Patents 5171120 - 5171376

 

 

Patent 5171120: System for delivery
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MOVABLE RACK HAVING SUPERPOSED, CHARGE-SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND EXTERNAL MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING ELEMENTS : Rotating or circulating rack : Charge-supporting elements moving horizontally : At least one of endless type)

Patent 5171121: Portable concrete batch plant
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : RECEPTACLE HAVING CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS AND ADAPTED FOR RELOCATION FROM ONE TO ANOTHER OF A PLURALITY OF SITES OF INTERIM USE : Rack moved vertically by elevating means)

Patent 5171122: Device for loading and unloading motor vehicles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Comprising load-engaging element reciprocably movable parallel to generally horizontal load-supporting component of vehicle for ejecting load therefrom : Pusher moved by flexible means : Pivotally)

Patent 5171123: Load lifting device on a truck
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes vertical, rectilinear movement : With haulage means (e.g., cable, etc.))

Patent 5171124: Backhoe attachment for skid steer loader
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Horizontally swinging)

Patent 5171125: Sheet material handling apparatus and method having a pivotable hopper and bottom feeder
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : With means replacing depleted stack : Includes means raising article up to stack)

Patent 5171126: Centrifugal pump with an annular shroud
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH SEPARATING MEANS OR GUARD FOR SOLID MATTER IN WORKING FLUID (E.G., DEBRIS, ETC.) : Diverse fluids to motor)

Patent 5171127: Vertical axis sail bladed wind turbine
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SUSTAINED ANCILLARY MOVEMENT OF ROTARY WORKING MEMBER (E.G., CYCLIC FEATHERING, ETC.) : Responsive to gravity or working fluid force : Motion about parallel axes : Selectively adjustable)

Patent 5171128: Fan wheel for a fan or blower assembly
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Radial flow devices : Ceramic material)

Patent 5171129: Hydraulically driven reciprocating compressor having a free-floating diaphragm
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Single motor control element responsive to means sensing diverse conditions : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)

Patent 5171130: Oil-cooled compressor and method of operating same
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF COOLANT OR LUBRICANT : Ram type)

Patent 5171131: Power transmission
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Bypass or relief valve controls venting by movable pump chamber part : Plural chambers connected to single pump chamber)

Patent 5171132: Two-valve thin plate micropump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Collapsible wall pump : Diaphragm type : Axial flow motor and centrifugal pump)

Patent 5171133: Fuel pump having an adjustable spring clip to regulate flow
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Pumping member position controlled port : Having means to effect control at different positions of pumping member stroke : Pumping member comprises valved piston)

Patent 5171134: Pulse dampener and associated method
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pulsation dampening fluid receiving space : Parallel laterally spaced relatively movable pumping members)

Patent 5171135: Flexible suction valve retainer
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Valved piston : Flexible : Manually operated pump)

Patent 5171136: Fluid flow control device
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Inlet and discharge distributors : Inlet and discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path)

Patent 5171137: Valve for a hermetic refrigeration compressor
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Having pumping chamber pressure responsive distributor : Distributor positioned opposite pumping member end face : Inlet and discharge distributors : Inlet and discharge distributors positioned laterally of pumping member path)

Patent 5171138: Composite stator construction for downhole drilling motors
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : UNLIKE HELICAL SURFACES ON RELATIVELY WOBBLING ROTATING MEMBER AND ENCOMPASSING CYLINDER (E.G., MOINEAU TYPE) : With filter)

Patent 5171139: Moineau motor with conduits through the stator
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : UNLIKE HELICAL SURFACES ON RELATIVELY WOBBLING ROTATING MEMBER AND ENCOMPASSING CYLINDER (E.G., MOINEAU TYPE) : With filter)

Patent 5171140: Spiral displacement machine with angularly offset spiral vanes
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)

Patent 5171141: Scroll compressor with distal ends of the wraps having sliding contact on curved portions
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : Having specific wrap or end plate, e.g., shape, material, coating : With working fluid bias)

Patent 5171142: Rotary displacement machine with cylindrical pretension on disc-shaped partition
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : ROTATING INTERNAL MEMBER ROTATES AND OSCILLATES OR RECIPROCATES : With relatively movable partition member)

Patent 5171143: Safety lighter with pivotable actuating member
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 5171144: Pressurized air seal for combustion chamber
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Chamber outlet forms jet nozzle)

Patent 5171145: Image fixing apparatus for heat fixing a toner image through a film
(HEATING : ADVANCING STRUCTURE FLEXING, LOOPING OR COILING SHEET, WEB OR STRAND : Heating gas supply, removal or recirculation correlated with work or door movement or placement)

Patent 5171146: Syringe for washing teeth root canals
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Endodontic : Parallel drilling)

Patent 5171147: Dental bridge
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By cement or adhesive : Acting between upper and lower denture)

Patent 5171148: Dental inserts for treatment of periodontal disease
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Impression taking or bite determination)

Patent 5171149: Method and apparatus for applying dentin conditioning system and dental restoration kit comprising the apparatus
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : By lining or coating : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 5171150: Method for filling an opening in tooth or bone material using laser radiation
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : By filling, bonding or cementing : Method of fabricating)

Patent 5171151: Foam sculpting toy
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VISUAL ART OR CRAFT, ARTISTIC ADORNMENT, OR COLOR TRAINING OR DEMONSTRATION : Sculpture or craft involving manual carving or shaping : Building or room interior represented pictorially or by model)

Patent 5171152: Training device for batters and golfers
(GAMES USING TANGIBLE PROJECTILE : GOLF : Practice device attachable to body : Attachable to head, neck, or mouth : Sighting element (e.g., eyeglasses, etc.) : Displaceable by projectile impact)

Patent 5171153: Flat cable connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE : Movement about axis : Rotary movement : Part comprising hand wheel, e.g., steering wheel :)

Patent 5171154: High density backplane connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Flexible panel : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 5171155: Safety lock for electrical appliance plugs
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY OR COMBINATION LOCK : Prong cover : Uninterrupted contact accessible by mating contact moving in a first, then a lateral direction)

Patent 5171156: Low-operating-force connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Including retainer or joiner : Integral retainer and cam separator : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5171157: Clock spring interconnector with reusable locking means
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Including handle for direct manual urge to separate)

Patent 5171158: Underwater multiple contact electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING RETAINER OR PASSAGEWAY FOR FLUENT MATERIAL : Liquid retainer : Connector/line assembly coupled to mating connector/line assembly by movement about an axis less than 360 degrees)

Patent 5171159: Electrical interconnection assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COMPRISING COUPLING PART OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH LATERALLY OF CONNECTION : Included in prefabricated building panel (e.g., floor, ceiling, wall) : Encompassing wire)

Patent 5171160: Printed circuit board clamping assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : For direct connection to a flexible tape or printed circuit board : Retaining means exterior of slot)

Patent 5171161: Electrical connector assemblies
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Finger or stretchable sleeve resiliently urged laterally of connection : With additional means to cause or prevent unlatching : Retractable sheath)

Patent 5171162: RF coaxial cable tap interconnect
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Coaxial cable : Adapter)

Patent 5171163: Electrical cable clamping device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Plural contacts, each formed by slot between pair of fingers : From different margins of contact)

Patent 5171164: Quick-connect fitting for electrical junction box
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening : Including resilient securing : Concentrically screw threaded collar)

Patent 5171165: Electrical connector incorporating an improved hold-down device for securing to a printed circuit board, or the like
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SUPPORTING MEANS FOR COUPLING PART : Having resilient means engaging panel opening : Coupling part including panel engaging shoulder)

Patent 5171166: Miniature electrical contact terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : To be engaged by suspension means)

Patent 5171167: Connector with resilient intershell connection
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 5171168: Electrical plug-socket unit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Unit includes receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Combined with plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Combined with push-pull-coupling receptacle)

Patent 5171169: Disconnectible electrical connection system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CLAMP-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR STORAGE BATTERY TERMINAL : For threaded-receptacle type terminal flush with battery wall (e.g., for side terminal type battery) : With guiding means for inserted contact)

Patent 5171170: Ship's drive with trolling device
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION :)

Patent 5171171: Kill switch assembly for small watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION :)

Patent 5171172: Automatic engine trim system
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION :)

Patent 5171173: Trolling motor steering and speed control
(MARINE PROPULSION : ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS : With foot control :)

Patent 5171174: Foot switch mechanism for transom-mounted trolling motors
(MARINE PROPULSION : ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS : With foot control :)

Patent 5171175: Device with cavitational effect for propellers of watercraft with a planing or semiplaning keel
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having means to control flow around propeller : With means to lift propeller when an obstruction is hit)

Patent 5171176: Method and apparatus for decelerating a marine propulsion system during an emergency stop maneuver
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having transmission : Cage or screen)

Patent 5171177: Integrally formed driveshaft housing structure for interposition between the powerhead and lower unit of a marine propulsion system
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Propeller shaft housing : With open bottom)

Patent 5171178: Personal flotation device
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : With seat : U-shaped buoyant member : Cushion)

Patent 5171179: Method of manufacturing a color display tube
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Including electrode or getter mounting : CRT mask mounting :)

Patent 5171180: Method for manufacturing impregnated cathodes
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Emissive type : Emissive type)

Patent 5171181: Spinner toy
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROTATING OR HAVING VISIBLE ROTATING PORTION (E.G., SPINNING OR WHIRLING, NOT ROLLING) : Including helically grooved or twisted shaft for imparting rotation : And having additional portion which reciprocates or oscillates, or which rotates about distinct axis)

Patent 5171182: Camisole brassiere
(FOUNDATION GARMENTS : BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES : Including plural elastic panels or inserts with diversely oriented directions of elasticity : Elastic connector)

Patent 5171183: Disk drive cooling system bracket
(VENTILATION : ELECTRONIC CABINET : Provision safe)

Patent 5171184: Tensioned fire damper assembly and method
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including automatic control means : Emergency smoke or fire responsive valve : Ceiling type)

Patent 5171185: Telescopic tripod universal joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Tripod coupling : Wheel mounted on rolling body)

Patent 5171186: Method of manufacture of a long point drill screw
(THREADED, HEADED FASTENER, OR WASHER MAKING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : PROCESS : Making externally threaded fastener, e.g., screw or bolt : Screw : Nail fastener)

Patent 5171187: Front derailleur
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Including belt shiftable axially from one to another surface of stepped pulley or coaxial pulleys of different diameter : And including belt-shifter mechanism : Shifter mechanism including parallelogram linkage :)

Patent 5171188: Belt tensioner for internal combustion engine
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along arcuate path to tension belt : Portable hand tool for removing or installing belt)

Patent 5171189: Transmission arrangement with a covered transmission belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : GUARD OR HOUSING FOR BELT OR PULLEY : Guide roll mounted for movement of its axis along rectilineal path to tension belt)

Patent 5171190: Synchronous belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including fabric web (e.g., knit, woven, etc.) : Fabric having particular knit or weave : Connector comprises cord sewn through belt ends)

Patent 5171192: Locking differential
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Bevel gear differential : With means to limit overspeed of one output (e.g., lock-up clutch) : Manual actuator : With spring bias on gear or clutch)

Patent 5171193: Reduction gear with high reduction ratio
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Planet pinion is worm gear : And lock-up clutch)

Patent 5171194: Bifurcated variable ratio transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLURAL POWER PATHS TO PLANETARY GEARING : Plural planetary units : And lock-up clutch)

Patent 5171195: Miniature reduction gear
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Coaxial teeth around planet pinion engage axially spaced relatively rotatable gears : Engage plural relatively rotatable orbit gears : And sun gear : Plate clutch)

Patent 5171196: Treadmill with variable upper body resistance loading
(EXERCISE DEVICES : HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE : Equipment control : Rate of movement : Regulates rate of movement)

Patent 5171197: Reflex training apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : STRIKING : Handheld jump rope)

Patent 5171198: Lateral raise exercise machine
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having lever carrying the weight : Entire body)

Patent 5171199: Interlocking dumbbells
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Handheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell, dumbbell, etc.) or component thereof : Barbell support)

Patent 5171200: Method and apparatus for exercising the lumbar muscles
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having common force transmitting support frame for user and for force resister : Including stationary restraint for user : Stationary support serves as common support for user)

Patent 5171201: Back exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SUPPORT FOR ENTIRE BODY OF USER (E.G., BENCH, SLANT BOARD, ETC.) : Suspension device : Body inversion : Rotatably movable)

Patent 5171202: Automatic machine for making accordion data pockets
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Including heat sealing : On work material)

Patent 5171203: Seat cover forming machine
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance with rotary folder surface moving with work : Plural applicators)

Patent 5171204: Printing press with apparatus for folding printed paper
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Folding by roller : Roller passive reaction member : With reciprocatory folding knife : Plural folding actions)

Patent 5171205: Solid-bowl centrifuge with an intake pipe and a peeling disk
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : WITH MEANS FOR INDICATING, INSPECTING, MEASURING, SIGNALING OR TESTING : For controlling drive of (a) bowl or (b) driven means within bowl)

Patent 5171206: Optimal centrifugal separation
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : PROCESS : Having bowls spaced along common axis of rotation)

Patent 5171207: Apparatus and method of use for pulsatile blood flow
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.))

Patent 5171208: Casting or splinting device and method of making same
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Shaped or shapeable :)

Patent 5171209: Dynamic support for preventing back-ache in a sitting position
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Inflatable : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5171211: Method of beneficially affecting the human body
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : For a particular body portion : Perforated)

Patent 5171212: Blood pumping system with backflow warning
(SURGERY : BLOOD DRAWN AND REPLACED OR TREATED AND RETURNED TO BODY : Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body : Pumping means : Arterial and venous needles)

Patent 5171213: Technique for fistulization of the eye and an eye filtration prosthesis useful therefor
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : With flow control means (e.g., check valves, hydrocephalus pumps, etc.) : Oxygenating means)

Patent 5171214: Drug storage and delivery system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : With self-acting sequential flow from reservoirs)

Patent 5171215: Endermic method and apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating (e.g., ultrasonic, etc.) tissue : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 5171216: Multi-lumen catheter coupling
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Material introduced into and removed from body through passage in body inserted means : Body inserted conduit with separate ingress and egress passages : With body orifice occluding means)

Patent 5171217: Method for delivery of smooth muscle cell inhibitors
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed through a piercing conduit (e.g., trocar) inserted into body : Therapeutic material introduced into or removed from vasculature :)

Patent 5171218: Bidirectional femoral arterial cannula
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having portion cooperating with body entering conduit lumen to provide flow control means : With threaded drive means)

Patent 5171219: Pharmaceutical preparation administrator
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : With self-acting sequential flow from reservoirs)

Patent 5171220: Dual-chamber type syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : Means broken, cut, pierced or torn to permit mixing : Septum : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 5171221: Single lumen low profile valved balloon catheter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Inserted in vascular system : Plural cutting blades)

Patent 5171222: Interlocking peel-away dilation catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having radiopaque characteristics (e.g., ring, marker, tip, etc.) : Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.))

Patent 5171223: Drainage and instrument duct for the arthroscopy
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means expanding body orifice or canal (e.g., dilator, retaining means, etc.) : Of inelastic inflated material)

Patent 5171224: Protective devices for handling body fluid
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5171225: Pressure anesthesia device for guiding needles
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for desensitizing skin : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5171226: Method of long term epidural catherization
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having bag or sheath enclosing body entering conduit)

Patent 5171227: Separable peritoneal dialysis catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Implanted connecting means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5171228: Apparatus for medical instrument placement verification
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Implanted connecting means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5171229: Needle tip cover
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5171230: Fast flush catheter valve
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Conduit deforming clamp : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)

Patent 5171231: Safely disposable cannula assembly
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Removable cover or protector for body inserted conduit : Bag type)

Patent 5171232: Catheter having highly radiopaque, flexible tip
(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 means to advance or steer catheter, excluding remotely controlled devices : Including radiopaque or electromagnetic marker : Braided or woven strands surrounding lumen)

Patent 5171233: Snare-type probe
(SURGERY : MEANS OR METHOD FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF NON THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL FROM BODY : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.))

Patent 5171234: Method of effecting a transfer of fluid from a source to a receiver
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Coupling or connector structure : Multiple sections : Braided or woven strands surrounding lumen)

Patent 5171235: Tampon and manufacture thereof
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Receptacle placed under or against body to collect discharge during surgical or obstetrical operations)

Patent 5171236: Disposable absorbent article having core spacers
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing particular materials, fibers, or particles : Foam or cellular structure material : Catamenial receptacle)

Patent 5171237: Method of making absorbent particles
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Compressed layer : Cotton or derivative thereof)

Patent 5171238: Absorbent pad with fibrous facing sheet
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Needled or punched layer : Discontinuous coating or treatment of layer)

Patent 5171239: Disposable garments
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : And waist opening : Plural elastic elements)

Patent 5171240: Instrument for implantation of a prosthesis in a stapedectomy procedure
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)

Patent 5171241: Device for folding an intraocular lens and holding it in the folded state
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS :)

Patent 5171242: Combination lens system for retinal photocoagulator laser system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Ophthalmic :)

Patent 5171243: Acetabular cup positioning insert
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 5171244: Methods and apparatus for arthroscopic prosthetic knee replacement
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Knee or knee joint : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5171245: Surgical apparatus including a spring activated locking device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 5171247: Endoscopic multiple ligating clip applier with rotating shaft
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Clip applier : Band applied to reproductive organ)

Patent 5171248: Medullary caliper
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Gauging or measuring device : Restrained movable mass (e.g., slide hammer))

Patent 5171249: Endoscopic multiple ligating clip applier
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Clip applier : Band applied to reproductive organ)

Patent 5171250: Surgical clips and surgical clip applicator and cutting and transection device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Clip applier : Band applied to reproductive organ)

Patent 5171251: Surgical clip having hole therein and method of anchoring suture
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)

Patent 5171252: Surgical fastening clip formed of a shape memory alloy, a method of making such a clip and a method of using such a clip
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)

Patent 5171253: Velcro-like closure system with absorbable suture materials for absorbable hemostatic clips and surgical strips
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Occluding clip, clamp, or band : Artery or vein : Removable)

Patent 5171254: Eye fixation device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Corneal cutter or guide for corneal cutter : By electrical or thermal application)

Patent 5171255: Biopsy device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)

Patent 5171256: Single acting disposable laparoscopic scissors
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Head)

Patent 5171257: Laparoscopic instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Head)

Patent 5171258: Double acting, dual pivot disposable laparoscopic surgical instruments
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Head)

Patent 5171259: Device for nonoperatively occluding a defect
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Combined with another device)

Patent 5171260: Passive body-motion generating apparatus and procedure
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Chiropractic or osteopathic implement : Extension appliance : Couch : With intermediate gap : With forceps or tweezers)

Patent 5171261: Vascular prosthesis, manufacturing method of the same, and substrate for vascular prothesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Having living cell : Pore gradient)

Patent 5171262: Non-woven endoprosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent structure : Stent penetrating natural blood vessel)

Patent 5171263: Cardiac valve with flaps pivoting on balls
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Supported by frame)

Patent 5171264: Immobilized polyethylene oxide star molecules for bioapplications
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : CORPOREAL ARTIFICIAL HEART, HEART ASSIST (E.G., IMPLANTABLE BLOOD PUMP, ETC.), CONTROL REGULATOR, OR POWER SUPPLY THEREFOR, OR METHOD OF OPERATION THEREFOR : Specific material for heart valve)

Patent 5171265: Self-lubricating ocular prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Globe : Material characteristic of lens)

Patent 5171266: Variable power intraocular lens with astigmatism correction
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Including mechanically or electrically activated means on lens to alter focal power of lens (e.g., electromagnet, material which is ablated by laser, etc.) : Segmented zones)

Patent 5171267: Surface-modified self-passivating intraocular lenses
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Material characteristic of lens : Lens includes antithrombotic substance : One filament)

Patent 5171268: Haptic to optic attachment for a soft iol
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Having supporting structure for lens : Specific supporting structure (e.g., haptic, plate, etc.) : Haptic and optic junction :)

Patent 5171269: Mammary prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : BREAST PROSTHESIS : Implantable : Material characteristic of lens)

Patent 5171270: Canalicular implant having a collapsible flared section and method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)

Patent 5171271: Polypeptides with fibronectin activity
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Having means to promote cellular attachment : Having textured surface)

Patent 5171272: Fluid pump for penile prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Hollow or tubular part or organ (e.g., bladder, urethra, bronchi, bile duct, etc.) : Inflatable : Including natural bone tissue)

Patent 5171273: Synthetic collagen orthopaedic structures such as grafts, tendons and other structures
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Ligament or tendon : Material characteristic of lens)

Patent 5171274: Implant for replacing a ligament or tendon
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Ligament or tendon : Including an outer sheath : Removable : One filament)

Patent 5171275: Femoral stem prosthesis
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5171276: Knee joint prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Skin)

Patent 5171277: Method and apparatus for removing prosthetic cement
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 5171278: Middle expandable intervertebral disk implants
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5171279: Method for subcutaneous suprafascial pedicular internal fixation
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5171280: Intervertebral prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Having a fluid filled chamber : One filament)

Patent 5171281: Functional and biocompatible intervertebral disc spacer containing elastomeric material of varying hardness
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Having opposed bone-plates which moves relative to one another : One filament)

Patent 5171282: Femoral member for knee prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Femoral bone : Tibial stem structure)

Patent 5171283: Compound shape rotating bearing
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Having member secured to femoral and tibial bones : Including an intermediate member : Movable :)

Patent 5171284: Method of inserting an anchoring element within a finger bone
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Expanding in diameter or length : With forceps or tweezers)

Patent 5171285: Acetabular cup with shiftable elevated rim liner
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Acetabular cup : And an inner insert liner cup : Adjustable insert liner cup : Retaining ring)

Patent 5171286: Cemented taper lock acetabular cup
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Acetabular cup : Including an intermediate bearing cup)

Patent 5171287: Plastic acetabulum
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Acetabular cup : Cup secured to acetabulum by cement : Pin anchoring means)

Patent 5171288: Femoral stem prosthesis with preapplied cement mantle
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Femoral stem : Coating surface : Cement coating : Locking ring)

Patent 5171289: Femoral prosthesis with cement retaining seal
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Total femoral bone (i.e., including joint head and femoral stem) : Stem includes protruding means projecting into a bore in joint head : Bore in neck area of joint head : Locking ring)

Patent 5171290: Testing socket for tab tape
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Leadless : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5171291: Electrical plug removing mechanism
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING SEPARATOR : Prong cover)

Patent 5171292: Light bulb and mounting arrangement therefor
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : SCREW COUPLING PART ENGAGED OR DISENGAGED WITHOUT ROTARY MOTION : Tubular socket)

Patent 5171293: Fuse box assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : With or for fuse : Comprising coupling part housing for enclosing fuse : Folded prongs)

Patent 5171294: Torque distribution control system for a four-wheel drive motor vehicle
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Spur gear differential : With means to limit overspeed of one output : Ball bearing)

Patent 5171295: Portable pulley exerciser body fitness apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing force resistance generated by user only : Resilient component attached to stationary support)

Patent 5171296: Stereotaxic headring fixation system and method
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace :)

Patent 5171297: Balloon catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having reinforcing means (e.g., reinforcing coil, etc.) : Particular surface characteristics (e.g., rib, groove, corrugation, etc.))

Patent 5171299: Balloon catheter inflation pressure and diameter display apparatus and method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Having indicator means : Displaying inflation or deflation data : One-way valve)

Patent 5171300: Disposable hypodermic syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5171301: Multiple mini-pump infusion system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Treating material forced into or out of body by self-acting fluid pressure, motor-driven, or mechanical energy storing means (e.g., pressure infusion or aspiration, etc.) : Material impelled by pressurized charge of gas or vacuum : Material impelled by means (e.g., diaphragm, piston) moved by gas or vacuum pressure : Material supply means pierced by conduit)

Patent 5171302: Absorbent article with central hinge
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Hourglass shape : Absorbent means interposed between pervious topsheet and impervious backsheet : Carboxy-radical containing)

Patent 5171303: Hypodermic needle cannula guard
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5171304: Flexible sealing member for injection device
(SURGERY : SWAB INCLUDING HANDLE (E.G., STICK, ETC.) WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AT END THEREOF : Body treating material fed to absorbent material :)

Patent 5171305: Linear eversion catheter with reinforced inner body extension
(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.) : Having evaginating or invaginating capability : With anticoagulant supply means)

Patent 5171306: Eyedrop delivery system
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.) : Means for treating eye or surface of ocular cavity : Dropper, douche, or eyecup for applying liquid to eye : Port having valve means)

Patent 5171307: Irrigation solution collection device
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Conduit or connector for material collector/receptor)

Patent 5171308: Polyesters and their use in compostable products such as disposable diapers
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing fiber or material bonding substance : Flexible apron type)

Patent 5171309: Polyesters and their use in compostable products such as disposable diapers
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing fiber or material bonding substance : Flexible apron type)

Patent 5171310: Method and apparatus for treating fractures of long bones
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace :)

Patent 5171311: Percutaneous laparoscopic cholecystectomy instrument
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Bipolar electrodes : With formable electrode)

Patent 5171312: Tool driver
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Orthopedic cutting instrument : Reamer or drill : Acetabular : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5171313: Tool driver
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 5171314: Surgical snare
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : By wire loop or snare : By pressure application)

Patent 5171315: Depilating appliance
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : With fragmenting means)

Patent 5171316: Valvulotome
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 5171317: Readily adjustable therapeutic traction chair
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Chiropractic or osteopathic implement : Extension appliance : Motorized pummelling device)

Patent 5171318: Treated corneal prosthetic device
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Corneal implant : Material characteristic of corneal implant : Rotary pump)

Patent 5171319: Foldable intraocular lens system
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Combined with surgical tool : Rotary pump)

Patent 5171320: Intraocular lens having annular groove formed in its peripheral portion
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Having supporting structure for lens : Supporting structure conforms to shape of capsular bag : One lens is natural crystalline lens)

Patent 5171321: Nipple prosthesis and method of making the same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : BREAST PROSTHESIS : Globe)

Patent 5171322: Stabilized meniscus prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Meniscus : Made from plural strands)

Patent 5171323: Femoral head prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Femoral stem : Having variable stiffness : Hollowed stem : Locking ring)

Patent 5171324: Prosthetic hip stem implant with torque adapter
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Combined with surgical tool : Including an intermediate bearing cup)

Patent 5171325: Hinge structure for prosthetic joint
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : LEG : Knee : Brake or latch : Spring)

Patent 5171326: Calcium phosphate ceramics for bone tissue calcification enhancement
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : MISCELLANEOUS : With article or article holder)

Patent 5171327: Bone implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Ceramic : Having porous outer surface)

Patent 5171328: Stabilizer-containing wood stains
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : WOOD DYEING PROCESS :)

Patent 5171329: Method for manufacturing a candle
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : CANDLE COMPOSITION : Liquid hydrocarbon base (e.g., gasoline, etc.))

Patent 5171330: Compositions of refinery hydrocarbons endowed with improved fluidity at low temperatures containing methacyclophanes
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Organic oxygen compound containing (e.g., alicyclic alcohols, hypochlorites, etc.) : The oxygen is part of a -C(=O)- group : Chalcogen attached indirectly to one of the nitrogens by acyclic nonionic bonding)

Patent 5171331: Process for producing gasoline
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Organic oxygen compound containing (e.g., alicyclic alcohols, hypochlorites, etc.) : Ether : Dialkyl ether : Tertiary carbon bonded directly to the ether oxygen : One of the monomers contains a benzene ring (e.g., styrene, etc.))

Patent 5171332: Method of impregnating porous abrasive media
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : IMPREGNATING OR COATING AN ABRASIVE TOOL :)

Patent 5171333: Methane purification by pressure swing adsorption
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Sweep gas used : Feed gas or constituent thereof is sweep gas : Stepped pressure reduction :)

Patent 5171334: Diffused air stripping system
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : WITH MEANS TO ADD TREATING MATERIAL : Spaced along flow path : Thin layer, e.g., plate, etc.)

Patent 5171335: Filter for collecting fine particles in exhaust gas
(GAS SEPARATION : SPECIFIC MEDIA MATERIAL : Ceramic or sintered : Held between openwork)

Patent 5171336: Purge air system
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : SOLID SORBENT APPARATUS : With programmed, cyclic, or time responsive control means : Pressure sensing means)

Patent 5171337: Exhaust particulate filter
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH NONLIQUID CLEANING MEANS FOR SEPARATING MEDIA : With sequential cleaning of plural units : Two confined fluids in indirect contact)

Patent 5171338: Gas filter installation with improved unclogging means
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH NONLIQUID CLEANING MEANS FOR SEPARATING MEDIA : Cohesive filter media cleaning : Pneumatic reverse flushing : With resulting flexing or distortion of resilient or collapsible separating media)

Patent 5171339: Filter bag for hot gases
(GAS SEPARATION : FLEXIBLE OR COLLAPSIBLE BAG TYPE : With securing or supporting means : Bag internally supported : Resilient or expansible)

Patent 5171340: Vacuum filter unit
(GAS SEPARATION : RESIDUE ACCESS, HANDLING OR REMOVING MEANS : Separable collection container : Adjustably mounted)

Patent 5171341: Concentric-tube diesel particulate filter
(GAS SEPARATION : TWO OR MORE SEPARATORS (E.G., SPACED FILTERS IN FLOW LINE OR CASING) : Spaced for parallel flow of gas : Planar)

Patent 5171342: Filter insert for air filters used in a dust-filled environment
(GAS SEPARATION : TWO OR MORE SEPARATORS (E.G., SPACED FILTERS IN FLOW LINE OR CASING) : Plies or layers of different characteristics or orientation : Differing mesh sizes : With tangential gas outlet)

Patent 5171343: Method for the tool-free reshapingof a tubular body
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Joining or bonding optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms (e.g., coupling, etc.) : Rod placed inside of tube : With stretching or drawing)

Patent 5171344: Method for manufacturing a gradient index optical element
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Sol-gel or liquid phase route utilized :)

Patent 5171345: Manufacturing method of an optical fiber coupler
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Joining or bonding optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms (e.g., coupling, etc.) : Side to side : With stretching or drawing :)

Patent 5171346: Method of forming a composite thermal insulating material
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Self-supporting particle making (e.g., bead, ball, granule, etc.) : Hollow or porous particle : With severing)

Patent 5171347: Method of manufacturing glass optical element
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Sequentially forming, reheating, and working : Reshaping : From inorganic oxides or hydroxides)

Patent 5171348: Die for press-molding optical element
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : APPARATUS MADE OF SPECIAL MATERIAL : Metal-nonmetal composite : Pivoted mold sections)

Patent 5171349: Solubility compound fertilizer compositions
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Organic material-containing : From synthetic material : Urea and its derivatives : With phosphorus-containing substances :)

Patent 5171350: Biocide
(PLANT PROTECTING AND REGULATING COMPOSITIONS : PLANT GROWTH REGULATING COMPOSITIONS (E.G., HERBICIDES, ETC.) : Plural active ingredients : Inorganic active ingredient containing : Inorganic active ingredient contains heavy metal or aluminum : With an organic active ingredient :)

Patent 5171351: Preservative for plants comprising epoxy compounds
(PLANT PROTECTING AND REGULATING COMPOSITIONS : COMPOSITIONS FOR PRESERVATION OR MAINTENANCE OF CUT FLOWERS : Antidote contains organic nitrogen compound wherein the nitrogen, other than as nitro or nitroso, is attached directly or indirectly to carbon by nonionic bonding)

Patent 5171352: Agents for defoliating cotton
(PLANT PROTECTING AND REGULATING COMPOSITIONS : PLANT GROWTH REGULATING COMPOSITIONS (E.G., HERBICIDES, ETC.) : Abscission agent, defoliant, or desiccant : Hetero ring containing active ingredient : Hetero ring is six-membered including nitrogen : Plural ring nitrogens in the hetero ring : 1,2-diazines (e.g., pyridazones, etc.))

Patent 5171353: Sulfonamides
(PLANT PROTECTING AND REGULATING COMPOSITIONS : PLANT GROWTH REGULATING COMPOSITIONS (E.G., HERBICIDES, ETC.) : Organic active compound containing : Hetero ring containing : Hetero ring is six-membered consisting of three nitrogens and three carbons : Asymmetrical (e.g., 1,2,4-triazines, etc.) : Nitrogen or -C(=X)-, wherein X is chalcogen, bonded directly to ring nitrogen of the oxazine ring)

Patent 5171354: Heterocyclic compounds
(PLANT PROTECTING AND REGULATING COMPOSITIONS : PLANT GROWTH REGULATING COMPOSITIONS (E.G., HERBICIDES, ETC.) : Organic active compound containing : Hetero ring containing : Hetero ring is six-membered consisting of one nitrogen and five carbons : 1,3-diazines (including hydrogenated))

Patent 5171355: N-acylpyrrolidine derivatives
(PLANT PROTECTING AND REGULATING COMPOSITIONS : PLANT GROWTH REGULATING COMPOSITIONS (E.G., HERBICIDES, ETC.) : Organic active compound containing : Hetero ring containing : Hetero ring is five-membered consisting of one nitrogen and four carbons : Having -C(=X)-, wherein X is chalcogen, bonded directly to the five-membered hetero ring : The ring nitrogen is bonded directly to two ring carbons of the same cyclo which carbons are members of one cyclo only (e.g., isoindoles, hydrogenated isoindoles, etc.))

Patent 5171356: Herbicide compositions of extended soil life
(PLANT PROTECTING AND REGULATING COMPOSITIONS : ANTIDOTES (E.G., SAFENERS, ANTAGONISTS, ETC.) : Hetero ring containing antidote : Hetero ring is five-membered having two or more ring hetero atoms of which at least one is nitrogen (e.g., thiazoles, etc.) : Having -C(=X)-, wherein X is chalcogen, bonded directly to ring nitrogen of the five-membered hetero ring :)

Patent 5171357: Vacuum processing of particulate reactive metal
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Electrothermic processes (e.g., microwave, induction, resistance, electric arc, plasma, etc.) : Plasma : Producing or treating Aluminum(Al), Beryllium(Be), Cobalt(Co), Chromium(Cr), Magnesium(Mg), Nickel(Ni), Titanium(Ti), or alloy thereof)

Patent 5171358: Apparatus for producing solidified metals of high cleanliness
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Electrothermic processes (e.g., microwave, induction, resistance, electric arc, plasma, etc.) : Plasma : Producing or treating Aluminum(Al), Beryllium(Be), Cobalt(Co), Chromium(Cr), Magnesium(Mg), Nickel(Ni), Titanium(Ti), or alloy thereof)

Patent 5171359: Refractory metal SWARF composition
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Consolidated metal powder compositions : With nonmetal constituent - Silicon(Si) considered a metal (e.g., cermet, etc.) : Containing Alkaline earth metal compound or Aluminum(Al) compound)

Patent 5171360: Method for droplet stream manufacturing
(METAL FOUNDING : PROCESS : Disposition of a gaseous or projected particulate molten material on a shaping surface : Pattern making)

Patent 5171361: Modified native starch base binder for pelletizing mineral material
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Consolidating metalliferous material (e.g., ore, tailings, flue dust, fluxes, etc.) by agglomerating, compacting, or heat treating; preparatory process therefor; or treating consolidated material therefrom : Agglomerating or compacting : With synthetic polymer, natural polymer, or carbohydrate : Sintering)

Patent 5171362: Concrete construction material and method adapted to prevent chemical corrosion of metals located adjacent thereto
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Corrosion inhibiting coating composition : Contains water : Phosphorus material : Group VIII noble metal (Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, Pt))

Patent 5171363: Optically variable printing ink
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Marking : Inks : Pigment containing : Specified particle size or coated particle containing : Natural wax containing (e.g., carnauba, montan, Japan, candelilla, etc.))

Patent 5171364: Process for preparing conductive acicular zinc oxide
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Zinc compound containing (Zn) : Zinc oxide containing : Calcium compound containing)

Patent 5171365: Synthetic alkali metal alumino-silicates compositions and their methods of preparation
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Alkali metal silicate containing : Clay containing : Organic material containing)

Patent 5171366: Gypsum building product
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Calcium sulfate (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.) : Portland type cement per se (e.g., clinker preparation, etc.))

Patent 5171367: Apparatus for applying sauce to a pizza
(COATING APPARATUS : EDIBLE BASE OR COATING TYPE : Projected of forced flow of coating material : Intermittent : Notched rotating disk)

Patent 5171368: Filter belt assembly for a powder spray booth
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH CLEANING OR RECONDITIONING WORK SUPPORT OR CONVEYER : Cooling)

Patent 5171369: Device for glow potential processing, in particular ionic carburation
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Having glow discharge electrodes (e.g., DC, AC, RF, etc.) : With nozzle-shaped anode (i.e., DC spray gun))

Patent 5171370: Effusion cell of a molecular beam epitaxy system
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Crucible or evaporator structure : By means to heat or cool)

Patent 5171371: Method to treat porous stones for use in distressing fabric using high pressure steam and stones treated according to the method
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Using sequentially applied treating agents : Including steam, gaseous agent or temperature feature : With steam utilization)

Patent 5171372: Thermoelectric cooler and fabrication method
(BATTERIES: THERMOELECTRIC AND PHOTOELECTRIC : THERMOELECTRIC : Peltier effect device :)

Patent 5171373: Devices involving the photo behavior of fullerenes
(BATTERIES: THERMOELECTRIC AND PHOTOELECTRIC : PHOTOELECTRIC : Cells : Encapsulated or with housing)

Patent 5171374: Rapidly solidified superplastic aluminum-lithium alloys and process for making same
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Aluminum(Al) or aluminum base alloy : With ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening : Multiple working steps)

Patent 5171375: Treatment of titanium alloy article to a mirror finish
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Refractory metal (i.e., titanium(Ti), zirconium(Zr), hafnium(Hf), vanadium(V), niobium(Nb), columbium(Cb), tantalum(Ta), chromium(Cr), molybdenum(Mo), tungsten(W)), or alloy base thereof : Titanium(Ti) or titanium base alloy : With working : With ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening : Separate cooling step follows cold working step)

Patent 5171376: Fluxes for aluminium brazing or welding
(METAL TREATMENT : COMPOSITIONS : Fluxing : Localized or zone heating or cooling treatment)

 

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