Patents 5173928 - 5174180

 

 

Patent 5173928: Tomograph using phase information of a signal beam having transmitted through a to-be-inspected object
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Computerized tomography :)

Patent 5173929: Method for determining the thickness of a metallic coating on a gas turbine blade
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Fluorescence : Thickness or density analysis : With spatially dispersive energy analysis)

Patent 5173930: X-ray monochromator
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Diffraction, reflection, or scattering analysis : Spatial energy dispersion : Monochromator or focusing device : With plural dispersing elements :)

Patent 5173931: High-intensity x-ray source with variable cooling
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SOURCE : Electron tube : With movable target : Temperature modification : With cooling fluid :)

Patent 5173932: Security system comprising a signal transmitter
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : EMERGENCY OR ALARM COMMUNICATIONS (E.G., WATCHMAN'S CIRCUIT) : Responsive to sensed nonsystem condition : Automatic dialing : AIN link)

Patent 5173933: Interface between mobile telecommunication stations and trunks that link to communication carriers
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Usage measurement : Location monitoring)

Patent 5173934: Communications adaptor for a remote action terminal
(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 : Terminal interface circuitry : Digital : Recording voice message from non subscriber caller)

Patent 5173935: Method, system and apparatus for teleprinting
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : Remote indication over telephone line (e.g., telemetry) : Meter reading : Power source)

Patent 5173936: Telephone handset holder assembly
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL : Housing or housing component : Casing or enclosure, per se : Antiseptic)

Patent 5173937: Device for receiving memorandum board for telephone
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL ACCESSORY OR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT : Housing or housing component)

Patent 5173938: Key management system
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Wireless communication : Rekeying system : Nonlinear or chaotic system)

Patent 5173939: Access control subsystem and method for distributed computer system using compound principals
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Privileged access : Pattern matching access)

Patent 5173940: Keyboard activated screen blanking
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SECURITY : Password : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5173941: Reduced codebook search arrangement for CELP vocoders
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Time : Correlation function : Autocorrelation : Voiced or unvoiced)

Patent 5173942: Audio system operable in directional and non-directional modes
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HAVING NON-ELECTRICAL FEATURE (E.G., MOUNTING) : Loudspeakers driven in given phase relationship : Speaker or channel switching)

Patent 5173943: Compact subwoofer with exceptional low frequency response
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : INCLUDING FREQUENCY CONTROL : Feedforward circuitry for transducer compensation)

Patent 5173944: Head related transfer function pseudo-stereophony
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Pseudo stereophonic : AM or both AM and angle final modulation)

Patent 5173945: Process and apparatus for estimating the movement of a moving object
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Motion or velocity measuring : License plate)

Patent 5173946: Corner-based image matching
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Pattern boundary and edge measurements : Extracted from alphanumeric characters)

Patent 5173947: Conformal image processing apparatus and method
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : 3-D or stereo imaging analysis : Tool, workpiece, or mechanical component inspection)

Patent 5173948: Video image mapping system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Changing the image coordinates : Determining the position of an object)

Patent 5173949: Confirmed boundary pattern matching
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Changing the image coordinates : Registering or aligning multiple images to one another : Where the object is a character, word, or text)

Patent 5173950: Color image transferring method and apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : COLOR IMAGE PROCESSING : Color correction : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5173951: Word oriented image smoothing apparatus and method
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Image filter : Lowpass filter (i.e., for blurring or smoothing) : Skeletonizing)

Patent 5173952: Image filtering system performing transform coding of image data other than boundary picture elements of adjoining blocks
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Edge or contour enhancement : Minimize discontinuities at boundaries of image blocks (i.e., reducing blocking effects or effects of wrap-around) : Skeletonizing)

Patent 5173953: Image file system capable of inserting images into a sequence of stored images
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Image storage or retrieval : Parallel processing)

Patent 5173954: Spatial light modulation device and image reconstructing apparatus using the same
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Template matching (e.g., specific devices that determine the best match) : Spatial filtering (e.g., holography) : With electrically controlled light modulator or filter : Topological properties (e.g., number of holes in a pattern, connectivity, etc.))

Patent 5173955: Magnetooptic device and its driving method
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : DIRECTIONAL OPTICAL MODULATION WITHIN AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Magneto-optic : Phase modulation type)

Patent 5173956: Thermally driven optical switch method and apparatus
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Switch (i.e., switching from one terminal to another, not modulation) : Diffraction grating (e.g., Bragg))

Patent 5173957: Pump redundancy for optical amplifiers
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Plural (e.g., data bus) : Single pole single throw)

Patent 5173958: Beam distributor for laser-to-optical fiber application
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Prism : Spherical)

Patent 5173959: Method and apparatus for assembling a fiber array
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector : Plural fiber/device connections : Having at least one layer compressively fixed (e.g., crimp, tightening screws, etc.))

Patent 5173960: Cable having superior resistance to flame spread and smoke evolution
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Including splice joint reinforcement)

Patent 5173961: Telecommunications cable with ripcord removal for metal sheath
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : With strength member : Prestressed)

Patent 5173962: Optical wavelength conversion device with high alignment accuracy
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING NONLINEAR PROPERTY : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5173963: Protective band for the hand
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Hand or arm : Hand pads : Goggles)

Patent 5173964: Pivoted adjustable shoulder pad
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Shoulder protector : Both shoulders : Having a garment closure (e.g., zipper, fabric with hooks and loops that fasten together, etc.))

Patent 5173965: Releasably attached two section gown
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Vests : Dress : Fasteners)

Patent 5173966: Coded health-care glove
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Materials : Rubber : Having a hook and loop type wrist closure)

Patent 5173967: Leg and arm protector
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Stockings : Leggings : Waistbands)

Patent 5173968: Article comprising an enveloping structure
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Trimmings : Saddle type cord retainers)

Patent 5173969: Wooden cummerbund
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Torso or limb encircling : Plural waistline garments only)

Patent 5173970: Combined visored cap type protective helmet and pouch for bicyclists or the like
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Both shoulders)

Patent 5173971: Replacement flush valve
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Tank only : With outlet valve : Valve starter)

Patent 5173972: Automatic foot washer
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : POOL TYPE : Combined or convertable : Spout only)

Patent 5173973: Whirlpool bathtub
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : TUBS : Means for agitating or circulating water in a tub : Flexible covering)

Patent 5173974: Convertible furniture
(BEDS : CRIB : Convertible : With support for sole of feet)

Patent 5173975: Adjustable bed with side rail
(BEDS : HAVING SAFETY DEVICE : Side guard : Adjustable in place : Pivoting : Jointed braces)

Patent 5173976: Mattress cover/fitted bed sheet
(BEDS : BEDCLOTHING : Sheet : Contoured or fitted : Pivoting)

Patent 5173977: Load cell mount for hospital weigh bed
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Bed element)

Patent 5173978: Bed apparatus provided with bathtub
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : Bed element)

Patent 5173979: Inflatable leg and foot supporting cushion with removable padding
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For lower body portions : Including restraining means)

Patent 5173980: Method of continuous permanent decating and fixing of web-shaped textile products, such as woven textile, knitted textile, etc.
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : FLUID TREATMENT (MANIPULATIVE) : Combined liquid and gas or vapor : With fat solvent)

Patent 5173981: Bridge construction kit and bridge elements included therein
(BRIDGES : TRANSPORTABLE :)

Patent 5173982: Corrosion protection system
(BRIDGES : SUSPENSION : Cables and cable clamps : End shoes)

Patent 5173983: Electric toothbrush having spirally arranged bristles
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Rotary disk : Traction operated)

Patent 5173984: Self-drying powered drain auger
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Pipe, tube, or conduit cleaner : Inside : Sewer : Snake : Radial bristle)

Patent 5173985: Foot mounted scrubber device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Mitts, cots, and shoes : Strands)

Patent 5173986: Windshield cleaning system with easily replaceable nozzle and pipe
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : With material applying means : Simultaneously useable)

Patent 5173987: Rotary air jet screen cleaning device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : By attached line)

Patent 5173988: Dewatering apparatus for drop marking bottles and cans
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : With work handling or supporting : With means to guide or move the work to or through a cleaning station or treating means : Plurality of discrete articles : Plural diverse types, e.g., beating and brushing)

Patent 5173989: Surface sweeping machine with over-the-cab hopper dumping
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With dust or dirt handling or storing or separating, e.g., filter bags : Separator element cleaning in situ and/or storage or removal of retained dirt : Handle movable relative to floor tool air exhaust conduit)

Patent 5173990: Protector for bed supports and casters; and method of manufacture
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CASTERS : Caster guard : For tubular leg)

Patent 5173991: Door check having a link coated with moldable materials
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CLOSURE CHECKS : Spring : Rubber : Rubber cushioned : Along or parallel to hinge axis)

Patent 5173992: Releasable double-hinge device for an automobile console box
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Latch hinge : Resilient securing means : Casket handle)

Patent 5173993: Adjustable locking door hinge
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Including means to hold or retard hinged members against pivotal movement (e.g., catch) : Resiliently biased catch : Sliding : Movement along or parallel to hinge axis : Interdigitated or plural sockets :)

Patent 5173994: Fiber cleaning apparatus with air flow deflector
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : LIBERATING : Ginning : Gins : Saw : Rotary detacher)

Patent 5173995: Process and device for feeding a material in fibre form in a machine for preparing said material for the subsequent spinning, in particular an
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Carding : Feeding : Stationary flat)

Patent 5173996: Binding band tightener with bands
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : STRAP TIGHTENERS : Cargo tie down : Dress hem raisers)

Patent 5173997: Tongue plate stopper
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : STRAP CABLE OR PIPE BUTTON : Having means covering tip of lacing)

Patent 5173998: Grab hook for attachment to a chain to provide partial link adjustment, and method of use thereof
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : With tighteners : Lever : Adjustable girth)

Patent 5173999: Holder for closed end wrenches or similar articles
(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 : Projection passes through cavity then moves toward noninserted portion of its member to complete interlock (e.g., snap hook) : Hook type projection member : Noninserted portion of projection member includes movably connected gate for closing access throat : Pivotally connected gate : Gate swings transversely to plane of hook : Having internal supporting or reinforcing element)

Patent 5174000: Apparatus for singularizing drop-wires in warp-thread drawing-in machines
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : WARP PREPARING OR HANDLING : Machine replenishing : Drawing : Heddle or detector manipulation : Pivoted detector)

Patent 5174001: Method and apparatus for finishing grooved articles
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Binding or covering and cutting : Lathe : Commutator : At least one part nonmetallic)

Patent 5174002: Deflection-controlled cylinder
(ROLL OR ROLLER : COMBINED; E.G., WITH DRIVING GEAR, WITH VIBRATING MEANS : Rolling pin or pastry roller)

Patent 5174003: Guiding roller for threads
(ROLL OR ROLLER : TAPERED OR BEVELED : Skin or paper treating)

Patent 5174004: Radiator clamping jig
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator : Arbor-type press means : Plier type means)

Patent 5174005: Locking puller device
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator : Having screw operator : Central screw, work-engagers around screw : Work-engager arms along or parallel to screw : Pivotal arms : Liquid)

Patent 5174006: Adjustable seal installation tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means comprising hand manipulatable tool : Means comprising impact receiving tool : Clutch plates)

Patent 5174007: Weldless panel patching method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Repairing : By attaching repair preform, e.g., remaking, restoring, or patching : And removing damaged material : Mechanically attaching preform with separate fastener : Removing material)

Patent 5174008: Method of assembling pressure plate units of motor vehicle friction clutches
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : During simulated operation or operating conditions : Separating one material from another)

Patent 5174009: Apparatus for forming a stack of interlocked laminations that can be used as a rotor in an electric motor
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Separate tool stations for selective or successive operation on work : Including assembling or disassembling station : And means to sever work from supply : Comprising means to strip insulation from wire)

Patent 5174010: Breaker blade and wire puller for automatic kraft bale dewiring machine
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Separate tool stations for selective or successive operation on work : Including assembling or disassembling station : And means to sever work prior to disassembling : At least one part nonmetallic)

Patent 5174011: Method for preparing the rotor of a turbogenerator
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Rotor :)

Patent 5174012: Method of making magnetic read/write head/flexure/conductor unit(s)
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : Insulator or dielectric : Water)

Patent 5174013: Winding apparatus and method which deforms the wire during winding
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : By winding or coiling : Fabricating head structure or component thereof)

Patent 5174014: Method of manufacturing pressure transducers
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Resistor making : Strain gauge making : Applying terminal)

Patent 5174015: Apparatus for manufacturing cylindrical slide bearing
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With control means energized in response to activator stimulated by condition sensor : Responsive to timer : Including position sensor)

Patent 5174016: Chip removal apparatus and method of using same
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to disassemble electrical device : Means to fasten by deforming)

Patent 5174017: Pull tab loading apparatus of slide fastener slider assembling machine
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Slide fastener : Means comprising hand-manipulatable implement)

Patent 5174018: Die button with staking features
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to drive self-piercing work part : Means to fasten work parts together)

Patent 5174019: Apparatus and method for closing and plastically forming a non-circular cylindrical shell for a container
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Film or tape cartridge : Railway wheel)

Patent 5174020: Remelting process for printed circuit boards
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By metal fusion : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 5174021: Device manipulation apparatus and method
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By metal fusion : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 5174022: Apparatus and method of terminating a wire to a two part insulated terminal
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Assembling terminal to elongated conductor : By deforming : Of terminal : With deforming of conductive path)

Patent 5174023: Method for repairing an electrical connector
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Contact or terminal manufacturing : By assembling plural parts : By elastic joining : Of fused material)

Patent 5174024: Tail rotor abrasive strip
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Impeller making : Blade making : Composite blade : Including casting)

Patent 5174025: Method of manufacturing a hub for a spindle motor
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Wheel making : Land wheel : Hub making : Hub shaping : Demountable rim making)

Patent 5174026: Nutcracker with compartmented receptacle
(CUTLERY : SHELL OPENERS : Nutcrackers : Plural)

Patent 5174027: Arrangement in a grass trimmer
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : With blade moving means : Rotary blade : With presser foot)

Patent 5174028: Utility knife
(CUTLERY : HOLDERS FOR DETACHABLE BLADES : Interlocked blade and holder : Spring jaw type)

Patent 5174029: Chain saw tensioning mechanism
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Saw : Chain : With guide bar for cutting span : Including means to adjust guide bar relative to its support : And means to adjust guide pulley relative to guide bar)

Patent 5174030: Apparatus for measuring length and perimeter
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : APPAREL : Footwear : Multiple indicating means interconnected : Patterns)

Patent 5174031: Proportional cropping template
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : Printed sheet :)

Patent 5174032: Universal wheel gauge
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Wheel : Saw)

Patent 5174033: Angle sensor for a steerable boring tool
(WEIGHING SCALES : WITH ALARM OR SIGNAL : Tabular-type computer)

Patent 5174034: All-purpose level
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive : Dip aligning needle)

Patent 5174035: Attitude sensing apparatus
(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 5174036: Multi-functional ruler
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : With means for moving straightedge over a surface : By rollers : One end moveable along straightedge)

Patent 5174037: Method and apparatus for measuring physical attributes of a human body
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Anatomical : Human : Trammel)

Patent 5174038: Method and apparatus for profiling terrain
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Earth profile or road grade or shrub or tree trim guide : Human)

Patent 5174039: Displacement-measuring apparatus, and static-pressure bearing device for use in the displacement-measuring apparatus
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Having a movable contact probe : Flexible band type)

Patent 5174040: Multi-leg caliper with heart scale
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Proportional line segmenter : Parallelogram type : Plural axes center for common axis)

Patent 5174041: Method for measuring a length and electronic slide caliper
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Scale reading position sensor (e.g., grid counting) : Sealing)

Patent 5174042: Garbage disposer utilizing microwave heating
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : MATERIAL TREATED BY ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY : Microwave energy : Plural units or chambers)

Patent 5174043: Machine and method for high vacuum controlled ramping curing furnace for sog planarization
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor pressure is subatmospheric : With heating : Treating agent is steam)

Patent 5174044: Control of the concentration of solvents in a dryer
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Sheet, web, or strand : Vapor or gas treatment : Combustion of gas or vapor : Treating agent absorbs moisture)

Patent 5174045: Semiconductor processor with extendible receiver for handling multiple discrete wafers without wafer carriers
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : With apparatus using centrifugal force : Using rotary gas current)

Patent 5174046: On-line fiber heat treatment
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : External : Plural : Gas or vapor circulation for contact with treated material : Through material or introduction through drum :)

Patent 5174047: Boundary layer control rolls
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : External : Plural : With belts or felts : With threading, stripping, or guiding devices :)

Patent 5174048: Carpet dryer
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Sheet, web, or strand : Support surrounds hollow article)

Patent 5174049: Shoe soles having a honeycomb insert and shoes, particularly athletic or rehabilitative shoes, utilizing same
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : SOLES : Cushion : Peg)

Patent 5174050: Inner lining shoe for boots
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Ski boot : Having interior foot retaining means : Canting, lifting, or orthopedic sole, midsole, or insole)

Patent 5174051: Ski boot with a rear closing device
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Ski boot : Having pivotable upper : Pivot on rear quarter : Forward mounted stiffness adjustment means)

Patent 5174052: Dynamic stabilizing inner sole system
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : ORTHOPEDIC BOOT OR SHOE WITH CORRECTIVE ELEMENT : With means to turn foot about its long axis : With means to turn foot about its long axis)

Patent 5174053: Snow plow
(EXCAVATING : SNOW OR ICE REMOVING OR GROOMING BY PORTABLE DEVICE : Motorized rotary excavating tool : Screw-type auger : Having plural vane segments : Augers on separate shafts)

Patent 5174054: Picture frame
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PICTURE FRAME : Light transmissive frame : Hingedly connected)

Patent 5174055: Scrolling sign
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Double reel and web : Spring rewind)

Patent 5174056: Display system
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Lamp box : Detachable or hinged cover : Map type)

Patent 5174057: Device for roping fish
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Fish landing devices combined with tackle, e.g., gaffs, grapples :)

Patent 5174058: Bait hook apparatus
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : Hooks : Bait holders and retainers : Mounted on, integral with, or rigidly connected to hook : Sheet material member preceding and rotating)

Patent 5174059: Crab trap apparatus
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Fish : Body-removing or concealing)

Patent 5174060: Plant supports with rigidly attached helically coiled support member
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : PLANT SUPPORTS : Cage : Vertical array)

Patent 5174061: Pot cover container-envelope combination
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Jardiniere (e.g., decorative wrapper) : Array of cells)

Patent 5174062: Automatic water supply adjusted pot
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Irrigator : Fibrous wick : Integral hinge)

Patent 5174063: Window grill release
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH SPECIFIED MEANS TO EFFECT EMERGENCY RELEASE TO CLOSURE : With manually actuated operator)

Patent 5174064: Frictional sash balance and jamb liner
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR RECIPROCATION : With counterbalance : Bearing includes transverse restrainer)

Patent 5174065: Door sweep with face sealing element
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : CLOSURE SEAL; E.G., STRIKER GASKET OR WEATHERSTRIP : Anchored in channel or slot in closure or portal frame : Closure carried)

Patent 5174066: Door glass cassette for vehicles
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : PANEL WITH CLOSURE FEATURE : With means to accommodate window accessory; e.g., automobile-type door : Closure carried)

Patent 5174067: Automatic wafer lapping apparatus
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Planetary : Having pressure plate)

Patent 5174068: Method and apparatus for preventing thermal damage of workpieces due to heat developed by a grinding process
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Controlling temperature : Cyclic control)

Patent 5174069: System for grinding rings with mechanical holding
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : Of tool or work holder position :)

Patent 5174070: Method and device for preventing thermal damage of workpieces during grinding
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Controlling temperature : Cyclic control)

Patent 5174071: Lathe and grinder apparatus with two or more side-by-side arranged manipulator-interfaced dual-spindle units
(ABRADING : WORK FEEDER : Rotary : Tumbling shapes)

Patent 5174072: Optical surface polishing method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Glass or stone abrading : By blasting)

Patent 5174073: Shielding system and method
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ARTICLE OR MATERIAL SUPPORTED COVER : Including hold down means)

Patent 5174074: Assembly for casting large curved shells of reinforced concrete
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMPOUND CURVE STRUCTURE : Continuous cementitious barrier)

Patent 5174075: Deformable sealing device for a gap between a wall opening of a building wall and a back wall of a vehicle
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMBINED : With a loading dock seal : With laterally spaced foundation element)

Patent 5174076: Ridge vent for hip roof
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : ENCLOSURE OR COVER, WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FLUID-GUIDING PORT BETWEEN AMBIENT AND ENCLOSED USABLE SPACE (E.G., ROOF RIDGE VENT) : Attic vent : Integral tread and riser)

Patent 5174077: Fire protecting structure of channel portion of plastic piping in a fire partition
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : IRREVERSIBLY REACTIVE COMPONENT : Specific prestressing means)

Patent 5174078: Roof construction for playhouse
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LOG WALL-TYPE CONSTRUCTION : Specific prestressing means)

Patent 5174079: Fluid containment vault with homogeneous concrete-entombed tank
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CURVILINEAR BARRIER : Transversely layered : Movable element on partition engages overhead barrier; i.e., ceiling, to secure partition in place)

Patent 5174080: Column and beam connecting assembly
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INTERSECTION OF A CAST STONELIKE COMPONENT (E.G., CONCRETE FLOOR OR WALL) TO ANOTHER COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) : Cast reinforced vertical and horizontal members : Distinct horizontal sustainers between columns : Interfitted trim plate)

Patent 5174081: Building element for erecting buildings, parts of buildings or the like
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : THREE-WAY CORNER CONSTRUCTION (E.G., TWO WALLS AND A FLOOR) : Barrier resting on top of vertical structures; e.g., walls : On column (e.g., elevated floor) : Interfitted trim plate)

Patent 5174082: Anti-seismic shields
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MEANS COMPENSATING EARTH-TRANSMITTED FORCE (E.G., EARTHQUAKE) : Dynamic force generator : Connected by pivoted brace or tie)

Patent 5174083: Concrete slab forming system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SPECIFIED TERRANEAN RELATIONSHIP : Relative motion means between a structure and its foundation)

Patent 5174084: Deformable sealing device for a gap between a wall opening of a building wall and a back wall of a vehicle
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : COMBINED : With a loading dock seal : With laterally spaced foundation element)

Patent 5174085: Method of adding additional stories to an existing storied building
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Tension member (e.g., re-bar))

Patent 5174086: Method for making a fabric file construction
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Assembling exposed modules : Mosaic veneer)

Patent 5174087: Suture anchor assembly packaging system
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : With contents treating : Winding : Constricting closure by binding)

Patent 5174088: Process and apparatus for producing bag-like packs for in particular chewing tobacco substitute
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : With contents treating : Liquid treating : Constricting closure by binding)

Patent 5174089: Method to package sections and rotary packaging machine that employs the method
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Group forming of contents into a unit : With orienting (e.g., turning labels face out) : Before association with cover material)

Patent 5174090: Grid ceiling
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Element spaced from wall, ceiling, or floor and held by discrete retaining means (e.g., suspended ceiling or wall) : Mounted on frame)

Patent 5174091: Grille clip
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHEETLIKE ELEMENT ASSEMBLED PARALLEL TO EXISTING WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR (E.G., INSULATING PANEL, SHEATHING) : Grille panel facer : Section designed (e.g., groove, integral hanger) to fasten to retaining means)

Patent 5174092: Steel tile roof
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : LAPPED MULTIPLANAR SURFACING; E.G., SHINGLE TYPE : With spacing or space-forming feature : Secured to or integral with cover section)

Patent 5174093: Mechanized non-destructive crop harvesting machine
(HARVESTERS : VEGETABLE GATHERER : Connections)

Patent 5174094: Automatic bagging
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Filling preformed receptacle and closing : Flexible, expandable receptacle (e.g., bag, tube) : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 5174095: Method and apparatus for packaging a rolled web
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Closing package or filled receptacle : Closing preformed container deformed by contents : Of preformed nonfreestanding container deformed by contents (e.g., bag, tube))

Patent 5174096: Form-fill-seal type packaging machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : PROGRESSIVELY SEAMED COVER WEB OR WEB FOLDS : With closing of web between package units : Longitudinal tube formed from single web : Vertically disposed tube : Twisting of string or wire)

Patent 5174097: Headstall
(HARNESS FOR WORKING ANIMAL : BRIDLE : Connectors)

Patent 5174098: Apparatus for cutting vegetation
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : With plural sources of power : For disparate functions : For individual harvesting unit)

Patent 5174099: Mowing machine using a power-transmission mechanism incorporated with an annular gear
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : With means for reconditioning cutter or picker : By clutch-assemblage)

Patent 5174100: Combination mower/trimmer apparatus
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Including cutter yieldably mounted on its drive means : Rotating and orbiting elements)

Patent 5174101: Protective cover for combine skid plates
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Having motor on ground-supported carrier : And guard : By adjusting ground wheel or skid relative to carrier)

Patent 5174102: Twist number setting device for a two-for-one twister
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Monitor and control : On open-end machine)

Patent 5174103: Bobbin sorting device for preventing oversupply of a selected yarn kind to a winder section
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Package handling : On false twist type machines)

Patent 5174104: Guide chain for guiding energy lines
(CHAIN, STAPLE, AND HORSESHOE MAKING : CHAINS : Conduit : Rotary former)

Patent 5174105: Hot day M & I gas turbine engine and method of operation
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Multiple expansion : Exhaust actuated air aspirator)

Patent 5174106: Secondary ignition system
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Having particular starting : Catalyst)

Patent 5174107: Combined power generating plant
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : With combustible gas generator : Flame screen)

Patent 5174108: Turbine engine combustor without air film cooling
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Coaxial combustion products generator and turbine : Continuous combustion type)

Patent 5174109: Clutch to disconnect loads during turbine start-up
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combined with starting feature : Separate device or motive fluid source : Starter motor mechanically coupled to power plant : Check valve feeds air to exhaust system)

Patent 5174110: Utility conduit enclosure for turbine engine
(POWER PLANTS : REACTION MOTOR (E.G., MOTIVE FLUID GENERATOR AND REACTION NOZZLE, ETC.) : Interrelated reaction motors : Air and diverse fluid discharge from separate discharge outlets (e.g., fan jet, etc.) : Using solid material in reaction zone)

Patent 5174111: Exhaust gas purification system for an internal combustion engine
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the exhaust gas : Engine fuel, air, or ignition controlled by sensor of reactor condition : Motive fluid is vaporized liquid)

Patent 5174112: Exhaust gas purifying device for an outboard motor
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : By means producing a chemical reaction of a component of the exhaust gas : Using a catalyst : Catalyst in engine manifold or at exhaust port : Check valve feeds air to exhaust system)

Patent 5174113: Exhaust outlet with venturi
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Having retainer or flow director for exhaust gas condensate : Pressurizing means feeds reactive air to reactor)

Patent 5174114: Hydraulic drive system for construction machine
(MOTORS: EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : WITH MOTIVE FLUID VALVE : Relatively movable serial valves : Including motive fluid pressure or flow responsive valve (468) : Bypass through supply line)

Patent 5174115: Electrically actuated and controlled auxiliary hydraulic system for skid steer loader
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Having plural energy outputs (e.g., plural motors, etc.) : Having fluid trapping means with a manual release or by-pass holding ram)

Patent 5174116: Displacer-type Stirling engine
(POWER PLANTS : MOTOR OPERATED BY EXPANSION AND/OR CONTRACTION OF A UNIT OF MASS OF MOTIVATING MEDIUM : Unit of mass is a gas which is heated or cooled in one of a plurality of constantly communicating expansible chambers and freely transferable therebetween : Having free floating displacer or transfer piston : Gaseous)

Patent 5174117: Free piston Stirling engine
(POWER PLANTS : MOTOR OPERATED BY EXPANSION AND/OR CONTRACTION OF A UNIT OF MASS OF MOTIVATING MEDIUM : Unit of mass is a gas which is heated or cooled in one of a plurality of constantly communicating expansible chambers and freely transferable therebetween : Having free floating displacer or transfer piston : Gaseous)

Patent 5174118: Fluid pressure-responsive unit
(POWER PLANTS : MOTOR OPERATED BY EXPANSION AND/OR CONTRACTION OF A UNIT OF MASS OF MOTIVATING MEDIUM : Mass is a liquid : Mass is bimetallic)

Patent 5174119: Process for controlling the boost pressure in an internal-combustion engine supercharged by an exhaust-gas turbocharger of adjustable
(POWER PLANTS : FLUID MOTOR MEANS DRIVEN BY WASTE HEAT OR BY EXHAUST ENERGY FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE : With supercharging means for engine : Having condition responsive valve controlling engine exhaust flow : With coordinated engine fuel control)

Patent 5174120: Turbine exhaust arrangement for improved efficiency
(POWER PLANTS : MOTOR HAVING EXHAUST FLUID TREATING OR HANDLING MEANS : Motor and indirect heat exchanger : Having condensate pump : In which the control means is variable)

Patent 5174121: Purified liquid storage receptacle and a heat transfer assembly and method of heat transfer
(REFRIGERATION : USING ELECTRICAL OR MAGNETIC EFFECT : Thermoelectric; e.g., peltier effect : Including specific circuitry or heat exchanger material : Beverage dispenser)

Patent 5174122: Method and means of low temperature treatment of items and materials with cryogenic liquid
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : Liquified gas transferred as liquid : With vaporizing of liquified gas downstream of storage : Distillation)

Patent 5174123: Methods and apparatus for operating a refrigeration system
(REFRIGERATION : PROCESSES : Transferring heat between diverse function portions of refrigeration cycle : Utilizing particular refrigerant and/or sorbent materials)

Patent 5174124: Apparatus for sampling the purity of refrigerant flowing through a refrigeration circuit
(REFRIGERATION : WITH INDICATOR OR TESTER : With heater for liquid mixture container)

Patent 5174125: Device for detecting loss of refrigerant in an airconditioner
(REFRIGERATION : WITH INDICATOR OR TESTER : Condition sensing : Dividing refrigerant flow, e.g., bypass parallel units)

Patent 5174126: Air conditioning system
(REFRIGERATION : VACUUMIZED CHAMBER WITH OPEN VAPOR OR GAS OUTLET : System, i.e., multiple treating or fluid handling means : Spaced elongated air inlet and outlet type, e.g., air curtain)

Patent 5174127: Suction muffler tube
(REFRIGERATION : MUFFLER OR SOUND DAMPENER : Retainer or flow director for atmospheric condensate)

Patent 5174128: Energy-saving protected roof systems
(REFRIGERATION : LIQUID CONTACTING DISCRETE COMMODITY : Mutually supported commodity and solid coolant)

Patent 5174129: Absorption heat pump
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Sorbent type : Means for discharging impurity from system)

Patent 5174130: Refrigeration system having standing wave compressor
(REFRIGERATION : REFRIGERATION PRODUCER : Compressor-condenser-evaporator circuit : With means to enhance separations in generator)

Patent 5174131: Knitting machine with patterning arrangement
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Circular : Multiple-needle bank : Dial and cylinder : Special stitch : With stitch-length variation)

Patent 5174132: Determining the size of the stitch loops in stocking production machines
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Circular : Stitch-length variation : With needle-actuated pickers)

Patent 5174133: Apparatus and method for adjusting the stitch on a circular knitting machine
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Circular : Needle-cam construction : Axial cylinder adjustment)

Patent 5174134: Knitting method of thick fabric less in elasticity
(TEXTILES: KNITTING : INDEPENDENT-NEEDLE MACHINES : Straight : Multiple-needle bank : Double-ended needle)

Patent 5174135: Tubular hasp for padlocks
(LOCKS : HASP : With reset mechanisms)

Patent 5174136: Dual function padlock with removable cylinder mechanism
(LOCKS : PORTABLE : Padlocks : Key-controlled : Rigid shackle : Sliding : Both legs engaged :)

Patent 5174137: Apparatus for detecting abnormality in speed changing system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MOTOR AND ENGINE TESTING : Testing auxiliary unit : With continuous operation)

Patent 5174138: Steering wheel lock
(LOCKS : SPECIAL APPLICATION : For control and machine elements : Handle, handwheel or knob : Rotary or swinging : Universal mounting)

Patent 5174139: Key ring holder with hanger loop for hanging
(LOCKS : PARTS, ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES AND ADJUNCTS : For key-operated mechanism : Key holders : Mounting arrangements)

Patent 5174140: Tubular lock and master tubular key
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Rotary plug : Sliding tumblers : Spindle operator)

Patent 5174141: Cylinder lock
(LOCKS : OPERATING MECHANISM : Key : Single key : Tumbler type : Cylinder type : Rotary plug : Sliding tumblers : Transverse of plug : Axially shiftable spindle)

Patent 5174142: Method and apparatus for guiding a rod to a slitter station
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH USE OF CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Metal deforming by use of roller or roller-like tool element : Including plural sensors or sensor responsive to comparison between plural conditions : Sensing work or product (e.g., by X-ray) : Sensing slack or tension (e.g., by use of dancer) : Sensing cross sectional dimension)

Patent 5174143: Surface densification of porous materials
(METAL DEFORMING : BY SHOT-BLASTING : To form longitudinally-seamed tube)

Patent 5174144: 4-High rolling mill
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF ROLLER OR ROLLER-LIKE TOOL-ELEMENT : With cleaning or conditioning of tool, or lubrication of tool or machine : Including successively-acting roller-couples)

Patent 5174145: Method of and apparatus for manufacturing top plate for metallic drum container
(METAL DEFORMING : WITH CUTTING : By shearing tool-couple : With endless cutting edges (e.g., for punching a hole) : Pre-cutting (i.e., before metal-deforming) : Blank detaching)

Patent 5174146: Method and device for forming a part in relief on a sheet metal blank
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF CLOSED-DIE AND COACTING WORK-FORCER (E.G., PUSH-DRAWING) : Cup or shell drawing (i.e., deep drawing) : With additional metal-deforming : With work feeding)

Patent 5174147: Method and apparatus for cold extruding universal seal crosspieces
(METAL DEFORMING : BY USE OF CLOSED-DIE AND COACTING WORK-FORCER (E.G., PUSH-DRAWING) : Forcing work into or within closed die; e.g., forging : By two or more coacting tools movable relative to closed die; e.g., tool complex : With yieldable actuation of work-gripper (e.g., spring-biased blank-holder))

Patent 5174148: Brace
(METAL DEFORMING : BY RELATIVELY RECEDING WORK-ENGAGING TOOL-FACES (E.G., FOR STRETCHING) : With tool motion in fixed path)

Patent 5174149: Process and device for the vaporization injection of liquid samples in gas chromatographic analysis apparatuses
(MEASURING AND TESTING : GAS ANALYSIS : Gas chromatography : Including sample preparation or sampling : Solid content)

Patent 5174150: Device and method for reducing false indications of leakage in a double-wall tank
(MEASURING AND TESTING : WITH FLUID PRESSURE : Leakage : Receptacle : Tire valve)

Patent 5174151: Apparatus for measuring ground-contacting portion of tire tread
(MEASURING AND TESTING : TIRE, TREAD OR ROADWAY : Responsive to force)

Patent 5174152: Power operated valve stem thrust verification test system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : BLOWER, PUMP, AND HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT : Filament)

Patent 5174153: Device for detecting the level of a liquid in a receptacle
(MEASURING AND TESTING : LIQUID LEVEL OR DEPTH GAUGE : Thermal type : Thermometer)

Patent 5174154: Isometric force measuring device
(MEASURING AND TESTING : MUSCULAR FORCE (E.G., STRENGTH TESTING, EXERCISING OR TRAINING EFFORT, ETC.) : Jaw or hand (e.g., gripping, pinching, or biting) : Transparent closure plate type)

Patent 5174155: Ultrasonic pipe inspection system
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VIBRATION : By mechanical waves : Beamed : Measuring or testing system having scanning means : By reflected wave : Of tubing, vessel, or cylindrical object : With selective endlock)

Patent 5174156: Pressure transducer with reduced offset signal
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Diaphragm : Vibrating strip or wire)

Patent 5174157: Pressure transducer
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Diaphragm : Vibrating strip or wire)

Patent 5174158: Resistive strain gauge pressure sensor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : FLUID PRESSURE GAUGE : Diaphragm : Multiple and/or differential : With electrical readout : Resistive : Strain gauge : Piezoresistive : Cantilever)

Patent 5174159: Linear displacement and strain measuring apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : Specified electrical sensor or system : Plural sensors at single location (e.g., diverse orientation, plural level) : Temperature)

Patent 5174160: Method of diagnosing electric wires and cables for deterioration of their polymer-insulation and a measuring apparatus used therefor
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SPECIMEN STRESS OR STRAIN, OR TESTING BY STRESS OR STRAIN APPLICATION : By loading of specimen (e.g., strength of material test) : Torsion : Opposing work holders including specimen)

Patent 5174161: Wireline and coiled tubing retrievable choke for downhole flow measurement
(MEASURING AND TESTING : VOLUME OR RATE OF FLOW : Using differential pressure : With restriction : Automatically variable restriction : Orifice and tapered plug : With structure of float, float tube, or float guide)

Patent 5174162: Pipetter, pipette tube, sample analyzing apparatus including them and method of mixing and pipetting liquids
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Capture device : Pipette or cannula : With sample supply to analyzer : Piston and cylinder)

Patent 5174163: Gas sampling apparatus
(MEASURING AND TESTING : SAMPLER, SAMPLE HANDLING, ETC. : Capture device : Receptacle type : Expansible chamber : With holder or connector)

Patent 5174164: Flexible cable
(MEASURING AND TESTING : PROBE OR PROBE MOUNTING : Rate of change)

Patent 5174165: Flexible delivery system for a rotatable probe
(MEASURING AND TESTING : PROBE OR PROBE MOUNTING : Rate of change)

Patent 5174166: Universal step starter for small engines
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ENGINE STARTERS : Flywheel structure)

Patent 5174167: Linear actuator with positive stop
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary : Including screw and nut : Limit stop : Shaft and nut driven)

Patent 5174168: Flexible robot arm
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : ROTARY DRIVEN DEVICE ADJUSTABLE DURING OPERATION RELATIVE TO ITS SUPPORTING STRUCTURE : Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary : Including flexible drive connector (e.g., belt, chain, strand, etc.) : With sprocket wheel : Curvilinear rack)

Patent 5174169: Angularly adjustable timing gear
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : GEARING : Adjustable : Power steering)

Patent 5174170: Device for controlling the position and movement of a cable
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Hand operated : Flexible transmitter (e.g., Bowden cable) : Specific cable connector or guide : Single rotatable lever (e.g., for bicycle brake or derailleur))

Patent 5174171: Length adjustment device
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : CONTROL LEVER AND LINKAGE SYSTEMS : Variable output force : Levers : Adjustable : Lazy tongs)

Patent 5174172: Speed change gear shifting system for automotive vehicle
(INTERRELATED POWER DELIVERY CONTROLS, INCLUDING ENGINE CONTROL : TRANSMISSION CONTROL : Engine ignition control for transmission change : Ignition advanced or retarded : Pressure controlled)

Patent 5174173: Round file holder for a chain saw sharpener
(METAL TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS, MAKING : SAW-MAKING OR FURBISHING DEVICE OR MACHINE : Process : Reciprocating tool : File holders and guides :)

Patent 5174174: Installation tool for restrictor plate in shock strut
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : Bolt-holding : With arm extending from portion and through connection)

Patent 5174175: Actuator for rotatable clamping apparatus
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Machine : Round work : Common axis drive)

Patent 5174176: Reversible rachet wrench with integrated dual pawl and spring and cam unit
(TOOLS : WRENCH, SCREWDRIVER, OR DRIVER THEREFOR : Handle clutched to head : One-way detent drive, e.g., ratchet : Reversing : Reversing)

Patent 5174177: Reversible snap ring pliers
(TOOLS : RESILIENT ARTICLE TENSIONER OR COMPRESSOR : Having U-shaped crank arm)

Patent 5174178: Selective tool handle
(TOOLS : HANDLE FOR TOOL : Having storage compartment : Bit shaft inclined relative to crank)

Patent 5174179: Holding device
(TURNING : WORK DRIVER : Work rest)

Patent 5174180: Edge sharpening
(CUTTING : PROCESSES : With preparatory or simultaneous ancillary treatment of work : By distorting within elastic limit : By compressing : On opposite sides of work)

 

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