Patents 5138563 - 5138816

 

 

Patent 5138563: Method and apparatus to correct for gravitational sag in the articulated mounting of a probe in a coordinate-measuring machine
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : CALIBRATION OR CORRECTION SYSTEM : Position measurement : Coordinate positioning : Frequency)

Patent 5138564: Automatic encoder calibration
(DATA PROCESSING: MEASURING, CALIBRATING, OR TESTING : CALIBRATION OR CORRECTION SYSTEM : Speed : Coordinate positioning)

Patent 5138565: Shielded electronic apparatus having a removable shielded display
(ELECTRICITY: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HOUSING OR MOUNTING ASSEMBLIES WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS : For electronic systems and devices : Including display support : Fluid)

Patent 5138566: Fractional/decimal/digital converting calculator
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Having specialized input : Fraction input : Business)

Patent 5138567: Median filter
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Nonlinear (e.g., median, etc.) :)

Patent 5138568: Method and circuit configuration for avoiding overflows in an adaptive, recursive digital wave filter having fixed point arithmetic
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Finite arithmetic effect :)

Patent 5138569: Dual tone multi-frequency detector
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Filtering : Frequency detection : Tone detection :)

Patent 5138570: Multiplier signed and unsigned overflow flags
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Multiplication : Binary : Repeated addition : Multiple digit : Feedback :)

Patent 5138571: Method for transferring a bloch line
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : MAGNETIC SHIFT REGISTERS : Thin film : Plated wire)

Patent 5138572: Optical information memory medium including indium (In) and bismuth (Bi)
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : RADIANT ENERGY : Semiconductive)

Patent 5138573: Non-volatile storage cell
(ACTIVE SOLID-STATE DEVICES (E.G., TRANSISTORS, SOLID-STATE DIODES) : FIELD EFFECT DEVICE : Having insulated electrode (e.g., MOSFET, MOS diode) : Variable threshold (e.g., floating gate memory device) : With floating gate electrode : With additional contacted control electrode : With capacitor electrodes connection portion located centrally thereof (e.g., fin electrodes with central post))

Patent 5138574: Method and device for obtaining sum of products using integrated circuit
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS: ARITHMETIC PROCESSING AND CALCULATING : ELECTRICAL DIGITAL CALCULATING COMPUTER : Particular function performed : Arithmetical operation : Sum of products generation : Overflow or underflow)

Patent 5138575: Electricaly erasable and programmable read only memory with a discharge device
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Line charging (e.g., precharge, discharge, refresh) : Verify signal)

Patent 5138576: Method and apparatus for erasing an array of electrically erasable EPROM cells
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Erase : Over erasure :)

Patent 5138577: Latching circuit for sense amplifier in a DRAM and DRAM utilizing the latching circuit
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Having particular data buffer or latch : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5138578: Semiconductor memory circuit having an improved restoring scheme
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Precharge : Coincident A.C. signal with pulse)

Patent 5138579: Semiconductor memory device having transfer gates which prevent high voltages from being applied to memory and dummy cells in the reading
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Line charging (e.g., precharge, discharge, refresh) : Verify signal)

Patent 5138580: Method for the erasure of memory cells, device designed to implement it, and use of said method in a device with non-supplied memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : FLOATING GATE : Particular biasing : Reference signal (e.g., dummy cell) : Verify signal :)

Patent 5138581: Multiport memory
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Multiple port access : Alternate addressing (e.g., even/odd))

Patent 5138582: Method and a device for stabilizing sources of seismic energy
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Offshore prospecting : Transducer position control :)

Patent 5138583: Noise attenuation method
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Land-reflection type : Signal analysis and/or correction : Frequency dependent determination)

Patent 5138584: Migration of seismic turning waves
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Land-reflection type : Signal analysis and/or correction : Timing correction : For dip : Normal moveout)

Patent 5138585: Method for fluid identification and evaluation within wellbores using ultrasonic scanning
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BOREHOLE TESTING : Through well fluids)

Patent 5138586: Acoustic logic circuits
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Returned signal used for control : External device : Vehicle mounted system for determining vehicle speed)

Patent 5138587: Harbor approach-defense embedded system
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Responsive to intruder energy : Addition or subtraction)

Patent 5138588: Underwater sound attenuator
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SIGNAL TRANSDUCERS : Underwater type : Transducer with resonant or damping structure : Diaphragm with electric driving coil)

Patent 5138589: Distance self timer
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CONTROLLED BY A DISPARATE DEVICE : Vehicle (e.g., aircraft, automobile) or vehicle part :)

Patent 5138590: Electronic apparatus having movable case
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : COMBINED WITH DISPARATE DEVICE : Electrical device)

Patent 5138591: Multidisk containing magazine having separable trays
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Plural optical storage media in disc changer : Plural media are unprotected (i.e., discs that are not in cartridges) : Having particular removable magazine : In carousel changer)

Patent 5138592: Optical read/write apparatus with improved tracking performance
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Dithering or wobbling the beam or track : Scanning turntable)

Patent 5138593: Vibration control for an optical pickup actuator driving device
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Initialization/start-up or changing modes of system : Servo loop gain/switching control : Means to mask or shield a portion of the beam)

Patent 5138594: Reducing amplitude variations of optical disk readback signals and increasing reliability of track-crossing counts
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Initialization/start-up or changing modes of system : Servo loop gain/switching control : Means to mask or shield a portion of the beam)

Patent 5138595: Servo control circuit for optical disc apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Servo loop gain/switching control : Recording (e.g., inhibit recording upon defect, etc.))

Patent 5138596: Optical information recording apparatus including means for delaying servo gain by a predetermined time
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Initialization/start-up or changing modes of system : Servo loop gain/switching control : Means to mask or shield a portion of the beam)

Patent 5138597: Apparatus for detecting a read error of an optical recording medium
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For phase, timing, or rate processing : Including static memory accessing : Including static memory write address controlling : Having particular mechanism or slot for transferring disc into changer from outside)

Patent 5138598: Optical disk having relatively wide RAM tracks and relatively narrow ROM tracks
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Optical servo system)

Patent 5138599: Information recording medium having dummy tracks and information recording and reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Transducer movement control using recorded information indicative of location of information (e.g., track address) : Counting tracks traversed by transducer : Specified order of contents information modification processing)

Patent 5138600: Information reproduction apparatus having a display including dual operating modes
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : By stored additional signal (e.g., tone))

Patent 5138601: Digital information signal reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : BINARY PULSE TRAIN INFORMATION SIGNAL : Including sampling or A/D converting : Plural reference signals)

Patent 5138602: Sound record playing apparatus having shock responsive weight member to actuate the same
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SOUND REPRODUCTION FOR TOY OR NOVELTY DEVICE (E.G., TALKING DOLL) : With beginning or end of cycle stylus return : By chance)

Patent 5138603: System and method for processing optical information with tracking error compensated
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS HAVING PLURAL PHYSICALLY DISTINCT INDEPENDENT TRACKS ON A SINGLE STORAGE MEDIUM SURFACE : Continuous consecutive storage or retrieval of interrupted track for single signal (e.g., automatic reversal) : Tracks transverse to a motion component : Signal error correcting or detecting)

Patent 5138604: Optical recording method having two degrees of reflectivity and a diffraction grating or hologram formed integrally thereon and process
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Holographic : Signal error correcting or detecting)

Patent 5138605: Low-profile radial access mechanism for disk recording/playback apparatus, with optical head mounted on a carriage
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Having power driven optical transducer assembly : Linear transducer assembly movement : Voice coil : Backlash prevention)

Patent 5138606: Disk drive device having a swingable lever carrying pin and positioned in a space between a rotary plate and a magnetic member mounted on the
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Optical storage medium support (i.e., turntable or spindle motor) : Optical storage disc holding structure : Having balls)

Patent 5138607: Method and device for evaluating the throughput of virtual circuits employing an asynchronous time-division multiplexed transmission channel
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Control of data admission to the network : Based on data flow rate measurement : Using a spare channel)

Patent 5138608: Circuit arrangement for testing parts of a digital time-division telecommunication switching center, particularly a telephone switching
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Fault detection : Of a switching system : ATM least cost routing)

Patent 5138609: Automatic channel switching from fallback channels to regular channels
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative channel : Spare channel : Using a spare channel)

Patent 5138610: Method of controlling in a quasi-parallel mode a plurality of peripheral units from a single control unit and system for implementing this mode
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Using time slots : Passing a signal identifying the idle or busy state of a channel (e.g., token passing))

Patent 5138611: Blocking message transmission or signaling error in response to message addresses in a computer interconnect coupler for clusters of data
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Path selecting switch : Different protocol (e.g., PCI to ISA))

Patent 5138612: Time-division multiplex transmission system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Queuing arrangement : Having output queuing only : Contention resolution for output)

Patent 5138613: Connection establishing method in broadcasting packet communication and packet communication system having function of automatically shunting a
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Replicate messages for multiple destination distribution : Multistage switch)

Patent 5138614: Transformation method for network conference connections
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Conferencing : Technique for setting up a conference call : ATM least cost routing)

Patent 5138615: Reconfiguration system and method for high-speed mesh connected local area network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Having a plurality of nodes performing distributed switching : Having detail of switch memory reading/writing)

Patent 5138616: Continuous on-line link error rate detector utilizing the frame bit error rate
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Error count or rate : Memory access (e.g., address permutation))

Patent 5138617: Method for masking false bound faults in a central processing unit
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery :)

Patent 5138618: Image forming apparatus with communication function
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Safe shutdown)

Patent 5138619: Built-in self test for integrated circuit memory
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Loop or ring configuration)

Patent 5138620: Communication control system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Synchronization : Solid state memory)

Patent 5138621: Pumping light source drive system for an optical amplifier
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR COMPONENT CIRCUITRY : For driving or controlling laser : Frequency)

Patent 5138622: Apparatus and method for generating high-power, high-voltage pulses, particularly for TE gas lasers
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR COMPONENT CIRCUITRY : Switch (e.g., thyratron, etc.) : Frequency)

Patent 5138623: Semiconductor laser control device
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR COMPONENT CIRCUITRY : Controlling current or voltage to laser : Frequency)

Patent 5138624: Multiwavelength LED and laser diode optical source
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer :)

Patent 5138625: Quantum wire semiconductor laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Monolithic integrated : Laser array :)

Patent 5138626: Ridge-waveguide buried-heterostructure laser and method of fabrication
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular current control structure : Disordered region :)

Patent 5138627: Preionizationd device, in particular for x-ray preionization in discharge-pumped gas lasers, in particular excimer lasers
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR PUMPING MEANS : Electrical : Having an auxiliary ionization means : Traveling wave)

Patent 5138628: Power laser with active mirror
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Specified cavity component : Reflector : Hollow electrode)

Patent 5138629: Direct current electric arc furnace
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ARC FURNACE DEVICE : Indirect : Arc between spaced electrodes : With arc deflection means : With heating between chambers)

Patent 5138630: Direct current electric arc furnace
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ARC FURNACE DEVICE : Power supply system : With magnetically influenced arc : By changing arc length)

Patent 5138631: Satellite communication network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Repeater : Airborne or space satellite repeater : Multiple access (e.g., FDMA) : Code division (CDMA) : Including cancellation of certain signals)

Patent 5138632: Correlation pulse generating circuit
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Correlative or matched filter : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5138633: Method and apparatus for adaptively retiming and regenerating digital pulse signals
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Synchronizing the sampling time of digital data : Gating, blanking, etc.)

Patent 5138634: Altered-length messages in interrupted-clock transmission systems
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : With electromagnetic relay or solenoid)

Patent 5138635: Network clock synchronization
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Network synchronizing more than two stations : Gating, blanking, etc.)

Patent 5138636: Circuit for detecting received signal loss in a digital signal receiver
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Synchronization failure prevention : Gating, blanking, etc.)

Patent 5138637: First-in-first-out buffer
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Elastic buffer : With asynchronous data)

Patent 5138638: System for determining the number of shoppers in a retail store and for processing that information to produce data for store management
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : APPLICATIONS : Counting animate or inanimate entities :)

Patent 5138639: Pulse position measurement type meter-driving circuit capable of improving measurement accuracy
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : APPLICATIONS : Position determining : Where the different categories represent monetary amounts (e.g., wages, charges))

Patent 5138640: Circuit configuration for improving the resolution of successive pulsed signals over time
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SYSTEMS : Comparing counts : Biquinary code)

Patent 5138641: Bit residue correction in a DLC receiver
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SYSTEMS : Using shift register : Multiplication or division by a fraction)

Patent 5138642: Detector imaging arrangement for an industrial CT device
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography : Beam detection system : Fan beam translation)

Patent 5138643: Exposure apparatus
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Lithography : With gap fluid handling)

Patent 5138644: Method and apparatus for measuring the wall thickness of insulated pipe
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Absorption : Thickness or density analysis : With movable source or detector :)

Patent 5138645: Anode for X-ray tubes
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : Target : Rotary : With solid heat conductor or shield)

Patent 5138646: X-ray diagnostics apparatus for a bedridden patient
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : PHOTOGRAPHIC DETECTOR SUPPORT : With object support or positioning : With real time imaging)

Patent 5138647: Portal imaging device
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : NONPHOTOGRAPHIC DETECTOR SUPPORT : Sheet film cassette)

Patent 5138648: Public modular-telephone management system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Of trunk or long line : Of switchboard element condition (e.g., lamp))

Patent 5138649: Portable telephone handset with remote control
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Programming control : Remote programming control : Control of another apparatus :)

Patent 5138650: Cordless telephone with internal debit and credit memory
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Usage measurement : Billing : At remote station :)

Patent 5138651: Cordless loud speaking telephone
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Including private cordless extension system : Specific paging technique)

Patent 5138652: Multifunctional telephone answering device
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Including infra-red link with landline telephone network)

Patent 5138653: System for automatic notification of the receipt of messages in an electronic mail system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Having transmission of a digital message signal over a telephone line : Having station display : Having electronic mail : Recording voice message from non subscriber caller)

Patent 5138654: Facsimile apparatus
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : To produce visual-graphic copy (e.g., facsimile) : Communication status notification : Having acoustic link)

Patent 5138655: Telephone apparatus capable of setting card unit therein
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : MULTI-LINE OR KEY SUBSTATION SYSTEM WITH SELECTIVE SWITCHING AND CENTRAL SWITCHING OFFICE CONNECTION : With special service : Coin disposition (i.e., return or collection))

Patent 5138656: Intercom with transducer enclosure to attenuate resonant frequencies
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PRIVATE (E.G., HOUSE OR INTERCOM) OR SINGLE LINE SYSTEM : Doorbell system : Having connection to telephone line : Paystation (e.g., controlled by refund key))

Patent 5138657: Method and apparatus for controlling a digital crossconnect system from a switching system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : With interexchange network routing : Secretarial or answering service)

Patent 5138658: Subscriber line interface circuit providing regulated current
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Power supply (e.g., battery feed) : Electronic noninductive)

Patent 5138659: Conversion of television signal formats with retention of common control data stream
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling) : Encrypted code control signal : Including frequency modification of audio signal or frequency shifting of audio carrier)

Patent 5138660: Sound imaging apparatus connected to a video game
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Pseudo stereophonic : AM or both AM and angle final modulation)

Patent 5138661: Linear predictive codeword excited speech synthesizer
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Linear prediction : Correlation function)

Patent 5138662: Speech coding apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Linear prediction : Correlation function)

Patent 5138663: Method and apparatus for performing noise cancelling and headphoning
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ACOUSTICAL NOISE OR SOUND CANCELLATION : Adjacent ear : Inductive pickup)

Patent 5138664: Noise reducing device
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ACOUSTICAL NOISE OR SOUND CANCELLATION : Adjacent ear : Inductive pickup)

Patent 5138665: Audio reproduction system
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : INCLUDING AMPLITUDE OR VOLUME CONTROL : Having automatic equalizer circuit)

Patent 5138666: Voice transmission system
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Housed microphone : Mounting or support : In headgear : Plural or variable characteristics)

Patent 5138667: Process and device for detecting print registration marks on a web from a multi-color printing press
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Document or print quality inspection (e.g., newspaper, photographs, etc.) : License plate)

Patent 5138668: Character discrimination system employing height-to-width ratio and vertical extraction position information
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE SEGMENTATION : Segmenting individual characters or words : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5138669: Range-conditional character string retrieving method and system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Context analysis or word recognition (e.g., character string) : Statistical decision process)

Patent 5138670: Image reading apparatus capable of reading desired image areas
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Selecting a portion of an image : Based on peak levels)

Patent 5138671: Image processing method for distinguishing object by determining threshold of image lightness values
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : HISTOGRAM PROCESSING : For setting a threshold : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5138672: Image reducing apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Image filter : Lowpass filter (i.e., for blurring or smoothing) : Skeletonizing)

Patent 5138673: Data compression system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Predictive coding : Checking spelling for recognition)

Patent 5138674: Image reader capable of detecting blank documents
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : HISTOGRAM PROCESSING : For setting a threshold : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5138675: Mode scrambler as an optical isolator for higher-coherence lasers in multi-mode fiber plants
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling function : Coupling between modes in a waveguide or fiber : Double pole multiple throw)

Patent 5138676: Miniature fiberoptic bend device and method
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Coupling light through a waveguide bend or loop : Mode strippers)

Patent 5138677: Broadband optical power summer
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling structure : Tapered coupler : Directional coupler)

Patent 5138678: Connector with a variable direction strain relief
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : Structure rearward of optical fiber end face to secure additional fiber or cable layers : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 5138679: Optical fiber connector with centering and floating alignment feature
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Fiber adjustable relative to device : Having at least one layer compressively fixed (e.g., crimp, tightening screws, etc.))

Patent 5138680: Optical fiber connector with elastomeric centering and floating alignment feature
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Fiber adjustable relative to device : Having at least one layer compressively fixed (e.g., crimp, tightening screws, etc.))

Patent 5138681: Optical fiber splice
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH SPLICE (PERMANENT CONNECTION) : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector)

Patent 5138682: Fibre-optic cable assemblies
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Including splice joint reinforcement)

Patent 5138683: Optical transmission element having a two-layer protective sheath and the method of manufacture
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : With armoring)

Patent 5138684: High-strength isolated core cable
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : With strength member : Prestressed)

Patent 5138685: Communications cable having microbial resistant water blocking provisions
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : With strength member : Prestressed)

Patent 5138686: Fiber type wavelength converter
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING NONLINEAR PROPERTY : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5138687: Rib optical waveguide and method of manufacturing the same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : PLANAR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Utilizing multiple core or cladding)

Patent 5138688: Optical connector holder assembly
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers : Channel waveguide)

Patent 5138689: Optical fiber distribution arrangement and method of storing splices using same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers : Channel waveguide)

Patent 5138690: Fiber identifier
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : External retainer/clamp : Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together) : Where the second or further layer is a coating)

Patent 5138691: Gas seal
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Bushing structure (e.g., penetrator) : Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together))

Patent 5138692: Optical fiber built-in type composite insulator
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Bushing structure (e.g., penetrator) : Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together))

Patent 5138693: Electric fluid heater with thermosphonic fluid circulation
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Tank or container type liquid heater : Portable container or tank : Plural compartments : Heating element formed as coating on radiating panel surface)

Patent 5138694: Parallel processing qualitative reasoning system
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Knowledge representation and reasoning technique : Reasoning under uncertainty (e.g., fuzzy logic) : Having specific pattern matching or control technique)

Patent 5138695: Systolic array image processing system
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Structure : Digital neural network : Modifiable weight)

Patent 5138696: Printer provided with font memory card
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Character or font : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5138697: Graphic data conversion method
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Solid modelling :)

Patent 5138698: Method for producing building instructions for three dimensional assemblies
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Space transformation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 5138699: Hardware utilization of color interpolation capability in a color imaging system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Interpolation of attribute values across object surface : Bi-linear : Change in number of bits for a designated color (e.g., 4 bits to 8 bits, 8 bits to 4 bits))

Patent 5138700: Method and apparatus for magnifying display data generated in a computer system using an overhead projector
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : Remotely located : Presentation of similar images : Changing of subpixel location over time)

Patent 5138701: Data communication control system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : MASTER/SLAVE COMPUTER CONTROLLING : Priority based messaging)

Patent 5138702: External image input/output device connectable image processing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output access regulation : Access dedication :)

Patent 5138703: Method of and apparatus for expanding system bus
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Delay reduction)

Patent 5138704: Data processing apparatus having a parallel arrangement of data communication and data computation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Array processor : Array processor operation : Multimode (e.g., MIMD to SIMD, etc.) :)

Patent 5138705: Chip organization for an extendable memory structure providing busless internal page transfers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : Addressing extended or expanded memory :)

Patent 5138706: Password protected enhancement configuration register for addressing an increased number of adapter circuit boards with target machine
(DATA PROCESSING: STRUCTURAL DESIGN, MODELING, SIMULATION, AND EMULATION : EMULATION : Compatibility emulation : I/O adapter (e.g., port, controller))

Patent 5138707: Method of operating a timer in a digital data processing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK, PULSE, OR TIMING SIGNAL GENERATION OR ANALYSIS : Using delay)

Patent 5138708: Digital processor using current state comparison for providing fault tolerance
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of processor : Concurrent, redundantly operating processors : Reconfiguration (e.g., adding a replacement storage component))

Patent 5138709: Spurious interrupt monitor
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Analysis (e.g., of output, state, or design) : Test sequence at power-up or initialization)

Patent 5138710: Apparatus and method for providing recoverability in mass storage data base systems without audit trail mechanisms
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : State recovery (i.e., process or data file) : Of power supply)

Patent 5138711: Data processing system and editing apparatus aided thereby
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING :)

Patent 5138712: Apparatus and method for licensing software on a network of computers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Tamper resistant)

Patent 5138713: Multiprocessing computer system with exit logic and method for maintaining resource integrity
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling : Resource allocation :)

Patent 5138714: Windsheet optical device
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Face : Goggles)

Patent 5138715: Portable sanitary garment
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Coats : Front closures : Bed garments)

Patent 5138716: Jacket construction and method of making a jacket
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Vests : Jacket type : Garment supporting)

Patent 5138717: Outer garment suitable for athletic activities
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Vests : Men's outer garments : Cuffs : Supporters and protectors)

Patent 5138718: Ski glove
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : End structure)

Patent 5138719: Gloves, finger stalls and similar protective and operational articles, and processes for their manufacture
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Materials : Rubber : Having a hook and loop type wrist closure)

Patent 5138720: Bridal veil and tiara headband
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Scarfs and veils : Helmet type)

Patent 5138721: Pneumatic bolster
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Pads : Buttonhole strips)

Patent 5138722: Headset ear seal
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Muffs : Ear : Through-passaged spacer)

Patent 5138723: Goggles with horizontally projecting nose opening
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Eye shields (e.g., hoodwinks or blinds, etc.) : Goggles : Included in shield for face : With seal for face : And wide-angle lens :)

Patent 5138724: Delayed auto-rising toilet seat
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : SEAT : Counterbalanced or spring biased : Water level actuated)

Patent 5138725: Travel limiting flapper valve mounting adapter
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Tank only : With outlet valve : Swinging : Pivoted : With overflow through valve closure)

Patent 5138726: Bidet attachment
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Bowl : With bidet nozzle : Enclosure or housing for connector or seal)

Patent 5138727: Folding sofa bed frame structure with anti-topple linkage and movable mattress support bar
(BEDS : SOFA BED : Link supported unfolding : Sofa form)

Patent 5138728: Interior container insert for any pillow, cushion, or stuffed toy
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : Compartmented : Combined with table)

Patent 5138729: Patient support system
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having confined gas (e.g., air mattress) : Variably pressurizable chambers (e.g., with pump) : Pivoting)

Patent 5138730: Mattress having core material between protective plates
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : With magnetic means : With corner reinforcing means)

Patent 5138731: Person movement assistance appliance
(BEDS : FIELD STRETCHER : Hand-held sling or flexible patient surrounding pad or sheet (e.g., for turning))

Patent 5138732: Pillows
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : For back portions of a user sitting or reclining on bed)

Patent 5138733: Ultrasonic toothbrush
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Width changes along transverse dimension)

Patent 5138734: Motor-operated toothbrush bristle fastening structure
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Rotary disk : Traction operated)

Patent 5138735: Buffing pad and attachment system therefor
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Wiping : Shakers)

Patent 5138736: Butterfly mop
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Combined : Wiper : Mop and wringer : Sponge mop : Radial bristle)

Patent 5138737: Toothbrush
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Particular Handle : Rotary)

Patent 5138738: Coating applicator with removable cover
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Covers and cover holders : Moveable carriage)

Patent 5138739: Windshield wiper air deflector with movable end portions
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Wind deflecting means : Electrical)

Patent 5138740: Doctor blade and blade to blade connector for pull through blade transfer system
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Moving surface scraper, wiper, or brush : Roll cleaners : Specific squeegee structure)

Patent 5138741: Remote controlled sludge removal system
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Power propelled vehicle or carrier : Converter attached to floor nozzle mouth)

Patent 5138742: Power-assisted arm for mobile vacuum trash collector
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Power propelled vehicle or carrier : Converter attached to floor nozzle mouth)

Patent 5138743: Refrigerator door closing device
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Resiliently biased hinge : Having axially biased camming surface : Rotatable spring-engaging collar)

Patent 5138744: Zero chuck recliner with floating pawl
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) : Resiliently biased catch : Having discrete manipulatable release means (e.g., lever) : Including cam or eccentric : And additional connector for pintle or separate pintle sections)

Patent 5138745: Rod retaining sleeve
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to retain pintle in hinge (e.g., tamper proof, nonrising pintle, etc,) : Pintle or pivot concealed in hinged member)

Patent 5138746: Clamp structure
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : Metal bands : Tangential screw)

Patent 5138747: Clamp structure with improved spring action
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : Metal bands : Tangential screw)

Patent 5138748: Bag closure
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BAG FASTENERS : Resilient slot bag tie : Separate connections)

Patent 5138749: Tongue assembly
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BUCKLES : Sliding part of wedge : Looped strap : Hook attached)

Patent 5138750: Zipper for reclosable thermoplastic bag
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Each mating member having similarly shaped, sized, and operated interlocking or intermeshable face : Zipper-type (e.g., slider) : For container (e.g., bag) : Haim, harness, whiffletree, rein, etc.)

Patent 5138751: Buckle
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith : Receiving member includes either movable connection between interlocking components or variable configuration cavity : And operator therefor : Including pivotally connected element on receiving member : For shifting pivotally connected interlocking component : Having dome-shaped head and expansion slit along side)

Patent 5138752: O-ring positioning tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : To apply or remove a resilient article (e.g., tube, sleeve, etc.) : Plier type)

Patent 5138753: Cowling closing device
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Compressing parts together face to face : Well protector to sucker rod)

Patent 5138754: Double gripper tube puller
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator : Having fluid operator : Plier type means)

Patent 5138755: Vessel and pipeline insertion tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator : Having screw operator : Central screw, work-engagers around screw : Tubular or tube segment forms work-engager : Pivotal grippers on screw)

Patent 5138756: Method of converting backhoe controls
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Converting : Hollow ball)

Patent 5138757: Process for manufacturing a vehicle brake drum
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : With testing or indicating : Quantitative measuring or gauging : Determining relative number of threaded member rotations)

Patent 5138758: Method for joining two or several overlaying sheet formed members together, metal or non-metal, and apparatus for carrying out the method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Punching, piercing or reaming part by surface of second part : With shaping : Of first part : Removing material)

Patent 5138759: Cutting guide and method of making
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Associating parts by use of aligning means (e.g., use of a drift pin or a "fixture") : Sequentially associating parts on stationary aligning means : Confining elastic part in socket)

Patent 5138760: Pole splicing joint method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : By driven force fit : Radially expanding part in cavity, aperture, or hollow body)

Patent 5138761: Method of manufacturing magnetic detection apparatus
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : With other electrical component)

Patent 5138762: Modular connector press
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Conductor : Terminal or connector : Assembled to wire-type conductor : Means to simultaneously assemble multiple, independent conductors to terminal : After thinning)

Patent 5138763: Method of and apparatus for manufacturing slide fasteners
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Slide fastener : Means to assemble slider onto stringer : Switch or fuse)

Patent 5138764: Method for assembling heat exchanger plate pairs by snap fit
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : Sheet joined to sheet : Hollow blade)

Patent 5138765: Method of making an enhanced hydraulically expanded heat exchanger
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : Sheet joined to sheet : Utilizing bond inhibiting material : With subsequent fluid expansion : Passage contains tubular insert)

Patent 5138766: Roller for transporting sheet-like material and method for manufacturing the same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Roller making : Assembling preformed components : Work contacting surface element assembled to core : With prestressing of component by heat differential, e.g., shrink, fit : Demountable rim making)

Patent 5138767: Enhanced cutting system for electric dry shavers
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : With cooperating shearing blades : Reciprocating inner blade : And stationary outer blade : And stationary outer blade)

Patent 5138768: Lock for knife/sheath combination
(CUTLERY : SHEATHED : Cutlery)

Patent 5138769: Scroll saw
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Saw : With means to reciprocate saw : With guard means)

Patent 5138770: Eyeglasses frame tracing device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : SCRIBER : Curved line : Lens : With scoring means)

Patent 5138771: Three dimensional homologous surveying instrument
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive : Pendulum : Plural, coacting in intersecting planes : Line take-up reel)

Patent 5138772: Reference point assembly
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Collocating : Torsion bar)

Patent 5138773: Drying kiln for lumber having insulation
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With nondrying treating of material : Adding of nondrying treating substance : Grinding or comminuting)

Patent 5138774: Insole with removable, height-adjustable stackable support pads
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : ORTHOPEDIC BOOT OR SHOE WITH CORRECTIVE ELEMENT : Arch support : Adjustable position or shape : With plural selective positioning means : Comprising multiple alternately usable pockets : Comprising snap fasteners)

Patent 5138775: Ventilated shoes
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Ventilated : Soles : Attachment (e.g., weight for shoe, etc.))

Patent 5138776: Sports shoe
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : HEELS : Cushion : Metallic spring : Stud and slot)

Patent 5138777: Post-operative shoes for use after forefoot surgery
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Foot-supporting or foot-conforming feature : Plastic)

Patent 5138778: Steam iron having valved demineralizing cartridge and secondary demineralized reservoir
(TEXTILES: IRONING OR SMOOTHING : SMOOTHING IMPLEMENTS : Flatirons : Combined : With moistening means : Including reservoir for liquid in steam iron : Power-operated)

Patent 5138779: Animated button utilizing shape memory wire
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : BADGES : Changeable reading : With translucent plate)

Patent 5138780: Immovable wall mounted picture frame
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PICTURE FRAME : Slidably received article : Detachable support)

Patent 5138781: Multifaced variable display device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Endless conveyor : Reversing gear)

Patent 5138782: Display plate
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Illuminated)

Patent 5138783: Artwork system utilizing liquid crystal gate shutters for controlling the illumination and transmission of light through transparent panels
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Edge illuminated : Electroluminescent)

Patent 5138784: Marking collar
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Fastener : Band-type fastener : Sections only pivot about one point)

Patent 5138785: Locks for firearms
(FIREARMS : REVOLVERS : Firing mechanism : Safety devices : Hammer)

Patent 5138786: Insta-guard firearm protection
(FIREARMS : SAFETY MECHANISM : Firearm lock : With pivoted hammer)

Patent 5138787: Device for catching and holding rifle shell casings ejected from a rifle
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : Shell catchers : Revolver)

Patent 5138788: Fishing line casting assist device
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Attachments : Motor operated)

Patent 5138789: Spinner and fishing lure
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Artificial bait : Plural lures and movably connected rigid lure members : Plural movable members offset or at sides of body :)

Patent 5138790: Easy release-detachable fishhook
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : Hooks : With leaders and/or line-connection feature : Mounted on, integral with, or rigidly connected to hook)

Patent 5138791: Fishhook extractor
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Disgorgers and gags : Sinkers with guards or retrieving features)

Patent 5138792: Plastic sheets for use in agriculture
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : MULCHING : Budding)

Patent 5138793: Process for the preservation of plant embryos
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : COATED OR IMPREGNATED SEED, METHOD OR APPARATUS : Covers)

Patent 5138794: Method for producing lilium elegans
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : PROCESS : Covers)

Patent 5138795: Power sliding door closer
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS TO VARY OPENING SPAN OR SPEED DURING MOVEMENT : Treadle actuated)

Patent 5138796: Self-closing gate
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR MULTIDIRECTIONAL OR OBLIQUE MOVEMENT : One direction imparts gravitational bias to swinging closure; e.g., rising hinge : Biased by inclined cam and descending slide or roller : Shiftable cam : Sectional or nonlinear)

Patent 5138797: Grinding guide assembly for a hand-held grinding machine for buttons of a button drill bit
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : Work guide : Rotary templet or pattern)

Patent 5138798: Method and apparatus for polishing an optical component
(HEAT EXCHANGE : WITH REPAIR OR ASSEMBLY MEANS : Hinge : Heat exchanging means projects into the covered chamber)

Patent 5138799: Probe positioning mechanism for a radius dresser
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL :)

Patent 5138800: Positioning apparatus for supporting and guiding a tool
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 5138801: Blade sharpener
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Laminate)

Patent 5138802: Device for fastening a mounting frame for hygienic apparatus
(SUPPORTS: CABINET STRUCTURE : MOUNTED ON WALL, CEILING OR SPACED PANELS : To table only)

Patent 5138803: Display panel assembly
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLUDING COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A DISPARATE ARTICLE HAVING DISPARATE ARTICLE MOUNTED THERETO : Component having specific attachment for an article comprising a horizontal, planar surface (e.g., shelf, bed) : With top covering)

Patent 5138804: Structural glass unit
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : RAILROAD CAR ROOF CONSTRUCTION : Continuous carline; e.g., discrete coextensive rafter : Separate end fastener or support : Including a slotted tubular portion)

Patent 5138806: Protection of wooden posts and masts
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED TERRANEAN RELATIONSHIP : Shaft reinforcement adjacent earth's surface : With laterally spaced foundation element)

Patent 5138807: Floor panel for industrial cleanroom
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED WEAR OR FRICTION-TYPE TRAFFIC-CARRYING SURFACE : Multilevel building with ramp)

Patent 5138808: Masonry block wall system and method
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FRAMING TO RECEIVE DOOR, DOORJAMB, OR WINDOW SASH : Lintel : Integral tread and riser)

Patent 5138809: Joint structure for fixing panel blocks on side wall of building
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MULTIROOM OR LEVEL : Curtain-wall; i.e., panel attached outside floor or beam : Homogenous design (e.g., all metal))

Patent 5138810: Corneraide device and method
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INTERSECTION OF WALL TO FLOOR, CEILING, ROOF, OR ANOTHER WALL (I.E., TWO-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION) : With revealed embedded protector : Block type having vertical and horizontal keys)

Patent 5138811: Window
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WINDOW OR WINDOW SASH, SILL, MULLION, OR GLAZING : Spacing pane from disparate edging : Overlapping edge and face of pane : Spaced by unitary or contacting U-channels)

Patent 5138812: Cabana panels having snap locking means
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : Interfitted integral flange : Opposed projections abutting)

Patent 5138813: Building construction method and concrete panel for use therein
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPAQUE STONELIKE MODULE : Elongated reinforcing : Terminal flanges)

Patent 5138814: Wall partition units
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : OPENWORK; E.G., TRUSS, TRELLIS, GRILLE, SCREEN, FRAME, OR REBAR CHAIR : Outside corner or peripherally bordered (i.e., framing, etc.) : Having specific connector, etc.)

Patent 5138815: Microprocessor controlled SCR motor drives for wrapping machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION : Concurrent control of contents and receptacle feeds : Wrap of preformed blank)

Patent 5138816: Mail handling machine with improved envelope flap opening means
(PACKAGE MAKING : MEANS TO OPEN OR ERECT RECEPTACLE : Means to open envelope : Means to open flap : With means to advance package during closing)

 

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