Patents 5187686 - 5187939

 

 

Patent 5187686: Control circuit having outputs with differing rise and fall times
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : READ/WRITE CIRCUIT : Including level shift or pull-up circuit : Four or more devices per bit)

Patent 5187687: Production of images
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ACOUSTIC IMAGE CONVERSION : With plurality of transponders)

Patent 5187688: Method of counting the number of passers-by
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Returned signal used for control : External device : Vehicle mounted system for determining vehicle speed)

Patent 5187689: Device for selectively detecting a moving object
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Distance or direction finding : Receiver system)

Patent 5187690: Acoustic transducer system
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : UNDERWATER SYSTEM : With towing)

Patent 5187691: Underwater signaling device and method
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : UNDERWATER SYSTEM : Telemetering : Addition or subtraction)

Patent 5187692: Acoustic transfer function simulating method and simulator using the same
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : RECEIVER CIRCUITRY : Telemetering)

Patent 5187693: Device for controlling and correcting the display of the day and date for a watch, and a wrist watch fitted with such a device
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : WITH CALENDAR INDICATOR : Setting or resetting : Movable ring or disk :)

Patent 5187694: Magneto-optical recording medium comprising recording layer and thermal bias layer, and method for recording, erasing and overwriting on the
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Specific detail of recording medium : Specific detail of layer (e.g., bias or initializing layers, etc.) : Near field optic)

Patent 5187695: Multiple compact disk player and storage device
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : INFORMATION LOCATION OR REMOTE OPERATOR ACTUATED CONTROL : Selective addressing of storage medium (e.g., programmed access) : Of optical storage medium : Plural optical storage media in disc changer : Plural media are unprotected (i.e., discs that are not in cartridges) : Having particular internal transfer mechanism for transferring disc while disc is inside of disc changer : Of carousel changer : Positioning mechanism)

Patent 5187696: Method for setting the loop gain in a focusing servo loop
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Initialization/start-up or changing modes of system : Servo loop gain/switching control : Means to mask or shield a portion of the beam)

Patent 5187697: Method of reading recorded information from information storage medium with tracks
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Means to compensate for defect or abnormal condition : Servo loop gain/switching control)

Patent 5187698: Data reading apparatus for identifying position of data tracks
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For phase, timing, or rate processing : Using a reproduced information of specified preformat, header, or reference area)

Patent 5187699: Method and apparatus for successively recording two EFM-modulated signals enabling detection of boundary condition for transitioning
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For multiplexing or demultiplexing : Of sub-code information : Having location identification information : Having particular mechanism or slot for transferring disc into changer from outside)

Patent 5187700: Apparatus for loading disc records of different size in a compact disc player
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Tray or drawer loading or ejecting : Pivotal tray or tray holder : Pivotable chassis mounted turntable or pickup)

Patent 5187701: Disc-record player having a loading device with a movable sub-frame
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Tray or drawer loading or ejecting :)

Patent 5187702: Apparatus for moving an optical system
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM OPTICAL SUBSYSTEM : Transducer carriage or actuator : Adjustable objective lens support : Linear leaf springs : Backlash prevention)

Patent 5187703: Magneto-optical multilayer recording disk and method of reproducing the same
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Turntable)

Patent 5187704: Monitoring method for stand-by circuits suitable for a multiplexing/demultiplexing apparatus
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative switch or inoperative element of a switching system : Walsh functions)

Patent 5187705: Data error detecting apparatus for key telephone system and the detecting method therefor
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Fault detection : Of a switching system : ATM least cost routing)

Patent 5187706: Dual access rings for communications networks
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : FAULT RECOVERY : Bypass an inoperative switch or inoperative element of a switching system : Walsh functions)

Patent 5187707: Packet data flow control for an isdn D-channel
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Flow control of data transmission through a network : Including signaling between network elements : Measurement of the average data flow rate)

Patent 5187708: Communication device for layered protocols
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Processing multiple layer protocols : Conversion between signaling protocols)

Patent 5187709: Fault tolerant serial communications network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) : Using channel reservation)

Patent 5187710: Method and apparatus for the billing of value-added communications calls
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Signaling (ancillary to main information) : Using a dedicated signaling channel (i.e., D-channel) : Including delay device)

Patent 5187711: Error correction method for multicarrier radio transmission system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of network :)

Patent 5187712: Pseudo-exhaustive self-test technique
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Error mapping or logging)

Patent 5187713: Nonlinear device control methods and apparatus
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Modulation : Frequency multiplying (e.g., harmonic generator))

Patent 5187714: Laser-diode-pumped solid-state laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL : Heat sink : Frequency)

Patent 5187715: Quantum well optical device
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Utilizing color centers)

Patent 5187716: Excimer laser device
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Gas : Excimer or exciplex : Monolithic integrated)

Patent 5187717: Tunable semiconductor laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Distributed feedback : Having a ring configuration)

Patent 5187718: Demodulator for spread spectrum communication
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Correlative or matched filter : Separate mark and space channels)

Patent 5187719: Method and apparatus for measuring modulation accuracy
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TESTING : Phase error or phase jitter : Angle modulation)

Patent 5187720: Synchronous serial communication circuit
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : MISCELLANEOUS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction)

Patent 5187721: Frequency shift keying modulator
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTERS : Angle modulation : Frequency shift keying : Antinoise or distortion)

Patent 5187722: Frequency synthesis using fractional frequency multiplication
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Start - stop)

Patent 5187723: Apparatus for detecting metal parts which are movable relative to a metal sensitive sensor arrangement
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : APPLICATIONS : Counting animate or inanimate entities :)

Patent 5187724: Absolute position detecting device
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : APPLICATIONS : Position determining : Where the different categories represent monetary amounts (e.g., wages, charges))

Patent 5187725: Data detector at output of counter
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SYSTEMS : Particular output circuit : Multiplication or division by a fraction)

Patent 5187726: High resolution X-ray lithography using phase shift masks
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Lithography : Pattern mask : Linear tomography)

Patent 5187727: Method and apparatus for measuring the iron content in zinc layer and thickness of zinc layer
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Fluorescence : Thickness or density analysis : With spatially dispersive energy analysis)

Patent 5187728: Radiographic inspection of tube welds in panel walls
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Absorption : Flaw analysis : Pipe testing :)

Patent 5187729: Method and apparatus for detecting a crystallographic axis of a single crystal ingot for "OF" determination
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Diffraction, reflection, or scattering analysis : Diffractometry : Crystalography : With object moving)

Patent 5187730: X-ray diagnostic system and method of picking up X-ray picture
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : Exposure timer : Dose responsive : Thickness or density analysis)

Patent 5187731: Method for quantitatively analyzing bone calcium
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ACCESSORY : Testing or calibration : With light projection)

Patent 5187732: Board-to-board test unit for a digital subscriber line
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Of trunk or long line : By analysis of injected tone signal : Rapid manual connecting structure for test equipment)

Patent 5187733: Verification of subscriber lines prior to cutover to a new switching system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, MALFUNCTION INDICATION, OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION MEASUREMENT : Of centralized switching system : Of line interface circuitry :)

Patent 5187734: Telephone message recording device
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Dynamic audio signal recording or reproduction : Call intercept or answering : With specified call initiated cycle control circuitry : Control by generated tone)

Patent 5187735: Integrated voice-mail based voice and information processing system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Interaction with an external nontelephone network (e.g., Internet) : Pager activation)

Patent 5187736: Telephone data communication switching system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : To produce visual-graphic copy (e.g., facsimile) : Communication status notification : Having acoustic link)

Patent 5187737: Power supply device for X-ray tube
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : X-ray source power supply : High frequency : With image subtraction or addition)

Patent 5187738: Telephone relay cover
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH CHECK OPERATED CONTROL (E.G., PAYSTATION) : Fraud or interference prevention : Information message notification at paystation)

Patent 5187739: Answer supervision circuit for paystation telephone with non-muted microphone
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : WITH CHECK OPERATED CONTROL (E.G., PAYSTATION) : At terminal station (e.g., coin paystation) : Coin disposition (i.e., return or collection))

Patent 5187740: Method and apparatus for telephone call reorigination
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SPECIAL SERVICES : Repetitive call attempts (e.g., camp-on-busy, retry) : Ringing signal (e.g. having a predetermined cadence or distinctive ring))

Patent 5187741: Enhanced acoustic calibration procedure for a voice switched speakerphone
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : ECHO CANCELLATION OR SUPPRESSION : Using digital signal processing : Using attenuator : Allowing movement of equipment (e.g., movable, modular))

Patent 5187742: Circuitry for interfacing telecommunications equipment to a communication channel
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Hybrid circuit : With adjustable balance circuit : Hybrid circuit)

Patent 5187743: Telephone base with a display unit
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL : Housing or housing component : Desk set : Moveable or removeable element (e.g., cover))

Patent 5187744: Hand-held portable telephone holder
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL ACCESSORY OR AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT : Attachable to terminal housing : Handset holder (e.g., shoulder rest) : Antiseptic)

Patent 5187745: Efficient codebook search for CELP vocoders
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Linear prediction : Correlation function)

Patent 5187746: Structure of battery receiving chamber
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HEARING AIDS, ELECTRICAL : Specified casing or housing : Power supply or programming interface terminals : Helical spring)

Patent 5187747: Method and apparatus for contextual data enhancement
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a fingerprint : Sensing geometrical properties)

Patent 5187748: Optical apparatus for fingerprint identification system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Personnel identification (e.g., biometrics) : Using a fingerprint : With a prism :)

Patent 5187749: Virus infection examination apparatus having automatic determination function and method therefor
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Biomedical applications : Cell analysis, classification, or counting : With a prism)

Patent 5187750: Archival document image processing and printing system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Reading bank checks (e.g., documents bearing E-13B type characters) : Reading MICR data : Including an optical imager or reader :)

Patent 5187751: Clustering system for optical character reader
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Classification : Cluster analysis : Resistor matrix)

Patent 5187752: Method for determining image points in object images
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Measuring image properties (e.g., length, width, or area) : Determining center of gravity or moment : Skeletonizing)

Patent 5187753: Method and apparatus for identification and correction of document skew
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Measuring image properties (e.g., length, width, or area) : Determining amount an image is rotated or skewed : Skeletonizing)

Patent 5187754: Forming, with the aid of an overview image, a composite image from a mosaic of images
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Combining image portions (e.g., portions of oversized documents) : Using a mask)

Patent 5187755: Method of and apparatus for compressing image data
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Adaptive coding (i.e., changes based upon history, activity, busyness, etc.) : Checking spelling for recognition)

Patent 5187756: Surface acoustic waveguide device and manufacturing method
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : DIRECTIONAL OPTICAL MODULATION WITHIN AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Acousto-optic : Phase modulation type)

Patent 5187757: Fiber optic gyro
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : POLARIZATION WITHOUT MODULATION : Electro-optic)

Patent 5187758: Method of fabricating optical switch
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Switch (i.e., switching from one terminal to another, not modulation) : Diffraction grating (e.g., Bragg))

Patent 5187759: High gain multi-mode optical amplifier
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling function : Slip ring)

Patent 5187760: Wavelength selective coupler for high power optical communications
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Grating : Spherical)

Patent 5187761: Method of making an inlet cone on a connection endpiece for optical fibers, and apparatus for performing the method
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : With additional nonoptical structure)

Patent 5187762: Optical ferrule
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Optical fiber/optical fiber cable termination structure : At or immediately surrounding an optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Tube-type holding structure : Tube-type holding structure)

Patent 5187763: Optical fiber cable having dripless, non-bleeding and optical fiber coating-compatible waterblocking material in core thereof
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Including splice joint reinforcement)

Patent 5187764: Conduit for fiber optical cables
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Tightly confined (i.e., fiber tightly held inside the outer sheath) : End-to-end (butt) coupling)

Patent 5187765: Backlighted panel
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER BUNDLE : Ribbon cable)

Patent 5187766: Optical fiber waveguide division rack for holding plural cassettes
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Splice box and surplus fiber storage/trays/organizers/ carriers : Channel waveguide)

Patent 5187767: Optical fiber prooftester and method for its use
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : External retainer/clamp : Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together) : Where the second or further layer is a coating)

Patent 5187768: Fiber optic variable signal attenuator
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : Attenuator : Fiber holder (i.e., for single fiber or holding multiple single fibers together))

Patent 5187769: Transparent thermoplastic molding composition, process for its preparation and its use
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING PARTICULAR OPTICAL CHARACTERISTIC MODIFYING CHEMICAL COMPOSITION : Of waveguide core : Organic : Where the second or further layer is a coating)

Patent 5187770: Photosetting resin composition and plastic clad optical fiber comprising the same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING PARTICULAR OPTICAL CHARACTERISTIC MODIFYING CHEMICAL COMPOSITION : Of waveguide cladding : Organic : Where the second or further layer is a coating)

Patent 5187771: Heat processing apparatus utilizing a plurality of stacked heater holders
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Radiant heater : With chamber : Lamp banks movable relative to stationary work during use)

Patent 5187772: Electric water heater with radially extending overlapped horizontal heating element arranged in vertically spaced aligned sets
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Tank or container type liquid heater : Line connected tank : With internally positioned heating element)

Patent 5187773: Machine failure isolation using qualitative physics
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : KNOWLEDGE PROCESSING SYSTEM : Knowledge representation and reasoning technique : Reasoning under uncertainty (e.g., fuzzy logic) : Having specific pattern matching or control technique)

Patent 5187774: Reference area usable with a form for correction of form misalignment in a printer
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Detail of medium positioning (e.g., movement to or from presentation location of medium, etc.) : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5187775: Computer representation of nucleotide and protein sequences
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Layout : Spacing control : Horizontal spacing :)

Patent 5187776: Image editor zoom function
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Window or viewpoint : Layout modification (e.g., move or resize) : Resizing (e.g., scaling) : Viewing lower priority windows (e.g., overlapped windows))

Patent 5187777: Multi-function pre-processor for target tracking
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Plural graphics processors : CRT having tracking capability)

Patent 5187778: Buffered disk unit and method of transferring data therein
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Caching :)

Patent 5187779: Memory controller with synchronous processor bus and asynchronous I/O bus interfaces
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Bus bridge : Different protocol (e.g., PCI to ISA) : Physical position bus prioritization)

Patent 5187780: Dual-path computer interconnect system with zone manager for packet memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Protocol : Using transmitter and receiver : Hot docking)

Patent 5187781: Shared hardware interrupt circuit for personal computers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTERRUPT PROCESSING : Interrupt inhibiting or masking : Path selecting switch)

Patent 5187782: Data processing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION DECODING (E.G., BY MICROINSTRUCTION, START ADDRESS GENERATOR, HARDWIRED) : Prefetching)

Patent 5187783: Controller for direct memory access
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Direct Memory Accessing (DMA) : Programmed control memory accessing :)

Patent 5187784: Integrated circuit placement method using netlist and predetermined ordering constraints to produce a human readable integrated circuit
(DATA PROCESSING: DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF CIRCUIT OR SEMICONDUCTOR MASK : CIRCUIT DESIGN : Partitioning (e.g., function block, ordering constraint) : Design verification (e.g., wiring line capacitance, fan-out checking, minimum path width))

Patent 5187785: Algorithm for representing component connectivity
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Safe shutdown)

Patent 5187786: Method for apparatus for implementing a class hierarchy of objects in a hierarchical file system
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) :)

Patent 5187787: Apparatus and method for providing decoupling of data exchange details for providing high performance communication between software processes
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGE : Message using queue :)

Patent 5187788: Graphics system for automatic computer code generation
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Code generation : Visual : Distributed)

Patent 5187789: Graphical display of compiler-generated intermediate database representation
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) : Query formulation, input preparation, or translation :)

Patent 5187790: Server impersonation of client processes in an object based computer operating system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION USING MESSAGE : Object oriented message : Managed object system :)

Patent 5187791: Microprocessor with improved interrupt response with data saving dependent upon processor status using status flag
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTERRUPT PROCESSING : Source or destination identifier : Variable)

Patent 5187792: Method and apparatus for selectively reclaiming a portion of RAM in a personal computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping) :)

Patent 5187793: Processor with hierarchal memory and using meta-instructions for software control of loading, unloading and execution of machine
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Processing control for data transfer : Masking)

Patent 5187794: System for simultaneously loading program to master computer memory devices and corresponding slave computer memory devices
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) :)

Patent 5187795: Pipelined signal processor having a plurality of bidirectional configurable parallel ports that are configurable as individual ports
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control : Offchip interface : Digital Signal processor)

Patent 5187796: Three-dimensional vector co-processor having I, J, and K register files and I, J, and K execution units
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Vector processor : Distributing of vector data to vector registers :)

Patent 5187797: Machine interface system with hierarchal menus allowing user sequencing and selection of menu items by actuation of three switches
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Help presentation : Context sensitive : Equation or formula processing)

Patent 5187798: Electronic postage meter having separate funds charge registers and recredits funds register in predetermined amount when funds fall to
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : FOR COST/PRICE : Postage meter system : Including funds transfer or credit transaction)

Patent 5187799: Arithmetic-stack processor which precalculates external stack address before needed by CPU for building high level language executing
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Microprocessor or multichip or multimodule processor having sequential program control : Application specific : Digital Signal processor)

Patent 5187800: Asynchronous pipelined data processing system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Array processor : Array processor operation : Data flow array processor :)

Patent 5187801: Massively-parallel computer system for generating paths in a binomial lattice
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Array processor : Array processor operation : Single instruction, multiple data (SIMD) :)

Patent 5187802: Virtual machine system with vitual machine resetting store indicating that virtual machine processed interrupt without virtual machine
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling : Multitasking, time sharing :)

Patent 5187803: Regenerative RF bi-directional amplifier system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : WIRELESS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM : Remote control of distribution :)

Patent 5187804: Method of controlling the mercury vapor pressure in a photo-chemical lamp or vapor filter used for Hg.sup.196 enrichment
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Generating gas or vapor within an envelope, or coating by vapor, gas, mist or smoke within the envelope : Electrode position sensing or adjusting by optical operation)

Patent 5187805: Telemetry, tracking and control for satellite cellular communication systems
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Space satellite : Ground station control :)

Patent 5187806: Apparatus and method for expanding cellular system capacity
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : CARRIER WAVE REPEATER OR RELAY SYSTEM (I.E., RETRANSMISSION OF SAME INFORMATION) : Two separate way transmission : Space satellite)

Patent 5187807: Base station for a radiotelephone communication system with switchig members for connecting link lines to transmitter members
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : CARRIER WAVE REPEATER OR RELAY SYSTEM (I.E., RETRANSMISSION OF SAME INFORMATION) : Plural modulated carriers : Simultaneous using plural repeaters at each location)

Patent 5187808: Repeater site failure detector in communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Central station (e.g., master, etc.) : To or from mobile station : Having talk group :)

Patent 5187809: Dual mode automatic gain control
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Local control of receiver operation : Gain control : Automatic : Processor controlled : Including additional tuning circuit)

Patent 5187810: Route guidance system for provding a mobile station with optimum route data in response to a guidance request together with base station data
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Central station (e.g., master, etc.) : Channel allocation : Rayleigh or multipath fading)

Patent 5187811: Error detection
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Diagnostic testing, malfunction indication, or electrical condition measurement : Control of another apparatus)

Patent 5187812: Football shoulder pad with outer pads
(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 5187813: Combination napkin and sleeve/forearm protector (cuff-nap)
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Hand or arm : Face)

Patent 5187814: Glove with attached heater pack
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Attachments : Attachments)

Patent 5187815: Needlestick protective glove
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Hand or arm : Face)

Patent 5187816: Automatic flushing device
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : With automatic flush responsive means : Bowl type)

Patent 5187817: Detachable waistband for a garment
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Underwear : Adjustable or elastic)

Patent 5187818: Flushing system for a water closet
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : With automatic flush responsive means : Bowl type)

Patent 5187819: Toilet pots
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : DRY CLOSETS : Receptacle type : With seat : Having seat actuator or interlock)

Patent 5187820: Convertible seat-bed
(BEDS : SOFA BED : Reverting back : Double unfolding with rising inner section)

Patent 5187821: Hospital bed
(BEDS : WITH MEANS FOR RELOCATING AN INVALID (E.G., PATIENT LIFT OR TRANSFER) : With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device (e.g., hydraulic system) : Lower body portion)

Patent 5187822: Portable patient crane
(BEDS : WITH MEANS FOR RELOCATING AN INVALID (E.G., PATIENT LIFT OR TRANSFER) : With a hoisting, lifting, elevating, or raising device (e.g., hydraulic system) : And wheels or free traveling (e.g., gurney or convertible wheelchair type) : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 5187823: Combination blanket and tote bag
(BEDS : GROUND MAT : On baby carriage or carrier)

Patent 5187824: Zero clearance support mechanism for hospital bed siderail, IV pole holder, and the like
(BEDS : HAVING SAFETY DEVICE : Side guard : Adjustable in place : Pivoting : Jointed braces)

Patent 5187825: Quilted bed blanket
(BEDS : BEDCLOTHING : Multilayer : Multilayer)

Patent 5187826: Convertible cradle
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Specially adapted for infant support : With spring means (e.g., coil type))

Patent 5187827: Multipurpose cleaning device
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Width changes along transverse dimension)

Patent 5187828: Tractor power broom apparatus
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Street sweepers : Rotary-brush cylinder : Motor powered sweeper)

Patent 5187829: Toothbrush construction
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Brush or broom : Special work : Tooth or nail brush : Collapsible)

Patent 5187830: Washing, drying and scrubbing pad
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Sponge or sponge with holder : Having fabric cover or back : Simultaneously useable)

Patent 5187831: Parts washer
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Axial work feed)

Patent 5187832: Convertible self-proprelled vacuum cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Convertible : To or from hand held and hand manipulated : Off-the-floor support (e.g., operator supported))

Patent 5187833: Solder removal tools
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Traction or manual operation of air pump or fan : Including brush)

Patent 5187834: Vacuum cleaner apparatus
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With mechanical agitating means : Stationary agitator : Bristle brush type : With tubular air nozzles interspersed throughout work contacting surface)

Patent 5187835: Door closer with rack and pinion, spring, and spring mounting plate
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CHECKS AND CLOSERS : Liquid : Concentric spring chamber : Cylinder)

Patent 5187836: Door hinge arrangement for opening the door at either side
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Latch hinge : Latch hinge)

Patent 5187837: Door hinge assembly
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having stop or abutment : Adjustable or resilient : Plural sets of serially arranged pivoted links)

Patent 5187838: Jointed pocket-book type closing device for watch bands, bracelets, jewels and the like
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : STRAP TIGHTENERS : Strap-attached folding lever : Jewelry-watch straps : Jewelry)

Patent 5187839: Suspender loop buckle
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BUCKLES : Harness : Clamping : Pivoted part or lever : Formed from wire)

Patent 5187840: Clasp with a tape for binding, fixing, and tightening
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : BALE AND PACKAGE TIES, HOSE CLAMPS : With tighteners : Lever : Adjustable girth)

Patent 5187841: Pull tab for slide fastener
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ZIPPER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Slider having specific configuration, construction, adaptation, or material : Including pull tab attaching means : Spaced segments of each wall of channel supported by different wings)

Patent 5187842: Slider pull tab for slide fastener
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : ZIPPER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF : Slider having specific configuration, construction, adaptation, or material : With ornamental slider : Spaced segments of each wall of channel supported by different wings)

Patent 5187843: Releasable fastener assembly
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : Each mating member having similarly shaped, sized, and operated interlocking or intermeshable face : Clasp (e.g., spring type) : For belt or strap : Haim, harness, whiffletree, rein, etc.)

Patent 5187844: Self-locking snap-hook
(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 : Having means biasing gate about pivot : And position locking-means for gate : Circular head or neck)

Patent 5187845: Method for heating crimped fibers and product thereof
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : THREAD FINISHING : Surface modification of running length : Texturing (e.g., crimping) : Axial compression : Stuffer box : With treating : By direct fluid application to chamber plug : With curved or tapered contour)

Patent 5187846: Pallet changer
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Multiple station with conveyor : And work-holder for assembly)

Patent 5187847: Tool turret with pneumatic locking system
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : With turret mechanism : Including rotating and/or locking means : Lock means for tool or work turrets : Transverse turret axis)

Patent 5187848: Method of assembling a seat back
(METAL WORKING : UPHOLSTERED ARTICLE MAKING : Method : Heated burnishing member)

Patent 5187849: Fixing roll for electrophotography having an outer fluoro-resin coating
(ROLL OR ROLLER : SINGLE ANNULAR MEMBER, PER SE : Specific nonmetallic composition : With rubber or elastomer cover)

Patent 5187850: Needle disposal system
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : To apply or remove a resilient article (e.g., tube, sleeve, etc.) : Plier type)

Patent 5187851: O.D. - I.D. combination release tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Coupling to conduit : Well protector to sucker rod)

Patent 5187852: Apparatus for attaching a bungee cord to a fastener
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Overedge assembling means : Binding or covering : Single header)

Patent 5187853: Electrical junction and switch boxes
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : With testing or indicating : Temperature)

Patent 5187854: Coding method for electric cable
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : With prestressing of part : Elastic joining of parts : Confining elastic part in socket : Allowing assembled sphere to move in single plane only)

Patent 5187855: Expansion method by applying plural pressure systems
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Joining by deforming : Radially expanding part in cavity, aperture, or hollow body : Radially expanding internal tube : Joined to rod)

Patent 5187856: Armature winding apparatus
(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 5187857: Apparatus for manufacturing electronic parts wrapped with conductive foil
(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 machine product : Comprising means to strip insulation from wire)

Patent 5187858: Method of producing a stator for a rotary machine
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Burnishing tool reciprocates across work surface)

Patent 5187859: Method of preloading superconducting coils by using materials with different thermal expansion coefficients
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Superconductor : Rotor)

Patent 5187860: Method of manufacturing thin film magnetic head
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electromagnet, transformer or inductor : Magnetic recording reproducing transducer (e.g., tape head, core, etc.) : Fabricating head structure or component thereof : Treating to affect magnetic properties :)

Patent 5187861: Wire insertion hand tool with removable bench mounting accessories
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Conductor : Terminal or connector : Assembled to wire-type conductor : Means comprising hand-manipulatable implement : Fastening by deformation : Having inner lining layer)

Patent 5187862: Disengaging tool for terminal and wire connector
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to disassemble electrical device : Means comprising hand-manipulatable implement : Switch or fuse)

Patent 5187863: Method and device for connecting a connector to a board
(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 terminal to base : By deforming or shaping : With shaping or forcing terminal into base aperture : Including metal fusion)

Patent 5187864: Adaptable topologies used in routing of ground and power networks on integrated circuits
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : On flat or curved insulated base, e.g., printed circuit, etc. : Manufacturing circuit on or in base : By deforming or shaping)

Patent 5187865: Method of coupling lf signals by means of power line communications coupler
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Assembling elongated conductors, e.g., splicing, etc. : By deforming)

Patent 5187866: Method of making a cam shaft
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Prime mover or fluid pump making : Camshaft making : Including metal forging or die shaping)

Patent 5187867: Manufacture of thermal break frame sections
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Structural member making : Static structure, e.g., a building component : Openwork, e.g., a truss, joist, frame, lattice-type or box beam : Frame component : Demountable rim making)

Patent 5187868: Metal demolition shear
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With material-holder or disposal : Shears : Grip type : Suction-disposal means)

Patent 5187869: Nipper instrument for cutting surgical nails, wires or the like
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Plural cooperating blades : Nippers : Pivoted blade : With blade-moving means : One movable blade : Lever and cam : Spaced guard edge)

Patent 5187870: Gyro compass
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Gyroscopically controlled or stabilized : Gyroscopic compass : Directive gyroscope stabilized by auxiliary gyroscope)

Patent 5187871: Underwater navigation device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Combined : Line plumb and bubble level)

Patent 5187872: Automatic calibration of magnetic compasses
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Magnetic field responsive : Error indicator, preventor, or compensator : Spherical indicator)

Patent 5187873: Students multi-function protractor
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : STRAIGHTEDGE TYPE : Base attached : Rotary base : With parallel straightedge arrangement (i.e., drafting machine))

Patent 5187874: Coordinate measuring machine with protected origin point blocks
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : With calibration device or gauge for nuclear reactor element : Trammel)

Patent 5187875: Flush pin gauge
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Postage stamp or mechanical coupling gauge : Cylinder lock tumbler decoder)

Patent 5187876: Precision motion transducer
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Work support adjustment : Adjustable gauge block)

Patent 5187877: Craftsman's adjustable angle instrument
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Collocating : Tool or surrogate : Cutter or shaper : Circular cutter with respect to workpiece or workpiece support : Boring bar holder)

Patent 5187878: Angular depth gauge
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : Sounding type : Depth indication : Hole type)

Patent 5187879: Fabric dryer with rotary microwave choke seal
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : MATERIAL TREATED BY ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY : Microwave energy : Clothes dryer : Having rotating drum :)

Patent 5187880: Centrifugal dryer for separation of surface water from plastic granules
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : By centrifugal force : Continuous processing : With additional material cooling by separate refrigeration means)

Patent 5187881: Non-contacting automotive dryer releasable connection
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Gas or vapor flow directing or control : By temperature of material or chamber)

Patent 5187882: System for curing concrete articles
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : With nondrying treating of material : Adding of nondrying treating substance : Grinding or comminuting)

Patent 5187883: Internal footwear construction with a replaceable heel cushion element
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : HEELS : Cushion : From old tires)

Patent 5187884: Closure lever device
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : UPPERS : Closure : For ski boot : Seamless)

Patent 5187885: Golf shoe insert
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For golf : For walking or sliding on shifting media)

Patent 5187886: Picture frame
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PICTURE FRAME : Support : Suspended frame : Detachable member having notch or opening for securing frame to vertical support surface : Support retained in supporting position by member folded from frame or support)

Patent 5187887: Electric wire identifying tab and a band thereof
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Cable-carried indicia : With lid-supporting means)

Patent 5187888: Index tabs for hanging file folders having pressure sensitive adhesive and lugs for insertion in folder slots
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Folder-carried indicia : Upright phone standard-associated)

Patent 5187889: Novelty scenic display item
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : DISPLAY DEVICE WITH GAS OR LIQUID MOVEMENT : With dispersion of fluid medium : File item secured to carrier by aperture or pocket)

Patent 5187890: Device for applying scent to fishing lures
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Duck)

Patent 5187891: Still fishing rod stand and easy release latch and stop plate
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Holders, supports, steadying devices : Motor operated)

Patent 5187892: Fishing rod holder and stand
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Holders, supports, steadying devices : Motor operated)

Patent 5187893: Wire mesh lobster trap launch steadying device
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : TRAPS : Fish : Body-removing or concealing)

Patent 5187894: Turfing systems for stadia
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM : Modular : Vertical array)

Patent 5187895: Revolving door, particularly for the protection of the access to a room
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : PLURAL WINGS RADIATE FROM COMMON PIVOT; I.E., REVOLVING : Radially positioned)

Patent 5187896: Pivot rod connector for moveable shutters
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : CLOSURES INTERCONNECTED FOR CONCURRENT MOVEMENT : Louver-type closures (e.g., slats or panels) : Pivoted)

Patent 5187897: Swing doors
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR MULTIDIRECTIONAL OR OBLIQUE MOVEMENT : One direction imparts gravitational bias to swinging closure; e.g., rising hinge : Closure actuated vertically to retard horizontal travel)

Patent 5187898: Adjustable door frame
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : FRAME WITH CLOSURE FEATURE : Adjustable frame : Closure carried)

Patent 5187899: High frequency vibrational polishing
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Reciprocating tool : Rectilinear : Ultrasonic : Gear abrader)

Patent 5187900: Auxiliary device for a machine tool
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : Reciprocating work holder : Rectilinear : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Blade sharpener)

Patent 5187901: Circumferential pattern finishing machine
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary disk : Work rotating : Rotary work holder : Disk or wheel abrader : Having pressure plate)

Patent 5187902: Cleaning cartridge for computer and video games
(ABRADING : RIGID TOOL : Having actuating handle : Razor hone)

Patent 5187903: Method for removing accumulated ash from precipitators
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Utilizing fluent abradant : By blasting : With nonsiliceous abradant : Table dog actuated)

Patent 5187904: Abrasive finishing elements, tools made from such elements, and methods of making such tools
(ABRADING : CARRIER FOR RELATIVELY MOVABLE SIMULTANEOUSLY USABLE TOOLS : Internal)

Patent 5187905: Complex sound-insulating material and flooring
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH EXPOSED CONFIGURATION HAVING ACOUSTICAL FUNCTION : With separately placeable closure in abutting relation to wall edges)

Patent 5187907: Interior panel unit for permitting arrangement of cables and devices on room floor
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WALL, CEILING, OR FLOOR DESIGNED FOR UTILITIES : Multiple passageway or multicellular load-bearing units (e.g., grid or two parallel pipes in a slab) : With mechanical fastener for securing strips)

Patent 5187908: Modular wall panel interconnection apparatus and method
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MULTIROOM OR LEVEL : Partition secured to and crossed by preconstructed barrier : Cubicle type; i.e., spaced from floor or ceiling : Horizontal structure includes component of settable material)

Patent 5187909: Glass block window system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : VISIBLE TRANSLUCENT BLOCK OR EMBEDDED COMPONENT : With preform of nontranslucent material : Forming edging for translucent panel : Shaft encompassed by base)

Patent 5187910: Fire barrier system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : DRAFT STOP BETWEEN STUDS; E.G., FIRE STOP : Integral relief of face)

Patent 5187911: Standing seam roofing/cladding system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BRIDGER STRIP HIDING JUNCTURE OF PANELS : Cap : Completely exterior : Traversing cap)

Patent 5187912: Partition frame elements
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : INCLUDING COMPONENT (E.G., WALL) DESIGNED TO RECEIVE A DISPARATE ARTICLE HAVING DISPARATE ARTICLE MOUNTED THERETO : Component having specific attachment for an article comprising a horizontal, planar surface (e.g., shelf, bed) : Connecting feature for modular-type panels having article (e.g., cabinet, shelf bracket) attachment : Power means)

Patent 5187913: Insulating and fire-retardant partitioning panel
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : MODULE OR PANEL HAVING DISCRETE EDGEWISE OR FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTING FEATURE : With joining means of dissimilar material and separate from unit : Clamp type : Additional lock means between projections)

Patent 5187914: Curved tubular profile
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SHAFT (I.E., ELONGATED RIGID STRUCTURE) : Metallic)

Patent 5187915: Moisture-impervious panel capable of delayed, rapid hydration
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PROCESSES : Requiring soil work : Wall : Mechanically attached or bonded)

Patent 5187916: Gripper for plastic film automatic machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : MEANS TO FEED COVER MATERIAL : Continuous web cover material : With means to heat or cool flap)

Patent 5187917: Automatic packaging apparatus and method and flexible pouch therefor
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : With contents treating : Vacuum or gas treating : Flexible preform cover (e.g., bags, pouches) : Against side of receptacle)

Patent 5187918: Slide mounter with bridging film advance
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : With contents treating : Cutting : Flexible preform cover (e.g., bags, pouches))

Patent 5187919: Process for filling containers with products in a predetermined distribution
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Group forming of contents into a unit : By heating)

Patent 5187920: Pack for cigarettes or the like and process and apparatus for the production thereof
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Group forming of contents into a unit : Stacking upon another before packaging : Before association with cover material)

Patent 5187921: Method and apparatus for filling cavities
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Forming or partial forming a receptacle and subsequent filling : Forming a pocket or depression in cover material by applying heat or pressure (e.g., stretch forming) : Before association with cover material)

Patent 5187922: Apparatus and method for transferring signatures to a wrapping machine
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Wrapping contents including cover forming : U-fold forming initial wrap : Bag, tube, center-folded web)

Patent 5187923: Slide mounter with positive stop film placement
(PACKAGE MAKING : WITH CONTENTS TREATING : Reshaping : Cutting : Film, sheet or weblike material : Diary product)

Patent 5187924: Saddle
(HARNESS FOR WORKING ANIMAL : RIDING SADDLE : With padding : Strap)

Patent 5187925: Mower deck lift handle mechanism
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Having motor on ground-supported carrier : And cutter adjustable relative to ground : With rolling or pressing elements)

Patent 5187926: Grass line mowing apparatus
(HARVESTERS : MOTORIZED HARVESTER : Having motor on ground-supported carrier : With means for forming a crop into pellets or wafers)

Patent 5187927: Tray for fruit harvesting system
(HARVESTERS : FRUIT GATHERER : Asparagus havester)

Patent 5187928: Harvesting apparatus and method
(HARVESTERS : FRUIT GATHERER : Asparagus havester)

Patent 5187929: Automatic device for resetting a mechanical yarn feeler in a textile machine
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Stopping or starting : Strand controlled : Magnetic support)

Patent 5187930: Arrangement for spinning staple fibers into a yarn
(TEXTILES: SPINNING, TWISTING, AND TWINING : APPARATUS AND PROCESSES : Open end spinning : With strand guiding, guarding, or controlling means)

Patent 5187931: Combustor inner passage with forward bleed openings
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having turbine : And cooling : In an axial direction)

Patent 5187932: Stored energy combustor
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : With variable oxidizer control : Different fluids)

Patent 5187933: Variable displacement pump with hydraulic adjustment for controlling the delivery rate and/or the pressure with respect to at least two consumers
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Condition responsive control of pump or motor displacement : Pump displacement controlled by pump discharge or motor feed pressure : Condition or direction responsive device)

Patent 5187934: Tandem type master cylinder
(POWER PLANTS : PRESSURE FLUID SOURCE AND MOTOR : Pulsator : Master piston of one pulsator circuit drives master piston of a parallel circuit through a resilient, fluid or lost motion connection : Power fluid also fed into a separate expansible chamber directly driving output means)

Patent 5187935: Engine control device
(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 5187936: Continuous flow fuel circulation system
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Having fuel supply system : Separate fuel injectors for plural zones)

Patent 5187937: Gas turbine engine combustors
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Combustion products generator : Combustor liner : Having bluff flame stabilization means)

Patent 5187938: Method and a device for precooling the helium tank of a cryostat
(REFRIGERATION : STORAGE OF SOLIDIFIED OR LIQUIFIED GAS (E.G., CRYOGEN) : Including cryostat : Specific conduit, valve, or coupling structure)

Patent 5187939: Rapid cooldown dewar
(REFRIGERATION : CRYOGENIC TREATMENT OF GAS OR GAS MIXTURE : Liquefaction : Utilizing Joule-Thomson effect : Snow)

 

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