Patents 5214626 - 5214882

 

 

Patent 5214626: Information recording/reproducing apparatus for writing on and reading from a rewritable optical disk have tracks divided into a plurality of
(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 : Electrical information signal processing : Buffering : Correction of error)

Patent 5214627: Optical disk having read-exclusive and write-enable regions
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Track data format/layout : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 5214628: Compact disc storage and playing apparatus
(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 5214629: Optical disc having a high-speed access capability and reading apparatus therefor
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Servo system operation related to disc structure information format : Structure for shaping beam or causing astigmatic condition)

Patent 5214630: Optical head having light transmissive carriage
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : WITH SERVO POSITIONING OF TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY OVER TRACK COMBINED WITH INFORMATION SIGNAL PROCESSING : Optical servo system : Optical head servo system structure : Scanning turntable)

Patent 5214631: Disc recording/reproducing apparatus having a servo system capable of successively recording and reproducing tracks on a disc irrespective of
(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 : Including static memory accessing : Including static memory fill level monitoring or controlling : Having particular mechanism or slot for transferring disc into changer from outside)

Patent 5214632: Method of manufacturing a matrix and a master plate suitable for use in the method
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : OPTICAL STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical storage medium support (i.e., turntable or spindle motor))

Patent 5214633: Optical waveguide recording medium playing apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Having particular optical element or particular placement thereof in radiation beam path to or from storage medium : Waveguide : Sectioned element)

Patent 5214634: Optical disc apparatus for recording and reproducing signals on both surfaces of a disk with a single optical pickup
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : DYNAMIC MECHANISM SUBSYSTEM : Access of multiple storage elements (e.g., record changer) : Storage disc fed to and removed from turntable : Both sides of disc used : By replacement)

Patent 5214635: Erasable optical disk and optical information recording/reproduction apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Optical track structure (e.g., phase or diffracting structure, etc.) : Erasable, reversible or re-recordable : Disc holding or locating (e.g., spindle structure))

Patent 5214636: Optical recording element having a plurality of thin film filtering layers and optical recording element having an electrically conductive
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Layered (e.g., permanent protective layer) : Laminated or unified discrete layers : With mask)

Patent 5214637: High speed two wire modem
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Transmit/receive interaction control : Echo suppression or cancellation : Using summation of conferee signals)

Patent 5214638: Digital communication electrical/optical access node having buffer memory matrix for switchable multi-channel bidirectional transmission
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Switching input signals having different aggregate bit rates : Channel reservation scheme)

Patent 5214639: Communication switching element and method for transmitting variable length cells
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Queuing arrangement : Having a signaling feature)

Patent 5214640: High-speed packet switching system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Combined circuit switching and packet switching : Routing packets through a circuit switching network : Channel reservation scheme)

Patent 5214641: Mixed analog digital secondary channel FSK modem
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via frequency channels : Digital analysis or synthesis of a group : Message having an address header)

Patent 5214642: ATM switching system and adaptation processing apparatus
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Frame length : Message having an address header : On ring or loop)

Patent 5214643: Method for inserting an asynchronous 139,264 kbit/s signal into a 155,520 kbit/s signal
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Converting between protocols : On ring or loop network)

Patent 5214644: Electronic device with data transmission function
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Virtual machine memory addressing)

Patent 5214645: TDM system and method having time slot request signaling
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Using a separate control line or bus for access control : Control line is used to request or reserve access : Dual bus dynamic queuing (i.e., DQDB) : Including a ring or loop for interconnecting inputs and outputs)

Patent 5214646: System and method for interconnecting local area networks
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Having a plurality of nodes performing distributed switching : Bridge or gateway between networks : Bridge between bus systems : Detail of clock recovery or synchronization)

Patent 5214647: CSMA type communication system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) : Using channel reservation)

Patent 5214648: Complementary communication system in the no-connection mode for asynchronous time-division network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Bypass an inoperative channel)

Patent 5214649: Insert/remove signalling in LAN systems
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Combining or distributing information via time channels using multiple access technique (e.g., TDMA) : Using channel reservation : Dual bus dynamic queuing (i.e., DQDB))

Patent 5214650: Simultaneous voice and data system using the existing two-wire inter-face
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Duplex diplex)

Patent 5214651: Sonet transmit signaling translator
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Signaling (ancillary to main information) : Unique synchronization pulse)

Patent 5214652: Alternate processor continuation of task of failed processor
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : By masking or reconfiguration : Of processor : Access processor affected (e.g., I/O processor, MMU, DMA processor))

Patent 5214653: Fault finder expert system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Artificial intelligence (e.g., diagnostic expert system) : With power supply status monitoring)

Patent 5214654: Memory tester
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Memory testing : Loop or ring configuration)

Patent 5214655: Integrated circuit packaging configuration for rapid customized design and unique test capability
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital logic testing : Built-in testing circuit (BILBO) : Clock or synchronization)

Patent 5214656: Multiplexed coded modulation with unequal error protection
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Error correcting code with additional error detection code (e.g., cyclic redundancy character, parity) : Cross-interleave Reed-Solomon code (CIRC))

Patent 5214657: Method for fabricating wafer-scale integration wafers and method for utilizing defective wafer-scale integration wafers
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Memory access : Code word for plural n-bit (n>1) storage units (e.g., x4 DRAM's) : Error checking code)

Patent 5214658: Mixed gas ion laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Producing plural wavelength output : Frequency multiplying (e.g., harmonic generator))

Patent 5214659: Laser device
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Tuning : Plural Q-switches)

Patent 5214660: Laser diode module and method for fabricating the same
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL : Optical output stabilization)

Patent 5214661: Optoelectric device on semi-insulator substrate and methods for making such a device
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer :)

Patent 5214662: Semiconductor optical devices with pn current blocking layers of wide-band gap materials
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular current control structure : With saturable absorption layer)

Patent 5214663: Semiconductor laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer :)

Patent 5214664: Multiple wavelength semiconductor laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Monolithic integrated : Laser array : Multiple wavelength emissive :)

Patent 5214666: Solid state laser oscillator
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR PUMPING MEANS : Plural active media or active media having plural dopants)

Patent 5214667: Process and apparatus for graphitizing carbon bodies
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : RESISTANCE FURNACE DEVICE : With heating element detail : Open circuit (e.g., charge internal resistance heating) : By changing arc length)

Patent 5214668: Temperature detector and a temperature compensated oscillator using the temperature detector
(THERMAL MEASURING AND TESTING : TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT (E.G., THERMOMETER) : By a vibratory effect (e.g., resonant frequency, acoustical) : Plural spaced temperature function)

Patent 5214669: Code acquisition process and circuit for a spread-spectrum signal
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM :)

Patent 5214670: Equalization system and method for equalizing a base-band telecommunication line
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : EQUALIZERS : Automatic : Training period or initial set up : Matched-filter-type receiver)

Patent 5214671: Adaptive equalizer
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : EQUALIZERS : Automatic : Adaptive : Matched-filter-type receiver)

Patent 5214672: Trellis precoding for fractional bits/baud
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE CODE MODULATION : Noise or distortion reduction : Single bit (delta))

Patent 5214673: Digital cross connect assembly
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : CABLE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS : Noise or distortion reduction)

Patent 5214674: Method and apparatus for carrier synchronization acquisition in a digital burst mode communication system
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Automatic frequency control : Correlative or matched filter)

Patent 5214675: System and method for calculating channel gain and noise variance of a communication channel
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVERS : Particular pulse demodulator or detector : Carrier controlling local generator)

Patent 5214676: Digital phase detector arrangements
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Start - stop)

Patent 5214677: Phase-locked loop with sync detector
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Phase displacement, slip or jitter correction : Phase locking : Phase locked loop : More than two phases)

Patent 5214678: Digital transmission system using subband coding of a digital signal
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : BANDWIDTH REDUCTION OR EXPANSION : Automatic)

Patent 5214679: Score keeper and distance indicator for use with a golf cart
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : APPLICATIONS : Game or sport :)

Patent 5214680: CMOS pseudo-NMOS programmable capacitance time vernier and method of calibration
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : APPLICATIONS : Measuring or testing : Time combined with measurement of another parameter : Counting by detecting electrical impedance variations)

Patent 5214681: Frequency-divider circuit with input signal level offset control
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SYSTEMS : Pulse multiplication or division : Biquinary code)

Patent 5214682: High resolution digitally controlled oscillator
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : SYSTEMS : Particular output circuit : Multiplication or division by a fraction)

Patent 5214683: Charge detecting device controlling reset transistor operation
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : CHARGE TRANSFER DEVICE (E.G., ANALOGUE SHIFT REGISTER, CCD, BUCKET BRIGADE DEVICE) : Particular input or output means : Multiplication or division by a fraction)

Patent 5214685: X-ray lithography mirror and method of making same
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Lithography : With gap fluid handling)

Patent 5214686: Three-dimensional panoramic dental radiography method and apparatus which avoids the subject's spine
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : SPECIFIC APPLICATION : Dental panoramic : Pattern mask)

Patent 5214687: Method to determine transmission quality
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Diagnostic testing, malfunction indication, or electrical condition measurement : Subscriber equipment :)

Patent 5214688: Method and apparatus for dynamic and interdependent processing of inbound calls and outbound calls
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : CENTRALIZED SWITCHING SYSTEM : Call distribution to operator : Automatic call distributor (ACD) system : Call campaign (e.g., script, application, inbound/outbound balancing) : Predictive algorithm : Average call length)

Patent 5214689: Interactive transit information system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : AUDIO MESSAGE STORAGE, RETRIEVAL, OR SYNTHESIS : Message signal analysis : Including data compression : Inductive pickup)

Patent 5214690: Facsimile device
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TELEPHONE LINE OR SYSTEM COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OR SIGNALLING (E.G., COMPOSITE) : To produce visual-graphic copy (e.g., facsimile) : Monitoring : Having acoustic link)

Patent 5214691: Key telephone system with virtual private lines
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : MULTI-LINE OR KEY SUBSTATION SYSTEM WITH SELECTIVE SWITCHING AND CENTRAL SWITCHING OFFICE CONNECTION : With special service : Coin disposition (i.e., return or collection))

Patent 5214692: Bypass for telephone switching system
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : With interexchange network routing : Alternate routing : Failure (e.g., disaster, overload, blockage) : Expiration of predetermined time period)

Patent 5214693: Multi-frequency signal receiver and a method of detecting the multi-frequency signal
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUPERVISORY OR CONTROL LINE SIGNALING : Signal receiver (e.g., tone decoder) : Relayless)

Patent 5214694: Scramble signal transmission system for earth station of communication satellite
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : EQUIPMENT TEST OR MALFUNCTION INDICATION :)

Patent 5214695: Apparatus and method for loading a system reference diskette image from a system partition 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 5214696: Data processing system and method to produce softcopy book readers which are limited to reading only books published by a specific publisher
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : BUSINESS PROCESSING USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Usage protection of distributed data files :)

Patent 5214697: Program execution apparatus for ensuring security of a program
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DATA PROCESSING PROTECTION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Computer instruction/address encryption : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5214698: Method and apparatus for validating entry of cryptographic keys
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Key distribution : Key distribution center : Control vector or tag :)

Patent 5214699: System for decoding and displaying personalized indentification stored on memory storage device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : SYSTEM ACCESS CONTROL BASED ON USER IDENTIFICATION BY CRYPTOGRAPHY : Using record or token : Biometric acquisition : Including generation of associated coded record)

Patent 5214700: Method for obtaining a securitized cleartext attestation in a distributed data processing system environment
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Central trusted authority provides computer authentication : By certificate :)

Patent 5214701: Method of processing data by compression and permutation for microcircuit cards
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : PARTICULAR ALGORITHMIC FUNCTION ENCODING : NBS/DES algorithm : Plural generators)

Patent 5214702: Public key/signature cryptosystem with enhanced digital signature certification
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : PARTICULAR ALGORITHMIC FUNCTION ENCODING : Public key : Plural generators)

Patent 5214703: Device for the conversion of a digital block and use of same
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Time segment interchange : Block/data stream enciphering : Plural carrier frequencies)

Patent 5214704: Nonlinear dynamic substitution devices and methods for block substitutions
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Time segment interchange : Block/data stream enciphering : Plural carrier frequencies)

Patent 5214705: Circuit and method for communicating digital audio information
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : BINAURAL AND STEREOPHONIC : Broadcast or multiplex stereo :)

Patent 5214706: Method of coding a sampled speech signal vector
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Time : Correlation function : Cross-correlation : Voiced or unvoiced)

Patent 5214707: Control system for controlling equipment provided inside a vehicle utilizing a speech recognition apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Application : Speech controlled system : Specialized models)

Patent 5214708: Speech information extractor
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Synthesis : Specialized model : Specialized models)

Patent 5214709: Hearing aid for persons with an impaired hearing faculty
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : HEARING AIDS, ELECTRICAL : Directional : Mechanical (e.g., reverberation chamber))

Patent 5214710: Permanent magnet system with associated coil arrangement
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC AUDIO TRANSDUCER : Electromagnetic (e.g., dyynamic) : Magnetic circuit : Coil coating, winding layer structure, or wire)

Patent 5214711: Method and apparatus for detecting and quantifying motion of a body part
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Motion or velocity measuring : License plate)

Patent 5214712: Pattern inspection system for inspecting defect of land pattern for through-hole on printed board
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Inspection of semiconductor device or printed circuit board : Fault or defect detection :)

Patent 5214713: Container inspection system with systolic array processing
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Bottle inspection : Including an optical imager or reader)

Patent 5214715: Predictive self-organizing neural network
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : LEARNING SYSTEMS : Neural networks : Network learning techniques (e.g., back propagation) : Alignment, registration, or position determination)

Patent 5214716: Device for the recognition of sequences in a multidimensional signal
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE TRANSFORMATION OR PREPROCESSING : Correlation : Based on peak levels)

Patent 5214717: Pattern recognition data processing device using an associative matching method
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Linear stroke analysis (e.g., limited to straight lines) : Measurements made on alphanumeric characters)

Patent 5214718: Scan-in polygonal extraction of video images
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : COLOR IMAGE PROCESSING : Compression of color images : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5214719: Computer-based system and method for character recognition
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Point features (e.g., spatial coordinate descriptors) : Measurements made on alphanumeric characters)

Patent 5214720: Image processing method for the detection of the horizon and device for the implementation thereof
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS :)

Patent 5214721: Signal encoding and decoding system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Shape, icon, or feature-based compression : Checking spelling for recognition)

Patent 5214722: Antifriction bearing assembly speed sensor
(BEARINGS : ROTARY BEARING : Antifriction bearing : Sensor or inspection features; liquid metal or shipping protection features; bearing member integral with seal : Single direction)

Patent 5214723: Electro-optic device including a waveguide
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : TEMPORAL OPTICAL MODULATION WITHIN AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Electro-optic :)

Patent 5214724: Optical waveguide device with suppressed DC drift
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : TEMPORAL OPTICAL MODULATION WITHIN AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Electro-optic :)

Patent 5214725: Optical coupler/splitter with a filter
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling structure : "Y" coupler : Directional coupler)

Patent 5214726: Strain isolated integrated optic chip package
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : INTEGRATED OPTICAL CIRCUIT : Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide)

Patent 5214727: Electrostatic microactuator
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Switch (i.e., switching from one terminal to another, not modulation) : Single pole multiple throw (relay switch) : Double pole multiple throw)

Patent 5214728: Light communication system
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Plural (e.g., data bus) : Single pole single throw)

Patent 5214729: Dynamic optical data buffer
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Particular coupling function : Slip ring)

Patent 5214730: Multifiber optical connector plug with low reflection and low insertion loss
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure at or immediately surrounding each optical fiber end face : Plural fiber-to-fiber connections :)

Patent 5214731: Optical fiber connector assembly with simple ferrule assembly mechanism for easy assembling
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH DISENGAGABLE MECHANICAL CONNECTOR : Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection : Multi-part (e.g., two pieces screwed together or bayonet latched) : With additional structure rearward of fiber joint to secure additional cable layers : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 5214732: Optical fiber retention mechanism for securing optical fiber cable
(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 : Fiber end held in ferrule)

Patent 5214733: Duct for receiving an optical fibre member
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : Loose tube type : With armoring)

Patent 5214734: Optical fiber with improved moisture resistance
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Utilizing multiple core or cladding : Concentric : Where the second or further layer is a coating : Fiber/ferrule further processed (grinding, polishing, etc.))

Patent 5214735: Fiber optic connector retainer
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : External retainer/clamp : Channel waveguide)

Patent 5214736: Optical transmission line having a core of a non-linear optical material coated with an improved cladding
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING PARTICULAR OPTICAL CHARACTERISTIC MODIFYING CHEMICAL COMPOSITION : Of waveguide cladding : Organic)

Patent 5214737: Optically operated actuator
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : MISCELLANEOUS : Of waveguide cladding)

Patent 5214738: Positive coefficient thin-film thermistor
(ELECTRICAL RESISTORS : RESISTANCE VALUE RESPONSIVE TO A CONDITION : Current and/or voltage (e.g., ballast resistor) : Thermistor type :)

Patent 5214739: Localized heating unit for desks
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Radiant heater : Radiant extended surface type heater : Collapsible or foldable reflector)

Patent 5214740: Portable electric heating apparatus for supplying heated dry non-flammable gas to an applicator gun
(ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEATING DEVICES : : Continuous flow type fluid heater : Externally heated line connected section : Pipe or tube forms flow path : Coiled : Laterally disposed (i.e., side-arm type))

Patent 5214741: Variable bit rate coding system
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Application : Warning/alarm system : Specialized models)

Patent 5214742: Method for transmitting a signal
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : For storage or transmission : Transformation :)

Patent 5214743: Information processing apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Structure : Architecture : Multilayer feedforward :)

Patent 5214744: Method and apparatus for automatically identifying targets in sonar images
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Target tracking or detecting : ZIP code)

Patent 5214745: Artificial neural device utilizing phase orientation in the complex number domain to encode and decode stimulus response patterns
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning task : Approximation :)

Patent 5214746: Method and apparatus for training a neural network using evolutionary programming
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Learning method : Beamforming (e.g., target location, radar))

Patent 5214747: Segmented neural network with daisy chain control
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : NEURAL NETWORK : Structure : Architecture : Multilayer feedforward :)

Patent 5214748: Robot teaching/playback system
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Plural controlled devices or plural nonvision controlling devices : Monitoring or inspection)

Patent 5214749: Dynamic control of a robot with its center of mass decoupled from an end effector by a redundant linkage
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : SPECIFIC APPLICATION, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Robot control : Having control of force : Vision sensor (e.g., camera, photocell))

Patent 5214750: Printer and method for controlling the same
(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 5214751: Method for the temporal interpolation of images and device for implementing this method
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Interpolation of attribute values across object surface : Color bit data modification or conversion)

Patent 5214752: Point placement method for use in a three-dimensional automatic mesh generation system
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension : Tessellation : Z buffer (depth buffer))

Patent 5214753: Video system with parallel attribute interpolations
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Attributes (surface detail or characteristic, display attributes) : Interpolation of attribute values across object surface : Linear : Change in number of bits for a designated color (e.g., 4 bits to 8 bits, 8 bits to 4 bits))

Patent 5214754: Method and apparatus for approximating polygonal line to curve
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Curve : Image based (addressing))

Patent 5214755: Document processing method and system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT : Layout : Area designation : Horizontal spacing)

Patent 5214756: Direct manipulation of icons via conversational linking
(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 : Menu or selectable iconic array (e.g., palette) : Selectable iconic array : Imitating real life object : Scrolling (e.g., spin dial))

Patent 5214757: Interactive automated mapping system
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : Computer supported collaborative work between plural users : Downloading remote executables (e.g., Java, CGI))

Patent 5214758: Animation producing apparatus
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Animation : Calligraphic)

Patent 5214759: Multiprocessors including means for communicating with each other through shared memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING VIA SHARED MEMORY : Master accessing slave storage)

Patent 5214760: Adaptable multiple port data buffer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output data buffering : Accessing via a multiplexer)

Patent 5214761: Real-time adjustable-transform device driver for physical devices
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral adapting : Via common units and peripheral-specific units : Vectored)

Patent 5214762: Disk drive activity indicator
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral monitoring : Availability monitoring :)

Patent 5214763: Digital computer system capable of processing two or more instructions in parallel and having a coche and instruction compounding mechanism
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : INSTRUCTION DECODING (E.G., BY MICROINSTRUCTION, START ADDRESS GENERATOR, HARDWIRED) : Decoding by plural parallel decoders : Operation)

Patent 5214764: Data processing apparatus for operating on variable-length data delimited by delimiter codes
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Bubble memory)

Patent 5214765: Method and apparatus for executing floating point instructions utilizing complimentary floating point pipeline and multi-level caches
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : CLOCK CONTROL OF DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM, COMPONENT, OR DATA TRANSMISSION : Correction for skew, phase, or rate)

Patent 5214766: Data prefetching based on store information in multi-processor caches
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Multiple caches : Cross-interrogating :)

Patent 5214767: Full address and odd boundary direct memory access controller which determines address size by counting the input address bytes
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Direct Memory Accessing (DMA) : Concurrent data transferring)

Patent 5214768: Mass data storage library
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Accessing dynamic storage device : Direct access storage device (DASD) : Arrayed (e.g., RAIDs) :)

Patent 5214769: Multiprocessor control system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Shared memory area : Prioritized access regulation : Coherency)

Patent 5214770: System for flushing instruction-cache only when instruction-cache address and data-cache address are matched and the execution of a
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Multiple caches : User data cache and instruction data cache :)

Patent 5214771: System for loading same type adaptors with latest version control codes stored on adaptor memory by selecting the identified chip during
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral configuration : Configuration initialization :)

Patent 5214772: System for automatically monitoring copiers from a remote location
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Performance monitoring for fault avoidance : Operator interface for diagnosing or testing)

Patent 5214773: Fuzzy temporal control method
(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 5214774: Segmented memory transfer and message priority on synchronous/asynchronous data bus
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : CARRIER WAVE REPEATER OR RELAY SYSTEM (I.E., RETRANSMISSION OF SAME INFORMATION) : Portable or mobile repeater : Fading compensation)

Patent 5214775: Hierarchy structured memory system contained in a multiprocessor system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Bubble memory)

Patent 5214776: Multiprocessor system having global data replication
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Hierarchical memories : Caching : Coherency : No-cache flags)

Patent 5214777: High speed read/modify/write memory system and method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Control technique : Read-modify-write (RMW) : Coherency)

Patent 5214778: Resource management in a multiple resource system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery :)

Patent 5214779: Variable construct representation embedded in data stream which references definition for dynamically generating data used in
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data framing : Congestion avoiding)

Patent 5214780: Synchronized journaling system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling : Dependency based cooperative processing of multiple programs working together to accomplish a larger task :)

Patent 5214781: Method of managing storage medium
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Coherency (e.g., same view to multiple users) : Version management :)

Patent 5214782: Power supply monitor for personal computer
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Having power source monitoring : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5214783: Device for controlling the enqueuing and dequeuing operations of messages in a memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Virtual machine memory addressing)

Patent 5214784: Sequence of events detector for serial digital data which selectively outputs match signal in the series which defines detected sequence
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault locating (i.e., diagnosis or testing) : Analysis (e.g., of output, state, or design) : Monitor recognizes sequence of events (e.g., protocol or logic state analyzer) : Memory emulator feature)

Patent 5214785: Controller with keyboard emulation capability for control of host computer operation
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral adapting : Input/Output data modification : Keystroke interpretation :)

Patent 5214786: RISC system performing calls and returns without saving or restoring window pointers and delaying saving until multi-register areas are
(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 : RISC : External sync or interrupt signal)

Patent 5214787: Multiple audio channel broadcast system
(INTERACTIVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS : TERRESTRIAL MICROWAVE VIDEO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM : Receiver)

Patent 5214788: Process and device for information transmission between radioelectric transceivers of the same network operating in frequency hopping
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Frequency hopping :)

Patent 5214789: Radio channel allocation based on location of mobile users
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Zoned or cellular telephone system : Handoff : Based upon unit location : Based on priority)

Patent 5214790: Enhanced talkgroup scan algorithm
(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 5214791: Radio communication apparatus capable of producing an announce with a reduced error
(COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL : SELECTIVE : Having indication or alarm (e.g., location indication) : Code responsive (i.e., paging) : Particular message and address format (e.g., POCSAG, FLEX, etc.) : Having error detection or correction : Received signal includes power command)

Patent 5214792: Broadcasting system with supplemental data transmission and storge
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Frequency or phase modulation : Via subcarrier : Power control)

Patent 5214793: Electronic billboard and vehicle traffic control communication system
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AT SEPARATE STATIONS : Plural transmitters or receivers (i.e., more than two stations) : Via subcarrier)

Patent 5214794: Design covering and a housing for a pager
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Cabinet, housing, or chassis structure : Transportable : Detachable for portability)

Patent 5214795: Low voltage automatic frequency control switch for a radio receiver
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Signal selection based on frequency (e.g., tuning) : Channel or station selection : With frequency control : Automatic (AFC) : Varactor tuned (e.g., varactor diode))

Patent 5214796: Image separation mixer
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RECEIVER OR ANALOG MODULATED SIGNAL FREQUENCY CONVERTER : Frequency modifying or conversion : Particular frequency conversion structure or circuitry : Including distributed electrical parameter structure : With balanced mixer : Voltage control of oscillator)

Patent 5214797: Method and apparatus for protection of skin against mosquitos and other insects
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR :)

Patent 5214798: Baseball glove anchor strap
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Attachments : Attachments)

Patent 5214799: Protective glove for the prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome
(APPAREL : BODY GARMENTS : Gloves : Work glove : For fishing, archery, or riflery)

Patent 5214800: Collapsible, flexible head wear
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : With masks : Movable along crown surface)

Patent 5214801: Head brim for use during hair drying
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Toilet : Sewing)

Patent 5214802: Convertible hat and bag assembly
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Convertible : Head covering includes a crown and outwardly extending visor (e.g., baseball cap, etc.) : Through-passaged spacer)

Patent 5214803: Smoke hood
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Hoods : Sewing)

Patent 5214804: Protective mask with scarf
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Face coverings : Helmet type)

Patent 5214805: Blousing device
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Trousers or overalls : Stays or protectors : Bottom : Open or openable crotch)

Patent 5214806: Infant garment band apparatus
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Torso or limb encircling : With additional holding devices or features : Waistbands)

Patent 5214807: Vacuum toilet system
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : With holding tank : Including additional treatment)

Patent 5214808: Apparatus and method for increasing vertical mattress adjustment in baby cribs
(BEDS : CRIB : Movable guards : Hammock type)

Patent 5214809: Articulated mattress for adjustable bed
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having innerspring-type core : Adapted to turn or move user)

Patent 5214810: Mattress handle construction
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having handle : Toilet or bedpan means)

Patent 5214811: Watertight upholstery button
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Tufted : With spring means (e.g., coil type))

Patent 5214812: Breakaway foot section for delivery bed
(BEDS : INVALID BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : With body member support or restrainer : Lower body portion : And lower body portions of user supported by adjustable section)

Patent 5214813: Patient support device
(BEDS : FIELD STRETCHER : Hand-held sling or flexible patient surrounding pad or sheet (e.g., for turning))

Patent 5214814: Multiple posture sleeping pillow with arm rest
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : For back portions of a user sitting or reclining on bed)

Patent 5214815: Surgical headrest with removable foam pad
(BEDS : SUPPORT MEANS FOR DISCRETE PORTION OF USER, USEABLE WITH BED OR SURGICAL SUPPORT : For head or neck (e.g., pillow) : Adapted to immobilize head or neck : Combined with table)

Patent 5214816: Triangular body bolster
(BEDS : SUPPORT FOR USER`S BODY OR PART THEREOF : Specially adapted for outdoor use : Compartmentalized springs)

Patent 5214817: Modular ramp and landing walkway assembly
(BRIDGES : GANGWAY, RAMP, OR DOCK LEVELER : Gates)

Patent 5214818: Dock leveler operating apparatus
(BRIDGES : GANGWAY, RAMP, OR DOCK LEVELER : Attached : Boat operated)

Patent 5214819: Toothbrush with a brush head moved by an electromotive drive means
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Handle mount : Width changes along transverse dimension)

Patent 5214820: Dish scrubber
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Combined : Wiper : Mop and wringer)

Patent 5214821: Low contamination swab employing tubular knit fabric
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : IMPLEMENTS : Fabric : Wiper, dauber, or polisher : Special work : Folded tuft)

Patent 5214822: Vacuum Cleaner
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With fender or bumper, i.e., furniture guard : Nozzles)

Patent 5214823: Castors with swivel damping
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CASTERS : Locked : Shimmy dampening : Cylinder)

Patent 5214824: Holding device for vertically positioning a window pane
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Pliant or elastic hinge : Swinging)

Patent 5214825: Paper clip with multiple panels
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : PAPER FASTENER : Resiliently biased : One piece : Pivotally mounted on pintle)

Patent 5214826: Fastener for use with shoes
(BUCKLES, BUTTONS, CLASPS, ETC. : SEPARABLE-FASTENER OR REQUIRED COMPONENT THEREOF (E.G., PROJECTION AND CAVITY TO COMPLETE INTERLOCK) : With third detached member completing interlock (e.g., hook type) : Including eyelet (e.g., shoes) : Coiled wire)

Patent 5214827: Seat belt tongue
(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 member including noninserted spring for engaging and pushing against receiving member : Including resiliently biased projection component or surface segment)

Patent 5214828: Process and apparatus for guiding a tow
(TEXTILES: MANUFACTURING : THREAD FINISHING : Surface modification of running length : Tow opening or spreading : Latent bulk or crimp development)

Patent 5214829: Carriage structure of NC lathe
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : Binding or covering and cutting : Lathe : Lathe and tool : At least one part nonmetallic)

Patent 5214830: Apparatus for recycling used oil filters
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : By rotation of work part : Well protector to sucker rod)

Patent 5214831: Helicoil extraction tool
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : By rotation of work part : Means to insert or remove helix : With ring encirclement)

Patent 5214832: Hand tool for applying a ferrule to a safety cable
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Puller or pusher means, contained force multiplying operator : Having lever operator : Plier type means : Plate or bar forms work-engager)

Patent 5214833: Method of manufacturing an inner cutter for a dry shaver
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Providing transitory integral holding or handling portion : Dividing sequentially from leading end, e.g., by cutting or breaking)

Patent 5214834: Process for assembling the actuation elements of a rotating dobby
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Retaining clearance for motion between assembled parts : With shaping)

Patent 5214835: Method for the lining of existing pipes
(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 5214836: Method for making filing cabinet including adhesive bonding
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Metal deforming with nonmetallic bonding : By manipulating aligning means)

Patent 5214837: Automatic riveting nutplate installation device and method of riveting a nutplate to a workpiece
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : By applying separate fastener : Fastener deformed after application : Riveting : Joined to rod)

Patent 5214838: Method for inserting stator coil lead wires into terminals having wire-receiving channels
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Burnishing tool reciprocates across work surface)

Patent 5214839: Method of making dynamoelectric machines including metal filled glass cloth slot closure wedges
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Burnishing tool reciprocates across work surface)

Patent 5214840: Thin film magnetic head and the method of fabricating the same
(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 5214841: Machine for placing surface mount components
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : With signal, scale, illuminator, or optical viewer : For work-holder for assembly or disassembly : Including means to apply magnetic force directly to position or hold work)

Patent 5214842: Crimper for crimping a multi-wire telephone cable
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Conductor : Terminal or connector : Assembled to wire-type conductor : Means to simultaneously assemble multiple, independent conductors to terminal : After thinning)

Patent 5214843: Apparatus for applying tee-nut fasteners to workpieces
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to drive self-piercing work part : Means to fasten work parts together)

Patent 5214844: Method of assembling integrated circuits to a silicon 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 to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : By metal fusion : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 5214845: Method for producing high speed 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. : Assembling to base an electrical component, e.g., capacitor, etc. : With encapsulating, e.g., potting, etc. : With deforming of lead or terminal)

Patent 5214846: Packaging of semiconductor chips
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Beam lead frame or beam lead device : Applying terminal)

Patent 5214847: Method for manufacturing a heat exchanger
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : Tube joint and tube plate structure : Utilizing bond inhibiting material)

Patent 5214848: Method for making a tube for a heat exchanger
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Heat exchanger or boiler making : Tube making or reforming : Finned tube)

Patent 5214849: Integrated circuit removal apparatus
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to disassemble electrical device : Means to fasten by deforming)

Patent 5214850: Method of making a cage for use in a roller bearing
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Process for making bearing or component thereof : Rotary bearing : Anti-friction bearing or component thereof : Cage making : With cage making)

Patent 5214851: Razor
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : With blade-moving means : Vibratory : Electric : And stationary outer blade)

Patent 5214852: Fiberglass insulation cutting tool
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With material-holder or disposal : Handle receptacle : Plural or relatively movable pivot)

Patent 5214853: Flint striker knife insert
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Plural cooperating blades : Nippers : Reciprocating blade : Lever and cam : Fastener passes through longitudinal extending passage in handle)

Patent 5214854: Spring-biased nipper
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Plural cooperating blades : Nippers : Pivoted blade : Toothed slide and lever)

Patent 5214855: Instrument flight navigational apparatus and method
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : MISCELLANEOUS : Simulating calculators : Flat multisheet :)

Patent 5214856: Screw thread measuring device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Screw thread : By rotary master)

Patent 5214857: Calibration device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : With calibration device or gauge for nuclear reactor element : Trammel)

Patent 5214858: Teach and repeat probe for a robot arm
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Having a movable contact probe : Electrical switch or transducer responsive to probe or probe is part of electrical circuit : Member contacts successive points on the article)

Patent 5214859: Sled apparatus for tape measure
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : DISTANCE MEASURING : By flexible tape : Including attachment : Housing shape, structure or material)

Patent 5214860: Cast drying device and method of use
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Treating hollow article : With specific support for hollow article : Support surrounds hollow article : Running length)

Patent 5214861: Blow and air-conditioning device for an inverted cylinder group in the drying section of a paper machine
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : APPARATUS : Rotary drums or receptacles : External : Plural : Gas or vapor circulation for contact with treated material : Silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR))

Patent 5214863: Footwear lace locking assembly
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : UPPERS : Closure : Integral vamp and quarters)

Patent 5214864: Chain saw
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With means to apply transient fluid to tool : To chain saw chain or guide therefor : Plural or relatively movable pivot)

Patent 5214865: Shock absorbing heel attachment for a ski shoe
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Occupational or athletic shoe (e.g., roof climbing, gardening, etc.) : Athletic shoe or attachment therefor : For a sport (e.g., skating, skiing, etc.) featuring relative movement between shoe and ground : For walking or sliding on shifting media : Ski boot : Sole feature :)

Patent 5214866: Continual digging, transport and loading accessory for earth or material moving equipment
(EXCAVATING : SELF-LOADING VEHICLE : Having endless digger or conveyor : Diagonally oriented)

Patent 5214867: Forest fire extinguishing apparatus
(EXCAVATING : DITCHER : Having endless digger : Endless bucket : Longitudinal cut : With distinct rotary digger : Including distinct tooth or tooth mounting)

Patent 5214868: Apparatus for laying an underground member
(EXCAVATING : DITCHER : Wheel excavator : Transverse axis : Conveyor)

Patent 5214869: Programable organizer and method of making same
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CALENDARS : Card pockets : Single axis)

Patent 5214870: Sign and assembly method
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Lamp box : Interchangeable plate : Map type)

Patent 5214871: Golf bag tag
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Holder : Item slid into holder during installation : Flexible holder)

Patent 5214872: Adjustable umbrella blind
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : MISCELLANEOUS :)

Patent 5214873: Electrofishing pole
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Electric current or sonic wave energy : Signaling)

Patent 5214874: Holder for fishing rod or the like
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Attachments : Hook and tackle holders :)

Patent 5214875: Multiple barb fish hook
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : Hooks : Nonmarginal and/or nonpivoted hook attachments)

Patent 5214876: Implement for the removal of insects or the like from upstanding plants
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : VERMIN DESTROYING : Insect : Catchers : Machines : Suction : Traveling :)

Patent 5214877: Refrigerator door assembly with venting system
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : COMBINED : Auxiliary mounted for movement)

Patent 5214878: Security door assembly
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH MEANS MOUNTING CLOSURE FOR SWINGING : Concealed hinge : Plural; e.g., gang)

Patent 5214879: Weather strip
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : CLOSURE SEAL; E.G., STRIKER GASKET OR WEATHERSTRIP : Eddy current or airspace trap)

Patent 5214880: Door edge construction
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : CLOSURE SEAL; E.G., STRIKER GASKET OR WEATHERSTRIP : U-shaped member or portion mounts seal : Closure carried)

Patent 5214881: Apparatus for producing driving belts
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Rotary tool : Rotary cylinder : One-way work traverse : Roller work feed : Blade sharpener)

Patent 5214882: Vacuum activated tool for the fabrication of optical surfaces
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : With indicating : And feeding of tool or work holder :)

 

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