Patents 5236263 - 5236519

 

 

Patent 5236263: Printing ink mixing apparatus
(AGITATING : BY MOVEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR REMOVABLE MIXING CHAMBER : Mixing chamber secured to support : Support rotatable only : Motor driven)

Patent 5236264: Linear bearing
(BEARINGS : LINEAR BEARING : Ball bearing : No cylindrical race)

Patent 5236265: Portable printer with variable housing configurations
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : POCKET TYPEWRITER : By projecting typed image on screen)

Patent 5236266: Stacked print wire driving device for wire type dot printer
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : TYPING BY OTHER THAN TYPE-FACE OR TYPE-DIE : Character formation by impact (e.g., wire matrix) : Printhead : Impact member guide : Actuator having electromagnet)

Patent 5236267: Transfer ribbon cassette
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : INCLUDING INTERPOSED INKING DEVICE (E.G., RIBBON) FOR RECORD-MEDIUM : Ribbon-feeding mechanism : Alternative clutch drive including clutch member directly connected to spool or spindle)

Patent 5236268: Universal input method for Chinese characters
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : KEY-BOARD OR KEY LEVER-ACTUATING MECHANISM : For foreign-language typewriter : By regulating key force or movement (e.g., key dip or stroke))

Patent 5236269: Battery-powered dispenser for hot melt adhesive
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : WITH MEANS TO IMPART HEAT TO MATERIAL :)

Patent 5236270: Writing tool for advancing lead with eraser dispenser
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Combined : Orbiting blade)

Patent 5236271: Automatic mechanical pencil
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Step-by-step : Including screw-feed means for both carrier and ejector)

Patent 5236272: Mounting apparatus for rotatable optical disk
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : STRUCTURALLY INSTALLED IN DIVERSE ART DEVICE : Means to lock bolt or nut when other is turned)

Patent 5236273: Rafter-to-corner plate connection
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Stirrup : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)

Patent 5236274: Installation of wear-resistant chip on mechanical part
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : INTERFITTED MEMBERS : Radially interposed shim or bushing : Resilient : Engaged by axial movement)

Patent 5236275: Pavement patching apparatus and method
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PROCESS : In situ treatment of earth or roadway : Sealing cap or filler support)

Patent 5236276: Construction method of compound asphalt net with flame treatment
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PROCESS : Heating : Raising sunken pavement)

Patent 5236277: Sidewalk grooving tool
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Means to install or form joint : Means to form groove in plastic or uncured roadway : Specific to a sloped or curved application)

Patent 5236278: Road surface treating apparatus
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With in situ means for both comminuting and treating, e.g., grading, oiling, stabilizing : Means to form groove in plastic or uncured roadway)

Patent 5236279: Self-propelled concrete tamping apparatus
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Tamper : Plural rolls with common axes)

Patent 5236280: Method and apparatus for improving sheet flow water rides
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Wave generation or enhancement : Associated with dam)

Patent 5236281: Dikes for damming or diverting liquids
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : FLUID CONTROL, TREATMENT, OR CONTAINMENT : Flow control : Artificial water barrier (e.g., dam, levee, etc.) : Connectable sections : Vertical wall buttress)

Patent 5236282: Universal method and apparatus for treatment of polluted substances
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SOIL REMEDIATION : With treatment : With treatment)

Patent 5236283: Method of disposing of earth contaminated by leaking underground storage tanks
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN WASTE DISPOSAL, CONTAINMENT, OR TREATMENT : With treatment of waste : Solidification : With heat)

Patent 5236284: Drilling apparatus and method for its control
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : UNDERGROUND PASSAGEWAY, E.G., TUNNEL : Boring : Shield : Direction control : Vitrify)

Patent 5236285: High pressure feeder
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH DIVERSE POWER-DRIVEN CONVEYOR : Rotary : Water)

Patent 5236286: High pressure feeder split outflow for enhanced feeder efficiency
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : WITH DIVERSE POWER-DRIVEN CONVEYOR : Rotary : Water)

Patent 5236287: Pneumatic outlet
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : INTAKE TO FLUID CURRENT CONVEYOR : Load receptacle type : Having connection for external suction or pressure source : With conduit supplying lifting fluid to interior of receptacle)

Patent 5236288: Cutter with positively locked round inserts
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : Face or end mill : Tool adjustable relative to holder :)

Patent 5236289: Shielded universal joint, jointed tool and guided surgical drill
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : MEANS TO DRIVE TOOL : Universal or flexible drive connection to rotate tool : Double-acting ratchet)

Patent 5236290: Adjustable hole cutting device
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL-SUPPORT WITH MEANS TO MOVE TOOL RELATIVE TO TOOL-SUPPORT : To move radially : Moving means including wedge, screw or cam : Screw extending perpendicular to tool-axis : Plural tools moved by diametrically opposed screws : Screws mounted on common shaft : Having externally threaded shank connected to tool-support)

Patent 5236291: Multi-tooth drill with improved chisel edge
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having inversely angled cutting edge : And central lead)

Patent 5236292: Y-axis fixture for a machine tool worktable
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With limit means to aid in positioning of cutter bit or work (e.g., gauge, stop, etc.) : Plural cutters)

Patent 5236293: Anchor assembly for fastener
(EXPANDED, THREADED, DRIVEN, HEADED, TOOL-DEFORMED, OR LOCKED-THREADED FASTENER : HEADED FASTENER ELEMENT WITH NUT, WASHER, SECURING MEANS OR CAP : Securing means pivotable about axis transverse to fastener axis, e.g., toggle bolt, etc. : And discrete manual actuating means : Spring at opposite end from securing means)

Patent 5236294: Method and means for transporting bales
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)

Patent 5236295: Arm apparatus for conveying semiconductor wafer and processing system using same
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A LOAD HOLDING OR SUPPORTING ELEMENT FROM A SOURCE, AND MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING AND PRESENTING ELEMENT TO A WORKING, TREATING, OR INSPECTING STATION : Means to convey load back and forth between initial location and station : Device engages load holding or supporting element to fix element position relative to station)

Patent 5236296: Robotic hand mechanism
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PLURAL, STATIC STRUCTURES FOR SUPPORTING DISCRETE LOADS AND CHARGING OR DISCHARGING MEANS THEREFOR : Load-underlying members (e.g., racks, receptacles (or a compartmented receptacle), shelves, troughs, etc.) : Charging or discharging means includes load sustaining surface and device to transfer load, with horizontal component of movement, from or to surface or member : Device includes push-pull mechanism : By conveyor movable (e.g., pivotable, etc.) to reposition outlet thereof)

Patent 5236297: Method and apparatus for unloading non-palletized cargo units of bales of hay
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : LOAD-TRANSPORTING TYPE VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL MEANS COOPERATING IN THE LOADING OR UNLOADING THEREOF : Of driven type, for unloading a wheeled vehicle : Including load pushing or pulling device : Having means for also moving load laterally)

Patent 5236298: Fork lift attachment
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Convertible attachment : Carrier running out from base)

Patent 5236299: Hitching device for industrial vehicle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ELEVATOR OR HOIST AND LOADING OR UNLOADING MEANS THEREFOR : Separable rack : Carrier running out from base)

Patent 5236300: Stacking and forwarding apparatus
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : Positions highest article of stack first : Includes rotary deliverer : Coacting screws : With belt and article moving vertically together above discharge)

Patent 5236301: Centrifugal compressor
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH DIVERSELY ORIENTED INLET OR ADDITIONAL INLET FOR DIVERSE FLUID (E.G., HEATING, COOLING OR MIXED WORKING FLUID, ETC.) : For shaft sealing, packing, lubricating or bearing means)

Patent 5236302: Turbine disk interstage seal system
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : BEARING, SEAL, OR LINER BETWEEN RUNNER PORTION AND STATIC PART : Between axial flow runner and vane or vane diaphragm structure : Labyrinth seal)

Patent 5236303: Gas turbine engine structural frame with multi-clevis ring attachment of struts to outer casing
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural distributing means immediately upstream of runner : Arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Removably secured or mounted in casing : Axially arranged securing or mounting means : Vanes and blade in same radial plane)

Patent 5236304: Stemmed blade for a flow-straightening stage of a gas turbine engine and method of fixing said blade
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Plural distributing means immediately upstream of runner : Arcuately or circularly arranged around runner axis : Vanes : Axially arranged securing or mounting means)

Patent 5236305: High speed hydraulic turbine drive
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Nozzle discharging onto motor runner : Including an axial-flow blade set)

Patent 5236306: Axial blower for cooling the condenser of an air conditioner
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : AMBIENT FLUID OR EXHAUST GAS DIRECTED THROUGH HUB, FAIRING OR HOUSING : Air and watercraft propellers)

Patent 5236307: Variable geometry rotors for turbo machines
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : HAVING POSITIVE MEANS FOR IMPELLER ADJUSTMENT : Hub lubrication or seal)

Patent 5236308: Rotor blade fastening arrangement
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade received by continuous circumferential channel : Turbo machine)

Patent 5236309: Turbine blade assembly
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade received in well or slot : Having blade locking means : Resilient or deformable : Adjustable blade or part)

Patent 5236310: Marine propeller with performance pitch, including five blade version
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Turbo machine)

Patent 5236311: Compressor device for controlling oil level in two-stage high dome compressor
(PUMPS : SUCCESSIVE STAGES : Reciprocating rigid stages : Pressure responsive interstage discharge)

Patent 5236312: Swash-plate-type air conditioning pump
(PUMPS : THREE OR MORE CYLINDERS ARRANGED IN PARALLEL, RADIAL, OR CONICAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTARY TRANSMISSION AXIS : Reciprocating rigid stages)

Patent 5236313: Rotary-type vacuum pump
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Lubricant condition responsive : Plural chambers connected to single pump chamber)

Patent 5236314: Oil pump device for a chain saw
(PUMPS : EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE : Pumping member position controlled port : Control by movement of pumping member about axis : Pumping member comprises valved piston)

Patent 5236315: Hydraulic pump for power-assisted steering system
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Inlet throttle or stop valve : Centrifugally actuated)

Patent 5236316: Scroll type compressor
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Plural bypass or relief paths)

Patent 5236317: Gear pump valving system
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Having additional relief or bypass valve : Fluid motor driven)

Patent 5236318: Orbiting rotary compressor with adjustable eccentric
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : METHODS :)

Patent 5236319: Vane pump
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH CHANGEABLE WORKING CHAMBER MAGNITUDE : Spring or fluid biased movable member : Positively biased in opposite directions : With working fluid bias :)

Patent 5236320: Oil injection type screw compressor
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : HEAT EXCHANGE OR NON-WORKING FLUID LUBRICATING OR SEALING : With condition responsive control of non-working fluid : Pivoted to working member)

Patent 5236321: Mold for molding a fiber reinforced article
(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 support plural preforms in spaced relation in or at common female mold : Downstream of bonding means)

Patent 5236322: Cage positioner
(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 5236323: Automatic meat trimmer apparatus and method
(BUTCHERING : SKINNING : Peeling by movement of workpiece past cutter : By tubular rotary cutter)

Patent 5236324: Injection molding machine for sensing the ejection of small molded parts
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Article ejector or stripper control : Means responsive to improper mold position)

Patent 5236325: Apparatus for producing an extruded profile with thrust-resistant spacer
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Molding pressure control means responsive to pressure at shaping area (e.g., injection or press mold, etc.) : By means responsive to weight of feed material)

Patent 5236326: Solid imaging system using photohardening inhibition
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS APPLYING ELECTRICAL OR WAVE ENERGY DIRECTLY TO WORK : Radiated energy : Element is means determining product size)

Patent 5236327: Low NO.sub.x burner
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Controlling or proportioning feed : Oxidizer added to region of incomplete combustion)

Patent 5236328: Optical flame detector performance tester
(COMBUSTION : WITH INDICATOR OR INSPECTION MEANS : Correlated with action of condition responsive burner control : Oxidizer added to region of incomplete combustion)

Patent 5236329: Band delivery method and apparatus
(PACKAGE MAKING : METHODS : Applying a partial cover : Banding :)

Patent 5236330: Exhaust measuring equipment
(POWER PLANTS : INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH TREATMENT OR HANDLING OF EXHAUST GAS : Having means analyzing composition of exhaust gas : Anti-pollution)

Patent 5236331: Terminal positioning means of terminal coupling tool
(METAL DEFORMING : BY OR WITH WORK-CONSTRAINER AND/OR MANIPULATED WORK-FORCER : Comprising work-stopping abutment : With work-complementing tool-face adjacent to work-gripping clamp)

Patent 5236332: Method of controlling an internal combustion engine
(INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES : POPPET VALVE OPERATING MECHANISM : With means for varying timing : With manifold and distributor)

Patent 5236333: Leg exerciser
(SURGERY: KINESITHERAPY : KINESITHERAPY : Exercising appliance : Joint or limb (e.g., wrist, arm, leg, etc.) : Leg : Vibrant foot support)

Patent 5236334: Core biopsy needle units for use with automated biopsy guns
(SURGERY : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING : Sampling nonliquid body material (e.g., bone, muscle tissue, epithelial cells, etc.) : Cutting : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch : Body pierced by tubular cutter or rod-type punch)

Patent 5236335: Front-wheel steering system
(MOTOR VEHICLES : STEERING GEAR : With electric power assist : Condition modulated : Working member part engages tie rod)

Patent 5236336: Heat exchanger
(HEAT EXCHANGE : RADIATOR CORE TYPE : Deformed sheet forms passages between side-by-side tube means : With tube manifold : Verging gas flow)

Patent 5236337: Weigher apparatus for measuring can type works or the like in standing posture on product line
(WEIGHING SCALES : WITH CONVEYING MEANS HANDLING SUCCESSIVE RECEIVERS : Coin size)

Patent 5236338: Support means for current conductor rails
(ELECTRICITY: TRANSMISSION TO VEHICLES : CONDUCTORS : Conduit : Overhead conduit conductors : Deformable conductor)

Patent 5236339: Coin selector
(CHECK-ACTUATED CONTROL MECHANISMS : INCLUDING MEANS TO IMPART THRUST TO CHECK : Introducing device : By spring counterbalance)

Patent 5236340: Containers
(RECEPTACLES : END WALL STRUCTURE : One-piece side and end wall : With support structure : One-piece with container : With gasket or packing)

Patent 5236341: Automatic blind rivet feeding system attachment
(ARTICLE DISPENSING : WITH MEANS TO AGITATE, VIBRATE OR JAR ARTICLES IN SUPPLY CONTAINER : With follower operating in cartridge or container)

Patent 5236342: Universally mounted hand truck holder apparatus and method
(PACKAGE AND ARTICLE CARRIERS : VEHICLE ATTACHED : Carrier attached to the front or rear end of vehicle : Article retaining means : Upright member)

Patent 5236343: Opening device
(SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION : : Including means applying fluid to material : Gas swept comminuting zone : Suction applied above and coaxially of comminuting member or members : Suction applied above and coaxially of comminuting member or members)

Patent 5236344: Panel fixture
(SUPPORTS : BRACKETS : Specially mounted or attached : Interlocked bracket and support : Bracket and mount interlocked by arc-like angular motion : Having plural, oppositely acting resilient members acting as retainer or keeper)

Patent 5236345: Expanding gate valve assembly
(VALVES AND VALVE ACTUATION : WITH MEANS TO INCREASE HEAD AND SEAT CONTACT PRESSURE : Gate valve : Bifaced : Faces pressed by subsequently movable expander : Encased)

Patent 5236346: Horizontal continuous casting apparatus
(METALLURGICAL APPARATUS : MEANS FOR MELTING OR VAPORIZING METAL OR TREATING LIQUEFIED METAL : With means to discharge molten material : Having impeller means)

Patent 5236347: Drag reducer for rear end of vehicle
(LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS : BODIES : With distinct wind deflector : Mounted on towed vehicle : Adjustable angle)

Patent 5236348: Printer paper status indicator
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Indicator means : By contacting type-face (e.g., via type-face cleaner, brush, etc.))

Patent 5236349: Two-phase reaction turbine
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : MOTOR RUNNER MOTIVATED BY REACTION TYPE JET DISCHARGE NOZZLE FROM INTERNAL WORKING FLUID CONDUIT : Serial flow through inward and outward extending blade rows)

Patent 5236350: Cyclonic combuster nozzle assembly
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Feed projected tangential to wall of circular combustion chamber : Baffle means forms flame ring around combustion chamber)

Patent 5236351: Safety interlocks for a cigarette lighter
(COMBUSTION : FRICTIONAL, CHEMICAL OR PERCUSSIVE TYPE IGNITER : Spark projecter, e.g., flint and abrasive striker, etc. : Mounted on fuel tank adjacent flame holder : Stored energy actuated; detent, latch or overcenter release)

Patent 5236352: Apparatus and methods for processing scrap tires
(HEATING : PROCESSES OF HEATING OR HEATER OPERATION : Including melting, vaporizing, sintering, expanding comminuting, or classifying work material : Modulating, varying or augmenting heat supply during heat-up period)

Patent 5236353: Vertical combustion furnace
(HEATING : WORK CHAMBER HAVING HEATING MEANS : Means supplying a protective or treating agent other than or additional to air : Spaced fuel or air feeds to work chamber)

Patent 5236354: Power plant with efficient emission control for obtaining high turbine inlet temperature
(POWER PLANTS : COMBUSTION PRODUCTS USED AS MOTIVE FLUID : Process : Having fuel conversion (e.g., reforming, etc.) : Solid fuel : Check valve feeds air to exhaust system)

Patent 5236355: Apparatus for the treatment of periodontal disease
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Movably mounter tray or holder)

Patent 5236356: Dental syringe tip and adaptor
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having intra-oral dispensing means : Movably mounter tray or holder)

Patent 5236357: Instrument for the treatment of root canals
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Broach : Foot operated)

Patent 5236358: Dental ultrasonic calculus removal apparatus and method
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") : Hand-held tool or handpiece : Having reciprocating, vibrating, or oscillating output : Ultrasonic : Workpiece supporting means between adjustable stop and pivot)

Patent 5236359: Tapping tool and method for implant dentistry
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Hand manipulatable implement : Having cutter : Tooth clamp)

Patent 5236360: Optical members for laser transmission
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Impression taking or bite determination)

Patent 5236361: Dental post
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Crown : Attachment to natural tooth or adjacent crown : By post : Having surface grooves or ridges : Plural pivots)

Patent 5236362: Root canal filling material and adhesive composition
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : By filling, bonding or cementing : By named composition : By post)

Patent 5236363: Phantom for simulating an X-ray exam patient
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT, OR SURGERY RELATING TO HUMAN BEING : Anatomical representation : Means mounting upper and lower tooth models for relative movement)

Patent 5236364: Stereoscopic filmstrip teaching machine
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : AUDIO RECORDING AND VISUAL MEANS : Karaoke)

Patent 5236365: Replicated make-up panel for counter display
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING APPARATUS, PRODUCT, OR SURFACE CONFIGURATION, OR FOR DISPLAYING EDUCATION MATERIAL OR STUDENT'S WORK : Beauty aid or perfume : Tire, wheel, or brake)

Patent 5236366: High density circuit connector
(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 : Flexible panel : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 5236367: Electrical socket connector with manual retainer and enhanced contact coupling
(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) : With external, contact enhancing clamp : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5236368: Printed circuit board and outrigger edge connector assembly and method of assembling the same
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Panel circuit adapted to move along panel plane relative to coupling part for insertion of male contact : Connected by transversely inserted pin)

Patent 5236369: Holder for electrical safety caps
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Dummy connector : Movable to misalign aperture with contact)

Patent 5236370: Electrical system for interior space-dividing system
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COMPRISING COUPLING PART OF INDETERMINATE LENGTH LATERALLY OF CONNECTION : Included in prefabricated building panel (e.g., floor, ceiling, wall) : Encompassing wire)

Patent 5236371: Wall-mounted electrical power supply
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH STORAGE MEANS FOR FLACCID CONDUCTOR : Including connector housing surrounding cable)

Patent 5236372: No-insertion force connector assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit arrangement or tape cable : Biased toward mating thread)

Patent 5236373: Connector position assurance assembly
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH COUPLING MOVEMENT-ACTUATING MEANS OR RETAINING MEANS IN ADDITION TO CONTACT OF COUPLING PART : Retaining means : Laterally moving slide : With socket contact transversely engaging male threaded part)

Patent 5236374: Extension cord with multiple receptacles
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH FLACCID CONDUCTOR AND WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECTOR SPACED THEREALONG : And with third connector spaced therealong : Bared cable wrapped into U-shape about insertion projection)

Patent 5236375: Electrical connector assemblies
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : HAVING OR PROVIDING INDUCTIVE OR CAPACITIVE SHIELD : Molded connector body)

Patent 5236376: 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 5236377: Electrical wire connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Externally threaded, bifurcated bolt for joining conductors having like cross-sectional shape : With nut retainer : With means for removably securing conductor thereto)

Patent 5236378: Storage of photovoltaic arrays on a ship
(MARINE PROPULSION : ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR PROPELLING MEANS :)

Patent 5236379: Personal watercraft gullet
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Having means to increase fluid drive means efficiency : Produced by combustion)

Patent 5236380: Apparatus and method for providing oil circulation in a marine propulsion system
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : Propulsion unit casing : Cage or screen)

Patent 5236381: Manually powered water skis
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : WATER SKIMMING OR WALKING DEVICE : Water walking device (e.g., water shoes) : Having pivoted traction flap : Encircling flexible member)

Patent 5236382: Method for manufacturing an impregnated cathode structure
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : Electrode making : Electrode shaping : Emissive type : CRT mask mounting)

Patent 5236383: Illuminated toy ball
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING CHEMILUMINESCENT LIGHT SOURCE, OPTIC FIBER, MIRROR, OR LENS : Having fluid-driven rotatable radial blade (e.g., pinwheel))

Patent 5236384: Toy with changeable color
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING ENCLOSED LIQUID : Handle supported manually actuated rotating portion)

Patent 5236385: Mechanical doll assembly capable of simulating sleep
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : FIGURE TOY OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Having sounding means : And internal mechanism to move figure portion : Head or head part movement : Including wheel-driven mechanism for moving figure portion or accessory)

Patent 5236386: Portable deer hoist and support
(BUTCHERING : SUPPORT : Carcass or portion suspended (i.e., hanger) : Gambrel : Foldable to facilitate transport : By sensed color variation)

Patent 5236387: Food processing device
(BUTCHERING : SUPPORT : Underlying support : Bacon hanger)

Patent 5236388: Automatic fishing gut binding machine
(BUTCHERING : MISCELLANEOUS : Carcass spreader)

Patent 5236389: Coin counter and return device
(COIN HANDLING : DELIVERER : Rotary : With follower)

Patent 5236390: Entryway system for mobile medical unit
(VENTILATION : VEHICLE (E.G., AUTOMOBILE, ETC.) : Railcar, bus, or trailer : Having window or entry-door ventilation structure : With air pump)

Patent 5236391: Flush-mounted air intake
(VENTILATION : HAVING BOTH INLET AND OUTLET AIRWAYS : With air pump means : For outlet airway : Ceiling type)

Patent 5236392: Assemblable frame for doors, sliding doors and similar of veneered type with prefabricated components and relevant method
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : SECTIONED IMPERFORATE FACING WITHIN PERPHERAL FRAME; E.G., PLURAL PANEL DOOR : Attached filament or mesh)

Patent 5236393: Bypass damper in series-type ventilation fan
(VENTILATION : HAVING INLET AIRWAY : Including structure for mixing plural air streams together : With readily movable air regulating louver, damper, or cover : Pivoted : Including collapsible or flexible, perpendicular side wall)

Patent 5236394: External convoluted high speed constant velocity joint boot
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : HOUSING : Flexible housing : Corrugated structure : With screw device for adjusting radial position of rolling body)

Patent 5236395: Maintenance friendly variable speed drive and methods
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : CONTROL FOR VARIABLE INPUT TO OUTPUT SPEED-RATIO : Plural turns of same belt about axis of each of laterally spaced pulleys)

Patent 5236396: Friction device, in particular for belt tensioners
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : MEANS FOR ADJUSTING BELT TENSION OR FOR SHIFTING BELT, PULLEY OR GUIDE ROLL : And severance lines for separable rim sections diametrically opposite each other)

Patent 5236397: Belt tension adjustment mechanism
(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 : Sensor actuates pawl-and-rachet mechanism to operate shifter : Fluid motor)

Patent 5236398: Wheelchair drive apparatus
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : SYSTEM INCLUDING SPACED PULLEYS INTERCONNECTED BY A BELT : Positive drive pulley and friction drive pulley connected by same belt : Individual tubular housings for opposite belt run)

Patent 5236399: Silent chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Link including integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove (e.g., silent chain, etc.) : Plural links having laterally aligned groove-forming surfaces : Connector or bearing member extending through or positioned in laterally aligned openings in adjacent links is noncircular in transverse cross section : Multiple connector or bearing members extend through or positioned in common opening :)

Patent 5236400: Silent chain
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : POSITIVE DRIVE BELT : Belt formed of rigid links : Link including integral surfaces forming inwardly opening groove (e.g., silent chain, etc.) : Plural links having laterally aligned groove-forming surfaces : Connector or bearing member extending through or positioned in laterally aligned openings in adjacent links is noncircular in transverse cross section : Multiple connector or bearing members extend through or positioned in common opening : Concave surface of one connector or bearing member abuts convex surface of another connector or bearing members : Plural connector or bearing members with concave surface abut convex surface or surfaces on another connector or bearing member :)

Patent 5236401: Driving belt for stepless speed variation
(ENDLESS BELT POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION DRIVE BELT : Including plural interconnected members each having a drive surface facing in a common direction : Belt has oppositely facing side drive surfaces (e.g., "V-belt", etc.) : Common member surrounds opening for pulley tooth on all sides)

Patent 5236402: Shrouded windshield wiper assembly
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : ATTACHMENTS : Optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper) : Cleaning element structure : Accommodates optical-member having curved surface : Articulated support structure : Filler block)

Patent 5236403: Driving hub for a vehicle, particularly a bicycle, with an infinitely variable adjustable transmission ratio
(FRICTION GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : FRICTION GEAR IS BALL : Variable ratio : Ratio change gearing and nonratio change gearing)

Patent 5236404: Swimmer training device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF : Swimming : Utilizing fluid resistance)

Patent 5236405: Plural position jump rope apparatus
(EXERCISE DEVICES : SKIPPING : Handheld jump rope : Stilt having specific step)

Patent 5236406: Constant tension exercise device
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing weight resistance : Including stationary support for weight : Having guide around or through weight : And flexible force transmitting linkage element : Pivoted user interface element :)

Patent 5236407: Hydraulic exerciser
(EXERCISE DEVICES : USER MANIPULATED FORCE RESISTING APPARATUS, COMPONENT THEREOF, OR ACCESSORY THEREFOR : Utilizing fluid resistance : Confined hydraulic or pneumatic chamber : Including external conduit structure : And flexible force transmitting linkage element)

Patent 5236408: Method and apparatus for forming carton blanks with hemmed edges
(MANUFACTURING CONTAINER OR TUBE FROM PAPER; OR OTHER MANUFACTURING FROM A SHEET OR WEB : WITH CUTTING, BREAKING, TEARING, OR ABRADING : And with bending : Form-scoring : And securing by interfitting)

Patent 5236409: Cartridge adapter having a secondary seal
(IMPERFORATE BOWL: CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS : MISCELLANEOUS : Material of bowl wall)

Patent 5236410: Tumor treatment method
(SURGERY : MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY : Magnetic element placed within body (e.g., injected, inserted, implanted, etc.) : Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules))

Patent 5236411: Device for elevating the limb of a patient
(SURGERY: SPLINT, BRACE, OR BANDAGE : ORTHOPEDIC BANDAGE : Splint or brace : Inflatable : By chemically reactive material (e.g., plaster cast))

Patent 5236412: Rehydratable product and method of preparation thereof
(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 5236413: Method and apparatus for inducing the permeation of medication into internal tissue
(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.) : With tubular injection means inserted into body : Ejector pivoted or swung into operating position)

Patent 5236414: Fat sucking apparatus
(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 5236415: Drinking straw for ingesting unpalatable liquids and method of use
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Method : Therapeutic material introduced or removed from natural body orifice : Including docking element, port or sealing means)

Patent 5236416: Syringe plunger position detection and alarm generation
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material flow varying means controlled by condition responsive sensor : Sensor controls pump, motor, or pressure driven means : Solid ejected from body inserted conduit)

Patent 5236417: Cholangiography catheter apparatus 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 : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : With self-acting sequential flow from reservoirs)

Patent 5236418: Fluid mixing and 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 : Means for intermixing liquid with solid or different liquid : Treating material introduced directly into liquid stream path : Liquid stream passes through reservoir containing treating material : Solid loaded into injector through opening in side wall of plunger housing)

Patent 5236419: Pain-alleviating device for injecting hypodermic needles
(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 desensitizing skin : Expanding arm or finger)

Patent 5236420: Bypass, pressurizing piston for chambers
(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 eliminating and/or preventing injection of air into body : On piston type injector or aspirator)

Patent 5236421: Fixing system for fastening catheters, cannulas or the like to the skin surface and process for the sterile fastening thereof
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Means for securing conduit to body : Adhesive securing means : Obturator or stylet)

Patent 5236422: Antiseptic urinary catheter cuff
(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.) : With body soluble, antibactericidal or lubricating materials on conduit : Mounted in material reservoir)

Patent 5236423: Facilitating endoscopy
(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.) : Having evaginating or invaginating capability : With anticoagulant supply means)

Patent 5236424: Catheter with retractable cannula for delivering a plurality of chemicals
(SURGERY : MEANS FOR INTRODUCING OR REMOVING MATERIAL FROM BODY FOR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES (E.G., MEDICATING, IRRIGATING, ASPIRATING, ETC.) : Treating material introduced into or removed from body orifice, or inserted or removed subcutaneously other than by diffusing through skin : Material introduced or removed through conduit, holder, or implantable reservoir inserted in body : Body inserted tubular conduit structure (e.g., needles, cannulas, nozzles, trocars, catheters, etc.) : Flexible catheter or means (e.g., coupling) used therewith : Vaginal or douche type)

Patent 5236425: Self-adjusting suction regulator
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Aspiration collection container or trap (e.g., canister, etc.) : Having vacuum shutoff means (e.g., float valve, etc.) : Means moved by person to produce suction (e.g., squeeze bulb, piston, etc.))

Patent 5236426: Apparatus for irrigating and draining wounds
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive discharge therefrom : Receptacle engaging around permanent surgically constructed body opening (e.g., colostomy, etc.) : Having additional irrigation port or means : With external collector or support means)

Patent 5236427: Absorbent article
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Containing layers having differing absorption characteristics (e.g., flow control, wicking, etc.) : Cellulose or cellulosic materials)

Patent 5236428: Absorbent article having auxillary absorbent member having standing leg gathers
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Having specific design, shape, or structural feature : Elastic type edge : Leg opening : Gathered portion : Body or body member encircling belt, strap, or harness)

Patent 5236429: Disposable diaper
(SURGERY : MEANS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTING BODY FLUIDS OR WASTE MATERIAL (E.G., RECEPTACLES, ETC.) : Absorbent pad for external or internal application and supports therefor (e.g., catamenial devices, diapers, etc.) : Pad having means for securing pad during use : Adhesive tab fastener element : With release means associated with tab fastner : And waist opening)

Patent 5236430: Disposable training pant having fusion-slit side seams
(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.) : Specific garment, holder, or support for absorbent pad : Abdominal enclosing type : With endless waist encircling band (e.g., panty type) : And waist opening)

Patent 5236431: Resorbable fixation device with controlled stiffness for treating bodily material in vivo and introducer therefor
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Orthopedic fastener : Multi-element or coated plate)

Patent 5236432: Robot-aided system for surgery
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Osteotomy jig or fixture : Knee or knee joint : Having separable and distinct plate elements)

Patent 5236433: Tool driver
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Means for use in bone reperation : Acetabular cup positioner : Femoral head)

Patent 5236434: Method and apparatus for ligating a body part
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for, or to assist in mammalian sterilization : Physical removal of hair or hair plugs from skin)

Patent 5236435: Laparoscopic surgical staple system
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Means for removing suture, clip, staple or ligature : By severing)

Patent 5236436: Reverse action surgical needle holder
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier : Suturing or ligating aid or guide : Means for clamping needle to handle)

Patent 5236437: Surgical instrument assembly and associated technique
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Forceps : Jaw structure : Horn bender)

Patent 5236438: Method and assembly for repairing liver laceration
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Horn bender)

Patent 5236439: Razor cartridge with improved rinsability
(CUTLERY : RAZORS : Multiple blade : Vibratory)

Patent 5236440: Surgical fastener
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Sutureless closure : Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound : Staple fastener : Screw, rack and pinion or pawl and racket)

Patent 5236443: Suturing assembly and method
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suturing needle : Filament attachment : Approximating clip or serrefine)

Patent 5236444: Absorbable polymers and surgical articles made therefrom
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture or ligature : Absorbable in body : Pull out or frangible)

Patent 5236445: Expandable bone anchor and method of anchoring a suture to a bone
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) : Organic material containing)

Patent 5236446: Tubular endoprosthesis for anatomical conduits
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Having cellular growth inhibitors : Rotary pump)

Patent 5236447: Artificial tubular organ
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : ARTERIAL PROSTHESIS (I.E., BLOOD VESSEL) : Stent in combination with graft : Expandable stent with constraining means)

Patent 5236448: Heart valve prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Supported by frame)

Patent 5236449: Heart valve prostheses
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Occluder includes projecting means defining pivoting axis : Slot in annular support member : Elongated oval-shaped slot :)

Patent 5236450: Heart valve holder-rotator
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Combined with surgical tool : Fiber)

Patent 5236451: Prosthetic heart valve
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : HEART VALVE : Having rigid or semirigid pivoting occluder : Occluder includes projecting means defining pivoting axis : Slot in annular support member : Elongated oval-shaped slot :)

Patent 5236452: Intraocular multifocal lens
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EYE PROSTHESIS (E.G., LENS OR CORNEAL IMPLANT, OR ARTIFICIAL EYE, ETC.) : Intraocular lens : Aspheric lens : Multifocal lens : Segments fold)

Patent 5236453: Mammary implant and method for reducing capsule contracture
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : BREAST PROSTHESIS : Implantable : Material characteristic of lens)

Patent 5236454: Stacked breast implant
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : BREAST PROSTHESIS : Implantable : Material characteristic of lens)

Patent 5236455: Tympanic patch, applicator, and related method
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : EAR OR NOSE PROSTHESIS : Implantable)

Patent 5236456: Osteogenic composition and implant containing same
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Bone composition : Including natural bone tissue : Including sleeve around stem member)

Patent 5236457: Method of making an implant having a metallic porous surface
(SURGERY : MISCELLANEOUS : Methods : Holding strap extending circumferentially of head or neck)

Patent 5236458: Bioreactive material for a prosthesis or composite implants
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Ceramic : Having porous outer surface)

Patent 5236459: Bone implant and method of making same
(SURGERY : INSTRUMENTS : Orthopedic instrumentation : Internal fixation means : Intramedullary fixator : Cyclable or incrementable)

Patent 5236460: Vertebral body prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Spine bone : Having opposed bone-plates which moves relative to one another : One filament)

Patent 5236461: Totally posterior stabilized knee prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Having member secured to femoral and tibial bones : Including cam means to limit anterior and posterior movement : Including means to permit lateral rocking movement about a horizontal axis)

Patent 5236462: Metal-backed patellar prosthesis
(PROSTHESIS (I.E., ARTIFICIAL BODY MEMBERS), PARTS THEREOF, OR AIDS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR : IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS : Bone : Joint bone : Knee joint bone : Patellar bone : Patellar made of two connected pieces :)

Patent 5236464: Activation of nylon fibers for modification by UV radiation
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES OR FIBERS OR PRODUCTS THEREOF : Using wave energy, electrostatic field or electrical discharge : Ultraviolet radiation : Chemical modification in the presence of a sulfur or silicone containing material)

Patent 5236465: Method for shrink-proof treatment of fabric of keratinous fibers with organopolysiloxane compositions
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES OR FIBERS OR PRODUCTS THEREOF : Proteinaceous fibers : Natural wool or silk : Chemical modification in the presence of a sulfur or silicone containing material : Urea or thiourea)

Patent 5236466: Fast cooling of partially solidified granules of low melting, subliming substances obtained by prilling
(CHEMISTRY: PHYSICAL PROCESSES : PHYSICAL PROCESSES : Crystallization : Sulfur)

Patent 5236467: Double fortified hydrocarbon and process for making and using the same
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Organic oxygen compound containing (e.g., alicyclic alcohols, hypochlorites, etc.) : The oxygen is part of a -C(=O)- group : With alkanol or dialkyl ether : Plural rings bonded to the same nitrogen atom)

Patent 5236468: Method of producing formed carbonaceous bodies
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : CONSOLIDATED SOLIDS (E.G., BRIQUETTE, ETC.) : Containing specified binder : Tar, pitch, or tar oil : With fibrous vegetable material, resin, or organic -C(=O)- compound (e.g., rosin, tall oil, tallow, pine resin, etc.))

Patent 5236469: Oxygenated analogs of botanic seed
(PLANT HUSBANDRY : COATED OR IMPREGNATED SEED, METHOD OR APPARATUS : Covers)

Patent 5236470: Method for the gasification of coal and other carbonaceous material
(GAS: HEATING AND ILLUMINATING : PROCESSES : Coal : Up-and-down run)

Patent 5236471: Process for the production of sintered material based on .alpha.-aluminum oxide, especially for abrasives
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : MISCELLANEOUS : Metal or metal oxide)

Patent 5236472: Abrasive product having a binder comprising an aminoplast binder
(ABRASIVE TOOL MAKING PROCESS, MATERIAL, OR COMPOSITION : WITH SYNTHETIC RESIN :)

Patent 5236473: Sipper tube with ultrasonic debubbling
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOUND WAVES USED : Degasification of liquid : Gas flow rate modified)

Patent 5236474: Membrane-based removal of condensable vapors
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Nitrogen or nitrogen containing compound permeates barrier :)

Patent 5236475: Papermaking apparatus including baffles
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : DEGASIFYING MEANS FOR LIQUID : Pressure reducing means : And liquid flow modifier : Baffle : Rotating means)

Patent 5236476: Air purification system for enclosed arenas
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION FOR CONTROL OF GAS FLOW OR NONGASEOUS CONSTITUENT DISCHARGE : Gas cutoff or diversion : Having fibrous filter material or porous structure)

Patent 5236477: Microcomputer-based control device
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH SIGNALS, INDICATORS, MEASURING, OR TESTING MEANS : Transparent)

Patent 5236478: Lint trap unit
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Including expansion chamber : Attendant actuated manipulating means)

Patent 5236479: Cyclone separator
(GAS SEPARATION : PLURAL SERIAL BASICALLY DIVERSE SEPARATING MEDIA : Plural stages in unitary casing : Deflector and fibrous, filamentary, particulate solids, or cohesive sheet filter type : Cohesive sheet-like filter : Cyclone or centrifugal whirl type deflector : Including imperforate upstream bag end deflector)

Patent 5236480: Air filter for workstations and methods of making and using such air filter
(GAS SEPARATION : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : In environmental air enclosure : Multi-ply, strata, or laminated)

Patent 5236481: Method of doping porous glass preforms
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Incorporating dopant into porous body : Germanium or boron containing)

Patent 5236482: Method for producing glass preform for optical fiber
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : With step of vapor deposition : Forming optical fiber or fiber preform by soot buildup (i.e., vapor axial deposition, VAD) : Consolidation in situ (e.g., sintering, etc.) :)

Patent 5236483: Method of preparing silica glass
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Sol-gel or liquid phase route utilized : With fluid assisting means)

Patent 5236484: Method of firing glass-melting furnace
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Repairing or cleaning of apparatus; or batch dust prevention or control : Coating of apparatus)

Patent 5236485: Process and device for shaping a gob
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : With program, time, or cyclic control : Coating of apparatus)

Patent 5236486: Shaped gradient fabrication in lenses by molding from axial gradient
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : With wearing away of surface material (e.g., abrading or grinding) : Silicon containing coating)

Patent 5236487: Process and device for the production of curved glass sheets
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform : With annealing, tempering, or fire-polishing : By or with pouring molten glass onto forming surface)

Patent 5236488: Method and apparatus for heat-strengthening glass sheets
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES : Glass preform treating : Tempering : By or with flame)

Patent 5236489: Shear mechanism safety
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : WITH APPARATUS SAFETY MEANS : With article molding means)

Patent 5236490: Method and apparatus for mounting ancillary equipment to a furnace
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : WITH REPAIR, ASSEMBLY, OR DISASSEMBLY MEANS FOR APPARATUS : Molten glass dispenser or gatherer control)

Patent 5236491: Boron recovery from geothermal brines
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : Below 300 degrees C : Using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions (e.g., hydrometallurgy, etc.) : Involving mining or in situ operation : Reduction)

Patent 5236492: Recovery of precious metal values from refractory ores
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : Below 300 degrees C : Using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions (e.g., hydrometallurgy, etc.) : With leaching or dissolving : Noble metal recovered as free metal : Gold(Au) recovered as free metal)

Patent 5236493: Antifouling coating
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Contains fireproofing or biocidal agent : Natural resin or derivative containing : Elemental S or inorganic sulfur-containing compound)

Patent 5236494: Solid painting material
(SYNTHETIC RESINS OR NATURAL RUBBERS -- PART OF THE CLASS 520 SERIES : : : Adding a NRM to a preformed solid polymer or preformed specified intermediate condensation product, composition thereof; or process of treating or composition thereof : DNRM which is other than silicon dioxide, glass, titanium dioxide, water, halohydrocarbon, hydrocarbon, or elemental carbon : Organic DNRM : Carboxylic acid or derivative and wherein the derivative is other than a metal salt DNRM : Two or more carbon atoms : Acyl group of the carboxylic acid or derivative has at least fifteen carbon atoms, e.g., stearic acid, etc. : Acyl group of the carboxylic acid has at least fifteen carbon atoms, e.g., butyl stearate, etc.)

Patent 5236495: Calcium phosphate type glass-ceramic
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Dental : Organic nitrogen compound or organic sulfur compound containing)

Patent 5236496: Paste composition and method for preparing the same
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Carbohydrate or derivative containing : Cellulosic material : Cellulose ester or salt thereof : With organic -C(-OH)- group containing compound, where the H of the -OH group can be replaced by a metal (e.g., alkanolate, alkanol, polyol, dialkylene glycol, etc.) : With organic -C(-OH)- group containing compound, where the H of the -OH group can be replaced by a metal (e.g., alkanol, phenol, polyol, phenolate, etc.))

Patent 5236497: Cold patch using recycled roofing waste
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Bituminous material or tarry residue : With filler, dye or pigment : Fibrous : With hydrocarbon)

Patent 5236498: Quinacridone solid solutions having unique styling applications
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Pigment, filler, or aggregate compositions, e.g., stone, shale, pebbles, rock, etc. : Composition contains identified material other than water : Organic pigment containing : Mixed pigments containing : Quinacridone pigment or derivative : Clay or material derived therefrom containing)

Patent 5236499: Sprayable wall sealant
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Alkali metal silicate containing : Lime containing : Organic material containing)

Patent 5236500: Homogeneous composition of cementitious and tar components and process for forming shaped articles therefrom
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Free metal or alloy containing (e.g., dust, powder, etc.) : Organic material containing)

Patent 5236501: Method for producing a cementitious composition in powder form
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Portland type cement : Process involving steam, electrical, magnetic or wave energy, vibration or vacuum or product thereof : Calcium sulfate specified (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.))

Patent 5236502: Apparatus for coating foodstuffs
(COATING APPARATUS : EDIBLE BASE OR COATING TYPE : Projected of forced flow of coating material : To remove or spread applied coating by gas blast)

Patent 5236503: Fluidized bed with spray nozzle shielding
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Coating moving mass of solid particulate work : Heat-liquefied coating material)

Patent 5236504: Device for the spray-coating of objects
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Moving projector : Endless conveyer for work)

Patent 5236505: Apparatus and method for applying liquid material to a fastener
(COATING APPARATUS : IMMERSION OR WORK-CONFINED POOL TYPE : Work-confined pool : With pump or nongravity discharge against work : Opposed)

Patent 5236506: Method for installing a portable spray booth liner
(COATING APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO APPLY ELECTRICAL AND/OR RADIANT ENERGY TO WORK AND/OR COATING MATERIAL : Electrostatic and/or electromagnetic attraction or projection of coating material to work : With assisting projection or spray of coating material through free space : Fluid current projector, e.g., spray type : With means to transport work : Through vapor-confining chamber :)

Patent 5236507: Apparatus for selectively delivering fluids from first and second supplies to an outlet in a loose fill packaging system
(COATING APPARATUS : INTERCONTROL OR SAFETY INTERLOCK : Cyclic operation of singular element)

Patent 5236509: Modular IBAD apparatus for continuous coating
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)

Patent 5236510: Method and apparatus for forming a deposited layer on a skirted substrate
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Having means to expose a portion of a substrate to coating medium : Substrate contacting mask : By tearing)

Patent 5236511: Plasma CVD process for coating a dome-shaped substrate
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : With treating means (e.g., jarring) : By creating electric field (e.g., gas activation, plasma, etc.) : Microwave gas energizing means (e.g., 2.45 gigahertz, microwave plasma, etc.) : Electron beam evaporator)

Patent 5236512: Method and apparatus for cleaning surfaces with plasma
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work :)

Patent 5236513: Process for sucking out and drying the cavities of coated microtiter plates
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including use of vacuum, suction, or inert atmosphere : Carbon removal (e.g., from engines))

Patent 5236514: Purging composition for cleaning thermoplastic processing equipment
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Hollow work, internal surface treatment : Pipe, tubing, hose, or conduit : With organic treating agent (e.g., solvent, surfactant, or reactant yielding soluble product, etc.) :)

Patent 5236515: Cleaning device
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Work handled in bulk or groups : Manufactured articles : With steam utilization)

Patent 5236516: Photovoltaic apparatus
(BATTERIES: THERMOELECTRIC AND PHOTOELECTRIC : PHOTOELECTRIC : Panel or array : With concentrator, orientator, reflector, or cooling means : Molten metal immersion type)

Patent 5236517: Flux formulation for underwater wet flux-cored arc welding of nickel-based and austenitic stainless steels
(METAL TREATMENT : COMPOSITIONS : Fluxing : Localized or zone heating or cooling treatment)

Patent 5236518: Variable reluctance sensor with offset magnets having improved magnetic flux member
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Magnetic materials : Heat treatment : With special compositions : With special compositions)

Patent 5236519: Method for lubricating treatment of aluminum
(METAL TREATMENT : PROCESS OF MODIFYING OR MAINTAINING INTERNAL PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (I.E., MICROSTRUCTURE) OR CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METAL, PROCESS OF REACTIVE COATING OF METAL AND PROCESS OF CHEMICAL-HEAT REMOVING (E.G., FLAME-CUTTING, ETC.) OR BURNING OF METAL : Processes of coating utilizing a reactive composition which reacts with metal substrate or composition therefore : Liquid reactive coating composition utilized : Contains lubricant or oil or overcoat thereof : With post-nitriding heat or quenching)

 

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