Patents 5176475 - 5176729

 

 

Patent 5176475: Transfer chambers for the conveyor in a pneumatic transport system
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : CONDUIT : With conduit engaging seal or bumper structure)

Patent 5176476: Router cutting bit
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Having peripherally spaced teeth : Specified tooth shape or spacing : Arcuate cutting edge : Helical tooth : And axially)

Patent 5176477: Drill tool
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH MEANS TO APPLY TRANSIENT, FLUENT MEDIUM TO WORK OR PRODUCT : Including tool with duct : Conducting channel extending to end of tool : Successively acting on workpiece)

Patent 5176478: Fiberglass planing machine
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to remove chip : Cutter or work)

Patent 5176479: Ball bearing pockets in a router depth of cut adjustment ring
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : Randomly manipulated : End mill (e.g., router, etc.) : With angular movement of work)

Patent 5176480: Broaching apparatus and methods
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : BROACHING : Process : Including relatively movable components and means to relatively immobilize these components)

Patent 5176481: Expansion dowel with friction reducing coating
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Including sleeve and distinct tapered expander (e.g., anchor bolt type) : Slotted sleeve spread by tapered expander : Expander moved into stationary sleeve (i.e., pull type) : Expander type)

Patent 5176482: Mounting assembly for motor vehicles
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : THREADED FASTENER LOCKED TO A DISCREET STRUCTURE (E.G., PLATE, RAIL, WHEEL) : Design of fastener or substructure restricts rotation (e.g., flattened head rotatable in receiving slot, depression in substructure, bolt clipped to substructure) : Nut and washer type formed from single blank folded over substructure : Closed loop having plural variations in the profile of a contact surface or a peripheral edge thereof)

Patent 5176483: Detachment lock for a bolt connection
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING STRUCTURE TO RESTRICT ROTATION OF THREADED, MATING PIECES (E.G., NUT LOCK) : Comprising a thread lock : Involving dissimilarities in the sectional configuration of the threads : Resulting in the deformation of one thread by the other : By integral, interference-producing deviations from a standard thread shape : Having at least one region formed by a cut, slot, etc., across at least one sidewall of the element and extending generally radially into the element)

Patent 5176484: Multi-storey depot for storing cargo and automobiles
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING A FACILITY COMPRISING ONE OR MORE SITES FOR THE PARKING OF WHEELED VEHICLES : Including one or more movable sites : Vehicle assigned to particular supporting member (e.g., platform, dolly, cage, etc.) having some degree of independence either as to means, time, or direction of movement : One or more separate supporting members and means to impart independent, linear or partly linear, movement thereto : Member moving from particular location to discharge and/or receive vehicle, and returning thereto : Successive devices each include endless, member-driving element (e.g., belt, cable, chain, etc.))

Patent 5176485: Freight manipulator with articulated cantilever boom
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Of driven type, for unloading a wheeled vehicle : Including load raising or lowering device : Having means for also moving load laterally : About axis parallel to direction of vehicle travel)

Patent 5176486: Combined tailgate and loader assembly for a dump truck
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : With load-receiving portion, or significant section thereof, pivotable relative to horizontal : Discharge gate-carried loading means : Slidable)

Patent 5176487: Vehicle wheel changing tool
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : WHEEL AND WHEEL-TYPE ARTICLE HANDLER AND TRANSPORTER : Vertically swinging article engager : Coacting catch or support)

Patent 5176488: Combination rear loading compactor and recycler
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Conveyor : Reciprocating type : Compactor vehicle including compacting plate : Reverse-flow ejection : Sequentially acting compacting plates or with closure over compacting plate : And additional noncoaxial endless belt coacting therewith to support article above discharge)

Patent 5176489: Leveller bar for a coke oven block
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE OR ELEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE HANDLING OR MOVING OF A CHARGE FOR A HEATING-TYPE CHAMBER : Charge leveler : By raising one end of a vehicle relative to other end thereof)

Patent 5176490: Monocrystal rod conveying apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Grab : Suspended : Guided)

Patent 5176491: Overcenter backhoe apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Horizontally swinging : Handle pivoted to boom : Single cable for crowding and hauling)

Patent 5176492: Gripping device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Grab : Programmable or condition responsive means controls grab operation : Handle body structure)

Patent 5176493: High speed wafer handling method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Of charging load-holding or -supporting element from source and transporting element to working, treating, or inspecting station : Of stacking)

Patent 5176494: Stacked article destacking and feeding system
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Unstacking tapered or nestable articles : Includes means raising article up to stack)

Patent 5176495: Thermal shielding apparatus or radiositor for a gas turbine engine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between blade edge and static part : Axial flow blade set and area for collecting moisture or liquid thrown radially outward)

Patent 5176496: Mounting arrangements for turbine nozzles
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Plural and arcuately or circularly arranged in radial plane around runner axis : Having means for mounting diaphragm or plural vane holder to casing : Nonradial flow runner)

Patent 5176497: Boreless hub compressor wheel assembly for a turbocharger
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN SHAFT OR SHAFT SLEEVE AND STATIC PART : Seal : Having runner in orifice of radially extending partition or casing element)

Patent 5176499: Photoetched cooling slots for diffusion bonded airfoils
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH HEATING, COOLING OR THERMAL INSULATION MEANS : Changing state mass within or fluid flow through working member or carrier : Flow exhausted to working fluid : Arcuate planar folding of working surface)

Patent 5176500: Two-lug side-entry turbine blade attachment
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade received in well or slot : Having circumferentially extending binder)

Patent 5176501: Propeller with an elastic sleeve
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Having wear liner, sheathing or insert : Non-turbo machine)

Patent 5176502: Syringe pump and the like for delivering medication
(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 5176503: Pond water destratifier
(PUMPS : BUOYANTLY SUPPORTED : Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston)

Patent 5176504: Apparatus for controlling hydraulic pumps for construction machine
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Plural pumps with individual or relative control : With inlet valve)

Patent 5176505: Oil-cooled compressor
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Inlet throttle or stop valve : Centrifugally actuated)

Patent 5176506: Vented compressor lubrication system
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Including means utilizing pump fluid for augmenting cooling, lubricating, sealing, or cleaning of motor : Including additional means for motivating fluid flow to or from motor (e.g., auxiliary pump, pump fluid induced flow path, etc.) : Stator within armature)

Patent 5176508: Turbopump system for driving a plurality of pumps
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Rotary motor : Unitary pump and motor rotors : Axial flow motor and centrifugal pump : Double acting motor piston)

Patent 5176509: Axially compact small fan
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : With specific motor details : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 5176510: Device for dispensing fluid that includes a valve which communicates with a pump
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Distributor formed from integral portion of flexible wall pumping member : Deformation by rolling or sliding engagement member)

Patent 5176511: Seal structure for a rotating cam pressurized fluid device
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH MECHANICAL SEALING : With coolant air impelling means or finned cylinder surface)

Patent 5176512: Inshot burner cluster apparatus
(COMBUSTION : MIXER AND FLAME HOLDER : Tubular member delineates flame)

Patent 5176513: Pulse combustor apparatus
(HEATING : WITH HEATING GAS CONVEYING, AGITATING, SCATTERING OR DISINTEGRATION OF WORK (E.G., FLUIDIZED BED, ETC.) : Heating gas supply, removal or recirculation correlated with work or door movement or placement)

Patent 5176514: Orthodontic appliance for preventing thumbsucking
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS :)

Patent 5176515: Dental treatment method and apparatus
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Method of positioning or aligning teeth : Metallic spring)

Patent 5176516: Instrument for measuring a remaining alveolar bone
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having gauge or guide : By deformation of material)

Patent 5176517: Dental undercut application device and method of use
(DENTISTRY : PROSTHODONTICS : Holding or positioning denture in mouth : By cement or adhesive : Acting between upper and lower denture)

Patent 5176518: Movement simulator
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Aircraft, aircraft simulator, or means connected thereto traveling on ground or water during simulated flight training : With simulation of night or reduced visibility flight)

Patent 5176519: Procedure for a visual and microscopic study of the characteristics of a vegetable plant
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : SCIENCE : Biology or taxidermy : Representation of light generating celestial body)

Patent 5176520: Computer assisted instructional delivery system and method
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Response of plural examinees communicated to monitor or recorder by electrical signals : Correct answer hidden until examinee moves element)

Patent 5176521: Educational apparatus with interchangeable task assigning template
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING APPARATUS, PRODUCT, OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION, OR FOR DISPLAYING EDUCATION MATERIAL OR STUDENT'S WORK : Manually manipulated pin or peg inserted into display board : Neckwear)

Patent 5176522: Erasable marker board assembly
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING APPARATUS, PRODUCT, OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION, OR FOR DISPLAYING EDUCATION MATERIAL OR STUDENT'S WORK : Chalkboard or equivalent means having easily erasable surface : With pencil holder or sharpener : Relatively swingable)

Patent 5176523: Stackable memory card connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With guide for directing panel circuit movement : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit)

Patent 5176524: IC socket structure
(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. : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 5176525: Modular socket apparatus
(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. : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 5176526: Shielded stacking electrical connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding of coupling part : Three-prong coupling part including ground prong, or receptacle)

Patent 5176527: Apparatus for preventing the use of an electrical device
(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 5176528: Pin and socket electrical connnector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ARC SUPPRESSING OR EXTINGUISHING MEANS : Liquid)

Patent 5176529: Apparatus for connecting control current lines
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING ARC SUPPRESSING OR EXTINGUISHING MEANS : Liquid)

Patent 5176530: Miniature multiple conductor electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH DUPLICATE CONNECTOR : Contact intermeshable with duplicate mating contact : Pivotal)

Patent 5176531: PC board connector seat
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Coupling part for receiving edge of planar board moving parallel to plane : With angular mating : Adapter)

Patent 5176532: Threaded receptacle method and device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Including movement of coupling part about axis : Threaded coupling part : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part : Retractable sheath)

Patent 5176533: Electrical connector
(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 5176534: Low-current receptacle for prewiring a building
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Having slot edge for cutting insulation : Single conductive member having plural slots formed by three or more fingers for connecting plural conductors : With distinct surface holding conductor in slot)

Patent 5176535: Electrical connector and cable utilizing spring grade wire
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH TAPE CABLE : With mating connection region formed by bared cable : Indicator light)

Patent 5176536: Right angle phone plug
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INCLUDING OR FOR USE WITH COAXIAL CABLE : Adapted to secure cables perpendicular to one another or a cable perpendicular to coupling axis : Resilient clamp)

Patent 5176537: Metal terminal retaining construction
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)

Patent 5176538: Signal interconnector module and assembly thereof
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 5176539: Safety plug
(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 5176540: Distributor strip for telecommunication systems for connecting incoming and outgoing lines
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals or contacts (e.g., terminal block) : Separable insulating cap and shell casing)

Patent 5176541: Electrical connection and method of making same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by heat-molding or cold-deforming insulation or by casting, welding, or cementing : Screw-threaded contact having mutilated, irregular, interrupted, or discontinuous screw thread)

Patent 5176542: Electrical connector for passing very high currents
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Separate spring means moves rigid nonresilent clamping part into securing condition : Socket connector having three or more annularly arranged duplicate grip elements : Clamp jaw movably secured to screw or nut)

Patent 5176543: Universal connector apparatus
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Spring actuated or resilient securing part : Adapted to resiliently engage end face and inner annular shoulder of headed terminal : Having cantilevered clamping finger resiliently urged toward rigid clamping jaw)

Patent 5176544: Shape memory actuator smart connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT ALSO HAVING SECURING PART ADAPTED TO BE CRIMPED, DEFORMED, OR BENT ONTO CONDUCTOR : Securing part crimped or bent onto looped end of wire conductor : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 5176545: Wire safety crimp
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT TERMINAL : Strip of detachable contacts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 5176546: Leisure boat
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS TO CONTROL THE SUPPLY OF ENERGY RESPONSIVE TO A SENSED CONDITION :)

Patent 5176547: Water jet propulsion unit
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)

Patent 5176548: Ride plate for personal watercraft
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Having means to increase fluid drive means efficiency : Produced by combustion)

Patent 5176549: Marine steering apparatus
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Having pliant member to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit : Tilt and/or trim)

Patent 5176550: Engine propeller blade and lower unit protector
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propeller guard : Cage or screen : With open bottom)

Patent 5176551: Arrangement for supplying combustion air to an outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : MEANS FOR ACCOMODATING OR MOVING ENGINE FLUIDS : For engine speed)

Patent 5176552: Luminous float
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : Marker buoy : With signalling device : Illuminating : Electric light : Fluid produced by chemical reaction with water)

Patent 5176553: Sailboard fin box adapter
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Having stabilizing surface : Spheroid or wheel-like device encircling walker)

Patent 5176554: Aquatic flotation device
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : Convertible use article)

Patent 5176555: Buoyancy device
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE : Convertible use article)

Patent 5176556: Method of manufacturing color cathode ray tube apparatus
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With testing or adjusting :)

Patent 5176557: Electron emission element and method of manufacturing the same
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5176558: Methods for removing contaminants from arc discharge lamps
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Arc tube making, e.g., fluorescent lamp : With sealing)

Patent 5176559: Toy glider
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Ornithopter : Elevator control only)

Patent 5176560: Dancing doll
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING LIGHT-OR SOUND-RESPONSIVE SWITCH OR CONTROL : For moving element-supporting device)

Patent 5176561: Toy nursing bottle for a doll
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING ENCLOSED LIQUID : Handle supported manually actuated rotating portion)

Patent 5176562: Dark meat deboner with leg scraper
(BUTCHERING : DEBONING : Plow type : Power type)

Patent 5176563: Method and device for separating the legs from a body part of slaughtered poultry
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Extremity remover : Portable cutter)

Patent 5176564: Mid-wing cutter
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Extremity remover : Wing remover : Neck puller)

Patent 5176565: Coin sorting apparatus with rotating disc
(COIN HANDLING : ASSORTER : Largest first : Centrifugal device conveys coins through assorter :)

Patent 5176566: Variable air flow eddy control
(VENTILATION : WORKSTATION VENTILATOR (E.G., HOOD, OFFTAKE, ETC.) : Covered workbench chamber (e.g., fume hood, etc.) : Having outlet airway flow adjustment means : And air outlet through access opening)

Patent 5176567: Air outlet for motor-vehicle air-conditioning systems
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Having inlet airway : Including specific air distributor : Having adjustable deflector : Wheel-axle operated)

Patent 5176568: Blowing direction control device for an air conditioner
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Sweeping type : Louver)

Patent 5176569: Blower terminal for a building ventilation system
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Air nozzle : Including elongated output slot)

Patent 5176570: Filtered cold air baseboard return
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Louvered air distributor : Including elongated output slot)

Patent 5176571: Wind deflecting plate for air conditioning grilles
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including specific air distributor (e.g., register, etc.) : Louvered air distributor : Moveable : Plural vanes pivoting about individual axes : Pivot at leading or trailing vane edge :)

Patent 5176572: Assembly and method for control and removal of particulate contamination
(VENTILATION : HAVING OUTLET AIRWAY : With air pump : Plural blades pivoting along parallel axes)

Patent 5176573: Corn harvesting
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : CORN PROCESSING APPARATUS : With corn snapping or husking means : With separating system (e.g., removing husked trash) : Slitting)

Patent 5176574: Combine cleaning system
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : CLEANER : With fan feature : Mounting of)

Patent 5176575: Flexible coupling comprising modular components
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Element is plate with external edge completely surrounding rotational axis (e.g., disc) : Plural axially spaced plates : Laminated element or plural elements abutting or spaced along axis of rotation)

Patent 5176576: Sealing bellows arrangement for a transmission 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 5176577: Rectangular blocks for teaching arithmetic have uniform size joinability and transparency
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MATHEMATICS : Arithmetic : Ball, block, or disk : Elements manually placed on or removed from elongate means during use)

Patent 5176578: Protective cover for a hinged connection
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : SWING : Water slide)

Patent 5176579: Belt-type continuously variable transmission
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR FORWARD AND REVERSE :)

Patent 5176580: 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 : And severance lines for separable rim sections diametrically opposite each other)

Patent 5176581: Self-energized controllable belt tensioner
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Tension adjuster or shifter driven by electrical or fluid motor : Sensor includes rotatable belt-engaging surface)

Patent 5176582: Chain guide for overhead door opener
(MACHINE ELEMENT OR MECHANISM : MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS (INTERMITTENT GRIP TYPE) : Oscillation or reciprocation to intermittent unidirectional motion : Rack actuator : Single acting : Engine starter type : Spring or weight return :)

Patent 5176583: Method and device for producing endless drive belts
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With stationary support for pulley or guide roll)

Patent 5176584: Silent chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Drive surfaces on longitudinally spaced teeth formed integral with flexible member)

Patent 5176585: Chain link
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Drive surfaces on longitudinally spaced teeth formed integral with flexible member)

Patent 5176586: Silent chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Link including integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove (e.g., silent chain, etc.) : Ball-and-socket connection)

Patent 5176587: Single pin rocker joint bushing chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Link including integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove (e.g., silent chain, etc.) : Plural links having laterally aligned groove-forming surfaces : Connector or bearing member extending through or positioned in laterally aligned openings in adjacent links is noncircular in transverse cross section : Multiple connector or bearing members extend through or positioned in common opening : Concave surface of one connector or bearing member abuts convex surface of another connector or bearing members :)

Patent 5176588: Continuously variable drive train
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FLUID DRIVE OR CONTROL OF PLANETARY GEARING : Plural impeller-turbine type fluid circuits : And carrier input to planetary gearing)

Patent 5176589: Differential gear
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Differential or nondifferential planetary combined with differential (e.g., two differentials) : Plural power paths to planetary gearing)

Patent 5176590: Planetary locking differential
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Spur gear differential : With means to limit overspeed of one output : Ball bearing)

Patent 5176591: Planetary gear differential with disconnect
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : DIFFERENTIAL PLANETARY GEARING : Spur gear differential : Intermeshing planet pinions : Manual actuator)

Patent 5176592: Speed changing gear device having two independent gear assemblies
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Transmission includes three relatively rotatable sun gears : With brake for plural sun gears : And brake for carrier : Plate clutch)

Patent 5176593: Speed changing mechanism including planet gears and one-way clutch
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural drive ratios other than unity : Including one-way clutch or brake : Including one-way clutch or brake)

Patent 5176594: Apparatus and method for manipulation of temporomandibular joint
(EXERCISE DEVICES : FOR HEAD OR NECK : Face (e.g., jaw, lip, etc.) : To create or modify exercise regimen)

Patent 5176595: Portable exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Grip)

Patent 5176596: Easy storing three position step stool
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Stair climbing : Having weight feature (e.g., dumbbell, etc.))

Patent 5176597: Racing speed training and therapy apparatus and method
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Jogging accessory : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 5176598: Foot ambulator apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : FOR FOOT OR ANKLE : User inside device)

Patent 5176599: Exercising apparatus for developing maximum force arm or leg blows
(EXERCISE DEVICES : ISOMETRIC : Multidirectionally movable bag or pad)

Patent 5176600: Aerobic resistance exercise garment
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : And user supplied counter force : Attached to user : Edge engaging braking element)

Patent 5176601: Exercising apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing resilient force resistance : Resilient component attached to stationary support : Stationary support serves as common support for user : Edge engaging braking element)

Patent 5176602: Exercise device
(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 5176603: Exercise board
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SIT UP DEVICE : User interface element)

Patent 5176604: Tool replacement for a multi-stage press machine
(TOOL CHANGING : INCLUDING MACHINE TOOL OR COMPONENT : Reciprocating tool machine tool (e.g., broaching machine, shaping machine, etc.) : Including matrix : Linearly moveable tool changer)

Patent 5176605: Folding device for producing cigarette packs
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : Responsive to machine element : Malfunctioning machine element : Plural interrelated sensors)

Patent 5176606: Laminated belt for filter rod making apparatus
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CIGARETTE FILTER MAKING : By assembling dissimilar filter materials (e.g., fiber and powdered charcoal, etc.) : Prior to assembly with other cigarette filter material)

Patent 5176607: Method and apparatus for forming a fabricated thermoplastic container and a fabricated thermoplastic container fabricated thereby
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : With extruding, drawing, or attenuating : Including folding)

Patent 5176608: Container blank erecter and feeder
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Securing : Including use of work blank supply hopper : And use of vacuum to handle work : With conveyor for advance to folder : Bifurcated member)

Patent 5176609: Apparatus and method using air pressure and vacuum to form flat-paneled flower pot cover
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Rigid container (e.g., box, carton, cap, cup, etc.) : Nonrectangular cross section container : By use of conical former (e.g., pleating, etc.) : And folding)

Patent 5176610: Fly-knife dampening system
(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 : Including supplying indeterminate length work : And cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : Continuously orbiting)

Patent 5176611: Sealing assembly attachment and method
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER MAKING : Pliable container (e.g., bag, envelope, etc.) : Assembling of distinct members : Means to facilitate opening of container : Reclosable means (e.g., valve) : With vertical stacking of product)

Patent 5176612: High speed erecting mechanism for sleeve type carton
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : CONTAINER OR TUBE ERECTING, OPENING, OR COLLAPSING : By direct application of vacuum or fluid pressure : Orbital movement of work contacting vacuum applying means : On turret)

Patent 5176613: Process and an apparatus for die-cutting of packaging material
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : By use of composite cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading tool and form scoring or crushing tool : And securing by interfitting)

Patent 5176614: Three-portion folding machine having pockets
(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 buckling : Buckle chute folding : Plural folding operations making multiple folds : And plural sources of adhesive)

Patent 5176615: Apparatus for folding hygienic products
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : BENDING : Folding : With means to advance work or product : Continuous advance with folder moving with work : Rotary folder : Having radial folding blade : Radially moving folding blade : Fold off-roll-type folder :)

Patent 5176616: Method and apparatus for the after-treatment of the thick material in the thick material discharge region of a solid bowl worm centrifuge
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : PROCESS : Having bowls spaced along common axis of rotation)

Patent 5176617: Use of a stent with the capability to inhibit malignant growth in a vessel such as a biliary duct
(SURGERY : RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled, implanted, injected, etc.) : Body movement (e.g., head or hand tremor, motility of limb, etc.))

Patent 5176618: System for preventing closure of passageways
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Magnetic element placed within body (e.g., injected, inserted, implanted, etc.) : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 5176619: Heart-assist balloon pump with segmented ventricular balloon
(SURGERY : CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (PULSATORS, ETC.) : Aortic balloon pumping : Pulsating field)

Patent 5176620: Hearing aid having a liquid transmission means communicative with the cochlea and method of use thereof
(SURGERY : SURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AID : Oral cavity devices)

Patent 5176621: Casting and splinting product having multiple plaster setting rates
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Shaped or shapeable : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast) :)

Patent 5176622: Stoop labor assist device
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Body (e.g., scoliosis brace) : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5176623: Multiple fixed angle orthopaedic appliance
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Lower extremity : Ankle : Finger)

Patent 5176624: Shoe bandage
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : BANDAGE STRUCTURE : Support covering : For a particular body portion : Arm or leg : Ankle :)

Patent 5176625: Stent for ureter
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : Body inserted tubular conduit structure)

Patent 5176626: Indwelling stent
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : Body inserted tubular conduit structure)

Patent 5176627: Implantable fluid flow control device having two-piece base, and assembly process
(SURGERY : DEVICES TRANSFERRING FLUIDS FROM WITHIN ONE AREA OF BODY TO ANOTHER (E.G., SHUNTS, ETC.) : Body inserted tubular conduit structure)

Patent 5176628: Vitreous cutter
(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 5176629: Irrigation system for use with endoscopic procedure
(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 : Flow control : By self-acting means or condition responsive sensor :)

Patent 5176630: Rectal insertion device and control valve means therefor
(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 : Structure of douche nozzle having separate ingress and egress passages therein : With body orifice occluding means :)

Patent 5176631: Ultrasonic air-in-line detector for detecting entrained air in a medication 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 flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Means for ejecting solid from holder)

Patent 5176632: Wearable artificial pancreas
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Sensor responsive to body condition : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)

Patent 5176633: Injection site platform
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : Treating material introduced directly into liquid stream path : Septum pierced by conduit : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 5176634: Flexible multiple compartment drug container
(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 pierced by conduit)

Patent 5176635: Twin-chamber syringe filled with a charge of activity-sensitive human protein as active substance
(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 pierced by conduit)

Patent 5176636: Device for intubation of human passages for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
(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 remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.))

Patent 5176637: Catheter equipped with a dilation element
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Of inelastic inflated material : Foldable : One-way valve)

Patent 5176638: Regional perfusion catheter with improved drug delivery control
(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 plural balloons on conduit : Having aperture in conduit between balloons : One-way valve)

Patent 5176639: Single-injection 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 5176640: Hypodermic injection syringe provided with a plunger able to retract and contain the hypodermic needle after use
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5176641: Implantable drug infusion reservoir having fluid impelling resilient foam member
(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 exhausted from body by expansion of contracted elastic receptacle or resilient means therein : From hand supported injection means)

Patent 5176642: Vacuum powdered 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 : 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 spring : Spring drives piston : Rotatable means actuates axially movable member)

Patent 5176643: System and method for rapid vascular drug delivery
(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 spring : Spring drives piston : Rotatable means actuates axially movable member)

Patent 5176644: Medication infusion pump with improved liquid-vapor pressure reservoir
(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 5176645: Pneumatic, modular device for dispensing medication to animals
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : 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 : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure :)

Patent 5176646: Motorized syringe pump
(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 nonreciprocating piston driven by motor : Deformable resilient chamber type)

Patent 5176647: Catheter device for performing a cholangiogram during a laparoscopy surgery
(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 entering conduit axially movable within body piercing conduit while former is disposed in the body : Conduit impelled by spring)

Patent 5176648: Introducer assembly and instrument for use therewith
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Adhesive securing means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5176649: Insertion device for use with curved, rigid endoscopic instruments and the like
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having additional body entering conduit : With threaded drive means)

Patent 5176650: Intravenous catheter and insertion device
(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 cover or protector for body entering conduit : With threaded drive means)

Patent 5176651: Combination surgical trocar housing and selective reducer sleeve 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 : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having flow closure means for conduit : Means in conduit to produce fluid tight seal between conduit and element only when element is located within conduit and passing through seal means : Rotatable type valve (e.g., stopcock etc.))

Patent 5176652: Hemostasis 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 : Body piercer, obturator rod, or stylet axially movable within body entering conduit while latter is disposed in body : Having flow closure means for conduit : Valve means : Slit valve : And impelling material conduit into body)

Patent 5176653: Improvements to implantable vascular access devices
(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 flow closure means for conduit : Resealable plug, septum or diaphragm : By use of wings to pinch and hold elements together to allow insertion)

Patent 5176654: Method and apparatus for otologic administration of medicament
(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 : Adhesive securing means)

Patent 5176655: Disposable medical needle and catheter placement assembly having full safety enclosure means
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)

Patent 5176656: Automatically positioned needle sheath for a 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 : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)

Patent 5176657: Shot gun syringe with cartridge and scabbards
(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.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Material reservoir (e.g., cartridge, etc.) removably mounted in syringe : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.))

Patent 5176658: Valve assembly for use in medical devices
(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 : Having fluid responsive means (e.g., check valve, etc.) : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)

Patent 5176659: Expandable intravenous catheter and method of using
(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 : Vaginal or douche type)

Patent 5176660: Catheter having reinforcing strands
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands : Braided or woven strands surrounding lumen :)

Patent 5176661: Composite vascular catheter
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : With reinforcing structure : Lumen enforced by embedded or coiling strands : Removable plug)

Patent 5176662: Subcutaneous injection set with improved cannula mounting arrangement
(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 : Including docking element, port or sealing means : By catheter)

Patent 5176663: Dressing having pad with compressibility limiting elements
(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.) : Bandage, pad, or shield placed on body for sustained treatment thereof : Treating material supplied to bandage, pad, or shield through conduit connected to remote supply : Having means for positioning liquid dispenser relative to eye)

Patent 5176664: Female voiding assist device and method
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Urinary catheter)

Patent 5176665: Antimicrobial device for urine drainage container
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Urinary catheter)

Patent 5176666: External urinary catheter having integral adhesive means
(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 : Receptacles receiving protruding body member (e.g., ears, genitalia, breast, etc.) : Genital receptacle : Receptacle structured for collecting urine or discharge from male member (e.g., external catheter, etc.) : Including body support means)

Patent 5176667: Liquid collection apparatus
(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 : Receptacle placed under or against body to collect discharge during surgical or obstetrical operations : Genital receptacle)

Patent 5176668: Absorbent structure designed for absorbing body fluids
(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 : Collagen or gelling material : Catamenial receptacle)

Patent 5176669: Tapeless super-absorbent disposable diaper
(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.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : By securing to garment or person : Waist opening)

Patent 5176670: Disposable diaper with improved mechanical fastening system
(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.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : By fabric strip fastener element (e.g., hook and loop type fastener) : With release means associated with tab fastner)

Patent 5176671: Fastening system for disposable diaper with disposability feature
(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.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : By fabric strip fastener element (e.g., hook and loop type fastener) : With release means associated with tab fastner)

Patent 5176672: Pocket-like diaper or absorbent article
(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 : Pouch means : Pulling string)

Patent 5176673: Method and device for manipulating and transferring products between confined volumes
(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 : Peritoneal dialysis : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)

Patent 5176674: Angioplasty light guide catheter for the removal of stenoses using laser light energy
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Angioplasty : Cataracts or glaucoma)

Patent 5176675: Use of lasers to break down objects for removal from within the body
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Light application : Lithotripsy :)

Patent 5176676: Plug connector for a surface electrode
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Tip or other heat concentration means)

Patent 5176677: Endoscopic ultrasonic rotary electro-cauterizing aspirator
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Electrical application : Applicators : Cutting : Endoscopic : Articulated arm)

Patent 5176678: Orthopaedic device with angularly adjustable anchor attachments to the vertebrae
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5176679: Vertebral locking and retrieving system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5176680: Device for the adjustable fixing of spinal osteosynthesis rods
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Spinal positioner or stabilizer : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5176681: Intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance and fitting device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cross-fastened : With forceps or tweezers)

Patent 5176682: Surgical implement
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Multi-element or coated plate)

Patent 5176683: Prosthesis press and method of using the same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 5176684: Modular shaping and trial reduction guide for implantation of posterior-stabilized femoral prosthesis and method of using same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotome or scraper)

Patent 5176685: Precision bone cutting guide
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Rasp or file)

Patent 5176686: Apparatus for packaging, folding, rigidifying and inserting an intraocular lens
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing, inserting or aiding in the removal or insertion of eye lens material : Means for use in bone reperation)

Patent 5176687: Disposable pouch container for isolation and retrieval of tissues removed at laparoscopy
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing tonsils, adenoids or polyps : With collecting means for removed material : By pressure application)

Patent 5176688: Stone extractor and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for concretion removal : With fragmenting means : Fetus extractor)

Patent 5176689: Three-dimensional beam localization apparatus for stereotactic diagnoses or surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Stereotaxic device : With fragmenting means)

Patent 5176690: Power-operated tweezers device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removal of skin or material therefrom : Physical removal of hair or hair plugs from skin : Fetus extractor)

Patent 5176691: Knot pusher
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 5176692: Method and surgical instrument for repairing hernia
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band : Suturing or ligating aid or guide)

Patent 5176693: Balloon expandable atherectomy cutter
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Blood vessel, duct or teat cutter, scrapper or abrader : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 5176694: Eye spud
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for cleaning eye, ear or nose : Occluding clip, clamp, or band)

Patent 5176695: Surgical cutting means
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Cutter carried on elongated probe-like member : Artery or vein)

Patent 5176696: Handles for microsurgical instruments
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Cutting, puncturing or piercing : Shear type (e.g., scissors, etc.) : By disconnecting cutter drive)

Patent 5176697: Laparoscopic cannula
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Puncturing or piercing)

Patent 5176698: Vented dilatation cathether and method for venting
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Internal pressure applicator (e.g., dilator) : Inflatable or expandible by fluid : Acupuncture means)

Patent 5176699: Surgical device with double jaw actuation
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Jaws biased to open or closed position : Horn bender)

Patent 5176700: Laparoscopic sponger-dissector forceps
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Jaws biased to open or closed position : Horn bender)

Patent 5176701: Medical forceps instrument for implanting intraocular lenses
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Jaw structure : Horn bender)

Patent 5176702: Ratchet locking mechanism for surgical instruments
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Hinge or latch structure : Horn bender)

Patent 5176703: Sutureless closure for a skin wound or incision
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Means to draw opposed sides of incision into apposition : Detachable from inflation means)

Patent 5176704: Temperature-responsive pacifier assembly
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Oral pacifier : Organic material containing)

Patent 5176705: Medication dispensing pacifier
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Structure of means contacting portion of head (e.g., tongue, etc.) during placement of treating material in mouth or throat : Lacteal extractors (e.g., breast pump, etc.))

Patent 5176706: Spinal curvature correction device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Chiropractic or osteopathic implement : Applicators)

Patent 5176707: Spinal adjustment device
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Chiropractic or osteopathic implement : Extension appliance : Motorized pummelling device)

Patent 5176708: Prosthetic implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Ligament or tendon : Made from plural strands : Removable)

Patent 5176709: Method for inserting an anchoring element within a bone
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5176710: Prosthesis with low stiffness factor
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Tibial bone : Including lateral and medial condyles)

Patent 5176711: Acetabular revision system
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Hip joint bone : Acetabular cup : Oblong : Locking element between cups)

Patent 5176712: Endoprostheses with resorption preventing means
(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 : Hollowed stem)

Patent 5176713: Stable non-aqueous cleaning composition method of use
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : CLEANING OR LAUNDERING : Cellulose ester or ether fibers)

Patent 5176714: Method of treating contact lenses
(CLEANING COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLID SURFACES, AUXILIARY COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR, OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : CLEANING COMPOSITIONS OR PROCESSES OF PREPARING (E.G., SODIUM BISULFATE COMPONENT, ETC.) : For cleaning a specific substrate or removing a specific contaminant (e.g., for smoker`s pipe, etc.) : For contact lenses : Enzyme component of specific activity or source (e.g., protease; of bacterial origin, etc.) :)

Patent 5176715: Process for dyeing cellulosic fiber materials with vat dyes: dosing continuously over time interval
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : MEASURING, TESTING, OR INSPECTING DYE PROCESS :)

Patent 5176716: Hair dye composition and its application method
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Hair dyeing :)

Patent 5176717: Use of sulfonated polyazo dyes for dyeing leather in brilliant fast red shades
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Leather dyeing : Azo dye : Swelling of hair)

Patent 5176718: Reactive dyestuff preparations containing pyridine derivatives
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DRY DYE COMPOSITION OTHER THAN MERE MIXTURE OF TWO OR MORE DYES ALONE OR PROCESS OF MAKING : Inorganic substrate)

Patent 5176719: Upgrading C4 mixed hydrocarbons by transhydrogenation and isobutene etherification
(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 5176720: Composite abrasive compacts
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : MISCELLANEOUS : Metal or metal oxide)

Patent 5176721: Adsorber and process for the separation by adsorption
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)

Patent 5176722: Pressure swing adsorption method for separating gaseous mixtures
(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 : Vacuum applied : Vacuum applied)

Patent 5176723: Condensation-growth particle scrubber
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And deflection : Including movement of filter)

Patent 5176724: Permselective composite membrane having improved gas permeability and selectivity
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : Plural layers (e.g., laminated barrier, etc.) : Organic compound containing layer : Ring containing organic compound :)

Patent 5176725: Multiple stage countercurrent hollow fiber membrane module
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : Plural separate barriers : Parallel hollow fibers or cylinders (e.g., bundled, etc.) :)

Patent 5176726: Dust collectors
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Including expansion chamber : Attendant actuated manipulating means)

Patent 5176727: Casset type mist filter
(GAS SEPARATION : SPECIFIC MEDIA MATERIAL : Ceramic or sintered : Held between openwork)

Patent 5176728: Method of making a mirror having extremely small aperture holes at other than normal angles to the surfaces of the mirror
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : With chemical etching or leaching : Centrifuge with fiberizing holes)

Patent 5176729: Method of producing fibers by internal centrifugation and the application of the said method to the drawing out of certain glasses
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : By slinging or rotary-centrifugal fiber distribution (i.e., without fluid blast) : Centrifuge with fiberizing holes : Plural fluid blasts or jets contacting single glass stream)

 

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