Patents 5116147 - 5116401

 

 

Patent 5116147: Anti-blockage bearing
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Thrust bearing : Ball bearing : Race structure : Contaminent elimination; adjustment means)

Patent 5116148: Heat transfer ink sheet having a precoating layer which is thermally transferred prior to sublimation of an ink dye
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Ribbon, per se : Particular ribbon material : Including more than two fields)

Patent 5116149: Printer for reducing printing operation time
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CARRIAGE OR CARRIAGE-MOVING OR MOVEMENT-REGULATING MECHANISM : Carriage-return mechanism : With concurrent line-spacing : Using electromagnetic drive : Including multiple pawls)

Patent 5116150: Apparatus and method for mapping and aligning digital images onto printed media
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : CARRIAGE OR CARRIAGE-MOVING OR MOVEMENT-REGULATING MECHANISM : Carriage-feed mechanism (e.g., escapement, etc.) : For carriage on which a type-head-carrier is mounted : Powered via engagement of a clutch)

Patent 5116151: Ceiling fan cleaning apparatus
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING TOOL(S) FOR CURVED OR PLURAL WORK SURFACE(S) : Hand-or finger loop or strap)

Patent 5116152: Fluid nozzle and scraper apparatus
(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 5116153: Multiple line writing instrument
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : PLURAL EXPOSED TOOLS EACH WITH INDIVIDUAL SUPPLY : Side-by-side : With retraction spring)

Patent 5116154: Spring-loaded bottle cap/applicator apparatus
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SUPPLY CONTAINER AND INDEPENDENT APPLICATOR : Applicator includes container closure or overlies material : Applicator movable axially relative to closure : And separate release member)

Patent 5116156: Roller-type material applicator
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : INCLUDING BALL, ROLLER OR ENDLESS-BELT TOOL : Tool or tool unit separable from reservoir)

Patent 5116157: Locking ring binder
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER TRAVELS ARCUATE PATH : Travel in plane perpendicular to axis of rotation : Opposed sheet retainers (e.g., ring binders, etc.) : Hinged on spaced axes : Toggle-type arrangement : With actuator to open or close retainers :)

Patent 5116158: High temperature turbine engine structure
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : UTILIZING THERMAL CHARACTERISTIC, E.G., EXPANSION OR CONTRACTION, ETC. : Head or base)

Patent 5116159: Ball and socket joint assembly
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Pivoted : Universal ball and socket : Elastomerically biased or backed components : Stud extends into ball)

Patent 5116160: Connectors
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : BRANCHED : Three or more radiating members : Polyhedral : Unilateral of plane : Oppositely laterally movable tines)

Patent 5116161: Corner joint between two sections having a C-shaped attaching portion by means of a corner connector, and angle piece for producing the joint
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Corner joint : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)

Patent 5116162: Pavement maintenance machine and method
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PROCESS : Reinforced structure)

Patent 5116163: Arrangement for driving out volatile impurities from ground water
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : In situ contaminant removal or stabilization : Vacuuming contaminant : Serially connected segments)

Patent 5116164: Device to load reinforcement rods
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MISCELLANEOUS : Ground stabilization or reinforcement)

Patent 5116165: Acetabular reamer cup
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Face or end mill : With cutting edge entirely across end of tool (e.g., router bit, end mill, etc.) : Sectional support)

Patent 5116166: 45 degree miter undercutter bit
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Having peripherally spaced teeth : Axially tapering tool : Sectional support)

Patent 5116167: Cutting insert with chip control
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : INCLUDING TOOL HAVING PLURAL ALTERNATIVELY USABLE CUTTING EDGES : With integral chip breaker, guide or deflector : Including tool holding clamp and clamp actuator)

Patent 5116168: Method and apparatus for controlling drilling operation
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : PROCESSES :)

Patent 5116169: Apparatus and method for drilling glass
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : MACHINE INCLUDING PLURAL TOOLS : Coaxial tools : Coaxial, opposed tools : Plural pairs of coaxial, opposed tools :)

Patent 5116170: Drill jig for preparing a door to receive a cylindrical lock
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Bushing : Guide bushing)

Patent 5116171: Pressure controlled cutter bit retainer with precision adjustable cutter bit
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT WITH MEANS TO MOVE TOOL RELATIVE TO TOOL-SUPPORT : To move radially : Screw coaxial with tool)

Patent 5116172: Composite rotary cutting tool and adaptor and method of making same
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Including detailed shank : Axially spaced)

Patent 5116173: Method of generating bevel and hypoid gears
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : GEAR CUTTING : Gear tooth shape generating : Hobbing : Process : Generating tooth for bevel gear :)

Patent 5116174: Method and apparatus for manufacturing jewelry, and an article of jewelry made thereby
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With regulation of operation by templet, card, or other replaceable information supply : With means to circumferentially adjust the position of the cutter with respect to the work)

Patent 5116175: Explosively deformable anchoring assembly
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Fluent pressure actuated : Explosive : Resilient)

Patent 5116176: Expansion anchor
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Including sleeve and distinct tapered expander (e.g., anchor bolt type) : Plural-sectioned sleeve : Having section retainer : Ring or sleeve type :)

Patent 5116178: Safety cable for fasteners
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Elongate member extending between and interlocking plural bolts or nuts : Including element for holding fasteners against separation from member)

Patent 5116179: Nail end plate for wooden ties
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : IMPACT DRIVEN FASTENER, E.G., NAIL, SPIKE, TACK, ETC. : Multiple prong, e.g., nailing plate, staple, etc. : Of sheet metal : Prongs cut and formed from body portion : Rib)

Patent 5116180: Human-in-the-loop machine control loop
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE MANIPULATOR MOVES ANALOGOUS WITH HUMAN HAND, FINGER, OR ARM MOVEMENT : Electric or fluid motor drive for manipulator : Having means to transmit feedback signal from manipulator means to hand, finger, or arm :)

Patent 5116181: Robotically loaded epitaxial deposition apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A LOAD HOLDING OR SUPPORTING ELEMENT FROM A SOURCE, AND MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING AND PRESENTING ELEMENT TO A WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING STATION : Portion of transporting means is retarded or stopped with load at station without being disconnected from remainder of transporting means : With means for changing pressure in trap chamber)

Patent 5116182: Automatic car parking system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING A FACILITY COMPRISING ONE OR MORE SITES FOR THE PARKING OF WHEELED VEHICLES : With means to transfer, or facilitate transfer of, vehicle from carrier to site or vice versa : Including sets of intermeshing support elements having relative vertical movement : Moving linearly in vertical direction or orbiting in vertical plane)

Patent 5116183: Apparatus for unloading freight from an open freight car
(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 5116184: Vehicle and method for collecting recyclable waste materials
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : For emptying contents thereof into portable receiving means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle : With additional means for aligning vehicle and an external load support)

Patent 5116185: Vibratory tube-to-tube transfer system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : With jarring means : Rupturing or cutting type)

Patent 5116186: Apparatus for controlling hydraulic cylinders of a power shovel
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Horizontally swinging : Handle pivoted to boom : Single cable for crowding and hauling)

Patent 5116187: Automatic speed changing apparatus for wheel loader
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Tilting : Control means responsive to sensed condition : Rotary motor)

Patent 5116188: Vibration suppressing device for wheeled construction equipment
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Return, buffer, or counterweight feature : On unlatching from swinging support)

Patent 5116189: Loader bucket with power lift apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Shovel, rake, handle, or boom structure : Spring)

Patent 5116190: Remotely adjustable compliance for end effector tooling
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Grab : Grab movable relative to its supporting arm : Grab has swinging movement in plural planes : Grab suspended to swing freely)

Patent 5116191: Method and article for stacking boxes on a pallet board
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of moving intersupporting articles into, within, or from freestanding, orderly layered, or mutually stabilizing orderly group : Of stacking : Article turned about a fixed abutment means)

Patent 5116192: Tone generation device capable of generating a special tone
(MUSIC : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical musical tone generation : Digital combinational circuit : Selecting circuits : Accompaniment (e.g., chords, etc.))

Patent 5116193: Coupling for three-dimensional framed structure
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : WITH INDICATOR OR INSPECTION MEANS : Head or base)

Patent 5116194: Boring head
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT WITH MEANS TO MOVE TOOL RELATIVE TO TOOL-SUPPORT : To move radially : Moving means including wedge, screw or cam : Screw extending perpendicular to tool-axis : Coaxial with tool-axis)

Patent 5116195: Device for forming vertical piles of items
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : With means for removing completed stack from stacking location : Pusher : Articles received and stack discharged at interfingering location)

Patent 5116196: Mechanical pump assembly for pumping a secondary vacuum, and a leak detection installation using such an assembly
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : CENTRIFUGAL BOWL PUMP : Blades projecting axially from plural transverse runner faces)

Patent 5116197: Variable geometry diffuser
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : INCLUDING CASING PART SELECTIVELY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO FIXED SUPPORT : Shaft transmission train having flexible means or coupling)

Patent 5116198: Centrifugal pumping apparatus
(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 5116199: Blade tip clearance control apparatus using shroud segment annular support ring thermal expansion
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Selectively adjustable : On same radial plane with blade)

Patent 5116200: Apparatus and methods for minimizing vibrational stresses in axial flow turbines
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural distributing means immediately upstream of runner : Interstage heat exchanger)

Patent 5116201: Adjustment means for helicopter rotor blade viscous damper
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ARTICULATED, RESILIENTLY MOUNTED OR SELF-SHIFTING IMPELLER OR WORKING MEMBER : Including movement limit stop or damping means : With manual control means)

Patent 5116202: Impeller
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Turbo machine)

Patent 5116203: Detecting occlusion of proximal or distal lines of an IV pump
(PUMPS : PROCESSES : Getter heating, vaporizing, or regeneration)

Patent 5116204: Display device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Sign support : Sign adjustable relative to support : With furniture)

Patent 5116205: Pressure exchanger for internal-combustion engines
(PUMPS : GAS PRESSURE EXCHANGE USING ROTARY CELLULAR CONVEYOR : Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston)

Patent 5116206: Portable fluid pumping device
(PUMPS : AMBULANT, BODY SUPPORTED, OR WITH CARRYING HANDLE : Vehicle mounted or attached)

Patent 5116207: U-shaped compressor reservoir
(PUMPS : WITH MUFFLER ACTING ON PUMP FLUID : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve)

Patent 5116208: Seal rings for the roller on a rotary compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : With relatively movable partition member : Circumferentially spaced working chambers)

Patent 5116209: Device of retractable stops for rotor blades of giroplanes, and rotor head including such a device
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUSTAINED ANCILLARY MOVEMENT OF ROTARY WORKING MEMBER (E.G., CYCLIC FEATHERING, ETC.) : Lead-lag type rotor blade movement : With movement restraining means (i.e., damping) : Resilient bias or limit stop :)

Patent 5116210: Optical-disk manufacturing apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : And means to apply stress to preform and uniting in stressed condition : Male shaping member and female mold)

Patent 5116211: Apparatus for controlling thickness of film formed by melt extrusion
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Control means responsive to product weight or dimension : Thickness : Shoe or boot)

Patent 5116212: System for injecting molten material into a molding apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Feed control of material en route to shaping area : By stopping or adjusting flow responsive to material level in collector or mold : Shoe or boot)

Patent 5116213: Industrial drum molding
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : Plural wear or shaping surfaces mounted for alternative use : Electro-static)

Patent 5116214: Rotary tablet press
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PLURAL SETS EACH COMPRISING A FEMALE MOLD AND OPPOSED COAXIAL DYNAMIC PRESS MEMBERS : Molds or press members traveling transversely to molding motion : Reshaping or vulcanizing means is a press)

Patent 5116215: Accumulator head for extrusion blow molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : STOCK PRESSURIZING MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH DOWNSTREAM SHAPING ORIFICE : Including auxiliary shaping means (e.g., mandrel, etc.) associated with molding orifice : Movable orifice or movable mounted inner mandrel within orifice : Orbiting about vertical axis)

Patent 5116216: Apparatus for preparing thermoplastic composites
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM ASSEMBLY MEANS AND MEANS FOR BONDING OF PLURAL PREFORMS INVOLVING PREFORM RESHAPING OR VULCANIZING : Reshaping means utilizing fluid pressure directly contacting work : Vacuum or suction : Orbital or conveyor mounted mold)

Patent 5116217: Apparatus for manufacturing hollow plastic bottles from preforms, with means for swinging the preforms
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND MEANS TO SHAPE PARISON DIRECTLY BY INTERNAL FLUID PRESSURE, (E.G., BLOW MOLD, ETC.) : Including means to prepare parison : Parison transfer means : Comprising staged inflation means)

Patent 5116218: Segmented hot molding apparatus
(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 heat or cool : Means for transfer molding)

Patent 5116219: Insect collection apparatus
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : VERMIN DESTROYING : Insect : Catchers : Machines : Suction : Adjustable along line)

Patent 5116220: Quick disconnect clip for gas latern mantle
(COMBUSTION : INCANDESCENT MANTLE : Supporting or protecting means external of mantle : On upwardly opening mantle : Sensor movement losses means holding shutdown valve open against bias)

Patent 5116221: Internal heat exchange tubes for industrial furnaces
(HEATING : WITH WORK COOLING STRUCTURE : At regenerator or recuperator (e.g., slag pocket, etc.))

Patent 5116222: Low-dusting powdery alginate impression materials for dental purposes
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having static product shaping surface (e.g., mold) : Intra-oral : Mold material : Detachable handle)

Patent 5116223: Swing arm for support of dentist's suction pump nozzle
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having storage or nonuse supporting means (e.g., tray, rack, cabinet, etc.) : Movably mounter tray or holder : Parallel drilling)

Patent 5116224: Devel small arms bullet
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : CARTRIDGES : Projectile structure : Telescoping powder charge)

Patent 5116225: Angulated abutment for osseointegrated implants
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : Resiliently biased)

Patent 5116226: Neckless blade implant
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By fastening to jawbone : By blade : Having handles to pivot surface (e.g., pliers))

Patent 5116227: Process for cleaning and enlarging passages
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Cleaning : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 5116228: Method for bump formation and its equipment
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling terminal to base : With encapsulating, e.g., potting, etc.)

Patent 5116229: Light unit terminals maintained in bent condition
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Connection to lamp or electron tube : Panel having planar contact array with mating panel having mating planar contact array)

Patent 5116230: Coaxial cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture : Portion of connector beneath conductive sheath)

Patent 5116231: Intake system for automobile engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : INTAKE MANIFOLD : Manifold tuning, balancing or pressure regulating means : Resonator chamber : Interconnection between plenums)

Patent 5116232: Double plug assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture : Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle : Duplex receptacle : With external, contact enhancing clamp)

Patent 5116233: Electric contact holder base
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HEAT RESPONSIVE CONTACT PRESSURE CONTROL : Nonconducting pusher)

Patent 5116234: Measuring arrangement for rotationally symmetrical workpieces
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : With support for gauged article : Concentricity : Optical comparison)

Patent 5116235: Power panel structure
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COMPRISING COUPLING PART OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH LATERALLY OF CONNECTION : Included in prefabricated building panel (e.g., floor, ceiling, wall) : Encompassing wire)

Patent 5116236: Electrical connector with terminal position assurance component
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR, E.G., GASKET : Movable latching prong or latch on prong)

Patent 5116237: Printed circuit board edge connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : With angular mating : Adapter)

Patent 5116238: Reuseable electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Resiliently biased : Finger : Resilient finger : Adapted to grip upon withdrawal of mating part : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 5116239: Multiconductor flat cable connector, apparatus and method
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With shield, ground conductor or ground commoning means : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)

Patent 5116240: Multi-partition food storage and multiple serving apparatus
(SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Packaged assemblage or kit : Camp or lunch type : With structural, or composition, insulating feature : With additional receptacle separator)

Patent 5116241: Connector terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : JUMPER (OR SHORT CIRCUITING COUPLING PART) : Including plural prongs : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)

Patent 5116242: Shim for electrical device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Outlet receptacle mounting flange : For ceiling box)

Patent 5116243: Carpet dye fixation method and apparatus
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : FLUID TREATMENT (MANIPULATIVE) : Gas or vapor : With fat solvent)

Patent 5116244: Connector for coaxial cable
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : To be engaged by suspension means)

Patent 5116245: Coaxial electrical connectors and their manufacture
(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 5116246: Fuse block adapters for terminal blocks
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : With or for fuse : Having three or more circularly arranged contacts (e.g., base of vacuum tube))

Patent 5116247: Board-to-board electric connector having male and female terminals at reduced pitch
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Coupling part comprises receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)

Patent 5116248: Power plug for radar warning detector
(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) : Plug having cylindrical or annular contacts of substantially the same diameter (e.g., jack-type plug) : Receptacle having internal screw-thread-coupling contact)

Patent 5116249: Table saw
(CUTTING : WITH MEANS TO CONVEY WORK RELATIVE TO TOOL STATION : Cut made parallel to direction of and during work movement : By rectilinearly moving work carriage : Angularly adjustable : Having position indicating means : Cut normal to axis)

Patent 5116250: Method and apparatus for applying a coating material to a substrate
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO CENTRIFUGE WORK : Radiant heating)

Patent 5116251: Inlet system for supersonic or hypersonic aircraft
(AERONAUTICS : AIRCRAFT POWER PLANTS : Air intakes : Tilting)

Patent 5116252: In-line sleeve valve having velocity guide pressure equalization and drive assembly with improved drive pin mountings
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Dividing into parallel flow paths with recombining : With metering feature : Piston valve)

Patent 5116253: Shampoo stimulator
(TOILET : HAIR DEVICE : Comb : With orifice for applying fluent material : In tubular tooth : At tooth tip : In aperture through tooth)

Patent 5116254: Steering system for vehicles
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERING GEAR : Each wheel steerable : With electric power assist : With condition modulated steering)

Patent 5116255: Animal cage
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : CONFINING OR HOUSING : Animal display or open work enclosure (e.g., cage, etc.) : With feeding or watering means : With attachment device)

Patent 5116256: Kennel run isolating means
(ANIMAL HUSBANDRY : CONFINING OR HOUSING : Animal display or open work enclosure (e.g., cage, etc.) : Battery of cages : With sanitary or cleaning means : Automatic or powered)

Patent 5116257: Tank venting control assembly
(FLUID HANDLING : CONTROL BY CHANGE OF POSITION OR INERTIA OF SYSTEM : Vent opening or closing on tipping container : Pressure or head controlled)

Patent 5116258: Collapsible umbrella
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Mechanically operated : With independent stick)

Patent 5116259: Misfire detecting device of an internal combustion engine
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Disparate tests under operating conditions : With continuous operation : By angular displacement of opposite ends of specimen)

Patent 5116260: Line handling device
(SHIPS : IMPLEMENTS : Roller)

Patent 5116261: Auxiliary computer panel to cover a disk drive access side of a computer casing
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : WITH AUXILIARY CLOSURE IN A CLOSURE : Wheeled)

Patent 5116262: Mounting system for electrical devices
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Separable insulating cap and shell casing)

Patent 5116263: Connector for posted terminals
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Spring-operated or resilient securing part)

Patent 5116264: Positionable service bench
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : WITH ILLUMINATION MEANS : Along circuitous path)

Patent 5116265: Separable connector module with improved current-carrying threaded joint
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Screw-thread operated securing part : Tensioning screw intersects longitudinal axis of encircled conductor)

Patent 5116266: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Socket adapted to receive push-pull-engaging elongated contact by insertion along longitudinal axis of contact : Socket comprises tubular body having resilient means for gripping inserted elongated contact (includes split or slotted tube) : Adapted to receive thin blade contact (e.g., spade receiving))

Patent 5116267: Yieldable protective mount for trolling motors
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Having restraining means : With releasing means when propulsion unit hits obstruction : Spur gearing)

Patent 5116268: Buoy flotation gimbal
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : For mooring a vessel :)

Patent 5116269: Bodyboard with side grip contour
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Foot attached)

Patent 5116270: Luminous pointer and manufacturing method thereof
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5116271: Method for making a plasma display
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5116272: Method and apparatus for forming apertures in fluorescent lamps
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Arc tube making, e.g., fluorescent lamp : With sealing)

Patent 5116273: Self-extending portable panels
(FLEXIBLE OR PORTABLE CLOSURE, PARTITION, OR PANEL : WITH MOUNTING, FASTENING, OR SUPPORTING MEANS : Automobile windshield weather protector or sunshield : Intermediate holding means)

Patent 5116274: Refrigerator display cabinet with thermally insulated pivotable window pane
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : SHOW-CASE TYPE : Refrigerator : Equalizers)

Patent 5116275: Tossable flying disc
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Spinning disc (e.g., flying saucer) : Having through air passage : Including elastomeric actuator)

Patent 5116276: Location of a slit between dents corresponding to a broken warp
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : STOPPING : Warp : With break locating : With relief mechanism)

Patent 5116277: Doll having variable length hair segment
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Variable length hair : And flaccid element for supporting or moving figure)

Patent 5116278: Brassiere for women
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : With floatingly attached cup-supplementing breast supporting strip or panel : Forming breast-receiving pouch with cup bottom : Cup fabric has tunnels separably retaining joined stays)

Patent 5116279: Fish filleting apparatus
(BUTCHERING : SUPPORT : Underlying support : With clamp (clipboard type) : Foldable to facilitate transport)

Patent 5116280: Conditioned air distribution system for a conversion van
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Roof structure : Including duct extending along roof : Having plural air passages)

Patent 5116281: Rotational speed switcher
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR FORWARD AND REVERSE :)

Patent 5116282: Variable circumference adjustable-drive pulley mechanism
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PULLEY WITH EXPANSIBLE RIM MEANS OR PULLEYS WITH ALTERNATELY USEABLE NESTABLE RIMS : Structure for variably adjusting radius of rim section : With lubrication of support for movable member)

Patent 5116283: Power transmission mechanism with two sets of chains
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLURAL BELTS OR PLURAL OUTPUT LOADS : Including mechanism for shifting belt axially on spaced pulleys with tapering drive face)

Patent 5116284: Tensioner for a power transmission belt or the like
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 5116285: Support plate and sprocket for a rotating stack mechanism
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : GUARD OR HOUSING FOR BELT OR PULLEY : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along rectilineal path to tension belt)

Patent 5116286: Power transmission belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links)

Patent 5116287: Decompressor for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : STARTING DEVICE : Compression relieving type : Auxiliary magneto)

Patent 5116288: Headshade
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Wristlets)

Patent 5116289: Carry-on case having wheels and an extendable handle
(TRUNKS AND HAND-CARRIED LUGGAGE : SUPPORTING DEVICES : Wheeled : Tray type)

Patent 5116290: Packaging container
(ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES : PAPERBOARD BOX : Box includes two side walls which are not formed from the same piece of box material : Contents gravity-fed to access opening)

Patent 5116291: Motor driven wheel using hypocyclic planetary bearing with axial positive engagement means
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANET PERIPHERY SURROUNDS AXIS OF INTERACTING GEAR (E.G., ECCENTRICALLY DRIVEN TRANSMISSON) : Circumferentially spaced connector pins : Internal and external tooth sets)

Patent 5116292: Variable drive transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CYCLICAL OR INTERMITTENT DRIVE : With means to adjust cycle or drive during operation : And electric motor input)

Patent 5116293: Four wheel drive transfer case with CV joint angled front output shaft
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH DIFFERENTIAL : With universal joint in drive train : Planet pinion rotatable about axis at angle to axis of input or output gear)

Patent 5116294: Stair climbing exercise apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))

Patent 5116295: Water immersed stair climber with air bladder
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Utilizing fluid resistance : Separately adjustable)

Patent 5116296: Isometric leg muscle ergometer
(EXERCISE DEVICES : ISOMETRIC : Multidirectionally movable bag or pad)

Patent 5116297: Weight-lifting machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having lever carrying the weight : Entire body)

Patent 5116298: Control process and apparatus for the production of cigarette filters
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Cigarette filter making :)

Patent 5116299: Fastening system for members of a framework
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD TO MEMBER TO SIDE, E.G., PLATE, ROD SIDE, ETC. : Separable intermediate joint)

Patent 5116300: Containment system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Artificial water barrier (e.g., dam, levee, etc.) : Sliding)

Patent 5116301: Method of making a double zipper pouch
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : Closure securing element : Plastically deformable : With vertical stacking of product)

Patent 5116302: Process and apparatus for the sealing of paper sheets
(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 : Central fold : Forming triangularly folded container surface)

Patent 5116303: Magazine for flat articles, such as folding boxes lying flat
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER OR TUBE ERECTING, OPENING, OR COLLAPSING : By direct application of vacuum or fluid pressure : By manually driven or manipulated means)

Patent 5116304: Magnetic stimulator with skullcap-shaped coil
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Electromagnetic coil : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 5116305: Curved intra aortic balloon with non-folding inflated balloon membrane
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Aortic balloon pumping : Pulsating field)

Patent 5116306: Adjustable clavicle strap and orthotic device using same
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5116307: Method and system for treatment of AIDS
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Heating or cooling means : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use)

Patent 5116308: Apparatus for processing fluid and method of driving the same
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Blood collection container : Oxygenating means)

Patent 5116309: Ureteral stent-catheter system having varying diameter stent
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : Body inserted tubular conduit structure)

Patent 5116310: Multiple lumen wound drain with bypass openings
(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 : Body inserted conduit with separate ingress and egress passages : With body orifice occluding means)

Patent 5116311: Method for drug administration
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed from natural body orifice : To or from the intestines through nasal or esophagal conduit : By catheter)

Patent 5116312: Method and apparatus for automatic autotransfusion
(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 responsive to body condition : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)

Patent 5116313: Variable intensity remote controlled needleless injectors
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Needleless hypodermic injector : Material expelled from injector by pressurized fluid : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)

Patent 5116314: Medicating device for animals
(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 5116315: Biological syringe 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 : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : With self-acting sequential flow from reservoirs)

Patent 5116316: Automatic in-line reconstitution 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 : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : Treating material introduced directly into liquid stream path : With suction generated orally by person or user)

Patent 5116317: Angioplasty catheter with integral fiber optic assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having aperture in conduit proximal of inflated means : Axially spaced balloons)

Patent 5116318: Dilatation balloon within an elastic sleeve
(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.) : Of inelastic inflated material : Foldable : One-way valve)

Patent 5116319: Safety device for an injection syringe needle
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5116320: Disposable syringe for once-only use
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5116321: Fluidizing and suction withdrawal unit including a level sensor
(COATING APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A RANDOMLY OCCURRING SENSED CONDITION : Responsive to condition of coating material : Level of supply : Photoelectric sensor)

Patent 5116322: Method and apparatus for gluing closure flaps of a carton on a continuously moving conveyor
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Closing package or filled receptacle : Closing a preformed, freestanding, rigid or semi-rigid container (e.g., box, carton, bottle) : By applying a separate preformed closure (e.g., lid, cap) : Twisting)

Patent 5116323: Arterial catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having additional body entering conduit : Cannula : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)

Patent 5116324: Protector for IV site
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Adhesive securing means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5116325: Needle assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : 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 5116326: Hypodermic needle sheath
(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 5116327: Hysterectomy drain appliance
(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 : Having branched shapes (e.g., T or Y drains, etc.) : Providing docking element, port or seal)

Patent 5116328: Diagnostic kit for the detection of atypical epithelia
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.) : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body)

Patent 5116329: Medical laser interconnect system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Systems : Beam energy control or monitoring :)

Patent 5116330: Sample extraction system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Conduit or passageway section capture chamber : Branched conduit)

Patent 5116331: Pressure transducer and system for cryogenic environments
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Diaphragm : Multiple and/or differential : With electrical readout : Resistive : Strain gauge : Piezoresistive : Cantilever)

Patent 5116332: Electrocautery hemostat
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : With switching or power control : With feed back control)

Patent 5116333: Bipolar handswitch adapter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : coagulation : Bipolar electrodes : With forceps or tweezers :)

Patent 5116334: Posterior spinal system and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5116335: Intramedullary hybrid nail and instrumentation for installation and removal
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5116336: Osteosynthetic anchor bolt
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Femoral nail : Expanding : With forceps or tweezers)

Patent 5116337: Fixation screw and method for ligament reconstruction
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Threaded fastener element : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5116338: Apparatus for knee prosthesis
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Joint distractor : Femoral head)

Patent 5116339: Acetabular cup installation tool and method of installing an acetabular cup
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Acetabular cup positioner : Femoral head)

Patent 5116340: Surgical securance apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Wiring aid : Restrained movable mass (e.g., slide hammer))

Patent 5116341: Lifting shackle
(HANDLING: HAND AND HOIST-LINE IMPLEMENTS : HOISTLINE ATTACHED LOAD SUPPORTING FRAME : Load capturing supports : With load retainer)

Patent 5116342: Trigger circuit with self-adjusting reference value
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Motor part : Fuel injection tests : By angular displacement of opposite ends of specimen)

Patent 5116343: Device for disintegrating concretions disposed in body cavities
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for concretion removal : With fragmenting means : Fetus extractor)

Patent 5116344: Apparatus for marking an operating site
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Stereotaxic device : With fragmenting means)

Patent 5116345: Stereotactically implanting an intracranial device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Stereotaxic device : With fragmenting means)

Patent 5116346: Disposable dermal curette
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : With fragmenting means)

Patent 5116347: Tick remover for people and animals
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : With fragmenting means)

Patent 5116348: Depilating apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : Physical removal of hair or hair plugs from skin : Fetus extractor)

Patent 5116349: Surgical fastener apparatus
(ELONGATED-MEMBER-DRIVING APPARATUS : SURGICAL STAPLER : With means to position a mating-member in alignment with driver : With cutting means)

Patent 5116350: Catheter system having distal tip for opening obstructions
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 5116351: Safety scalpel
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 5116352: Apparatus for removing deposits from vessels
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Recriprocating or oscillating cutter : Removable)

Patent 5116353: Safety trocar
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Punch : Spring driven or biased into cutting position)

Patent 5116354: Recoverable sleeve assembly for pipe joint
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Lining)

Patent 5116355: System for underpinning a building
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Underpinning : Pile driving)

Patent 5116356: Control apparatus for an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : Closed loop feedback control of spark timing : Combustion condition responsive : Engine cylinder pressure responsive : Responsive to derivative, integral or average of pressure : And specific system component mounting or location details)

Patent 5116357: Hernia plug and introducer apparatus
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)

Patent 5116358: Combined surgical needle-suture device possessing a controlled suture separation feature
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suturing needle : Filament attachment : Approximating clip or serrefine)

Patent 5116359: Head, neck and shoulder therapeutic exercise device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Chiropractic or osteopathic implement : Extension appliance : Motorized pummelling device)

Patent 5116360: Mesh composite graft
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)

Patent 5116361: Sulfonated polyethyleneoxide-substituted polymers with improved blood compatibility
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Femoral stem : Having variable stiffness : Hollowed stem : Locking ring)

Patent 5116362: Fuel metering and actuation system
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : Separate fuel injectors for plural zones)

Patent 5116363: Method and apparatus for conditioning refuse
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : With specific support for hollow article)

Patent 5116364: Harness cord pulley arrangement for jacquard shed forming device
(TEXTILES: WEAVING : WARP MANIPULATION : Shedding : Jacquard : Double lift : Heddles)

Patent 5116365: Stent apparatus and method for making
(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 5116366: Prosthetic heart valve
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Annular support member includes projecting means for guiding occluder's pivoting motion : Occluder also includes guiding projecting means : Strut projecting means cooperates with depression portion of occluder to guide pivoting movement)

Patent 5116367: Prosthetic heart valve
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Annular support member includes projecting means for guiding occluder's pivoting motion : Occluder also includes guiding projecting means : Strut projecting means cooperates with depression portion of occluder to guide pivoting movement)

Patent 5116368: Polypeptides with fibronectin activity
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Specific material for heart valve : Sewing ring)

Patent 5116369: Composition for 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 : Material characteristic of lens : Specific supporting structure (e.g., haptic, plate, etc.))

Patent 5116370: Breast prosthesis with female and male adapter snaps
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : BREAST PROSTHESIS : Implantable : Material characteristic of lens)

Patent 5116371: Prosthesis with improved biocompatibility
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Inflatable : Including natural bone tissue)

Patent 5116372: Artificial ligament in synthetic materials impregnated and coated with elastic resin and its coating procedure
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Ligament or tendon : Made from plural strands : Removable)

Patent 5116373: Pull-through appliance
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Ligament or tendon : Including an outer sheath : Removable : One filament)

Patent 5116374: Prosthetic meniscus
(CHEMISTRY: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY : ANIMAL CELL, PER SE (E.G., CELL LINES, ETC.); COMPOSITION THEREOF; PROCESS OF PROPAGATING, MAINTAINING OR PRESERVING AN ANIMAL CELL OR COMPOSITION THEREOF; PROCESS OF ISOLATING OR SEPARATING AN ANIMAL CELL OR COMPOSITION THEREOF; PROCESS OF PREPARING A COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN ANIMAL CELL; CULTURE MEDIA THEREFORE : Recovery or purification)

Patent 5116375: Knee prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Having member secured to femoral and tibial bones : Including cam means to limit anterior and posterior movement : Including means to permit lateral rocking movement about a horizontal axis)

Patent 5116376: Knee prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Having member secured to femoral and tibial bones : Including an intermediate member : Movable :)

Patent 5116377: Cementable hip prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Femoral stem : Having a cement channel : Including neck anchoring means)

Patent 5116378: Method and apparatus for expanding a shaft for use in prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Femoral stem : Having anchoring means to attach artificial femoral stem to natural femoral bone : Removable collar)

Patent 5116379: Prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Total femoral bone (i.e., including joint head and femoral stem) : Modular type : Pin anchoring means)

Patent 5116380: Prosthetic implant with spacers having tapered trailing edges
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Femoral stem : Having integral spacer : Removable collar)

Patent 5116381: Prosthesis with a monobloc framework for leg amputation and method for producing this prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Socket holder : Foot covering or support)

Patent 5116382: Prosthesis capture device
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Adjustable shank or thigh : Cushioning means (e.g., pad or liner, etc.))

Patent 5116383: Lowelimb prothesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Ankle : Universal joint : Resilient : Including sleeve around stem member)

Patent 5116384: Prosthetic foot
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Ankle : Universal joint : Resilient : Including sleeve around stem member)

Patent 5116385: Medio-lateral control enhancing, cantilever-spring type prosthetic foot
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Foot : Resilient : Spring)

Patent 5116386: Hand prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARM OR COMPONENT (E.G., ELBOW, WRIST, HAND, FINGER, ETC.) AND ACTUATOR OR CONNECTOR THEREFOR : Finger actuator embodied in simulated hand : With wrist actuation)

Patent 5116387: Preparation of injectable polymeric bodies
(SYNTHETIC RESINS OR NATURAL RUBBERS -- PART OF THE CLASS 520 SERIES : : PROCESSES OF PREPARING A DESIRED OR INTENTIONAL COMPOSITION OF AT LEAST ONE NONREACTANT MATERIAL AND AT LEAST ONE SOLID POLYMER OR SPECIFIED INTERMEDIATE CONDENSATION PRODUCT, OR PRODUCT THEREOF : Nonmedicated composition specifically intended for contact with living animal tissue or process of preparing; other than apparel : Composition suitable for use as tissue or body member replacement, restorative, or implant : Polymer of a heterocyclic N-vinyl polymerizable compound)

Patent 5116388: Method of bleaching and conditioning hair, bleach packet and bleaching solutions
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing :)

Patent 5116389: Method of obtaining collagen human-skin fibers, fibers thus produced, and a compound containing them
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES OR FIBERS OR PRODUCTS THEREOF : Proteinaceous fibers : Treatment with phosphorus containing material)

Patent 5116390: Catalytically enhanced combustion process
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : The liquid medium is, or contains, hydrocarbon)

Patent 5116391: Curved surface rubbing apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : By use of plural work holders, without tool : Rotary disk-shaped scouring tool)

Patent 5116392: Abrasive article and abrasive
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH INORGANIC MATERIAL : Metal or metal oxide :)

Patent 5116393: Absorber for dehydrating gas with liquid desiccant
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS : Including means to control contact liquid return flow to supply or sump : Utilizing a valve)

Patent 5116394: Cyclone separator roof
(GAS SEPARATION : DEFLECTOR : With heating or cooling means : Two confined fluids in indirect contact : Heat exchanger is part of separator or is contiguous therewith : Cyclone or centrifugal whirl type deflector)

Patent 5116395: Dust collection with programmable cleaning air control
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH TIMING OR CHANGEABLE PROGRAMMING MEANS : Of cleaning mechanism for separating media : Sequential cleaning of plural separating media : Control valve in external bottom discharge line from reservoir)

Patent 5116396: Hybrid prepurifier for cryogenic air separation plants
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Separation of gas mixture : Air : Distillation : Membrane : Flowline pump)

Patent 5116397: Fibrillation device for the manufacture of mineral wool
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : FIBER MAKING APPARATUS : Rotary-centrifugal fiber forming means (e.g., slinger, rotary disc, no fiberizing holes, etc.) : Having fluid blast means for contacting glass : Fluid cooling agent circulated)

Patent 5116398: Process for forming fiber reinforced composite articles
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Composite fiber matrix (e.g., carbon or metal fiber with glass matrix or vice versa, etc.) : With fiber stretching, drawing, or pulling (e.g., from rod, etc.))

Patent 5116399: Glass melter with front-wall oxygen-fired burner process
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Fining or homogenizing molten glass : Glass conditioning channel section utilized : With segregation prior to discharge)

Patent 5116400: Apparatus for forming a porous glass preform
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : MEANS SHAPING PREFORM FROM GRANULAR MATERIAL WITH FUSION MEANS : By rolling means)

Patent 5116401: Herbicide and method with the glyphosate-urea adduct of sulfuric acid
(PLANT PROTECTING AND REGULATING COMPOSITIONS : PLANT GROWTH REGULATING COMPOSITIONS (E.G., HERBICIDES, ETC.) : Organic active compound containing : Phosphorus containing wherein the phosphorus is other than solely as part of an inorganic ion in an addition salt : Hetero ring containing : Ring chalcogen in the hetero ring (e.g., morpholines, etc.) : Oxygen attached indirectly to the five-membered hetero ring by acyclic nonionic bonding)

 

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