Patents 5078489 - 5078743

 

 

Patent 5078489: Method and apparatus for measuring optical attenuation of an optical medium
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : FOR OPTICAL FIBER OR WAVEGUIDE INSPECTION : Lamp attachments)

Patent 5078490: System and method for checking the aim of a vehicle headlamp
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : LAMP BEAM DIRECTION OR PATTERN : With light attenuation)

Patent 5078491: Apparatus for measuring the mode quality of a laser beam
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : LAMP BEAM DIRECTION OR PATTERN : With light attenuation)

Patent 5078492: Test wafer for an optical scanner
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : STANDARD : Having predetermined light transmission regions (e.g., holes, aperture, multiple material articles))

Patent 5078493: Flow cell resistant to corrosive environments for fiber optic spectroscopy
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLE, SPECIMEN, OR STANDARD HOLDER OR SUPPORT (E.G., PLATES OR SLIDES) : Fluid containers (e.g., cells or cuvettes) : Light intensity)

Patent 5078494: Glow discharge chamber and gas flow system for glow discharge emission spectrometer
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With sample excitation (e.g., burning) : Using plural beams)

Patent 5078495: Monochromator
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With monochromator structure : Having adjustable color or bandwidth : With diffraction grating means : Including an alternating reference path)

Patent 5078496: Machine vision surface characterization system
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : Silhouette : Scan)

Patent 5078497: Densitometer for a liquid developer material
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : OF LIGHT REFLECTION (E.G., GLASS) : With diffusion : With scanning, sweeping, or moving detector over film)

Patent 5078498: Two-transistor programmable memory cell with a vertical floating gate transistor
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Short channel insulated gate field effect transistor : Gate controls vertical charge flow portion of channel (e.g., VMOS device) : Gate electrode in groove : With charging or discharging by control voltage applied to source or drain region (e.g., by avalanche breakdown of drain junction))

Patent 5078499: Optical interconnection arrangement
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM OR ELEMENT : Using a hologram as an optical element : Lens : Flat rotating disk)

Patent 5078501: Method and apparatus for optically evaluating the conformance of unknown objects to predetermined characteristics
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : Using Fourier transform spatial filtering : For correlation : Including a threaded member)

Patent 5078502: Compact afocal reimaging and image derotation device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : With curved reflective imaging element : Two or more in a series : Concave, convex combination : Adjusting input signal power)

Patent 5078503: Mechanism of eyepiece for endoscope
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens mounts : Adjustable : With axial adjustment (e.g., adjustable focus, etc.) : With multiple element component)

Patent 5078504: Dispersion apparatus
(AGITATING : BY VIBRATION : Of stirrer : In mixing chamber : Diverse)

Patent 5078505: Apparatus for creating a double loop flow
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Pump type : Translatable stirrer)

Patent 5078506: Bottom entry mixer shaft seal system for process vessels
(AGITATING : STIRRER WITHIN STATIONARY MIXING CHAMBER : Rotatable stirrer : Mounted in mixing chamber bottom wall : Plural distinct scraping edges or wiping surfaces)

Patent 5078507: Temperature sensor
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Nonelectrical, nonmagnetic, or nonmechanical temperature responsive property : With sampling cup)

Patent 5078508: Disposable bag for contaminated medical waste
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Gathered bag mouth : Including drawstring-type securing element : In bag hem : Including separate closure element)

Patent 5078509: Resealable package
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : Bag walls designed to be rolled together or folded on common fold line : Reusable)

Patent 5078510: Bearing isolator
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : Ball bearing : Resilient support member : Elastomer or plastic : Unitary uniform strip)

Patent 5078511: Apparatus for generating optical waves polarized orthogonally relative to one another from an incoming optical wave
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : TEMPORAL OPTICAL MODULATION WITHIN AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Electro-optic : Phase modulation type :)

Patent 5078512: Unidirectional mode converter and optical isolator using same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Electro-optic)

Patent 5078513: Achromatic waveguide lenses
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : INTEGRATED OPTICAL CIRCUIT : Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide)

Patent 5078514: Switch and system for switching integrated optical multichannels and switch production method
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Switch (i.e., switching from one terminal to another, not modulation) : Multiple pole multiple throw :)

Patent 5078515: Optical fiber connector apparatus and method
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Plural fiber/device connections : Having at least one layer compressively fixed (e.g., crimp, tightening screws, etc.))

Patent 5078516: Tapered rib waveguides
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : PLANAR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Utilizing multiple core or cladding)

Patent 5078517: Wire-dot impact printer with head gap adjustment responsive to measured wire movement
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING ADJUSTMENT FOR OPTIMUM PRINTING PLANE : By adjustment of carriage (e.g, carriage-guide rollers) : Including disengagement of line-spacing mechanism)

Patent 5078518: Thermal variable speed vertical and horizontal bar code printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CODE-PRINTING TYPEWRITER (E.G., FOR PRINTING A PATTERN OR MARK) : Having type-faces disposed on rotatable type-head)

Patent 5078519: Printer with two-stage skew adjustment
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including friction-feed means (e.g., band) : By roller couple (e.g., rotatable pinch rollers, etc.) : With typewriter-actuated control of feed-roller position : Adjustable aligner (e.g., with lock))

Patent 5078520: Apparatus for driving printing head of wire-dot impact printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Character formation by impact (e.g., wire matrix) : With signal conditioning : Adjustable)

Patent 5078521: High-speed or high-definition dot matrix printing head
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Character formation by impact (e.g., wire matrix) : Printhead : Impact member guide : Including shifting of guide : Armature structure or mounting)

Patent 5078522: Printer for bar-coded paper
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including programmed-control-system for record-medium feed (e.g., on auxiliary record) : For web record-medium : Program is indicia on record-medium : Friction member(s) acting on inner periphery of drum)

Patent 5078523: Tape cassette with identifying circuit element for printing machine
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : With web supply or takeup or mount therefor (e.g., web cartridge, etc.) : With table or frame (e.g., collating-table))

Patent 5078524: Paper retaining mechanism
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including friction-feed means (e.g., band) : By roller couple (e.g., rotatable pinch rollers, etc.) : With typewriter-actuated control of feed-roller position : Adjustable aligner (e.g., with lock))

Patent 5078525: Paper entrance structure for printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including sheet guide (e.g., for sheet insertion, etc.) : By roller couple (e.g., rotatable pinch rollers, etc.))

Patent 5078526: Toothbrush and dispenser apparatus
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR : Tool supported out of communication with supply : Including compartment for tool : And separate release member)

Patent 5078527: Method and applicator for edge application of liquid adhesives
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING TOOL WITH BLADE-LIKE, PAD-LIKE, OR APERTURED WORK-CONTACTING END : Axially movable by pressure on work surface)

Patent 5078528: Eccentric bushing for wore out machine adjustment
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : SELECTIVELY ASSEMBLED, E.G., CONVERTIBLE, ETC. : Selective orientation :)

Patent 5078529: Seismic expansion joint cover
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : STRUCTURALLY INSTALLED IN DIVERSE ART DEVICE : Means to lock bolt or nut when other is turned)

Patent 5078530: Plastic coupling device for connecting two building elements
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : STRUCTURALLY INSTALLED IN DIVERSE ART DEVICE : Means to lock bolt or nut when other is turned)

Patent 5078531: Ball joint
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : Universal ball and socket : Including liner, shim, or discrete seat : Completely spacing the members : Retainer extends through aligned recesses)

Patent 5078532: Scaffold connection
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Integral transverse projection on side, e.g., necked, etc. : From rod side : Having radial screw at bight)

Patent 5078533: Driveline yoke with improved seal retainer
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INCLUDING DISTINCT PACKING : Both members deformed)

Patent 5078534: Flush nut connectors
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MEMBER ENDS JOINED BY INSERTED SECTION : With separate force-applying means)

Patent 5078535: Locking means
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : SCARF : Clamped)

Patent 5078536: Roll forming notches in a thin-wall power transmission member
Patent 5078537: Connecting device
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Prefabricated assembly comprising strip or sheet member carrying plural, similar fasteners : Sleeve threaded)

Patent 5078538: Base for roadway marker and method for making same
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Curb)

Patent 5078539: Bendable raising structure for manhole cover with predetermined weak spot
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Elevation or level adjustment :)

Patent 5078540: Asphalt pavement milling machine and cutter drum therefor
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With in situ means for both comminuting and treating, e.g., grading, oiling, stabilizing : Means to form groove in plastic or uncured roadway)

Patent 5078541: Method for launching and retrieving a boat
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE VESSEL PORTAGE, LAUNCHING, OR REMOVING :)

Patent 5078542: Apparatus to prevent the entrance of aquatic species into the intake watercourse
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Intake : Serially connected segments)

Patent 5078543: Storage system for solid waste material
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN WASTE DISPOSAL, CONTAINMENT, OR TREATMENT : Waste barrier, containment, or monitoring : Complete containment structure : With drainage or collection : Vitrify)

Patent 5078544: Arrangement for the changeover of liquids when transported by means of a three chamber tube feeder
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : TEMPERATURE MODIFICATION OR CONTROL OF EARTHEN FORMATION : Landfill)

Patent 5078545: Method for boring hole in the ground and apparatus therefor
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : UNDERGROUND PASSAGEWAY, E.G., TUNNEL : Boring : Shield : With transverse force application feature : Vitrify)

Patent 5078546: Pipe bursting and replacement method
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : With forming or cutting of pipe or cable : Panel)

Patent 5078547: Expansion assembly for mine roof bolts
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : With settable material feature : With form or casing)

Patent 5078548: Method of and an installation for removing and transferring refuse
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Upstream of suction source : Intake gate)

Patent 5078549: Hydrocyclone
(CLASSIFYING, SEPARATING, AND ASSORTING SOLIDS : FLUID SUSPENSION : Liquid : Grading deposition : Rotational hydrodynamic extraction (e.g., unidirectional hydrocyclone, vortical, whirlpool, etc.) : Including oppositely directed axial flows around evacuated core (e.g., hydrocyclone having reverse free-vortexes formed, etc.) : Including specific overflow discharge feature (e.g., adjustable vortex finder, shape, size, etc.) : Adjacent or subsequent to underflow discharge (e.g., dilution water, elutriation liquid, sedimentation chamber, sump, etc.))

Patent 5078550: Cutting insert
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill :)

Patent 5078551: Diamond tool
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : COMPRISING TOOL OF SPECIFIC CHEMICAL COMPOSITION : Comprising concave surface in cutting face of tool)

Patent 5078552: Guide/drill stop for regulating drill depth
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)

Patent 5078553: Compact drill sampler for quantitation of microorganisms in wood
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING OR RECEIVING MEANS : And gear to drive infeed means)

Patent 5078554: Drill
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having peripherally spaced cutting edges : With axially extending relief channel : Spiral channel : With tool-holding clamp and clamp actuator)

Patent 5078555: Tooling to form a countersink or counterbore
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having peripherally spaced cutting edges : With means to retain tool to support : Spiral channel)

Patent 5078556: 3-phase crankshaft machining
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Process : Including infeeding : Adapted to trigger fluid energy)

Patent 5078557: Limit stops for a router depth of cut adjustment mechanism
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : Randomly manipulated : End mill (e.g., router, etc.) : With angular movement of work)

Patent 5078558: Low mass spindle and Z-axis unit
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Cutter spindle or spindle support : With cutter holder : And draw bar : Multiple row dividing head)

Patent 5078559: V-shaped groove forming machine and its control method
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : PLANING : Means for cutting groove : Flat work)

Patent 5078560: Bulk materials transportation system
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BEARER ACCOMMODATION : Accommodation of rigid wall container for bulk material : Including wheel guide)

Patent 5078561: Plastic expansion nut
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Bulged by axially contracting ends : Bulged portion including bend line or reduced section : Serrated end)

Patent 5078562: Self-locking threaded fastening arrangement
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING STRUCTURE TO RESTRICT ROTATION OF THREADED, MATING PIECES (E.G., NUT LOCK) : Comprising a thread lock : Elastic gripping action : Elastic insert : Including a region displaceable generally axially relative to another part of the element)

Patent 5078563: Universal binding element for binding loose documents in a file
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Of adhesive binding : Marginally perforated sheet)

Patent 5078564: Seaming equipment for securing the ends of tins, cans and similar metal containers, in particular cans for foodstuffs
(SHEET METAL CONTAINER MAKING : APPARATUS APPLYING CLOSURE TO RECEPTACLE : Seamer : Progressive seaming stations : Applying liquid to form gasket or liner)

Patent 5078565: Conveying system for bobbins
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MOVABLE RACK HAVING SUPERPOSED, CHARGE-SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND EXTERNAL MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING ELEMENTS : Wheeled rack : Charging or discharging means is a pusher : At least one of endless type)

Patent 5078566: Freight discharge apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Of driven type, for unloading a wheeled vehicle : Including load pushing or pulling device : Having means for also moving load laterally)

Patent 5078567: Truck with multiple storage compartments for separately receiving and discharging recyclable materials
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Reciprocating type : Compactor vehicle including compacting plate : Rectilinearly reciprocating compacting plate : Compacting plate movable along controlled arc)

Patent 5078568: Spacer for lift arm cross member on skid steer loader
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Automatic stop)

Patent 5078569: Quick attaching mechanism for a front-end loader
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Shovel, rake, handle, or boom structure : With means to facilitate attachment of shovel or rake to handle or boom : By linkage pivoting on base support)

Patent 5078570: Transport system for machining operation
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR SECTION : Load simultaneously engaged between and moved by a plurality of driven conveyor members : Reciprocating member : Load support member lifted by supporting eccentric cam or rotating crank drive : And a reciprocating section)

Patent 5078571: Multi-cylinder steam turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : PLURAL RUNNERS SUPPORTED FOR RELATIVE MOTION OR ON SEPARATE SHAFTS : Serially spaced in working fluid flow path : Including internally passaged runner with reaction type jet discharge nozzle)

Patent 5078572: Molten metal pump with filter
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SEPARATING MEANS OR GUARD FOR SOLID MATTER IN WORKING FLUID (E.G., DEBRIS, ETC.) : Diverse fluids to motor)

Patent 5078573: Liquid ring pump having tapered blades and housing
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING MEANS FOR HANDLING PORTION SEPARATED FROM WORKING FLUID : Leakage through seal between runner or shaft and static part)

Patent 5078574: Device for minimizing room temperature gradients
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Cooling fluid contacts shaft, seal or bearing)

Patent 5078575: Liquid pump
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Passage or casing attached removable liner or wear member : Nonmetallic material : Vanes)

Patent 5078576: Mounting system for engine components having dissimilar coefficients of thermal expansion
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged in radial plane around runner axis : Having specific vane mounting means : Nonradial flow runner)

Patent 5078577: Automatic bilge pumping and alarm unit
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Plural pumps having separate drive motors, supply sources, or delivery destinations :)

Patent 5078578: Pneumatic device for detecting hydrometric level
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Responsive to accumulation of pumped liquid in receiver : By liquid pressure sensor : Liquid accumulation controlled discharge valve downstream of motor controller sensing means)

Patent 5078579: Side entry fish pump
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Liquid pumped by supplying or exhausting gaseous motive fluid to or from pumping chamber : With float actuated control means : Motive fluid in one chamber controlled by condition in second chamber)

Patent 5078580: Plural-stage gas compressor
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : Reciprocating rigid stages : Relatively movable : Fluid motor driven)

Patent 5078581: Cascade compressor
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Collapsible wall pump : Diaphragm type : Of semiconductor material (e.g., silicon, germanium, etc.) : Double acting motor piston)

Patent 5078582: Reciprocatory piston type compressor having a noise and vibration suppressed discharge valve mechanism
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Inlet and discharge distributors : Inlet and discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path)

Patent 5078583: Inlet port opening for a roots-type blower
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Helical or herringbone : With axially spaced working members)

Patent 5078584: Bladderless tire-curing press
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : RESHAPING, RESIZING OR VULCANIZING MEANS FOR TIRE, TIRE TUBE, OR DRIVE BELT : Means for supporting only a portion of a tire)

Patent 5078585: Apparatus for producing a dough roll by rolling up a dough piece
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM : For timing heating or cooling means)

Patent 5078586: Arrangement for securing a die to a die holder
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For extrusion or injection type shaping means : Including securing means retaining separable elements : With timer for molding material preheat period)

Patent 5078587: Forming tool for forming peg holes in an anode
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CORE AND POSITIONING MEANS THEREFOR : Core, pin or insert member)

Patent 5078588: Stringiness-preventing pad used in an injection mold
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means between charger and mold to cut off flow of fluent stock (e.g., needle valve, baffle, etc.) : Accumulator with plunger of charger acting as valve)

Patent 5078589: Multicavity injection molding apparatus having precision adjustment and shut off of injection flow to individual mold cavities
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means between charger and mold to cut off flow of fluent stock (e.g., needle valve, baffle, etc.) : Accumulator with plunger of charger acting as valve)

Patent 5078590: Mold clamping device for an injection molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With means to close mold : Screw feeder)

Patent 5078591: Candle having thermal response
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : By combustion or combustion zone sensor : Combustion zone sensor controls igniter)

Patent 5078592: Heating system for composite tape
(HEATING : ADVANCING STRUCTURE FLEXING, LOOPING OR COILING SHEET, WEB OR STRAND : Heating gas supply, removal or recirculation correlated with work or door movement or placement)

Patent 5078593: Method for recovery of energy values of oily refinery sludges
(HEATING : TUMBLER-TYPE ROTARY - DRUM FURNACE : Having heat emitting tube or flue within or traversing shaft chamber)

Patent 5078594: Device for charging combustible solids to rotary kilns
(HEATING : TUMBLER-TYPE ROTARY - DRUM FURNACE : Having heat emitting tube or flue within or traversing shaft chamber)

Patent 5078595: Carbon flue wall and method of making
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Combustion products heat work by contact : Plural structurally related work chambers : Connected for serial flow of combustion products : Spaced combustion products exhaust ports)

Patent 5078596: Orthodontic bracket and associated fabricating method
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Bracket : Plier type)

Patent 5078597: Lingual attachment
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Having arch wire enclosing guide (e.g., buccal tube))

Patent 5078598: Dental shade guide
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Tooth selection guide : Metallic spring)

Patent 5078599: System for inspecting a dental model
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work : Switch or valve controlled by presence of device on support)

Patent 5078600: Multifunction mandibular movement measuring device
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having gauge or guide : Condylar referencing means (i.e., face bow) : Articulator or attachment therefor)

Patent 5078601: Device and process for dentistry hand or angle pieces
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Combined with or attachment for work contacting tool or handpiece therefor : Parallel drilling)

Patent 5078602: Saliva ejector and method for cleaning the same
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having suction orifice : Hand-held implement with material supply)

Patent 5078603: Filtering suction nozzle
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having suction orifice : Hand-held implement with material supply)

Patent 5078604: Dental barrier drape devices and retainer apparatus therefor
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having absorption means or means to isolate tooth or mouth from adjacent area (e.g., bib, dam, etc.) : And discrete oral fastening or positioning means : Screw actuated clamp for apertured tool bit)

Patent 5078605: Device for the treatment of a bone, particularly a jaw bone, and/or tooth
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Tool bit : Plugger)

Patent 5078606: Method for affixing a dental prosthesis
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 5078607: Dental implant including plural anchoring means
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : By screw : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers))

Patent 5078608: Training aid for fork lift trucks
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : OCCUPATION : Geometry, trigonometry, or physical mathematic model structure)

Patent 5078609: Plural jack connector module
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SELECTABLE CIRCUIT, E.G., PLUG BOARD : To urge mating connectors or contacts together)

Patent 5078610: IC socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Contact having resilient shank)

Patent 5078611: Electrical connector and electric contact therefor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Automotive junction box)

Patent 5078612: Electrical contacts
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Contact secured to panel circuit by deformation : In or for use in panel circuit aperture)

Patent 5078613: System for grounding telecommunications cable rack assembly and the like
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements)

Patent 5078614: Sliding cover and shroud for electrical outlets
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Uninterrupted contact accessible by mating contact moving in a first, then a lateral direction)

Patent 5078615: Connector for use with medical instruments
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SELF ALIGNING CONTACT : With provision for axial receipt of lamp contact)

Patent 5078616: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : From different margins of contact)

Patent 5078617: Piercing insulation displacement board terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Crimped : For use with tape cable : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 5078618: Electrical contact socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Resiliently biased : Finger : Resilient finger : Plural fingers : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 5078619: Coaxial cable terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : To be engaged by suspension means)

Patent 5078620: Connector assembly for coaxial cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : To be engaged by suspension means)

Patent 5078621: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Adapted to join cable conductors to different type conductors (e.g., to PCB conductors) : Resilient clamp)

Patent 5078622: Pin and socket electrical connector with alternate seals
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : Within rigid coupling part shell : For permanent attachment to panel, e.g., by welding)

Patent 5078623: Structure of passive electric connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 5078624: Digital signal cross-connect module
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., jack-type receptacle or plug) : Screw threads formed on cylindrical or annular contact)

Patent 5078625: Wedge base socket attached to SPG substrate
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement : Lamp-receiving socket : Divided parallel to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., formed of two casing halves))

Patent 5078626: Connector for electric parts
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : DISTINCT COVERING MEANS : Multipart contact prong)

Patent 5078627: Voltage regulator and rectifier having over-temperature protection
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION :)

Patent 5078628: Marine propulsor
(MARINE PROPULSION : ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS :)

Patent 5078629: Pivotal air induction for marine propulsion unit
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : For engine speed)

Patent 5078630: Engine cooling system induction arrangement for marine inboard-outboard and outboard engines
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Cooling for engine : Cooling water intake : Water cooling exhaust)

Patent 5078631: Marine exhaust system
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)

Patent 5078632: Motorboat propeller
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : Means for handling exhaust gas : Tell-tale outlet)

Patent 5078633: Water sport footwear
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Foot attached)

Patent 5078634: Method for manufacturing a vibration suppressing electroluminescent device
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making : With sealing :)

Patent 5078635: Method of manufacturing magnetron anodes
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Electrode making : Plural electrode mounting)

Patent 5078636: Bubble maker with top reservoir on a glider
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING MEANS FOR FORMING TRANSITORY BUBBLE : Having retractable coin slot or guard)

Patent 5078637: Flexible flying disc with edge tube
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Spinning disc (e.g., flying saucer) : And projector)

Patent 5078638: Power and control module for model airplanes
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Having motor-driven propeller : And separable projector)

Patent 5078639: Model aircraft glider
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Glider : Elastomeric motor (e.g., rubber band))

Patent 5078640: Plaything usable as a crutch pad
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONVERTIBLE FROM, OR SERVING AS DIVERSE ARTICLE : Including figure toy : Having ballast feature)

Patent 5078641: Combination toy vehicle and screwdriver
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : CONSTRUCTION TOY : With special tool or workholder : Including marionette)

Patent 5078642: Toy bar soap slide
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AQUATIC : Movable picture portion)

Patent 5078643: Noise emitting and lighted twirl toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Sounding : Having tether for whirling sounder : And cone-shaped terminal portion (e.g., horn))

Patent 5078644: Apparatus for cutting the second joint of a poultry wing
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Extremity remover : Wing remover : Neck puller)

Patent 5078645: Method and apparatus for hard object detection
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Foreign material :)

Patent 5078646: Self-propelling harvester thresher
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : THRESHING : Axial flow through threshing section : With axial flow separator : Having adjustment means)

Patent 5078647: Camshaft phase change device with roller clutches
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : SPEED RESPONSIVE DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING RELATIVE ROTATIONAL POSITION OF COUPLED MEMBERS :)

Patent 5078648: Driveline isolator with hydraulic damper and spiral springs
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : FLUID COUPLING : Including multiple piston-cylinder devices radially spaced from axis of rotation : Member is coiled spring)

Patent 5078649: Hydraulic coupling for torsion isolator
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : FLUID COUPLING : Including multiple piston-cylinder devices radially spaced from axis of rotation : Member is coiled spring)

Patent 5078650: Universal joint arrangement for downhole tools
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : SEPARATE COUPLING DEVICE MOVABLE RADIALLY OF AXES OF TORQUE TRANSMITTING MEMBERS TO ACCOMMODATE PARALLEL, MISALIGNED AXES (E.G., OLDHAM COUPLING) : Coupling device has aperture or groove for receiving complemenatry driving projection on torque transmitting members : Bowed)

Patent 5078651: Soft-start/positive drive coupling
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING FACILITATES RELATIVE ROTARY DISPLACEMENT BETWEEN COUPLED MEMBERS : Torque transmitted via intermeshing teeth on drive and driven members)

Patent 5078652: Convoluted boot and seal
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HOUSING : Flexible housing : Corrugated structure : With screw device for adjusting radial position of rolling body)

Patent 5078653: Multistep sprocket wheel device for a bicycle
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : Selection by axially movable pin engaged in opening through selected pulley)

Patent 5078654: Chain pin lubricator system
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : STRUCTURE FACILITATING LUBRICATION OF BELT, PULLEY, OR GUIDE ROLL : Plural belts in series via countershaft)

Patent 5078655: Precalibration of drive belt tension
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With sensor for controlling operation of shifter to correct belt training deviation : With spokes connecting hub section and rim section)

Patent 5078656: Spring adjustable tensioning device
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Pulley or guide roll has eccentric mount for shifting or tensioning movement : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 5078657: Belt tensioner
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along arcuate path to tension belt : Portable hand tool for removing or installing belt)

Patent 5078658: Friction drive mechanism
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : SYSTEM INCLUDING SPACED PULLEYS INTERCONNECTED BY A BELT : Extending along entire length of belt run)

Patent 5078659: Variable speed transaxle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Fluid pump and motor in one of plural paths to or from planetary gearing : Interrelated fluid unit and gear control : Constant speed output)

Patent 5078660: Transfer case limited slip planetary differential
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Control of differential planetary gearing : Plural speed ranges)

Patent 5078661: Differential
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Control of differential planetary gearing : Fluid resistance controls relative rotation of outputs : Fluid pumped by differential gears : Having single planet carrier)

Patent 5078662: Automatic transaxle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : Differential is beneath prime mover or transmission : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear)

Patent 5078663: Motor vehicle automatic transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Brake for sun and carrier : Including one-way clutch or brake)

Patent 5078664: Speed change hub and braking construction
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural drive ratios other than unity : Including one-way clutch or brake : Including one-way clutch or brake)

Patent 5078665: Epicyclic reduction gears
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Coaxial teeth around planet pinion engage axially spaced relatively rotatable gears : Engage plural relatively rotatable orbit gears : And sun gear : Plate clutch)

Patent 5078666: Cut-to-print quality monitoring in a package producing machine
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL OF OPERATION BY USE OF TEMPLET, TAPE CARD, OR OTHER REPLACEABLE INFORMATION SUPPLY :)

Patent 5078667: Thermoplastic handled bags and their method of manufacture
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including heat sealing : Including supplying indeterminate length work : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : At separate station from heat sealing : By applicator having surface engaging and moving with work)

Patent 5078668: Garment protector and method of making said protector
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including folding : By reciprocatory tool)

Patent 5078669: Transfer apparatus for flat articles
(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 : Orbital movement of work contacting vacuum applying means : On turret)

Patent 5078670: Pop-up promotional items and methods of making
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : Including assembling or disassembling of distinct members : Comprising bringing two members together : Indeterminate length member : Plural indeterminate length members : Plural applicators)

Patent 5078671: Centrifugal fluid processing system and method
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : WITH MEANS FOR FURNISHING AUXILIARY FLUID TO MATERIAL OR APPARATUS : Liquid : Including conduit of flexible umbilical cable type)

Patent 5078672: Tin (II) stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : PROCESS : Having bowls spaced along common axis of rotation)

Patent 5078673: Selective removal of radiolabeled antibodies
(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 5078674: Magnetic stimulator coils
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Electromagnetic coil : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 5078676: Control device for an artificial sphincter and implantable prosthesis including same
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Implanted : With fluid actuated occluding means (e.g., inflatable cuff) : Seeds)

Patent 5078677: Apparatus for collecting blood from a chest drainage unit and reinfusion of the blood
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Blood collection container : Oxygenating means)

Patent 5078678: Method and apparatus for locating a catheter adjacent to a pacemaker node of the heart
(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 : Method : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)

Patent 5078679: Post-surgical anesthesia at a continuous and progressively decreasing administration rate
(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 : For anesthetizing patient : By catheter)

Patent 5078680: Automatic injector for emergency treatment
(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 musculature : By catheter)

Patent 5078681: Balloon catheter apparatus with releasable distal seal and method of operation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Expanding dilator (e.g., expanding arm, etc.) : Nose or throat)

Patent 5078682: Liquid transfusion apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Means for ejecting solid from holder)

Patent 5078683: Programmable infusion 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 flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)

Patent 5078684: Ureter correcting 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 : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.) : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 5078685: Catheter with exterior tunnel member
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Particular wall structure of inflated means (e.g., varying wall thickness, multilayer, etc.) : Specific balloon shape (e.g., doughnut, pear, hour glass, etc.) : One-way valve)

Patent 5078686: Single-use 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 5078687: Catheter with backflow restriction
(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 portion cooperating with body entering conduit lumen to provide flow control means : With threaded drive means)

Patent 5078688: Paracentesis catheter 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 : 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 : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.) : And impelling material conduit into body)

Patent 5078689: Device for removing body fluids
(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 : Resealable plug, septum or diaphragm : By use of wings to pinch and hold elements together to allow insertion)

Patent 5078690: High pressure 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 : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Means for metering material flow to or from body)

Patent 5078691: Multiple-dose fluid delivery system and method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : 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 plural material reservoirs : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5078692: Article gripping device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5078693: Safety hypodermic 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 : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5078694: Protective shield for IV device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5078695: Holder for syringe needle cap
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5078696: Needle capping device
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5078697: Syringe needle guard
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)

Patent 5078698: Axial eject hypodermic syringe holder
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : 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 : Material reservoir (e.g., cartridge, etc.) removably mounted in syringe : Means for ejecting, or facilitating ejection of material reservoir from syringe :)

Patent 5078699: Compact, easy to assemble, safety IV 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 : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Conduit deforming clamp : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)

Patent 5078700: Liquid crystalline 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.) : Bag type)

Patent 5078701: Wire guided intestinal 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.) : Bag type)

Patent 5078702: Soft tip catheters
(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 : Colostomy apparatus)

Patent 5078703: Catheter adapter and retainer
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Coupling or connector structure : Shaped for cardiovascular system)

Patent 5078704: Suction bottle for Redon wound drainage
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Urinary catheter)

Patent 5078705: Drain bag apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Material collector or receptacle having attaching means to static support independent of body : Having liquid seal means)

Patent 5078706: Preventing agent for human immunodeficiency virus infection comprising menfegol
(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 5078707: External urine collection device
(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 5078708: Diaper construction
(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.) : With wetness indicator or alarm : Flexible apron type)

Patent 5078709: Evaporating attachment means suitable for containing and draining fluids emanating from a subject
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Cellulose or cellulosic materials)

Patent 5078710: Surface material for sanitary articles
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Needled or punched layer : Discontinuous coating or treatment of layer)

Patent 5078711: Laser irradiation device capable of varying irradiation angle
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : With optical fiber : With optical fiber)

Patent 5078712: Tissue manipulator for use in vitreous surgery combining a fiber optic endoilluminator and membrane pic
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Applicators : With optical fiber : With optical fiber)

Patent 5078713: Cryosurgical probe
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cyrogenic application : With coolant supply : Tip or other cooling concentration means : Mirror)

Patent 5078714: Method and apparatus for placement of a probe in the body and the medical procedure for guiding and locating a catheter or probe in the
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Systems : Combined cutting-coagulation : With feed back control : Articulated arm)

Patent 5078715: Depilatory device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : Physical removal of hair or hair plugs from skin : Fetus extractor)

Patent 5078716: Electrosurgical apparatus for resecting abnormal protruding growth
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Endoscopic : With formable electrode :)

Patent 5078717: Ablation catheter with selectively deployable electrodes
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Bipolar electrodes : With formable electrode)

Patent 5078718: Multi-part method and apparatus for removing pre-placed prosthetic joints and preparing for their replacement
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 5078719: Osteotomy device and method therefor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Rasp or file)

Patent 5078720: Stent placement instrument and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for inserting or removing conduit within body : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 5078721: Device for surgical ligation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : By severing)

Patent 5078722: Method and apparatus for removing deposits from a vessel
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 5078723: Atherectomy device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 5078724: Scalpel
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 5078725: Balloon catheter and techniques for dilating obstructed lumens and other luminal procedures
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in female reproductive system : Plural cutting blades)

Patent 5078726: Graft stent and method of repairing blood vessels
(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 5078727: Catheters
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)

Patent 5078728: Device for relief from morning sickness
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : External pressure applicator : Acupressure device : Nose or throat)

Patent 5078729: Tick removal tool
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Tweezers : Tubular member stripper)

Patent 5078730: Holder for suture anchor assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture or ligature : Filament attachment)

Patent 5078731: Suture clip
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)

Patent 5078732: Oral hygiene device for young children
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Oral pacifier : Teething device : Pull out or frangible)

Patent 5078733: Pacifier for premature newborns
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Oral pacifier : Nipple attachment or structure : Pull out or frangible)

Patent 5078734: Medication dispensing pacifier
(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 : Structure of means contacting portion of head (e.g., tongue, etc.) during placement of treating material in mouth or throat : Lacteal extractors (e.g., breast pump, etc.))

Patent 5078735: Prosthetic grafting method for bypass surgery
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5078736: Method and apparatus for maintaining patency in the body passages
(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 5078737: Obturator for heart valve prostheses, a heart valve prosthesis provided with such an obturator, and a method for the manufacture thereof
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Having particular geometry detail : Slot in annular support member)

Patent 5078738: Artificial cardiac valve
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Occluder includes projecting means defining pivoting axis : Slot in annular support member : Elongated oval-shaped slot :)

Patent 5078739: Bileaflet heart valve with external leaflets
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Occluder includes projecting means defining pivoting axis : Occluder also includes guiding projecting means)

Patent 5078740: Intraocular lens
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Having supporting structure for lens : Specific supporting structure (e.g., haptic, plate, etc.) : Haptic has particular cross-sectional geometry :)

Patent 5078741: Magnetically suspended and rotated rotor
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : CORPOREAL ARTIFICIAL HEART, HEART ASSIST (E.G., IMPLANTABLE BLOOD PUMP, ETC.), CONTROL REGULATOR, OR POWER SUPPLY THEREFOR, OR METHOD OF OPERATION THEREFOR : Having enclosed rotary member for directly impelling blood flow : Blood flow along electromagnetic section of stator member : Slot in annular support member)

Patent 5078742: Posterior chamber lens implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Having supporting structure for lens : Specific supporting structure (e.g., haptic, plate, etc.) : Plate :)

Patent 5078743: Method of placing an esophageal voice prosthesis in a laryngectomized person
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LARYNX, TRACHEA, TRACHEOBRONCHIAL PROSTHESIS OR COMBINATION THEREOF : Implantable)

 

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