Patents 5131177 - 5131431

 

 

Patent 5131177: Apparatus for displaying a sticker on any selected surface that is removable from that surface without damage thereto
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : SIGNS : Automotive vehicle carried : Interior mounted : Stencil screen)

Patent 5131178: Insect net
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Nets : Dip : Foldable :)

Patent 5131179: Dual fishing pole holders attached to portable fish bucket
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Holders, supports, steadying devices : Motor operated)

Patent 5131180: Lure and hook safety device
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Attachments : Hook and tackle holders :)

Patent 5131181: One legged frog fish lure
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Artificial bait : Hook and line connection extending through or along body : Projections and indentations for simulation and reflecting)

Patent 5131182: Encapsulated fishing lure and method for making
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With direct application of electrical, magnetic, or radiant energy to work : With application of adhesive : With application of adhesive)

Patent 5131183: Bait keeper
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : Line storing : Nonmarginal and/or nonpivoted hook attachments)

Patent 5131184: Minnow trap apparatus
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Fish : Body-removing or concealing)

Patent 5131185: Apparatus and method for propagating, growing and handling plants
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Modular : Vertical array)

Patent 5131186: Portable security grill apparatus
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH PROTECTIVE GRILLE OR SAFETY GUARD : Removable : Swinging handle actuator)

Patent 5131187: Gate assembly
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR SWINGING : Transverse pivot; e.g., single pivoted corner : Cylinder and sleeve-type)

Patent 5131188: Automatic return mechanism for sliding door or window
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR RECIPROCATION : Louver end caps; e.g., mounting clips)

Patent 5131189: Security door having antiprying member
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : HANDLE OR PROTECTOR : Guide includes deformed or cast component)

Patent 5131190: Lapping machine and non-constant pitch grooved bed therefor
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : By means loosely confining work : Gear generating)

Patent 5131191: Fluid circuit for work handling apparatus
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With feeding of tool or work holder : Hydraulically driven : Sizing gauge controlled)

Patent 5131192: Dust arrester for a sanding machine
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Suction : Nut-and-screw-type drive)

Patent 5131193: Contour sanding device
(ABRADING : TOOL SUPPORT FOR FLEXIBLE-MEMBER TOOL : Manually manipulated : By handle : Including conical tool holding member)

Patent 5131194: Sound barrier window
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH EXPOSED CONFIGURATION HAVING ACOUSTICAL FUNCTION : With separately placeable closure in abutting relation to wall edges)

Patent 5131195: Earthquake-resistant insulator for buildings
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MEANS COMPENSATING EARTH-TRANSMITTED FORCE (E.G., EARTHQUAKE) : Supporting separate axially aligned shaft)

Patent 5131196: Drywell cover and drywell
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED TERRANEAN RELATIONSHIP : With drain or vent exterior to foundation perimeter : Divided terrane)

Patent 5131197: Mounted stairway
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : STEPPED; E.G., STAIR : Interconnected relatively movable components : Central ramp group)

Patent 5131198: Corner bead for drywall construction
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CONDUIT, TRIM, OR SHIELD MEMBER AT CORNER : With revealed embedded protector)

Patent 5131199: Architectural window system with interchangeable sashes
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WINDOW OR WINDOW SASH, SILL, MULLION, OR GLAZING : Decorative grill attached to sash : Metallic spring (e.g., strip separator))

Patent 5131200: Roof system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LAPPED MULTIPLANAR SURFACING; E.G., SHINGLE TYPE : Interfitted sections : Face-to-face tongue and groove; e.g., dado : Formed by deformation of base material)

Patent 5131201: Precast concrete panels and support pedestals constructed therefrom
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : With joining means of dissimilar material and separate from unit : Connecting protruding ends of units` reinforcement (e.g., rebar) : Additional lock means between projections)

Patent 5131202: Building block
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPAQUE STONELIKE MODULE : Having integral key)

Patent 5131203: Dampness-removing constituent unit for masonry systems
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPAQUE STONELIKE MODULE : Having integral key)

Patent 5131204: Reinforcing steel connection
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : End-to-end connected sections : Having feature resisting transverse loading (e.g., beam))

Patent 5131205: Sleeve for aiding in the affixation of board on a surface
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Barrier construction : Tower support)

Patent 5131206: Method and device for the insertion of components, in particular electrical components, preferably chips, into depressions of a tape
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Separate delivery of incomplete or defective contents or contents group : Wrap of preformed blank)

Patent 5131207: End-loading, hooded container
(PACKAGE MAKING : DEPOSITING ARTICLES AND ARRANGING MATERIAL IN PREFORMED RECEPTACLES : With movement of receptacle to or from filling station : With means to supply successive receptacles : Contents or receptacle transfer between conveyers : By reciprocable pusher : Rotary turret or carrier)

Patent 5131208: Method and apparatus for forming cartons
(PACKAGE MAKING : CLOSING PACKAGES AND FILLED RECEPTACLES : Package or receptacle having closure flap, e.g., carton flap, box lid, etc. : Multiple closure flaps : With means to apply adhesive : With means to fold cover after closing)

Patent 5131209: Vertical foam wrapping machine and method for wrapping a roll of carbonless paper
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Applying a partial cover : Banding :)

Patent 5131210: Method and apparatus for compressing and bundling an article to be packed
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Applying a partial cover : Banding :)

Patent 5131211: Packaging of components having flexible leads
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Filling preformed receptacle and closing : With separate closure attaching (e.g., cap or plug) : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 5131212: Recycle shipping assembly
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Filling preformed receptacle and closing : With protective media (e.g., shock absorbing) : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 5131213: Sealing jaws
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Closing package or filled receptacle : By heat sealing : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 5131214: Baler fill monitor
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : WITH CONDITION-RESPONSIVE OPERATION :)

Patent 5131215: Track support for agricultural machines
(HARVESTERS : TOBACCO : Having motor on ground-supported carrier)

Patent 5131216: Device for separating the shoot tips of sugar-cane plants
(HARVESTERS : CORNSTALK TYPE : Cutters : Toppers with catchers : Reel gatherer)

Patent 5131217: Mechanical harvester
(HARVESTERS : FRUIT GATHERER : Asparagus havester)

Patent 5131218: Sinking/floating rope
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : STRAND STRUCTURE : Covered or wrapped : Plied :)

Patent 5131219: Spinning machine having yarn carriers retained in pairs on a revolver
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : With preparation for doffing- or donning-type operation : Bobbin graspers)

Patent 5131220: Exothermic chemical reaction processes
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Including means selecting direction of engine rotation)

Patent 5131221: Injector carbon screen
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : With safety device : Air bleed)

Patent 5131222: Thermally valved cooling system for exhaust nozzle systems
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Method of operation :)

Patent 5131223: Integrated booster and sustainer engine for a missile
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Plural motive fluid generating means or plural outlets : Particular liner or casing structure)

Patent 5131224: Method for reducing methane exhaust emissions from natural gas fueled engines
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Methods : Anti-pollution : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5131225: Apparatus for separating and compressing oxygen from an air stream
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : For nominal other than power plant output feature : Air bleed : Solid fuel)

Patent 5131226: Variable volume reservoir and method for its use
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : With control means for structure storing work driving energy (e.g., accumulator, etc.) : Control by sensor of accumulator condition : Suction pressure on motor regulated)

Patent 5131227: Priority arrangement and method for a fluid handling system
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Having condition responsive control in a system of distinct or separately operable outputs or output drive units : Independently actuatable outputs with condition responsive means insuring sufficiency of feed of motive fluid : Suction pressure on motor regulated)

Patent 5131228: Control apparatus for a turbocharged alcohol engine
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Having condition responsive valve controlling engine exhaust flow : With coordinated engine fuel control)

Patent 5131229: Internal-combustion engine with exhaust gas turbocharger
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Supercharging means driven by engine exhaust actuated motor : With exhaust gas recirculation : Including injecting modifying fluid)

Patent 5131230: System for providing early warning of potential water induction events and enabling rapid steam turbine restarts
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including start up, shut down, cleaning, protective or maintenance procedure : Gaseous)

Patent 5131231: Method for operating a closed Brayton engine and engine adapted for use with method
(POWER PLANTS : MOTIVE FLUID ENERGIZED BY EXTERNALLY APPLIED HEAT : Process of power production or system operation : Including mixing or separating materials of different chemical compositions in a motive fluid flow path : Gaseous)

Patent 5131232: Cooling method
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Treating an article : With stirring, agitating or scraping of the solidification zone)

Patent 5131233: Gas-liquid forced turbulence cooling
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Treating an article : By contacting with liquid : With externally scraped drum or helix or screw)

Patent 5131234: Ice stock level detecting apparatus for ice making machines
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : By congealed removable product condition : By accumulation of product : With forced circulation between evaporator and sorber)

Patent 5131235: Cooling system having coolant mass flow control
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Air compessor, cooler and expander : Evacuating means, e.g., jet pump)

Patent 5131236: Air handling system utilizing direct expansion cooling
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Of external fluid reheating : Evacuating means, e.g., jet pump)

Patent 5131237: Control arrangement for a refrigeration apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : AUTOMATIC CONTROL : Diverse, cascade or compound refrigeration-producing system : Evacuating means, e.g., jet pump)

Patent 5131238: Air conditioning apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : ATMOSPHERE AND SORBENT CONTACTING TYPE : System, i.e., multiple treating or fluid handling means)

Patent 5131239: Automatic self-cooling device for beverage containers
(REFRIGERATION : HAND MANIPULABLE TOOL : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate)

Patent 5131240: Air conditioning apparatus
(REFRIGERATION : REVERSIBLE, I.E., HEAT PUMP : With clutch or variable speed transmission controlling compressor drive)

Patent 5131241: Method for freezing food products in containers, and an automatic plate freezer for implementing the method
(REFRIGERATION : MEANS PRODUCING SHAPED OR MODIFIED CONGEALED PRODUCT : With article press means : Including inlet flow line connection)

Patent 5131242: Closed loop refrigerant recovery system
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : With refrigerant treater : Means for discharging impurity from system : At condenser or receiver)

Patent 5131243: Adjustable finger ring
(JEWELRY : BODY MEMBER ENCIRCLING ORNAMENT : Ring : Variable internal size : Plural adjustment : Nested)

Patent 5131244: Knitting machine with thread exchange device
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : FEEDING : Nonidling or nonplating guides : With clamp or cutter : Starting by strand interengagement : Uniting : By means responsive to radius of beam)

Patent 5131245: Automobile steering lock
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Handle, handwheel or knob : Rotary or swinging : Universal mounting)

Patent 5131246: Tire cover latching mechanism
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For automotive vehicles : Accessories : Spare or mounted wheel or tire : Tire or rim only : Handle-carried key lock)

Patent 5131247: Lock assembly with curved keyway
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Plural tumbler sets : Directly key engaged)

Patent 5131248: Structure of key and lock barrel for lock set
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Rotary plug : Rotary or swinging tumblers : Transverse of plug : Including sidebar)

Patent 5131249: Key for a cylinder lock, especially for locking systems
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Operating elements : Keys : Multi-part structures : With slidable bit portion : Cylinder rings)

Patent 5131250: Flat die thread roller
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF TOOL ACTING DURING RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN TOOL AND WORK ABOUT INTERNAL CENTER (E.G., GYRATING OR ROTATING TOOL) : During rotation of work : Caused by tools (e.g., "platens") relatively moving parallel to their surface : Including stationary tool : Force feed)

Patent 5131251: Chuck set-up for spring coiling machine
(METAL DEFORMING : BY DEFLECTING SUCCESSIVELY-PRESENTED PORTIONS OF WORK DURING BODILY MOVEMENT THEREOF (E.G., FOR COILING, LEVELLING, CURVING OR TROUGHING MATERIAL IN MOVEMENT) : To form helical coil or tube : By interchangeable or selectable tool portion : Including non-cylindrical core)

Patent 5131252: Apparatus and method for cold rolling of metal strip
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : With carrier for roller-couple or tool-couple : Including back-up for roller : Load bearing, equal size pair of back-up rolls : And second stage, equal size pair of back-up rolls : Including adjustable tool)

Patent 5131253: Carbide mandrel for micro extrusion of metals
(METAL DEFORMING : BY EXTRUDING THROUGH ORIFICE : Utilizing internal forming means (e.g., mandrel) or core tube (e.g., wire guide) : Bridge mandrel : Single element ("impact extrusion" type))

Patent 5131254: Apparatus for bending beams
(METAL DEFORMING : BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE OFFSET TOOL-FACES (E.G., FOR BENDING OR DRAWING) : With tool motion in fixed path : Pivotal motion only : Opposed tool faces)

Patent 5131255: Power driven tool
(METAL DEFORMING : BY RELATIVELY MOVABLE OFFSET TOOL-FACES (E.G., FOR BENDING OR DRAWING) : With tool motion in fixed path : Concentric or telescoped tools : Tool inside hollow fastener : Helically ribbed tool : Adjustable tool face)

Patent 5131256: Pivoting transfer unit mount for a stamping press
(METAL DEFORMING : BY PLURAL TOOL-COUPLES : With means to feed work between plural tool stations : Work grasping : Reciprocating work feeder : Adapted to grasp work laterally (e.g., by gripper rail or transfer fingers) : Adjustable tool face)

Patent 5131257: Bench ramps for the repair of damaged vehicle bodyworks and chassis
(METAL DEFORMING : BY OR WITH WORK-CONSTRAINER AND/OR MANIPULATED WORK-FORCER : With guide for rectilinearly moving tool)

Patent 5131258: Punch anvils for sheet fastening systems
(METAL DEFORMING : TOOL AND/OR TOOL HOLDER : Including flexible or yieldable tool or support : Resilient material : Rivet bucker or dolly)

Patent 5131259: Calibration fixture and method of calibrating contact sensors
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT PROVING OR CALIBRATING : Dynamometer : Load cell (e.g., strain gauge or piezoelectric sensor) : Wrench)

Patent 5131260: Device and method for the continuous measurement of the ammonia concentration in gases in the ppm range
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Particular separator)

Patent 5131261: Permeation measurement device
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Porosity or permeability : Internal gauging)

Patent 5131262: Apparatus for detecting leaks in fuel dispensing systems
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Fluid handling conduit in situ : Sheet or filament)

Patent 5131263: Device and a method for detecting leaks
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : By probe gas, vapor, or powder : Using acoustic detectors)

Patent 5131264: Above-ground storage tank liquid leak detector
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Receptacle : Tire valve)

Patent 5131265: Real-time rheology measurement sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Viscosity : Force reactance to member driven therein : Including an object concentricity guide means)

Patent 5131266: Method and apparatus for continuously measuring the concentration of organic compounds in an aqueous solution
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID ANALYSIS OR ANALYSIS OF THE SUSPENSION OF SOLIDS IN A LIQUID : Content or effect of a constituent of a liquid mixture : With detail of a pressure or a temperature regulating means)

Patent 5131267: Vehicle composite test apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Testing auxiliary unit : With continuous operation)

Patent 5131268: Brake assembly including torque monitor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BRAKE TESTING : Motor part)

Patent 5131269: Clamp for railroad car coupler
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BRAKE TESTING : Vehicle installation : With driving effort indication)

Patent 5131270: Sliding rotor pump-motor-meter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Expansible chamber : Rotary piston or cylinder : With sliding vane : Single stationary abutment)

Patent 5131271: Ultrasonic level detector
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Vibratory type : Transparent closure plate type)

Patent 5131272: Portable deployable automatic test system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : INSTRUMENT CASING : Capacity adjustable)

Patent 5131273: Angular velocity sensor and a sensor apparatus incorporating the same
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPEED, VELOCITY, OR ACCELERATION : Angular rate using gyroscopic or Coriolis effect : Vibratory mass : Cantilever : Tuning fork : Crank operated)

Patent 5131274: Method and apparatus for testing eggs for cracks or holes
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Frangible : With suspension means)

Patent 5131275: Gas pressure gage
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Mounting and connection : Pirani type)

Patent 5131276: Ultrasonic load indicating member with transducer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : Threaded fastener stress : Penetrator element)

Patent 5131277: Reverse osmosis system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring transit time of tracer or tag : Electrical)

Patent 5131278: Mounting structure for transducers with sonic-energy absorbing means
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy : Electromagnetic induction (e.g., Faraday type))

Patent 5131279: Sensing element for an ultrasonic volumetric flowmeter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : By measuring vibrations or acoustic energy : Transit time of acoustic waves : Vortex shedders)

Patent 5131280: Vibrating conduit mass flowmeter
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Mass flow by imparting angular or transverse momentum to the fluid : Coriolis or gyroscopic : Vibrated conduit : In both directions simultaneously)

Patent 5131281: Strain sensing apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : DYNAMOMETERS : Responsive to torque : During transmission to an external load : By measuring elastic deformation of a torque transmitting member : Using an electrical sensor : Inductance or reluctance sensor : Detecting magnetostrictive or magnetoelastic property : Magnetic sleeve or layer :)

Patent 5131282: Minimum emission closed loop sampling system for transportable containers
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Conduit or passageway section capture chamber : Branched conduit)

Patent 5131283: Tool for sampling oil from electric distribution transformer tanks for PCB contamination
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Capture device : Conduit : With penetrating means : Messenger actuated)

Patent 5131284: Displacement probe for cryogenic magnet
(MEASURING AND TESTING : PROBE OR PROBE MOUNTING : Rate of change)

Patent 5131285: Transmission
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Interchangeably locked : Combined gear and clutch : On single driving member)

Patent 5131286: Mechanism for absorbing energy transmitted through a vehicle steering column
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Steering posts : Levers)

Patent 5131287: Steering wheel rod with sliding and tilting movements
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Steering posts : Adjustable : Pair of levers)

Patent 5131288: Remote actuator for parking brake control assembly
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Foot operated : Rotatable rod, shaft, or post)

Patent 5131289: Wedge piece for improved hand grip
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Handles : Handle bars : Attachments and accessories : Continuous)

Patent 5131290: Steering wheel cover
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Handles : Caps and covers : Rim grips and covers)

Patent 5131291: Device for fixing a shoe on a pedal of a bicycle or similar machine, a bicycle pedal, a wedge and a shoe sole for such a device
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Cranks and pedals : Pedals : With toe or shoe clips : Rotating)

Patent 5131292: Spindle drive
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Plural power paths to and/or from gearing : Single drive plural driven : Nonparallel : Belt or chain)

Patent 5131293: Motor vehicle having an automatically shifting transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Control by sensed ambient condition, pattern indicia, external signal, or temperature : Temperature control : Pressure controlled)

Patent 5131294: Line pressure control system for automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine controlled by transmission : Diminution during transmission change : Initiation inhibited by sensed condition)

Patent 5131295: Control of gear shifting in automatic transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Electric valve control : Electric valve control)

Patent 5131296: Traction drive transmission and lock-up control
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Including fluid drive : Impeller-turbine-type : With clutch control : Control of or by fluid drive)

Patent 5131297: Shift control method of continuously variable transmission
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Continuously variable friction transmission : Belt-type : Fluid pressure control : Ratio change controlled : With electric valve control : Duty ratio control :)

Patent 5131298: Method for controlling shift of an automatic transmission and shift control system therefor
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Transmission controlled by engine : By input manifold pressure or engine fuel control : Servo motor timing : Downshift : Kickdown)

Patent 5131299: Insulation stripping tool
(TOOLS : WIRE STRIPPER : Having relatively movable clamp and blade : Blade moves relative to handle to remove insulation : With bottom support)

Patent 5131300: Openable and closable box wrench
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Pivoted side jaw : Traveling fulcrum)

Patent 5131301: Paper cutting machine
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : Scoring)

Patent 5131302: Automatic toilet paper supplier
(CUTTING : WITH RANDOMLY ACTUATED STOPPING MEANS : Responsive to tool detector or work-feed-means detector : Repetitive blanking)

Patent 5131303: Punch assembly
(CUTTING : WITH PRODUCT HANDLING MEANS : Means to move, guide, or permit free fall or flight of product : Means to move product out of contact with tool : Moving stripper timed with tool stroke : Carried by moving tool element or its support : Stripper biased against product : By spring means :)

Patent 5131304: Upper blade holder
(CUTTING : ROTATABLE DISC TOOL PAIR OR TOOL AND CARRIER : With guard for tool : Work-support includes passageway for tool (e.g., slotted table))

Patent 5131305: Saw tooth and holder
(CUTTING : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Toothed blade or tooth therefor : Plural separable sections : Tooth separable from blade : By independent connecting element : With means to mount presser for oscillation about column)

Patent 5131306: Automatic music playing piano
(MUSIC : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical musical tone generation : Stringed : Pianos : Electric power : Electric control)

Patent 5131307: Stringed instrument system
(MUSIC : INSTRUMENTS : Stringed : Guitars : Erard action)

Patent 5131308: Keyboard device of electronic keyboard musical instrument
(MUSIC : INSTRUMENTS : Drum and cymbal beaters : Keyboards : Keys : Fulcrums and guides : Reeds)

Patent 5131309: Performance recording/reproducing apparatus enabling correction or modification of playing information
(MUSIC : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical musical tone generation : Data storage :)

Patent 5131310: Musical tone synthesizing apparatus
(MUSIC : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical musical tone generation : Data storage : Digital memory circuit (e.g., RAM, ROM, etc.) : Waveform memory :)

Patent 5131311: Music reproducing method and apparatus which mixes voice input from a microphone and music data
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : CATHODE RAY SCREEN DISPLAY AND AUDIO MEANS : Karaoke : Optics)

Patent 5131312: Surface conforming, torque enhancing wrench
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Rigid jaws : Having relatively movable jaws)

Patent 5131313: Linear accelerator
(ORDNANCE : FUSE SETTERS : Explosive charge : Box magazine)

Patent 5131314: Method of attaching conical stand-off to a support surface
(ORDNANCE : SHIELDS : Shape or composition : Disintegrating type)

Patent 5131315: Magazine conveyor for large caliber ammunition
(ORDNANCE : LOADING : With recoil check)

Patent 5131316: Autoloading apparatus for tank cannon
(ORDNANCE : LOADING : Hoisting apparatus : Spring type)

Patent 5131317: Pistol with automatic mechanism for the release of a slide catch
(ORDNANCE : AUTOMATIC : Firing device operation or control (e.g., full automatic, etc.) : Interlocks between firing and cartridge feeding : Locks bolt open :)

Patent 5131318: Directional control valve for pneumatic cylinder
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WITH MOTIVE FLUID VALVE : Both inlet and exhaust controlled by motive fluid pressure in supply line or chamber : With motor-controlled holding means for valve)

Patent 5131319: Wobble plate type refrigerant compressor having a ball-and-socket joint lubricating mechanism
(EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : RELATIVELY MOVABLE WORKING MEMBERS : Interconnected with common rotatable shaft : Shaft axis parallel to axes of working members (70) : Single crankshaft offset from center of work chamber)

Patent 5131320: Image-forming griddle
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : COOKING : Imperforate sheet or griddle type : Movably or adjustably supported)

Patent 5131321: Vessel for treating a finely-divided material with a fluid
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : SUBJECTING FOOD TO AN ENCLOSED MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE : In gravity-feed enclosure : Including revolving surface)

Patent 5131322: Roller assembly for grain shellers
(FOODS AND BEVERAGES: APPARATUS : MEANS TO TREAT FOOD : Subdividing into plural products : Separating one external portion from the remaining food : Removing skin : Grain hulling : By rotating surface : Deformable hulling surface : Including a screw-threaded mounting)

Patent 5131323: Packing sheet calender
(PRESSES : WITH ADDITIONAL TREATMENT OF MATERIAL : Heating, cooling, or drying : In press : Roll-type press : Plural stage or pass : Heating or cooling element in platen)

Patent 5131324: Calender device for on-line connection to a paper machine
(PRESSES : CONCURRENT PRESSING AND CONVEYING : Endless conveyer type : Co-acting presser roll : Plural transversely moving platens)

Patent 5131325: Reusable printing sleeve
(PRINTING : PRINTING MEMBERS : Rolling contact : Arrangeable face)

Patent 5131326: Cover mounting for a printing press
(PRINTING : FLEXIBLE-SHEET-SECURING DEVICES : Work in rolling contact with printing plate)

Patent 5131327: Plate winding apparatus
(PRINTING : FLEXIBLE-SHEET-SECURING DEVICES : Work in rolling contact with printing plate)

Patent 5131328: Safety and arming system for tube launched projectile
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : IGNITING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS : Arming devices : Blocking or interrupting type : Fluid pressure operated : Rotor or slide : Impacting device release)

Patent 5131329: Fragmentation projectile
(AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES : INCENDIARY : Firecracker)

Patent 5131330: Cylindrical linear transportation system with linear motor propulsion
(RAILWAYS : MONORAIL : With side guides : Vertible movement)

Patent 5131331: Articulated coupling apparatus for connecting adjacent ends of a pair of railway cars
(RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK : TRAINS : Articulated :)

Patent 5131332: Railway truck with steered axles and primary suspension
(RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK : TRUCKS : Axle bearing mounting : Spring and guide : Key release)

Patent 5131333: Tiltable table
(HORIZONTALLY SUPPORTED PLANAR SURFACES : TILTABLE SURFACES : Pivotally adjustable about horizontal axis : Mechanical actuator tilts surface :)

Patent 5131334: Flame stabilizer for solid fuel burner
(FURNACES : UTILIZING POWDERED FUEL : Having rotary flow means : Alternate fuel)

Patent 5131335: Process for reducing nitric oxide emission during the combustion of solid fuels
(FURNACES : PROCESS : Treating fuel constituent or combustion product : Combustion product : Exhaust gas; e.g., pollution control, etc. : Grate mounted)

Patent 5131336: Waist part cloth guiding device for a sewing machine
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Having tube end tensioner : Fabric tuft)

Patent 5131337: Presser of a sewing machine
(SEWING : SPECIAL MACHINES : Guides : Strip : Spacing)

Patent 5131338: Needle thread regulating mechanism for sewing machines
(SEWING : ELEMENTS : Take-ups : Detachable connections)

Patent 5131339: Method and apparatus for automatically guiding a piece of fabric having an undulating edge through a sewing position
(SEWING : METHOD OF SEWING : Workpiece manipulation other than straight line feeding : Workpiece manipulation according to calculated data or operator produced recording : Single blade cutter)

Patent 5131340: Selective thread cutting device in a sewing machine
(SEWING : ELEMENTS : Thread cutting, severing or breaking : Upper and lower threads : Single cutter : Reversible feed direction)

Patent 5131341: Solar powered electric ship system
(SHIPS : WATERCRAFT WITH MEANS USED IN PROVIDING SAILPOWER : Foot strap means)

Patent 5131342: Shallowdraft floating boatlift
(SHIPS : VESSEL RAISING AND DOCKING : Floating dry docks : Elevators : Flooding gates)

Patent 5131343: Integrating meter
(SIGNALS AND INDICATORS : VEHICLE : Speedometer (e.g., odometer) : Bells)

Patent 5131344: Mast for sailboats and the like
(SHIPS : SPARS : Masts and masting : Welded joint)

Patent 5131346: Small jet propelled watercraft
(SHIPS : MOTORIZED SELF-PROPELLED WATERSKI OR WATERSCOOTER-TYPE VEHICLE (E.G., PERSONAL WATERCRAFT) : Having standing rider : And rider straddles seat)

Patent 5131347: Anchor
(SHIPS : ANCHOR : Fluke type : Pivoted fluke : Plural independently pivoted : Vertical axis)

Patent 5131348: Composite hull boat with rigid bottom and inflatable tubular buoyancy element
(SHIPS : BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT OR ATTACHMENT : Seat and foot support : Former and framer)

Patent 5131349: Application of primer coating
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO PREPARE WORK SURFACE FOR COATING : Liquid treatment : Running length work)

Patent 5131350: Electrostatic powder coating device
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Applying solid particulate material : Strand, rod or bar form work)

Patent 5131351: Heat exchanger plug
(LIQUID HEATERS AND VAPORIZERS : WATER TUBE : Coil : Vertical : Fluid fuel : Divided section)

Patent 5131352: Cooling fan apparatus for an automobile
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COOLING : Devices for cooling liquid by air flow : Fan type : Side wall opening)

Patent 5131353: Crank loop frame for a crank loop drive of an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : MULTIPLE CYLINDER : Cylinders radiating : Cylinders opposite : Four-stroke cycle : Cylinders opposite and aligned : More than eight cylinder)

Patent 5131354: Method of operating a two-stroke-cycle engine with variable valve timing in a four-stroke-cycle mode
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : FOUR-CYCLE : Scavenging : Having sleeve valve lubrication means)

Patent 5131355: Balancing arrangement in 8-cylinder, 4-stroke engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : VIBRATION COMPENSATING DEVICE : Balancing arrangement : Devices for opening the ignition circuit when engine stops in order to save battery)

Patent 5131356: Single cylinder or multicylinder block
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : PARTICULAR PISTON AND ENCLOSING CYLINDER CONSTRUCTION : Cylinder detail : Having detail to guiding structure cooperating with cylinder)

Patent 5131357: Cylinder block for V-type engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : COOLING : With jacketed head and/or cylinder : Multiple cylinder : Spiral passages)

Patent 5131358: Device for stopping an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ACCESSORIES : Fuel cut-off : For spring)

Patent 5131359: Rotating head and piston engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ROTARY : Only combustion and expansion of charge in engine : Abutment : Eccentric interengaging rotors)

Patent 5131360: Load adjustment device
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Idle speed control : Electrically operated control means : With fail-safe, backup, or malfunction detecting means : Lengthwise scavenging from head)

Patent 5131361: Centrifugal governor for internal combustion engines
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Having condition responsive means with engine being part of a closed feedback system (e.g., cruise control) : Mechanical sensor or regulator : Fuel injection pump governor (e.g., diesel) : Pivoted link connected to pump rack : Variable throttle or control rod stop)

Patent 5131362: Safety device
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Open loop condition responsive : Resistance or override acts on input connection to regulator : Responsive to exhaust gas)

Patent 5131363: Setting element as well as throttle valve connection having such an element
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Open loop condition responsive : Resistance or override acts on input connection to regulator : Throttle position lock : Liquid fluid governor)

Patent 5131364: Throttle-valve connection
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Open loop condition responsive : Having an electrical device between input and speed regulator : Throttle position lock)

Patent 5131365: Piston type IC engine with swing type inlet valve
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : ENGINE SPEED REGULATOR : Charge volume varying (e.g., total amount of mixture fed to engine is varied; relative amounts of air and fuel are fixed) : Throttling (e.g., volume varying using throttle valve) : Throttle position lock)

Patent 5131366: Apparatus for positioning a sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Testing auxiliary unit : With continuous operation)

Patent 5131367: Method for controlling ignition timing of internal combustion engine and apparatus therefor
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : Having engine shaft rotational position signal generator (e.g., crank shaft, cam shaft) : Speed responsive timing control : Having counter or addressable memory (e.g., digital timing circuit) : Plural engine shaft position sensors : Position sensors at separate shafts : Acceleration or deceleration responsive)

Patent 5131368: Ignition timing control apparatus of internal-combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : With fail-safe, backup or malfunction detecting means : Knock control malfunction responsive : Liquid fluid governor)

Patent 5131369: Ignition timing control system for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : Closed loop feedback control of spark timing : Combustion condition responsive : Engine knock responsive : Fuel quality or composition signal responsive : Having a plurality of speed/load maps related to fuel quality or composition :)

Patent 5131370: Ignition timing control system for internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : SPARK IGNITION TIMING CONTROL : Electronic control : Closed loop feedback control of spark timing : Combustion condition responsive : Engine knock responsive : Fuel quality or composition signal responsive : Having a plurality of speed/load maps related to fuel quality or composition :)

Patent 5131371: Method and arrangement for controlling a self-igniting internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Including means responsive to instantaneous change in engine speed : One inlet is uncovered by piston travel)

Patent 5131372: Apparatus for controlling the respective cylinders in the fuel supply system of an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Including exhaust gas condition responsive means : With sensor controlling each cylinder individually : Temperature responsive)

Patent 5131374: Injection hydraulic automatic advance device
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : With fuel pump : Variable beginning of pumping stroke : Fluid pressure control : Having specific transducer)

Patent 5131375: Fuel injection type engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : CHARGE FORMING DEVICE (E.G., POLLUTION CONTROL) : Auxiliary air or gas used to inject fuel : Having a separate pump for the air or gas : Purge valve controlled by engine parameter)

Patent 5131376: Distributorless capacitive discharge ignition system
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : HIGH TENSION IGNITION SYSTEM : Using capacitive storage and discharge for spark energy : Having an oscillator : Staged opening of carburetor throttle valves)

Patent 5131377: Ignition device for an internal combustion engine provided with an optoisolator
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : HIGH TENSION IGNITION SYSTEM : Having engine component position sensor : Optical sensing : Antireverse protection)

Patent 5131378: Method for the production of reinforced panels from a block of building material, such as stone
(STONE WORKING : SAWING : Reciprocating : Saw blades)

Patent 5131379: Device and method for inserting a cannula into a duct
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore : Implanted)

Patent 5131380: Softwall medical tube with fiberoptic light conductor therein and method of use
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Colostomy apparatus)

Patent 5131381: Apparatus for automatically regulating the supply of light to an endoscope
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With camera or solid state imager : Laser)

Patent 5131382: Endoscopic percutaneous discectomy device
(SURGERY : ENDOSCOPE : With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore : Implanted)

Patent 5131383: Foot massage device
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : With light, thermal, magnetic, or electrical application : Applicator having specific movement : Rollers applied to the body :)

Patent 5131384: Combination applicator/massager
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Device with applicator having specific movement : Rolling comprising freely rotating spherical bodies : With drive means)

Patent 5131385: Orthesis for the human knee
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : With hinge or pivot : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5131386: Testicle support means
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : For a particular body portion : Perineal support : Suspensory :)

Patent 5131387: Moisture trap
(SURGERY : RESPIRATORY METHOD OR DEVICE : Means for removing substance from respiratory gas : Atmosphere enclosure (e.g., oxygen tent, hyperbaric chamber for pressurizing whole body, etc.))

Patent 5131388: Implantable cardiac defibrillator with improved capacitors
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Cardioverting/defibrillating :)

Patent 5131389: Electrostimulating device
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical therapeutic systems : Electrical treatment of pain : Dental analgesia : Multiple position connector)

Patent 5131390: Device for continuously measuring the skin local sweating rate
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Electroanalysis : Sweat analysis : Digestive tract)

Patent 5131391: Pulse oxymeter having probe with warming means
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring or detecting nonradioactive constituent of body liquid by means placed against or in body throughout test : Infrared, visible light, or ultraviolet radiation directed on or through body or constituent released therefrom : Determining blood constituent : Oxygen saturation, e.g., oximeter : With tissue perfusion : Inserted in body)

Patent 5131392: Use of magnetic field of magnetic resonance imaging devices as the source of the magnetic field of electromagnetic transducers
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Magnetic resonance imaging or spectroscopy : Disposable or sterilizable eye contacting structure)

Patent 5131393: Ultrasound internal examination system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Anatomic image produced by reflective scanning : Mechanical scanning : With means for inserting into a body)

Patent 5131394: Ultrasonic guided needle
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Associated with puncturing instrument : Blood flow measurement)

Patent 5131395: Ultrasonic apparatus for guiding needles into surface vessels
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Associated with puncturing instrument : Blood flow measurement)

Patent 5131396: Ultrasonic internal examination system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Blood flow studies)

Patent 5131397: Imaging system for producing ultrasonic images and insonifier for such systems
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Ultrasonic : Structure of transducer or probe assembly : Probe placed in vascular system or body orifice : With acoustical or display imaging : With volumetric measurement)

Patent 5131398: Method and apparatus for distinguishing cancerous tissue from benign tumor tissue, benign tissue or normal tissue using native fluorescence
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation : Visible light radiation : With comparison means (e.g., ratio of or comparison to a standard))

Patent 5131399: Patient monitoring apparatus and method
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Simultaneously detecting cardiovascular condition and diverse body condition : Detecting respiratory condition : Pressure in blood vessel)

Patent 5131400: Pulse wave detecting apparatus
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Cardiovascular : Detecting blood vessel pulsation : Force applied against skin to close blood vessel)

Patent 5131401: Method and apparatus for monitoring neuromuscular blockage
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sensitivity to electric stimulus : Locating acupuncture points)

Patent 5131402: Method and apparatus for simultaneously taking samples from both the endocervix and the exocervix
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Scraping with edged instrument : Motorized)

Patent 5131403: Method for obtaining blood using iontophoresis
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Wiping or dabbing)

Patent 5131404: Capillary tube carrier with putty-filled cap
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Manually supported collector with rigid intake tube (e.g., a hollow needle, etc.) : Applying suction to sample)

Patent 5131405: Universal blood draw safety holder
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Liquid collection : Manually supported collector with rigid intake tube (e.g., a hollow needle, etc.) : Applying suction to sample)

Patent 5131406: Guide for introduction of catheters into blood vessels and the like
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 5131407: Guidewire with tracking member and catheter exchange system
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Flexible catheter guide : Indicator)

Patent 5131408: Post-operative knee rehabilitative dynamometer
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or exerted by body : Indicator)

Patent 5131409: Device for microwave resonance therapy
(SURGERY: LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : LIGHT, THERMAL, AND ELECTRICAL APPLICATION : Electrical energy applicator : High frequency radiation type : Antenna or transmission line : Battery-holding grip)

Patent 5131410: Adjustable back support for relief of back pain
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : With distinct adjustable supporting parts : Compartmentalized springs)

Patent 5131411: Custom-fitting earplug formed in situ using foaming action
(SURGERY : BODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS) : Head or face protector (e.g., lips, ears, etc.) : Aural protectors (e.g., ear) : Teeth protectors (e.g., mouthpieces))

Patent 5131412: Pediatric intravenous device
(SURGERY : BODY PROTECTING OR RESTRAINING DEVICES FOR PATIENTS OR INFANTS (E.G., SHIELDS, IMMOBILIZERS) : Restrainers and immobilizers (e.g., strait jackets, etc.) : Intravenous limb restrainers/supports (e.g., armboards, etc.) : Belt or strap)

Patent 5131413: Safety and protective device for association with a unit by which at least one continuous cigarette rod is dried and sealed in cigarette
(TOBACCO : CIGAR OR CIGARETTE MAKING : Wrapping devices : Longitudinally fed continuous wrapper : With wrapper sealing : With heating means : With tobacco rod preshaper)

Patent 5131414: Tobacco processing
(TOBACCO : TOBACCO TREATMENT : Extraction of component, other than moisture, by contact with diverse medium : By contact with hot gaseous medium)

Patent 5131415: Tobacco extraction process
(TOBACCO : TOBACCO TREATMENT : Extraction of component, other than moisture, by contact with diverse medium : By organic solvent : With tag or label making)

Patent 5131416: Cigarette
(TOBACCO : TOBACCO OR TOBACCO SUBSTITUTE PRODUCT OR COMPONENT PART THEREOF : Cigar or cigarette : Wrapper or binder : Filler penetrating)

Patent 5131417: Method of rating hair damage
(TOILET : METHODS : Hair treatment by application of specific chemical composition : For deformation, setting or holding (e.g., curling or waving) : Relaxing or reducing agent followed by fixing or neutralizing agent (e.g., "permanent") :)

Patent 5131418: Comb for use with hair cutting
(TOILET : HAIR DEVICE : Dressing or cutting guide or gauge : Including comb or means to mount comb : And position holding means for element)

Patent 5131419: Multi-function warewashing machine
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Operating or controlling device engaged and moved by work or separate work holder : Plural means to supply or apply plural different fluids separately or admixed : Pumps)

Patent 5131420: Dishwashing machine with a single-motor pump unit
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Having self cleaning means : Fluid spraying means)

Patent 5131421: Adaptor for flushing or cooling stern drive engines
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : For work having hollows or passages : Rail or rod form guides for work or work holder)

Patent 5131422: Device for protecting an umbrella against inversion
(TENT, CANOPY, UMBRELLA, OR CANE : UMBRELLA : Auxiliary frame brace : Sliding rib)

Patent 5131423: Pinch valve control system for water line isolation and method
(FLUID HANDLING : PROCESSES :)

Patent 5131424: Precision pressure control system
(FLUID HANDLING : SELF-PROPORTIONING OR CORRELATING SYSTEMS : Supply and exhaust type : With measuring type discharge assistant)

Patent 5131425: Gas pressure regulator with check valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SELF-PROPORTIONING OR CORRELATING SYSTEMS : Self-controlled branched flow systems : Bypass or relief controlled by main line fluid condition : Pressure responsive : With pressure reducing inlet valve : Relief port through common sensing means :)

Patent 5131426: Valving system for water flow to turbine engine emission system
(FLUID HANDLING : WITH LEAKAGE OR DRIP COLLECTING : Rotary reversing valve)

Patent 5131427: Pilot operated relief valve
(FLUID HANDLING : LINE CONDITION CHANGE RESPONSIVE VALVES : Pilot or servo controlled : Fluid pressure type : Choked or throttled pressure type : Screw threaded)

Patent 5131428: Faucet with unitary underbody
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multiple inlet with single outlet : With flow control : Valve in each inlet : Single actuator operates plural flow control means)

Patent 5131429: Fluid injector assembly
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Flow path with serial valves and/or closures : Direct response normally closed valve limits direction of flow : Also carries head of other valve)

Patent 5131430: Valves
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Rotary valve : Plug type : For plural lines : Yoke or cage-type support for valve stem)

Patent 5131431: Supply and exhaust valve
(FLUID HANDLING : SYSTEMS : Multi-way valve unit : Supply and exhaust : Rotary valve : Plug type : For plural lines : Yoke or cage-type support for valve stem)

 

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