaming table
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : BOARD GAMES, PIECES, OR BOARDS THEREFOR : Collapsible board (e.g., folding) : Board projection engagble with piece)

Patent 5078405: Apparatus for progressive jackpot 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.) : Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.) : Pool carryover (e.g., progressive jackpot, etc.) : Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.))

Patent 5078406: Aerial gunnery target
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : AERIAL PROJECTILE GAME; GAME ELEMENT (E.G., TARGET, ETC.) OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR OTHER THAN PROJECTOR OR PROJECTILE, PER SE : Target : Moving : Airplane towed : Tethered ball or projectile)

Patent 5078407: Expandable blade, composite plastic, broadhead hunting arrow tip
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Arrow, dart, or shuttlecock; part thereof : Head structure : Broadhead : With stringing or string-stretching device)

Patent 5078408: Bouncing cube
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : PROJECTILE, PER SE; PART THEREOF OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having solid core within outer cover; core or cover therefor (e.g., baseball, etc) : For distensible bladder (e.g., casing of football, etc.))

Patent 5078409: Board game
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: GAMES : MISCELLANEOUS : Inflatable)

Patent 5078410: Centrifugal seal
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Centrifugal force affects change in displacement, shape, or contact : Formed by pressurized sealing fluid introduced to form barrier)

Patent 5078411: Variable magnetic rotary seal
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member (e.g., face, mechanical, etc.) : Particular axial biasing feature : Magnetic : Mounted in housing or casing)

Patent 5078412: Separately loaded strip seal
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS (I.E., DYNAMIC SEAL) : Segmented radially actuated packer (e.g., oil saver, gas saver, etc.) for above ground apparatus)

Patent 5078413: Steel laminate gasket with main and auxiliary sealing devices
(SEAL FOR A JOINT OR JUNCTURE : SEAL BETWEEN FIXED PARTS OR STATIC CONTACT AGAINST RELATIVELY MOVABLE PARTS : Contact seal between parts of internal combustion engine : Particular dimensions or configuration of sealing bead or formation : Metallic : And biased)

Patent 5078414: Trolley
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Extensible : Folding : Lateral : Transverse axis)

Patent 5078415: Mobile carrier for gas cylinders
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Body with bracketed-type or nonsuspended axles (e.g., platform type) : Receptacle or occupant seating body : Adjustable)

Patent 5078416: Drive-shaft driven bicycle
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : With propulsion means : Rotary crank power : With gearing : With gearing)

Patent 5078417: All terrain cycle fork with fiber reinforced resin blades and crown and method of making same
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Occupant propelled type : With steering : One-wheel controlled : Frames and running gear : Front forks and heads : Crowns : Independent wheel mounting)

Patent 5078418: Towing head assembly
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Articulated vehicle : Coupling : Rattle preventing : Bumper clamp)

Patent 5078419: Sole-support device
(LAND VEHICLES : SKATES : Shoe attaching means : Ski fasteners : Sole supports and antifriction devices : Toe irons (i.e., side cheeks))

Patent 5078420: Tandem wheel and axle suspension
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Running gear : Equalized frame : Tandem axles : With walking beam : With leaf-type suspension : Laterally, inwardly collapsing wheels)

Patent 5078421: Pressure control system for suspension
(LAND VEHICLES : SUSPENSION MODIFICATION ENACTED DURING TRAVEL (I.E., ACTIVE SUSPENSION CONTROL) : Fulcrum attachment)

Patent 5078422: Gas inflator apparatus
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : With source of inflation fluid and flow control means thereof : Electric control and/or sensor means)

Patent 5078423: Air bag with overlapping suspension strings
(LAND VEHICLES : WHEELED : Attachment : Inflatable passenger restraint or confinement (e.g., air bag) or attachment : Specific confinement structure : With confinement expansion regulating tether or strap : Rack and pinion)

Patent 5078424: Tubular woven ribbon book binding
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK, ELEMENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Binding : Loop engaging)

Patent 5078425: Case with pressure sensitive adhesive covered spine strip
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES : BOOK, ELEMENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Binding : Loop engaging)

Patent 5078426: Fingerprint recording device
(PRINTED MATTER : HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER : Identifier : Personal : Having fingerprint :)

Patent 5078427: Label having sublimation transferred image
(PRINTED MATTER : HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER : Identifier : Label : Having fingerprint)

Patent 5078428: Copy-proof sheet
(PRINTED MATTER : HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER : Utilizing electromagnetic radiation : Having dot pattern : Specific spectral transmittance or reflectance)

Patent 5078429: Rapid connection fluid coupling having shutter and tool used therefor
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : FRANGIBLE ELEMENT : Score line or groove :)

Patent 5078430: Pipeline for relining sewers and water lines without excavation
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : REPAIR : Weep holes)

Patent 5078431: Electrically insulated pipeline joint for fluid or gas piplines
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : WITH CASING, LINING OR PROTECTOR : Insulated : Adjustable pitch)

Patent 5078432: Multiple duct conduit and couplings
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : HAVING PLURAL INDEPENDENT PATHS : Parallel paths : Having spacer means for pipes or tubes : Apertured plate type : Compressed by tightening a bolt coaxial to tubing)

Patent 5078433: Rotating adapter for catheters and the like
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : SWIVEL : Pipe in socket type : With flange in socket : Flange locked axially : Packed : Separable means between hose and clamp)

Patent 5078434: Connector, in particular for high pressure hydraulic circuit
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : SIDE SLIDE : Reducing bushing)

Patent 5078435: Self-aligned flanged coupling
(PIPE JOINTS OR COUPLINGS : PACKED : Supplemental packing socket : With packing-expanding means)

Patent 5078436: Motor-vehicle door with antitheft override
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Operating means : Motor : Rigid)

Patent 5078437: Transformer having an integral cabinet with door latching and locking apparatus
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Operating means : Rigid : Screw catch : Seal)

Patent 5078438: Gate closure latch
(CLOSURE FASTENERS : BOLTS : Swinging : Gravity actuated : Operating means : Flexible : Seal)

Patent 5078439: Bumper assembly for vehicles
(VEHICLE FENDERS : BUFFER OR BUMPER TYPE : Composite bumper : Hollow cylinder : Net roller)

Patent 5078440: Apparatus for emergency conveyance of a human being disposed on a movable body
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : GRAPPLE : Pivoted jaws : Cam-operated : Opposing load-engaging cams)

Patent 5078441: Vehicle with retractable and extensible roof assembly
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Variable capacity of body : By changing height : Pivotally supported : Via hinged link :)

Patent 5078442: Portable performance platform
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Variable capacity of body : By changing height and length or width : Between seats)

Patent 5078443: Pickup bed seat apparatus
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Seats with body modifications : Downwardly swinging)

Patent 5078444: Molding for windshield of automobile and its molding apparatus
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Storm-front shield, apron, or robe : Windshield : Weatherstrips : Link hinged)

Patent 5078445: Visor
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : Glare screen or visor : Windshield)

Patent 5078446: Arrangement for protecting motor vehicles against the sun
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Roll-up covers : Mirror)

Patent 5078447: Multi-position retractable vehicle roof
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : TOPS : Let-down type top : Slidable top : Rigid : Telescopic)

Patent 5078448: Cab to trailer air deflector
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : With distinct wind deflector : Mounted on pulling vehicle (e.g., tractor, etc.) : Pivotally supported)

Patent 5078449: Lumbar support device
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : BOTTOM OR BACK WITH MEANS TO ALTER CONTOUR : Providing support for lower back (i.e., lumbar) region : Bottom dependent from subjacently mounted armrest)

Patent 5078451: Portable rotatable beach chaise lounge
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BOTTOM : Bottom and back movable as a unit : About vertical axis; i.e., rotates : Including antifriction feature (e.g., ball bearings, etc.) : Motor actuated)

Patent 5078452: One-piece actuation button for vehicle seat recliner
(CHAIRS AND SEATS : MOVABLE BACK : Tiltable : Plural distinct occupant-supporting positions : Including antifriction feature (e.g., ball bearings, etc.))

Patent 5078453: Simulated cap screw and wheel assembly
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : With wheel cover : Having visibility enhancing feature : Each segment independently fastened to wheel)

Patent 5078454: Wheel or endless track
(LAND VEHICLES: WHEELS AND AXLES : WHEEL : Traction increasing : Projecting cleat : Removably attached : Auxiliary tire mounted to one side of main wheel)

Patent 5078455: Differential pressure regulator quick release valve in a pneumatic braking system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : MOTORMAN'S VALVES : Motor : Quick : Control pipe to chamber)

Patent 5078456: Brake pedal retaining vehicular anti-theft brake locking mechanism
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : LOCKS : Isolation valve)

Patent 5078457: Vacuum motor for vehicle brake systems
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : With traction control : Including booster : Compared to fixed reference)

Patent 5078458: Anti lock brake system
(FLUID-PRESSURE AND ANALOGOUS BRAKE SYSTEMS : SPEED-CONTROLLED : Having a valve system responsive to a wheel lock signal : System pump structure detail : Having pressure line isolated from master cylinder line)

Patent 5078459: Bracket for a can dispenser
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : REMOVAL FACILITATING MAGAZINE TYPE : Stacked article type : Cylindrical article : And plural outlets)

Patent 5078460: Portable work station
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH CARRYING HANDLE : To table only)

Patent 5078461: Cabinet with pocketing doors
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH MOVABLE COMPONENTS : Horizontally movable (e.g., drawer) : With equalizer : In plane of accessible side of housing)

Patent 5078462: Process and screen for disturbing the transmission of electromagnetic radiation particularly infra-red radiation
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HAVING SIGNIFICANT INFRARED OR ULTRAVIOLET PROPERTY : Multilayer filter or multilayer reflector : Infrared lens)

Patent 5078463: Laser beam scanning device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Using a periodically moving element (periodic change of optically reflecting, refracting or diffracting element) : Plural moving scanning elements : Bearing or shaft for rotary driver)

Patent 5078464: Optical logic device
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING NONLINEAR PROPERTY : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5078465: Fused fiber optic coupler
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling structure : Waveguide to waveguide : Directional coupler)

Patent 5078466: Fiber optic rotary joint
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Movable coupler : Slip ring : Double pole multiple throw)

Patent 5078467: Optical fiber connector including integral deformable housing and second-class levers
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : Directional coupler)

Patent 5078468: N.times.N optical star coupler
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLE : Imaging (i.e., with coherent fiber structure and includes shaping, enhancing, and correcting) : With strength member)

Patent 5078469: Optical system which allows coincident viewing, illuminating and photographing
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : BINOCULAR DEVICES : Binocular loupe type : Supporting, mounting, enclosing or light shielding structure)

Patent 5078470: One-way peephole
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : By partial reflection at beam splitting or combining surface : Noncircular cross section)

Patent 5078471: Optical head
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens movable in its plane : Hand held)

Patent 5078472: Driving device for an optical system
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : Adjustable : With axial adjustment (e.g., adjustable focus, etc.) : Electromagnetic or piezoelectric drive : Having a biconvex single element component)

Patent 5078473: Pyramid beam splitter
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SINGLE CHANNEL SIMULTANEOUSLY TO OR FROM PLURAL CHANNELS (E.G., LIGHT DIVIDING, COMBINING, OR PLURAL IMAGE FORMING, ETC.) : Including particles loosely housed for agitation)

Patent 5078474: Exposure apparatus having a magnifying lens system
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Liquid crystal for recording or imaging on photosensitive medium : Exposure device for lithography :)

Patent 5078475: FLC device with color filter and insulating protection layer with pencil hardness of at least HB
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Particular nonoptical film or layer (e.g., adhesive layer, barrier layer) : Insulating layer : For parallel alignment)

Patent 5078476: Automatic backlight on/off control apparatus for liquid crystal display television
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Backlight control : Particular row or column control (e.g., shift register))

Patent 5078477: Ferroelectric liquid crystal cell
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : WITH SPECIFIED NONCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTIC OF LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIAL : Within smectic phase : Within chiral smectic phase (includes ferroelectric) : Antiferroelectric : With detail of terminals to external circuit)

Patent 5078478: Light actuated optical switching device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave directional modulation (e.g., deflection or scanning is representative of the modulating signal) : Opto-optical device : Light control surface formed or destroyed)

Patent 5078479: Light modulation device with matrix addressing
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : By changing physical characteristics (e.g., shape, size or contours) of an optical element : Thermo-optic)

Patent 5078480: Light modulating cell
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : Electro-optic : Electrochromic : Kerr cell)

Patent 5078481: Magnification changing lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : Reverse telephoto : In a variable media (e.g., gas, elastomer, etc.))

Patent 5078482: Resolution confocal microscope, and device fabrication method using same
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : Interference : Using polarized light : Adjusting input signal power)

Patent 5078483: Disposable tubular film cover for arthroscopy cameras and method for covering arthroscopy cameras by means of such a disposable cover
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : PROTECTION FROM MOISTURE OR FOREIGN PARTICLE : Microscope drape : With color filter)

Patent 5078484: Lapel pin eyeglass and pillbox organization
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : With decoration or ornamentation : Polarizing)

Patent 5078485: Temples for eyeglasses
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Temples : Resilient or flexible : Screwless lens mounting)

Patent 5078486: Self-calibrating vision test apparatus
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Subjective type : Including test chart or target : Illuminated : Having plural disc carrier)

Patent 5078487: Projecting apparatus
(OPTICS: IMAGE PROJECTORS : CABINET ENCLOSES PROJECTOR AND ONE SIDE OF SCREEN : Focus or variable magnification : Cabinet encloses projector and one side of screen)

Patent 5078488: Method and apparatus for determining refractive index distribution
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR OPTICAL FIBER OR WAVEGUIDE INSPECTION : Lamp attachments)

 

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