Patents 5018810 - 5019062

 

 

Patent 5018810: Method for producing a second harmonic wave generating device
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING OPTICAL ARTICLE : Repairing circuit)

Patent 5018811: Asymmetric optical waveguides for minimizing bending losses and techniques for fabricating same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : PLANAR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Thin film optical waveguide : Concentric)

Patent 5018812: Optical switching device
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Switch (i.e., switching from one terminal to another, not modulation) : Diffraction grating (e.g., Bragg))

Patent 5018813: Multichannel integrated optic modulator for laser printer
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Switch (i.e., switching from one terminal to another, not modulation) : Diffraction grating (e.g., Bragg))

Patent 5018814: Broadband single-mode optical coupler
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling function : Coupling between modes in a waveguide or fiber : Double pole multiple throw)

Patent 5018815: Fibre optic data network
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Plural (e.g., data bus) : Single pole single throw)

Patent 5018816: Optical delay switch and variable delay system
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Switch (i.e., switching from one terminal to another, not modulation) : Diffraction grating (e.g., Bragg))

Patent 5018817: Method of optically coupling optical fiber to waveguide on substrate, and optical device produced by the method
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling structure : Fiber to thin film devices : Directional coupler)

Patent 5018818: Field installable fiber optic connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Waveguide to waveguide)

Patent 5018819: Method for centering and mounting a light waveguide in a sleeve, and apparatus for use in the method
(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 : Compressively fixed (chuck, collet, crimp, set screw, etc.) : Tube-type holding structure)

Patent 5018820: Method of optically coupling an uptapered single-mode optical fiber to optoelectronic components
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Lens : Mode strippers)

Patent 5018821: Optical connector ferrule and method for assembling the same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Fiber end held in ferrule : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 5018822: Environmentally sealed multichannel fiber optic connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : Directional coupler)

Patent 5018823: Single channel high power fiber optic connector
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : With additional structure rearward of fiber joint to secure additional cable layers)

Patent 5018824: Process for fusion-splicing hermetically coated optical fibers
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH SPLICE (PERMANENT CONNECTION) : Including splice joint reinforcement : End-to-end (butt) coupling)

Patent 5018825: Overhead optical transmission system
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : With electrical conductor in the same cable : End-to-end (butt) coupling)

Patent 5018826: Roll manufactured with a light waveguide conductor
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Including splice joint reinforcement)

Patent 5018827: Method for eliminating the temperature sensitivity of an optical fiber and a temperature insensitive optical fiber
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5018828: Optical fiber
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING PARTICULAR OPTICAL CHARACTERISTIC MODIFYING CHEMICAL COMPOSITION : Of waveguide core : Organic : Where the second or further layer is a coating)

Patent 5018829: Optical fiber and method of producing the same
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING PARTICULAR OPTICAL CHARACTERISTIC MODIFYING CHEMICAL COMPOSITION : Attenuator)

Patent 5018830: Authenticity mark, document carrying such mark, and process and device for reading and validating such mark
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : SIGNAL REFLECTOR : Including a curved refracting surface : Minute transparent spheres : Mounted on vehicle)

Patent 5018831: Optical resonant device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DIFFRACTION : From grating : With photographic media)

Patent 5018832: Device for preventing generation of harmful light in objective lens assembly
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : GLARE OR UNWANTED LIGHT REDUCTION : With reflection)

Patent 5018833: Neutral density filters
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : ABSORPTION FILTER : Neutral or graded density : Laminated or layered mirror support)

Patent 5018834: Addressing scheme for multiplexed ferro-electric liquid crystal
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Waveform generation : Ferroelectric liquid crystal elements : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 5018835: Deflector for an optical beam including refractive means
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Electrode or bus detail (i.e., excluding supplemental capacitor and transistor electrodes) : Formed of semiconductor material : For parallel alignment)

Patent 5018836: Optical disc apparatus lens drive apparatus and method for the manufacture of such
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With support : Lens movable in its plane : Electromagnetic motive power : With third component biconvex)

Patent 5018837: Enhanced contrast liquid crystal display device
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Particular illumination : With integral optical element for guiding or distributing light from the light source : Specifically for guiding light in a front-lit device : Varistor)

Patent 5018838: Method and device for achieving optical spatial phase modulation
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : LIQUID CRYSTAL SYSTEM : Computational system employing liquid crystal element (neural network, correlation device, optical computer) : For protection)

Patent 5018839: Liquid crystal display device
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Compensator or retarder (i.e., not using liquid crystal cell) : With particular non-zero angle between compensator optical axis and orientation direction : Including at least one with negative intrinsic birefringence)

Patent 5018840: Image display device having a photosetting binder
(LIQUID CRYSTAL CELLS, ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR STRUCTURE : Having significant detail of cell structure only : Microencapsulated or polymer dispersed liquid crystal : With particular encapsulating medium : With color formed by different color polarizer or color filter associated with each cell)

Patent 5018841: Driving method for optical modulation device
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : PLURAL PHYSICAL DISPLAY ELEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E.G., NON-CRT) : Display elements arranged in matrix (e.g., rows and columns) : Light-controlling display elements : Liquid crystal display elements (LCD) : Waveform generation : Ferroelectric liquid crystal elements : Smooth or continuous)

Patent 5018842: Optical switch device
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : OPTICAL MODULATOR : Light wave temporal modulation (e.g., frequency, amplitude, etc.) : Changing bulk optical parameter : By actinic radiation (e.g., photochromic) : With facets parallel to rotation axis)

Patent 5018843: Zoom lens apparatus with lens units for zooming and focusing
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : LENS : With variable magnification (e.g., zoom type) : With mechanical compensation : Other than first group moves for focusing (internal focus type) : Cylindrical lenslets)

Patent 5018844: Passive beam derotator
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : DEFLECTION USING A MOVING ELEMENT OR MEDIUM (OFFSETTING OR CHANGING AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE BEAM) : Logic gate)

Patent 5018845: Photographic system for stabilizing an image including two positive lens groups, each group including a positive lens and a negative lens
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : IMAGE STABILIZATION : By movable refractive structure : Having plural reflecting surfaces)

Patent 5018846: Microscope
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : With plural optical axes : Plural oculars : Adjusting input signal power)

Patent 5018847: Observation and/or cultivation instrument for cells
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : Microscope : Transparent slide : Specimen cavity or chamber : Binocular)

Patent 5018848: Laser beam transmitting apparatus
(OPTICAL: SYSTEMS AND ELEMENTS : COMPOUND LENS SYSTEM : With relay : With prism or U-shaped optical path)

Patent 5018849: Colored contact lens and methods of making the same
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : SPECTACLES AND EYEGLASSES : Ophtahalmic lenses or blanks : Eye contact type : Colored : Spring between lens and strap)

Patent 5018850: Illuminated ring device
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including projected target image : For cornea curvature measurement :)

Patent 5018851: Slit illuminating apparatus
(OPTICS: EYE EXAMINING, VISION TESTING AND CORRECTING : EYE EXAMINING OR TESTING INSTRUMENT : Objective type : Including diaphram or slit : For cornea curvature measurement)

Patent 5018852: Motion detection, novelty filtering, and target tracking using an interferometric technique with GaAs phase conjugate mirror
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : VELOCITY OR VELOCITY/HEIGHT MEASURING : With light detector (e.g., photocell) : Of light interference (e.g., interferometer) : With displaced images)

Patent 5018853: Angle sensor with CCD
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : ANGLE MEASURING OR ANGULAR AXIAL ALIGNMENT : With screen : Wheel alignment : Gyroscope or pendulum stabilized optical element)

Patent 5018854: Three dimensional imaging device
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SHAPE OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION : By focus detection : Scan)

Patent 5018855: Atomic absorption process monitoring
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With sample excitation (e.g., burning) : By electrical resistance heating (e.g., graphite tube) : With particular electrical switching)

Patent 5018856: Continuum source atomic absorption spectrometry
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY DISPERSED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY : With sample excitation (e.g., burning) : By electrical resistance heating (e.g., graphite tube) : With particular electrical switching)

Patent 5018857: Passive ring resonator gyro with polarization rotating ring path
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Rotation rate (e.g., ring laser gyros) : By fiber or waveguide interferometer (e.g., Sagnac effect) : Resonant loop : Including an alternating reference path)

Patent 5018858: Ring resonator gyroscope control system with gain difference equalization
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Rotation rate (e.g., ring laser gyros) : By fiber or waveguide interferometer (e.g., Sagnac effect) : Resonant loop : Including an alternating reference path)

Patent 5018859: Fiber optic gyroscope balanced plural serrodyne modulators phase difference control
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Rotation rate (e.g., ring laser gyros) : By fiber or waveguide interferometer (e.g., Sagnac effect) : Having null feedback loop : Including an alternating reference path)

Patent 5018860: Fiber optic gyroscope balanced plural serrodyne generators combined signal phase difference control
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Rotation rate (e.g., ring laser gyros) : By fiber or waveguide interferometer (e.g., Sagnac effect) : Having null feedback loop : Including an alternating reference path)

Patent 5018861: Methods and means for full-surface interferometric testing of grazing incidence mirrors
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : Having polarization : For dimensional measurement (e.g., thickness gap, alignment, profile))

Patent 5018862: Successive fringe detection position interferometry
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY LIGHT INTERFERENCE (E.G., INTERFEROMETER) : With photocell detection)

Patent 5018863: Apparatus for analysis by ellipsometry, procedure for ellipsometric analysis of a sample and application to the measurement of variations
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY POLARIZED LIGHT EXAMINATION : Of surface reflection : Including polarimeters)

Patent 5018864: Product discrimination system and method therefor
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : DIMENSION : Width or diameter : Of light permeable material)

Patent 5018865: Photon scanning tunneling microscopy
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : SURFACE ROUGHNESS : With screen)

Patent 5018866: Method and apparatus for performing high sensitivity fluorescence measurements
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : BY SHADE OR COLOR : With color transmitting filter : Included with sample excitation : Including liquid filter comparison)

Patent 5018867: Method and apparatus for the inspection of specularly reflective surfaces
(OPTICS: MEASURING AND TESTING : OF LIGHT REFLECTION (E.G., GLASS) : Of photographic film)

Patent 5018868: Cement storage and mixing system
(AGITATING : MORTAR MIXER TYPE : With gas incorporating; fluid mixing, delivering, or conveying : Treatment or preparation of material)

Patent 5018869: Method and apparatus using feed conveying fluid for blending the feed and/or separating debris from the feed
(AGITATING : BY INJECTING GAS INTO MIXING CHAMBER : Stirrer with specified drive means)

Patent 5018870: Dual-pump mixing and feeding apparatus
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Adjustable mixing ratio control : Including pump : By variable pump : Including upstream agitator)

Patent 5018871: Polymer dilution and activation apparatus
(AGITATING : HAVING SPECIFIED FEED MEANS : Liquid injector within mixing chamber : Including rotating stirrer : Fed through stirrer or stirrer drive shaft : Outlet behind blade)

Patent 5018872: Probe assembly for infrared thermometer
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen : By thermally emitted radiation : Ambient temperature compensated (e.g., dummy sensor) : With radiation conducting element)

Patent 5018873: Air temperature measurement
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Combined with diverse art device : With combustion engine : Pressure)

Patent 5018874: Temperature monitoring device containing at least one element of an alloy which memorizes its shape
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : Mechanical (e.g., expansion or contraction of materials) : Compound sensing element (e.g., bimetallic) : Bourdon tube or bellows)

Patent 5018875: Digital thermometer with pivotable probe
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : HOUSING, SUPPORT, OR ADJUNCT : Mechanical (e.g., expansion or contraction of materials))

Patent 5018876: Divided separable trash bag
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : BIODEGRADABLE FEATURE :)

Patent 5018877: Packaging assembly for contaminable materials
(FLEXIBLE BAGS : WITH CLOSURE : For access opening in bag bottom : Including means to facilitate disengagement)

Patent 5018878: Linear guide apparatus using roller type linear bearing
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Recirculating : Roller : For piston rod)

Patent 5018879: Cage for rolling bearings with longitudinal movements
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Roller bearing : Cage configuration : For piston rod)

Patent 5018880: Dynamic pressure bearing device
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial and thrust : Grooved thrust bearing surface : Gas bearing)

Patent 5018881: Self acting gas bearing apparatus
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Fluid bearing : Radial and thrust : Central member recess : Gas bearing)

Patent 5018882: Apparatus for supporting rotary shaft in vehicle transmission
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Radial bearing : With specified seal : Lip seal : Resilient sliding surface material)

Patent 5018883: Vector font processing in a printing device
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Attribute control :)

Patent 5018884: Recording apparatus in which a plurality of carriages can be connected and separated
(INCREMENTAL PRINTING OF SYMBOLIC INFORMATION : INK JET : Ejector mechanism (i.e., print head) : With cleaning or protector : Nozzle cap, cover, or protection : Suction :)

Patent 5018885: Cassette for a printing ribbon for typewriters
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Endless ribbon or cartridge therefor : Including storage (e.g., in cartridge, etc.) of ribbon : Via manually powered actuation other than by key-board (e.g, stylus selection))

Patent 5018886: Recording apparatus
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : FOR LINE-SPACING BY INCREMENTAL ROTATION OF PLATEN : Backing for stencil cutting (e.g, celluloid strip, etc.))

Patent 5018887: Forms feed tractor having modified pin spacing
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : By pin-feed means (e.g., reciprocating pin, etc.) : Including laterally adjustable bands (e.g., tractor feed, etc.) : Mounted to move with carriage)

Patent 5018888: Paper tension adjusting device and method for a printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : For feeding web record-medium : By pin-feed means (e.g., reciprocating pin, etc.) : Including laterally adjustable bands (e.g., tractor feed, etc.) : Mounted to move with carriage)

Patent 5018889: Sheet conveying apparatus for a printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : SHEET OR WEB (E.G., RECORD-MEDIUM FEEDING MECHANISM) : Including sheet guide (e.g., for sheet insertion, etc.) : By roller couple (e.g., rotatable pinch rollers, etc.))

Patent 5018890: Pool cleaning system
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SEPARATE FEED FROM PLURAL SUPPLY MEANS TO TOOL OR TO WORK : Selective feed : Including conduit supply means : And bypass for liquid carrier)

Patent 5018891: Writing instrument with eraser dispenser
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Combined : Orbiting blade)

Patent 5018892: Applicator device for a stick of spreadable material
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Screw feed : Alternately grasping chucks)

Patent 5018893: Cosmetic stick dispenser
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Screw feed : Including means to positively transmit rotation to sliding screw-feed member :)

Patent 5018894: Applicator device for a liquid comprising a dome made of a porous material
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : With removable cap for tool : Wick separate from tool)

Patent 5018895: Film stacker clip
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : COMBINED :)

Patent 5018896: Snap ring assembly
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET RETAINER TRAVELS ARCUATE PATH : Travel in plane perpendicular to axis of rotation : Opposed sheet retainers (e.g., ring binders, etc.) : Hinged on spaced axes : Toggle-type arrangement : With actuator to open or close retainers :)

Patent 5018897: Card file adaptor
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)

Patent 5018898: Preventing movement of an article along a shaft
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : WITH ADJUNCTIVE PROTECTOR, BROKEN PARTS RETAINER, REPAIR, ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY FEATURE : To biased component)

Patent 5018899: Yoke for universal joint and manufacturing method therefor
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Coupling transmits torque via radially directed pin : With particular yoke providing pin-receiving aperture : And flexible seal)

Patent 5018900: Process for connecting and assembling tubular elements, in particular for constructing a bicycle frame
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : MOLDED JOINT : Including mechanical interlock : Clamped member)

Patent 5018901: Ring latched coupler
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Lugged member, rotary engagement : Bayonet joint : Bolted)

Patent 5018902: Collapsible bollards
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Street or curb inlet for surface drainage)

Patent 5018903: Pipe connection device
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Submerging, raising, or manipulating line of pipe or cable in or from marine environment : With assembling of line structure : By joining successive sections of line : With means to forcibly feed or to control tension in pipe or cable)

Patent 5018904: Sea-bed support device for the legs of a self-elevating oil-rig platform
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE STRUCTURE OR FABRICATION THEREOF : With work deck vertically adjustable relative to floor : From surface)

Patent 5018905: Foundation shoring method and means
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FOUNDATION : Underpinning : Pile driving)

Patent 5018906: Pulverulent product stabilizing soils in place and method of application
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Chemical : With retaining wall)

Patent 5018907: Mine roof system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Subterranean roof plate : Mobile)

Patent 5018908: Anchor assembly for a mine roof bolt
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : Expandable tube : With form or casing)

Patent 5018909: Powder feed hopper
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Load receptacle type : With means to agitate load in receptacle : Fluid : Passed through permeable member : Sleeve or conduit)

Patent 5018910: Process for increasing the quantity of powder dispensed in a powder coating system, as well as powder coating system
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Load receptacle type : Conveying fluid velocity altered at load input : With conduit supplying lifting fluid to interior of receptacle)

Patent 5018911: Drilling apparatus for structural steel shapes
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH CONTROL MEANS ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO ACTIVATOR STIMULATED BY CONDITION SENSOR : To control relative positioning of tool and work : Responsive to work)

Patent 5018912: Drilling jig for stair rails
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : WITH WORK-ENGAGING STRUCTURE OTHER THAN TOOL OR TOOL-SUPPORT : Adjustable, tool-guiding jig : Work-engaging surface parallel to tool-axis)

Patent 5018913: Device for controlling the tool position depending on the stroke position
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : GEAR CUTTING : Gear tooth shape generating : By relative axial movement between synchronously indexing or rotating work and cutter : Displacing cutter axially relative to work (e.g., gear shaving, etc.) : Using gear shaper-cutter : Infeed of cutter)

Patent 5018914: Chamfering tool
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : With work supported guide means : Including means to support work for rotation during operation)

Patent 5018915: Spindles of machine tools
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Cutter spindle or spindle support : Cutter turning about vertical axis)

Patent 5018916: Actuating arrangement for a tool or workpiece clamping device in a machine tool spindle
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Cutter spindle or spindle support : With cutter holder : And draw bar : Multiple row dividing head)

Patent 5018917: Apparatus for grooving the barrel of a plasticating machine
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : PLANING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : Including provision for circumferential relative movement of cutter and work)

Patent 5018918: Load restraint bar for cargo vehicles
(FREIGHT ACCOMMODATION ON FREIGHT CARRIER : LOAD BRACING MEANS : Brace bar, wall-to-wall : Aperture-entering wall-to-wall connection at the end : Axially adjustable toward wall, e.g., telescopic : Track is apertured to receive latch pin)

Patent 5018919: Combined rigid profile and stretching roof bolt with expansion element
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Made up of plural expansible segments or sections : Identical segments : Serrated end)

Patent 5018920: Interference fit bolt and sleeve
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HAVING SEPARATE EXPANDER MEANS : Frangible member : Frangible mandrel : Projecting outwardly from head)

Patent 5018921: Locking screw for modular framework
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : EXTERNALLY THREADED FASTENER ELEMENT, E.G., BOLT, SCREW, ETC. : Set screw : By fluent pressure)

Patent 5018922: Master/slave type manipulator
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE MANIPULATOR MOVES ANALOGOUS WITH HUMAN HAND, FINGER, OR ARM MOVEMENT : Electric or fluid motor drive for manipulator : Having means to transmit feedback signal from manipulator means to hand, finger, or arm :)

Patent 5018923: Automated bricklaying apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING MATERIAL TO A POSITION IN THE ERECTION OR REPAIR OF A BUILDING : Having sealing or radiation shielding means)

Patent 5018924: Round bale carrier and rear unloader
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)

Patent 5018925: Lifting device for a platform for storage of motor vehicles
(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 5018926: Automatic storage and retrieval apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING A FACILITY COMPRISING ONE OR MORE SITES FOR THE PARKING OF WHEELED VEHICLES : With means to transfer, or facilitate transfer of, vehicle from carrier to site or vice versa : On driven, plural-site carrier initially receiving vehicle)

Patent 5018927: Method for assembling and storing goods, apparatus thereof, and method for controlling the apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : MOVABLE RACK HAVING SUPERPOSED, CHARGE-SUPPORTING ELEMENTS, AND EXTERNAL MEANS FOR CHARGING OR DISCHARGING ELEMENTS : Rotating or circulating rack : Charge-supporting elements moving horizontally : At least one of endless type)

Patent 5018928: Sortation equipment
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : WHEELED, LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLES FORMING A TRAIN, AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR, LOCATED AT LEAST IN PART THEREON : Suspendedly supported device)

Patent 5018929: Truck body and apparatus for automated collection of recyclable materials
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : DEVICE FOR EMPTYING PORTABLE RECEPTACLE : For emptying contents thereof into portable receiving means : Having receiving means mounted on wheeled vehicle : Device includes vertically swinging arm and receptacle support pivotably attached thereto : With bucket or scoop-type holder)

Patent 5018930: Lifting and transporting device
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : OPPOSED SHELF-TYPE ELEVATOR AND TRANSPORTER : Rigid-type grapple engaging means (e.g., hooks, etc.))

Patent 5018931: Method and apparatus for handling infant transport incubators
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Having elevating load body : With driven means to move load relative to load-receiving portion)

Patent 5018932: Apparatus for handling a load by arm, notably for a truck or trailer
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Separable load rack : With reciprocating conveyor (e.g., ejector type, etc.))

Patent 5018933: Device for transferring an invalid to and from an automobile
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : SELF-LOADING OR UNLOADING VEHICLES : Loading or unloading by other carrier or mover means, and the load movement thereof : Raising or lowering of load or load holder includes vertical, rectilinear movement : And carrier or mover includes means enabling additional movement having horizontal component : Hoist having traversing (i.e., horizontal) movement : Support pivotal about horizontal axis)

Patent 5018934: Backhoe hydraulic cylinder decelerator
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : Horizontally swinging : Handle pivoted to boom : Linear cylinder : And otherwise movable therein)

Patent 5018935: Automatic pressure relief system for a hydraulic motor
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Grab : Shovel, rake, handle, or boom structure)

Patent 5018936: Electronic parts engaging apparatus
(CONVEYORS: POWER-DRIVEN : CONVEYOR FOR CHANGING ATTITUDE OF ITEM RELATIVE TO CONVEYED DIRECTION : By conveying randomly faced items and turning items to uniform facing : With control means actuated in response to sensing of improperly faced item : Including orbiting progression of item-fitting elements passing through supply of scrambled items)

Patent 5018937: Shearclip-handling tool
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ARTICLE REORIENTING DEVICE : Orienter has article gripping means : Article deposited on stationary supporting surface intermediate sequential turning members)

Patent 5018938: Method and apparatus for separating chips
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Orienter having article-supporting surface movable relative to article)

Patent 5018939: Apparatus for separating iron sheets
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Positions highest article of stack first)

Patent 5018940: Apparatus for separating a number of periodicals from a stack of periodicals
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes highest article first from stack : With stack elevating means : Pusher separates article from stack after elevation : With belt and article moving vertically together above discharge)

Patent 5018941: Blade fixing arrangement for a turbomachine rotor
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade received in well or slot : Having blade locking means : Split impeller hub)

Patent 5018942: Mechanical blade tip clearance control apparatus 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 : Selectively adjustable : On same radial plane with blade)

Patent 5018943: Boltless balance weight for turbine rotors
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH WEIGHT-BALANCING MEANS : Member movement in rotation plane)

Patent 5018944: Ceiling fan cleaner apparatus
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Self-shifting or selectively adjustable mass)

Patent 5018945: Accurate peristaltic pump
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Having timer or delay means : Pumps in parallel flow paths with common inflow or outflow)

Patent 5018946: Fluid pump apparatus
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : Peripheral motive fluid supply : Pressure controlled overflow)

Patent 5018947: Screw type vacuum pump
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Inlet throttle or stop valve : Centrifugally actuated)

Patent 5018948: Rotary displacement compressor with adjustable outlet port edge
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Plural paths having individual condition responsive control means : Inlet valve)

Patent 5018949: Diaphragm pump
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Relatively movable pumping members driven by relatively movable working members : Nonrotary pumping and fluid motor working members : Guided)

Patent 5018950: Electrohydraulic method and apparatus
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : With motive fluid generator : Pulsator or fluid link : Independently operated valve for each working member)

Patent 5018951: Portable electrical fan
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor and rotary nonexpansible chamber pump : Having means to mount pump and motor in working position : Unitary pump and motor working member)

Patent 5018952: Single screw mechanism with gaterotor housing at intermediate pressure
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Non-parallel axis : Axially moving)

Patent 5018953: Rotor with eccentrically positioned retainer pin
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : INTERENGAGING ROTATING MEMBERS : Helical or herringbone : With axially spaced working members)

Patent 5018954: Shielded counter-rotating spinner assembly for microparticalization of liquid
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS MAKING PARTICULATE MATERIAL DIRECTLY FROM LIQUID OR MOLTEN MATERIAL : By slinger or rotating liquid comminutor :)

Patent 5018955: Decorative curbing machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : BUILDING FORMS OR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TYPE MOLD WITH REPOSITIONING MEANS FOR PROGRESSIVE MOLDING : Including mold charging means : Bead clamping means, air bag support means or means sealing tire opening)

Patent 5018956: Caulk and glazing tool
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : HAND MOVABLE, SUBSTRATE TRAVERSING, PLURAL DIMENSION SHAPING MEANS INCLUDING MOLDING MATERIAL SUPPLY : Vacuum means)

Patent 5018957: Hot staking machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : And means to form or reshape preform : Male shaping member and female mold)

Patent 5018958: Mold for skin covered foamed plastic molding
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : Female mold type means : Means to feed or support plural preforms to or at extrusion means)

Patent 5018959: Device for producing a grate construction and a grate construction
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DIVERSE DISTINCT TYPE SHAPING MEANS : Shaping orifice and either a downstream preform reshaping means or vulcanizing means including conforming preform support : Convoluting means includes a roll)

Patent 5018960: Flaking roll apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PRESS FORMING MEANS, PRESS RESHAPING MEANS, OR VULCANIZING MEANS IS ENDLESS SURFACE TYPE : Including means to adjust relative position of a roll : Bagel)

Patent 5018961: Hydraulic closing unit
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MOLD OPENING AND CLOSING MEANS AND SEGMENTED FEMALE MOLD : Utilizing positive charging means)

Patent 5018962: Injection molding die apparatus for use in the production of substrate of optical disk
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND CHARGER TO SUPPLY FLUENT STOCK UNDER PRESSURE THERETO IN FLUID-TIGHT RELATIONSHIP (E.G., INJECTION MOLD, ETC.) : With product ejector : And product ejector)

Patent 5018963: Pulsating gas powered light source
(COMBUSTION : COMBUSTION BURSTS OR FLARE-UPS IN PULSES OR SERIAL PATTERN :)

Patent 5018964: Remote-controlled gas barbeque igniting system
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Sensor of first burner controls second burner, e.g., pilot and main, etc. : With electrical igniter : Igniter deenergized by timer, programmer or retarder :)

Patent 5018965: Liquid fuel gasifying device and method for producing the device, and burning device
(COMBUSTION : FLAME HOLDER AND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY : Including exhaust flue having air feed passages)

Patent 5018966: Strip drying or curing oven
(HEATING : ADVANCING STRUCTURE FLEXING, LOOPING OR COILING SHEET, WEB OR STRAND : Heating gas supply, removal or recirculation correlated with work or door movement or placement)

Patent 5018967: Dental fluoride applicator and method for using same
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having static product shaping surface (e.g., mold) : Intra-oral : Combined with other device)

Patent 5018968: Revolving grate cooler for cooling of clinker or similar products
(HEATING : TUMBLER-TYPE ROTARY - DRUM FURNACE : Having protective cooling structure : Heat emitter is tube within the drum chamber or the drum wall)

Patent 5018969: Braided elastic wire, with memory, for braces
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Means to transmit or apply force to tooth : Arch wire : Separable securing means)

Patent 5018970: Implant teeth--permanent bases with replaceable caps
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having gauge or guide : Having tool, marker, or coupling or guiding means therefor : Articulator or attachment therefor)

Patent 5018971: Separator
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having suction orifice : And suction pump or material separator : Single charge device having plunger-type ejector)

Patent 5018972: Correcting articulation defect in dentate human jaw
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Impression taking or bite determination)

Patent 5018973: Motion simulator for vehicle driver
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Automobile or truck : Simulation of flight generated force applied to aircraft occupant)

Patent 5018974: Coloring book or the like with ink-reactive, fragrance-releasing areas
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VISUAL ART OR CRAFT, ARTISTIC ADORNMENT, OR COLOR TRAINING OR DEMONSTRATION : Color display : Strips)

Patent 5018975: Educational amusement device which includes a game card, and method for using the game card
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : GAME, BOARD OR TABLE TYPE : Writing guide for the blind)

Patent 5018976: Teaching system for enhancing the learning of sets of facts
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MATHEMATICS : Arithmetic : Color used in teaching means : Elements manually placed on or removed from elongate means during use)

Patent 5018977: Motorcycle accident simulating test dummy
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Anatomical representation : Skeleton or bone : Female genital)

Patent 5018978: Device for the presentation of objects
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING APPARATUS, PRODUCT, OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION, OR FOR DISPLAYING EDUCATION MATERIAL OR STUDENT'S WORK : Land or water vehicle (e.g., automobile, boat, etc.) or component thereof : Tire, wheel, or brake : Means sensing aperture representing response)

Patent 5018979: Magnetic visual display
(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 : Mark formed by magnetic attraction between materials (e.g., particles in sheet made visible by movement of magnet over sheet, etc.) : Hose)

Patent 5018980: Snap-apart universal jointed electrical device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : INTERRELATED CONNECTORS RELATIVELY MOVABLE DURING USE : Universal movement : Parts comprisng ball and socket :)

Patent 5018981: Contact equipped with a bypass element
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With provision to conduct electricity from panel circuit to another panel circuit : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Leadless : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5018982: Adapter for stacking printed circuit boards
(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 : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected : Dual inline package (DIP))

Patent 5018983: Electrical adapter for interconnection with a switch
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Within distinct housing spaced from panel circuit arrangement : Overlying second preformed panel circuit, both adapted to be electrically connected)

Patent 5018984: Telephone interface mounting clamp
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements)

Patent 5018985: Connector with modular terminal devices
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONVERTIBLE BY INTERNAL CHANGE TO SELECTIVELY COOPERATE WITH A DIFFERENT CONTACT : Including repositionable contact : Including repositionable contact)

Patent 5018986: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Crimped : Lamp or electron tube socket or base)

Patent 5018987: End housing for multipole electrical plug and socket connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH OR HAVING FLEXIBLE GUARD OR SUPPORT FOR CABLE OR CONDUCTOR : Piercing into support structure)

Patent 5018988: Electrical contact mechanism for ultrasonic transducers on fasteners
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COMBINED WITH NONELECTRICAL FEATURE : To be engaged by suspension means)

Patent 5018989: Electrical connector containing components and method of making same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 5018990: Filter connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement)

Patent 5018991: Fuse holder assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : With or for fuse : Having three or more circularly arranged contacts (e.g., base of vacuum tube))

Patent 5018992: Wedge lamp and clip
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only two duplicate contacts arranged bilaterally symmetric about longitudinal axis of engagement : Lamp-receiving socket : Divided parallel to longitudinal engagement axis (e.g., formed of two casing halves))

Patent 5018993: Wiring device terminal
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Screw-thread operated securing part : Tensioning screw intersects longitudinal axis of encircled conductor)

Patent 5018994: Tilting/trimming system for marine propulsion unit
(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 fluid motor to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit : Rack and pinion)

Patent 5018995: Tilt handle
(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 link or lever to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit : Tilt and/or trim)

Patent 5018996: Flow control fluid coupling marine transmission
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Having transmission : Cage or screen)

Patent 5018997: Skeg protector
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cage or screen)

Patent 5018998: Cowling arrangement for outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cowl : With open bottom)

Patent 5018999: Propeller driving device of marine propulsion unit
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Propeller shaft housing : With open bottom)

Patent 5019000: Method and apparatus for preventing eyeglasses from sinking in water
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : Marker buoy : Having liquid cargo transfer means)

Patent 5019001: Method for manufacturing liquid crystal display device
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With testing or adjusting :)

Patent 5019002: Method of manufacturing flat panel backplanes including electrostatic discharge prevention and displays made thereby
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5019003: Field emission device having preformed emitters
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Display or gas panel making :)

Patent 5019004: Method of manufacturing cathode ray tubes with binary coded faceplates
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Including electrode or getter mounting : CRT mask mounting :)

Patent 5019005: Method for the fabrication of a direct-heated cathode structure and an apparatus therefor
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Electrode making : CRT type : CRT grid or cathode gun)

Patent 5019006: Aircraft engine propeller overspeed protection technical field
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO NON-CYCLIC CONDITION SENSING, CENTRIFUGAL ACTUATION, TORQUE OR THRUST : With electrical means comparing and reducing error related to preset datum : Synchronizing)

Patent 5019007: Toy glider with variable dihedral wings
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Glider : Having folding wing : Enclosed)

Patent 5019008: Game call
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : OPERATED BY RELATIVELY MOVING FLUID OR PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL : Including mouthpiece for blowing or sucking : Vibratory reed sounder : Including distinct means for enabling selection of pitch)

Patent 5019009: Toy car chassis intermittent tilt and steering structure
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Including means for causing erratic movement : Having tiltable vehicle body portion for discharging contents (e.g., dump truck))

Patent 5019010: Transformable block toys
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FOLDABLE, COLLAPSIBLE, OR HAVING PIVOTED PORTION : With lamp)

Patent 5019011: Closure for brood chamber
(BEE CULTURE : HIVE : Transportation provision or swarm catcher : Adjustable)

Patent 5019012: Encased product and method and apparatus for encasing same
(BUTCHERING : SAUSAGE MAKING : Linking : Nozzle)

Patent 5019013: On line breast halver and processor
(BUTCHERING : CARCASS SUBDIVISION : Automatic control : Of cutters in series : With cleaning)

Patent 5019014: Foreign object protection device for a harvesting machine
(CROP THRESHING OR SEPARATING : WITH STONE TRAP : Pivoting trap : Screen)

Patent 5019015: Flexible shaft coupling
(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 5019016: Anti-shudder tripod constant velocity universal joint
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : COUPLING ACCOMMODATES DRIVE BETWEEN MEMBERS HAVING MISALIGNED OR ANGULARLY RELATED AXES : Tripod coupling : Wheel mounted on rolling body)

Patent 5019017: Monitoring arrangement for a drive belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With sensor for controlling operation of shifter to correct belt training deviation : With spokes connecting hub section and rim section)

Patent 5019018: Device for tensioning a power transmission belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : Pulley shifter : Spring biased in belt-tensioning direction : Spring biased in belt-tensioning direction)

Patent 5019019: Pulley tire rim configuration
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : With stationary support for pulley or guide roll)

Patent 5019020: Transverse element for a driving belt
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including plural interconnected members each having a drive surface facing in a common direction : Link including common member forming laterally spaced sides of opening for pulley tooth)

Patent 5019021: Modulating limited slip differential
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : ELECTRIC OR MAGNETIC DRIVE OR CONTROL : Differential drive or control : Fluid motor structure)

Patent 5019022: Speed change arrangement
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : NONPLANETARY VARIABLE SPEED OR DIRECTION TRANSMISSION COMBINED WITH PLANETARY TRANSMISSION : Interrelated control of in series transmissions : Plural planetary units combined with differential)

Patent 5019023: Speed changer mechanism for electrically powered tool
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : With flywheel or centrifugal weight control)

Patent 5019024: Tensioning and gluing methods and apparatus for tube winding machines
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : TUBE MAKING : With coating : Adhesive : By work engaging applicator : Rotary applicator : Having adhesive transferring roller : Nondriven roller : Including work advance during heat sealing)

Patent 5019025: Carrier device in an automatic transmission
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : WITH MEANS TO VARY DRIVE RATIO OR DISCONNECT DRIVE (E.G., BRAKE OR CLUTCH) : Plural elements selectively braked : Brake for sun and carrier : Including one-way clutch or brake : And brake for carrier)

Patent 5019026: Device for aligning box blanks within a machine used for processing them
(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 : With means to advance work or product : Manually actuated press)

Patent 5019027: Method and apparatus for sealing reclosable flexible containers without spot sealing
(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 : By reciprocatory heat sealer : Composite heat sealing and severing)

Patent 5019028: Method and apparatus for perforating and/or severing tubular bodies
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : TUBE MAKING : With cutting, breaking, tearing, or abrading : Severing of formed tube to length : During relative rotation between work and severing means about work axis : Rotary applicator)

Patent 5019029: Machine for erecting sleeve type cartons
(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 5019030: Envelope blank forming machine
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : With scrap material separation or removal : By work contacting applicator)

Patent 5019031: Protective device for performing cranial autopsies
(SURGERY : ISOLATION TREATMENT CHAMBERS : Body suits)

Patent 5019032: Refined suspension procedure with implement for treating female stress incontinence
(SURGERY : BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT (E.G., ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTERS, ETC.) : Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.))

Patent 5019033: Ointment applicator and method of using
(SURGERY : SWAB INCLUDING HANDLE (E.G., STICK, ETC.) WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AT END THEREOF : Body treating material fed to absorbent material :)

Patent 5019034: Control of transport of molecules across tissue using electroporation
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray or electrical energy applied to body (e.g., iontophoresis, etc.) : Tubular inserting means releasably interlocked with ejector)

Patent 5019035: Cutting assembly for surgical cutting instrument
(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 5019036: Method and apparatus for removing gelatinous tissue
(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 5019037: Pneumatic retinopexy injector
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Gas application : With tubular injection means inserted into body)

Patent 5019038: Irrigation system for surgical procedures
(SURGERY : MEANS OR METHOD FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF NON THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL FROM BODY : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.))

Patent 5019039: Fluid drainage needle method of use
(SURGERY : MEANS OR METHOD FOR FACILITATING REMOVAL OF NON THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL FROM BODY : Treating material applied to or removed from external surface of body, or cutaneous layer of skin (e.g., eye treatment, removal of skin impurities, etc.))

Patent 5019040: 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 : Conduit with self-propelled or remote control means : Having remote control for applying light, electricity, or heat to alter conduit shape (e.g., shape memory alloy, etc.) : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 5019041: Balloon catheter inflation 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 : Having means inflated in body (e.g., inflatable nozzle, dilator, balloon catheter, occluder, etc.) : Including means forcing inflation fluid into inflatable means : Injector type : Having indicator means :)

Patent 5019042: Balloon catheters
(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 : Displaying inflation or deflation data)

Patent 5019043: Syringe with needle retraction capability
(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 5019044: Safety hypodermic syringe
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Having means for preventing reuse of device : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5019045: Hypodermic syringe with a locking needle assembly and syringe combination
(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 5019046: Single use 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 5019047: Fluid delivery apparatus
(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 into body by contraction of expanded elastic material reservoir : From hand supported injection means)

Patent 5019048: Unit dose syringe with rotatable needle
(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 pump : Deformable resilient chamber type : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)

Patent 5019049: 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 means preventing relative movement between elements during their insertion into body : Longitudinal movement : Piston impelled by gas or vacuum pressure)

Patent 5019050: Securing device and method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Belt, strap, or band securing means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5019051: Hypodermic needle guard
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means moved by person to inject or remove fluent material to or from body inserted conduit, holder, or reservoir : Injector or aspirator syringe supported only by person during use (e.g., hand held hypodermic syringe, douche tube with forced injection, etc.) : Having cover or protector for body entering conduit : Cover or protector for body entering conduit movable axially relative to one another : And extended therefrom by piston when syringe is used)

Patent 5019052: Bipartite injector 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 : 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.) : Means broken, cut, pierced, or torn to permit material flow to or from body : Septum pierced by conduit to permit flow : Septum pierced is piston head :)

Patent 5019053: 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.) : With piston or plunger for expelling material from body or injector reservoir : Means for preventing accidental displacement of piston : By rotatable means (e.g., micrometer, etc.))

Patent 5019054: Medical device valving mechanism
(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 : Rotatable type valve : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)

Patent 5019055: Flow regulator and method
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for controlling material flow to or from body, or metering a predetermined dose or amount : Slide or reciprocating valve : Specific structure of means connecting body entering conduit to syringe)

Patent 5019056: Bowel care apparatus
(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 : Liquid reservoir with body inserted nozzle or feed conduit connected therewith : Having flow closing or opening means (e.g., plug, cap, seal, etc.))

Patent 5019057: 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 5019058: Applicator mitt
(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.) : Method of applying or removing material to or from body : Implantable reservoir having inlet or outlet)

Patent 5019059: Apparatus and method for collecting body fluids
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Urinary catheter)

Patent 5019060: Drainage blood collection apparatus
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Aspiration collection container or trap (e.g., canister, etc.) : Means for removing material from surface by suction)

Patent 5019061: Tampon and a method for its manufacture
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Receptacle placed under or against body to collect discharge during surgical or obstetrical operations)

Patent 5019062: Bicomponent material
(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.) : Deodorant containing : Flexible apron type)

 

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