Patents 5237536 - 5237789

 

 

Patent 5237536: Semiconductor memory device having split operation and capable of reducing power supply noise
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Particular decoder or driver circuit : Alternate addressing (e.g., even/odd))

Patent 5237537: Fast compare circuit particularly for memory with redundant addressing components
(STATIC INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL : ADDRESSING : Particular decoder or driver circuit : Alternate addressing (e.g., even/odd))

Patent 5237538: Method for removing coherent noise from an array of seismic traces
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Land-reflection type : Signal analysis and/or correction : Frequency dependent determination)

Patent 5237539: System and method for processing and displaying well logging data during drilling
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SEISMIC PROSPECTING : Land-reflection type : Display systems : Well logging type : Digital)

Patent 5237540: Logging while drilling tools utilizing magnetic positioner assisted phase shifts
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : WELLBORE TELEMETERING : Land-reflection type)

Patent 5237541: Platform carried bistatic sonar
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Parametric sonar : By doppler effect)

Patent 5237542: Wideband, derivative-matched, continuous aperture acoustic transducer
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ECHO SYSTEMS : Distance or direction finding : With beam steering, scanning, or focussing : Linear modulation (e.g., sawtooth))

Patent 5237543: Moment bender transducer drive
(COMMUNICATIONS, ELECTRICAL: ACOUSTIC WAVE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SIGNAL TRANSDUCERS : Underwater type : Piezoelectric : Magnetostrictive)

Patent 5237544: Analog world watch
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : PLURAL TIME ZONES : With navigational display)

Patent 5237545: Electronic simulated sundial timepiece
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CHRONOLOGICAL : With mechanical or electromechanical driven display : Optical : With significant winding or setting)

Patent 5237546: Timepiece with a rotating bezel
(HOROLOGY: TIME MEASURING SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : CASES : With bezel or crystal details : Antimagnetic shielding)

Patent 5237547: Multi-head magneto-optical disk apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Light beam generation : Multiple light beams : Based on referenced test signal)

Patent 5237548: Magneto-optic recording structure and method
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL BY SIMULTANEOUS APPLICATION OF DIVERSE TYPES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION : Magnetic field and light beam : Specific detail of recording medium : Light beam transducer assembly)

Patent 5237549: Magneto-optical disk storage device having optical head applicable to different types of magneto-optical disks
(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 : Optical head element with rotary motion : Flat flexible support (e.g., parallel leaf spring, etc.))

Patent 5237550: Reloadable optical recording/reproducing apparatus
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For phase, timing, or rate processing : Using a reproduced information of specified preformat, header, or reference area)

Patent 5237551: Apparatus measuring an output of a disk drive
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONDITION INDICATING, MONITORING, OR TESTING : Including radiation storage or retrieval : Of transducer assembly mechanism : Energy producing device : Derived focusing or tracking related signal)

Patent 5237552: Sector mark detection in long burn pattern for optical data disks
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONTROL OF STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL OPERATION BY A CONTROL SIGNAL TO BE RECORDED OR REPRODUCED : Control of information signal processing channel : For multiplexing or demultiplexing : Of sub-code information : Recording)

Patent 5237553: Data recording and reproducing apparatus having a plurality of operating modes
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONDITION INDICATING, MONITORING, OR TESTING : Including radiation storage or retrieval : Having abnormal condition indicating : Due to unwanted operational condition of record carrier : Defect : Including storage or retrieval of auxiliary signal : Defect location indicating : Having single motor that drives multiple mechanisms)

Patent 5237554: Apparatus for generating clock signals for data reproduction
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : BINARY PULSE TRAIN INFORMATION SIGNAL : Binary signal phase processing : Plural reference signals)

Patent 5237555: Disc player
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : PARTICULAR CABINET STRUCTURE FOR OPTICAL MEDIA : Tray or drawer loading or ejecting : Rack or pinion : Pivotable chassis mounted turntable or pickup)

Patent 5237556: Wide beam detector system for optical memories
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SYSTEMS HAVING PLURAL PHYSICALLY DISTINCT INDEPENDENT TRACKS ON A SINGLE STORAGE MEDIUM SURFACE : Continuous consecutive storage or retrieval of interrupted track for single signal (e.g., automatic reversal) : Tracks transverse to a motion component : Signal error correcting or detecting)

Patent 5237557: Optical head having improved reflecting assembly
(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 : Mirror : Sectioned element)

Patent 5237558: Laser drive circuit for optical disk recording/reproducing
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : CONDITION INDICATING, MONITORING, OR TESTING : Including radiation storage or retrieval : Of transducer assembly mechanism : Energy producing device : Derived focusing or tracking related signal)

Patent 5237559: Reproduction of sound track signals by varying the detector threshold level as a function of the transverse scan position
(DYNAMIC INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : SPECIFIC DETAIL OF INFORMATION HANDLING PORTION OF SYSTEM : Radiation beam modification of or by storage medium : Having photographic storage medium (e.g., variable density or area) : Level detecting using reference signal)

Patent 5237560: Optical disc cartridge
(DYNAMIC OPTICAL INFORMATION STORAGE OR RETRIEVAL : OPTICAL STORAGE MEDIUM STRUCTURE : Disk cartridge : Shutter member : Having guide slots or projections for movement of shutter : In a rotated direction)

Patent 5237561: Digital data transmission system
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DIAGNOSTIC TESTING (OTHER THAN SYNCHRONIZATION) : Fault detection : Of a switching system : ATM least cost routing)

Patent 5237562: Echo path transition detection
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DUPLEX : Transmit/receive interaction control : Echo suppression or cancellation : Having residual echo cancellation or suppression : Including cancellation of certain signals)

Patent 5237563: Four-wire line unit interface circuit
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Through a circuit switch : Input or output circuit, per se (i.e., line interface) : Channel reservation scheme)

Patent 5237564: Frame switching relay for asynchronous digital network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Message transmitted using fixed length packets (e.g., ATM cells) : Centralized switching : Employing logical addressing for routing (e.g., VP or VC))

Patent 5237565: Multiple path, self-routing switching network for switching asynchronous time division multiplex cells
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : DATA FLOW CONGESTION PREVENTION OR CONTROL : Flow control of data transmission through a network : Including signaling between network elements : Measurement of the average data flow rate)

Patent 5237566: Network hub for maintaining node bandwidth in a single-node network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Centralized switching : Having a signaling feature : Including a ring or loop for interconnecting inputs and outputs)

Patent 5237567: Processor communication bus
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Using a separate control line or bus for access control : Concentrator)

Patent 5237568: Network control system with improved priority protocol
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Adaptive : Processing multiple layer protocols : Conversion between signaling protocols)

Patent 5237569: Method and system for transmitting HDLC data via ATM network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Sequencing or resequencing of packets to insure proper output sequence order : Address concatenation)

Patent 5237570: Prioritized data transfer method and apparatus for a radiotelephone peripheral
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION OVER FREE SPACE : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Multiple access (e.g., TDMA) : Channel reservation scheme : Multiple access (e.g., TDMA))

Patent 5237571: Broadcast system for distributed switching network
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : PATHFINDING OR ROUTING : Switching a message which includes an address header : Replicate messages for multiple destination distribution : Multistage switch)

Patent 5237572: Active remote module for the attachment of user equipments to a communication processing unit
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT TECHNIQUES : Details of circuit or interface for connecting user to the network : Arbitration for access between contending stations)

Patent 5237573: Method and apparatus for selectively switching between input signals
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR INFORMATION CARRIED IN PLURAL CHANNELS : Combining or distributing information via time channels : Multiplexing plural input channels to a common output channel : Inserted in gaps in main information)

Patent 5237574: Error-resilient information encoding
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Double encoding codes (e.g., product, concatenated) : Bus or I/O channel device fault)

Patent 5237575: Error correction coded digital data reproducing apparatus
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : PULSE OR DATA ERROR HANDLING : Digital data error correction : Forward correction by block code : Memory access : Dynamic data storage : Error checking code)

Patent 5237576: Article comprising an optical fiber laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : OPTICAL FIBER LASER :)

Patent 5237577: Monolithically integrated Fabry-Perot saturable absorber
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Q-switch : Absorption type :)

Patent 5237578: Solid-state laser device capable of producing an outgoing laser beam having a narrower spectral band width
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Nonlinear device : Frequency multiplying (e.g., harmonic generator) : Rotating prism)

Patent 5237579: Semiconductor laser controller using optical-electronic negative feedback loop
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR BEAM CONTROL DEVICE : Optical output stabilization : Amplitude : Rotating prism)

Patent 5237580: RF excited CO.sub.2 slab waveguide laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL : Optical output stabilization)

Patent 5237581: Semiconductor multilayer reflector and light emitting device with the same
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Semiconductor : Injection : Particular confinement layer :)

Patent 5237582: Conductive polymer dye laser and diode and method of use
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Liquid : Dye : Monolithic integrated)

Patent 5237583: Excimer laser assembly and an optic mount therefor
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR ACTIVE MEDIA : Gas : Excimer or exciplex : Monolithic integrated)

Patent 5237584: High power optical cavity for end-pumped solid state laser
(COHERENT LIGHT GENERATORS : PARTICULAR RESONANT CAVITY : Folded cavity : Having particular electrode structure)

Patent 5237585: Direct-current arc furnace having circumferential zones of varying conductivity
(INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC HEATING FURNACES : ARC FURNACE DEVICE : Furnace body detail : Hearth or crucible : With arc deflection means)

Patent 5237586: Rake receiver with selective ray combining
(MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATIONS : GENERALIZED ORTHOGONAL OR SPECIAL MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES : Quadrature carriers : Pulse width and pulse position modulation)

Patent 5237587: Pseudo-noise modem and related digital correlation method
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SPREAD SPECTRUM : Direct sequence : Receiver : Correlation-type receiver :)

Patent 5237588: Automatic equalizer
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : EQUALIZERS : Automatic : Angle modulation)

Patent 5237589: Method of and apparatus for shaping waveform and method of and apparatus for generating threshold for waveform shaping
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTILEVEL : With threshold level : Phase shift keying)

Patent 5237590: Timing extraction circuit and communication system utilizing the same
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : MULTILEVEL : Synchronized : Duobinary)

Patent 5237591: Circuit for digitally adding loss to a signal
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : PULSE CODE MODULATION : Pulse code modulation)

Patent 5237592: Control device for radio communicaiton apparatus
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : With electromagnetic relay or solenoid)

Patent 5237593: Sequence synchronisation
(PULSE OR DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS : SYNCHRONIZERS : Frequency or phase control using synchronizing signal : Synchronization word : Pseudo noise : More than two phases)

Patent 5237594: Nuclear activation method and apparatus for detecting and quantifying earth elements
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : NUCLEAR TRANSMUTATION (E.G., BY MEANS OF PARTICLE OR WAVE ENERGY) : By neutron bombardment : Neutron activation analysis : Subterranean : Plasma formed or contained between spaced electrodes)

Patent 5237595: Guide plate for guide tubes used in nuclear reactors
(INDUCED NUCLEAR REACTIONS: PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND ELEMENTS : REACTOR STRUCTURES : With particular control rod guide structure : Spaced internal reflectors or moderators)

Patent 5237596: Stepping counter using resonant tunneling diodes
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : COUNTING OR DIVIDING IN INCREMENTAL STEPS (I.E., STAIRCASE COUNTER) : DEVICES HAVING MORE THAN TWO STABLE STATES : Using auxiliary pulse generator triggered by incoming pulses)

Patent 5237597: Binary counter compiler with balanced carry propagation
(ELECTRICAL PULSE COUNTERS, PULSE DIVIDERS, OR SHIFT REGISTERS: CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS : PARTICULAR INPUT CIRCUITS FOR COUNTER : Counter chains with a radix or base other than the number two raised to an integral power)

Patent 5237598: Multiple image scanning X-ray method and apparatus
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT : With display or signaling : Televison : With electronically scanned X-ray source : Plural diverse X-ray analysis)

Patent 5237599: X-ray apparatus
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : BEAM CONTROL : Collimator : Plural selectable : With solid heat conductor or shield)

Patent 5237600: Patient support table for radiographing with X-ray camera
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : PHOTOGRAPHIC DETECTOR SUPPORT : With object support or positioning : With real time imaging)

Patent 5237601: Radiographic cassette having coding for identifying exposed and unexposed film
(X-RAY OR GAMMA RAY SYSTEMS OR DEVICES : PHOTOGRAPHIC DETECTOR SUPPORT : Sheet film cassette : With object retaining)

Patent 5237602: Remotely-activated telephone system for communication with the disabled
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : EMERGENCY OR ALARM COMMUNICATIONS (E.G., WATCHMAN'S CIRCUIT) : Personal monitoring (e.g., for the ill or infirm) : Listening-in or eavesdropping type)

Patent 5237603: Cordless telephone which intermittently monitors predetermined channels from all available channels
(TELECOMMUNICATIONS : RADIOTELEPHONE SYSTEM : Including private cordless extension system : Channel selection or allocation : Auto-dialing)

Patent 5237604: Arrangement for serving a telephone office code from two switching systems
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : PLURAL EXCHANGE NETWORK OR INTERCONNECTION : Routing parameter (e.g., area code, address, service provider identifier) : Local number portability (LNP))

Patent 5237605: Adjunct interface apparatus for a telephone set
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Wire distribution)

Patent 5237606: Enhanced synchronous rectifier
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : SUBSCRIBER LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE INTERFACE : Power supply (e.g., battery feed) : Electronic noninductive)

Patent 5237607: Lighted telephone dial
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL : Interference suppression)

Patent 5237608: Telephone station having a housing with electrostatic protection
(TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATIONS : TERMINAL : Housing or housing component : Desk set : Moveable or removeable element (e.g., cover))

Patent 5237609: Portable secure semiconductor memory device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DATA PROCESSING PROTECTION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : By stored data protection : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5237610: Independent external security module for a digitally upgradeable television signal decoder
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : VIDEO CRYPTOGRAPHY : Video electric signal modification (e.g., scrambling) : Record or coin controlled : Including key on record :)

Patent 5237611: Encryption/decryption apparatus with non-accessible table of keys
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Key distribution : User-to-user key distributed over data link (i.e., no center) : Using master key (e.g., key-encrypting-key) :)

Patent 5237612: Cellular verification and validation system
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : CELLULAR TELEPHONE CRYPTOGRAPHIC AUTHENTICATION : Including generation of an associated coded record)

Patent 5237613: Powder actuated tool and method for forcing locks
(POWER PLANTS : ONE SHOT EXPLOSION ACTUATED EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER TYPE MOTOR : Having manual selector of engine valve settings or of fluid flow branches)

Patent 5237614: Integrated network security system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : MULTIPLE COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : Central trusted authority provides computer authentication : Including intelligent token : Revocation or expiration)

Patent 5237615: Multiple independent binary bit stream generator
(CRYPTOGRAPHY : KEY MANAGEMENT : Having particular key generator : Plural generators : By public key method)

Patent 5237616: Secure computer system having privileged and unprivileged memories
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DATA PROCESSING PROTECTION USING CRYPTOGRAPHY : By stored data protection : Biometric acquisition)

Patent 5237617: Sound effects generating system for automobiles
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : SOUND EFFECTS : Testing of hearing aids)

Patent 5237618: Electronic compensation system for elimination or reduction of inter-channel interference in noise cancellation systems
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : ACOUSTICAL NOISE OR SOUND CANCELLATION : Acoustic, nonairborne vibration sensing or counterwave emission : Inductive pickup)

Patent 5237619: Sound mixer with band separation
(ELECTRICAL AUDIO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND DEVICES : WITH MIXER : With magnetic loudspeaker)

Patent 5237620: Check reader method and system for reading check MICR code
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Operations research : Market analysis, demand forecasting or surveying : Staff scheduling or task assignment)

Patent 5237621: Product appearance inspection methods and apparatus employing low variance filter
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Inspection of packaged consumer goods : Including an optical imager or reader)

Patent 5237622: Semiconductor pick-and-place machine automatic calibration apparatus
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : APPLICATIONS : Manufacturing or product inspection : Inspection of semiconductor device or printed circuit board : Alignment, registration, or position determination : Faulty soldering)

Patent 5237624: Reproduction of image pattern data
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE COMPRESSION OR CODING : Contour or chain coding (e.g., Bezier) : Checking spelling for recognition)

Patent 5237625: Image contour enhancing device
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Edge or contour enhancement : Recursive filter)

Patent 5237626: Universal image processing module
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE ENHANCEMENT OR RESTORATION : Object boundary expansion or contraction : Vector quantization)

Patent 5237627: Noise tolerant optical character recognition system
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : PATTERN RECOGNITION : Feature extraction : Local or regional features : Directional codes and vectors (e.g., Freeman chains, compasslike codes) : Extracted from alphanumeric characters :)

Patent 5237628: System and method for automatic optical data entry
(IMAGE ANALYSIS : IMAGE SEGMENTATION : Separating document regions using preprinted guides or markings : Alphanumerics)

Patent 5237629: Digitally controlled distributed phase shifter
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : TEMPORAL OPTICAL MODULATION WITHIN AN OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Electro-optic : Phase modulation type :)

Patent 5237630: Fiber optic device with reflector located at splice joint
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE SENSOR : Electro-optic)

Patent 5237631: Method for the manufacture of a fluorescent chemical sensor for determining the concentration of gases, vapors or dissolved gases in a
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE SENSOR : Electro-optic)

Patent 5237632: Optical fibre coil assemblies
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE SENSOR : Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide : Diffraction grating (e.g., Bragg))

Patent 5237633: Monolithic optoelectronic integrated circuit
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : INTEGRATED OPTICAL CIRCUIT : Including physical deformation or movement of waveguide)

Patent 5237634: Fiber laser light projection system
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : WITH OPTICAL COUPLER : Input/output coupler : Evanescent wave coupling)

Patent 5237635: Signal cable having metal-plated polymer shielding
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL TRANSMISSION CABLE : With electrical conductor in the same cable : End-to-end (butt) coupling)

Patent 5237636: Optical wavelength converting apparatus
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING NONLINEAR PROPERTY : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5237637: Resonantly enhanced optical second harmonic generator
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : HAVING NONLINEAR PROPERTY : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5237638: Silicone optical waveguide
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : OPTICAL FIBER WAVEGUIDE WITH CLADDING : Transition between geometric shapes)

Patent 5237639: Optical waveguide formed of compound semiconductor materials and process of fabricating the optical waveguide
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : PLANAR OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE : Thin film optical waveguide : Multilayer structure (mixture) : Where the second or further layer is a coating)

Patent 5237640: Guide for an optical fiber cable having minimum bend radius
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : ACCESSORIES : External retainer/clamp : Channel waveguide)

Patent 5237641: Tapered multilayer luminaire devices
(OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES : NONCYCLINDRICAL OR NONPLANAR SHAPED WAVEGUIDE : Of waveguide cladding)

Patent 5237642: Optimal parametric signal processor
(DATA PROCESSING: SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING, LINGUISTICS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATION, AND AUDIO COMPRESSION/DECOMPRESSION : SPEECH SIGNAL PROCESSING : Dictionary building, modification, or prioritization)

Patent 5237643: Parallel processing inference system with single inference engine
(DATA PROCESSING: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE : PLURAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS : Defuzzification processing)

Patent 5237644: Electronic apparatus for detecting recording medium
(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 5237645: Printing apparatus
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Memory : Engraving or perforating material to form a printing surface (e.g., printing plate, cylinder, or stencil))

Patent 5237646: Pixel image enhancement employing a reduced template memory store
(FACSIMILE AND STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING : STATIC PRESENTATION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSING DATA FOR PRINTER, ETC.) : Detail of image placement or content : Page or frame memory)

Patent 5237647: Computer aided drawing in three dimensions
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Three-dimension :)

Patent 5237648: Apparatus and method for editing a video recording by selecting and displaying video clips
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On screen video or audio system interface : For video segment editing or sequencing : Video parameter control)

Patent 5237649: Method and system for acquiring interpolation points from straight short vectors representing figure in curve fitting
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Curve : Image based (addressing))

Patent 5237650: Method and apparatus for spatial anti-aliased depth cueing
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING : Shape generating : Straight line : Image based (addressing))

Patent 5237651: Electronic personal organizer
(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 : Indexed book or notebook metaphor : Virtual input device (e.g., virtual keyboard))

Patent 5237652: Programming system for programmable logic controller
(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 5237653: Multiwindow control method and apparatus for work station having multiwindow function
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Window or viewpoint : Layout modification (e.g., move or resize) : Overlap control : Viewing lower priority windows (e.g., overlapped windows) : Bring to top)

Patent 5237654: Hierarchical inter-panel process flow control
(DATA PROCESSING: PRESENTATION PROCESSING OF DOCUMENT, OPERATOR INTERFACE PROCESSING, AND SCREEN SAVER DISPLAY PROCESSING : OPERATOR INTERFACE (E.G., GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE) : On-screen workspace or object : Window or viewpoint : Interwindow link or communication : Resizing (e.g., scaling))

Patent 5237655: Raster image processor for all points addressable printer
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Plural graphics processors : Master-slave processors : Optical detector)

Patent 5237656: Image processing apparatus using look-up tables
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM : Logical operations : Character memory)

Patent 5237657: Apparatus for manipulating a picture represented by a video signal
(COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND SELECTIVE VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS : COMPUTER GRAPHIC PROCESSING SYSTEM : Mechanical control (e.g., rotatable knob, slider))

Patent 5237658: Linear and orthogonal expansion of array storage in multiprocessor computing systems
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output access regulation : Path selection :)

Patent 5237659: Gateway device for connecting a computer bus to a ring network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data framing : Congestion avoiding)

Patent 5237660: Control method and apparatus for controlling the data flow rate in a FIFO memory, for synchronous SCSI data transfers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output data buffering : Fullness indication : Vectored)

Patent 5237661: Buffer management method and system therefor using an I/O buffer on main memory and utilizing virtual memory and page fixing
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Input/Output data buffering : Accessing via a multiplexer)

Patent 5237662: System and method with a procedure oriented input/output mechanism
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL :)

Patent 5237663: Low cost diagnostic/configuration interface
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus interface architecture : Decentralized bus arbitration)

Patent 5237664: Pipeline circuit
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Conditional branching : Branch prediction : Branch target buffer)

Patent 5237665: System for changing an NC program starting character string to one recognizable to a particular NC apparatus
(DATA PROCESSING: GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OR SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS : GENERIC CONTROL SYSTEM, APPARATUS OR PROCESS : Having preparation of program : Positional (e.g., joystick))

Patent 5237666: Apparatus using address of a predetermined preceding instruction and target instruction address stored in history table to prefetch target
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Conditional branching : Branch prediction : History table :)

Patent 5237667: Digital signal processor system having host processor for writing instructions into internal processor memory
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Processing sequence control (i.e., microsequencing) : Writable/changeable control store architecture : Branch prediction)

Patent 5237668: Process using virtual addressing in a non-privileged instruction to control the copying of a page of data in or between multiple media
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : Addressing extended or expanded memory :)

Patent 5237669: Memory management method
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESSING COMBINED WITH SPECIFIC MEMORY CONFIGURATION OR SYSTEM : Addressing extended or expanded memory :)

Patent 5237670: Method and apparatus for data transfer between source and destination modules
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Peripheral adapting)

Patent 5237671: Translation lookaside buffer shutdown scheme
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address mapping (e.g., conversion, translation) : Virtual addressing : Translation tables (e.g., segment and page table or map) : Directory tables (e.g., DLAT, TLB) :)

Patent 5237672: Dynamically adaptable memory controller for various size memories
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : ADDRESS FORMATION : Address multiplexing or address bus manipulation : Resolving conflict, coherency, or synonym problem)

Patent 5237673: Memory management method for coupled memory multiprocessor systems
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Memory configuring : Memory access pipelining)

Patent 5237674: Self identifying scheme for memory module including circuitry for identfying accessing speed
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MEMORY : STORAGE ACCESSING AND CONTROL : Specific memory composition : Detachable memory : Direct access storage device (DASD))

Patent 5237675: Apparatus and method for efficient organization of compressed data on a hard disk utilizing an estimated compression factor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INPUT/OUTPUT DATA PROCESSING : Peripheral adapting : Input/Output data modification : Data compression and expansion :)

Patent 5237676: High speed data transfer system which adjusts data transfer speed in response to indicated transfer speed capability of connected device
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Bus master/slave controlling : Hot docking)

Patent 5237677: Monitoring and controlling system and method for data processing system
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Error detection or notification : Error forwarding and presentation (e.g., operator console, error display) : Bus or I/O channel device fault)

Patent 5237678: System for storing and manipulating information in an information base
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSING : Query processing (i.e., searching) : Query augmenting and refining (e.g., inexact access) :)

Patent 5237679: Method and system for automatic deletion of a folder having temporary document relationships within a data processing system
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : File allocation : Garbage collection :)

Patent 5237680: Method for incremental rename propagation between hierarchical file name spaces
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image))

Patent 5237681: Relational data base memory utilization analyzer
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : DATABASE SCHEMA OR DATA STRUCTURE : Application of database or data structure (e.g., distributed, multimedia, image) : Object-oriented database structure reference)

Patent 5237682: File management system for a computer
(DATA PROCESSING: DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT OR DATA STRUCTURES : FILE OR DATABASE MAINTENANCE : File allocation : Archiving or backup)

Patent 5237683: Method and apparatus for data distribution
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : DISTRIBUTED DATA PROCESSING :)

Patent 5237684: Customized and versatile event monitor within event management services of a computer system
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INTERPROGRAM COMMUNICATION OR INTERPROCESS COMMUNICATION (IPC) : EVENT HANDLING OR EVENT NOTIFICATION : Agent)

Patent 5237685: Linear recurrence dispersal structure and method for parallel processors
(DATA PROCESSING: FINANCIAL, BUSINESS PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT, OR COST/PRICE DETERMINATION : AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT : Operations research : Coordination of plural reservations (e.g., plural trip segments; transportation and accommodation, etc.))

Patent 5237686: Multiprocessor type time varying image encoding system and image processor with memory bus control table for arbitration priority
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: VIRTUAL MACHINE TASK OR PROCESS MANAGEMENT OR TASK MANAGEMENT/CONTROL : TASK MANAGEMENT OR CONTROL : Process scheduling : Load balancing :)

Patent 5237687: Microprogram load unit having alternative backup memory sources
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : RECONFIGURATION (E.G., CHANGING SYSTEM SETTING) : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping))

Patent 5237688: Software packaging structure having hierarchical replaceable units
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Managing software components : Software configuration : Syntax based)

Patent 5237689: Configuration of mass storage devices
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION (E.G., INITIALIZING, SET UP, CONFIGURATION, OR RESETTING) :)

Patent 5237690: System for testing adaptor card upon power up and having disablement, enablement, and reconfiguration options
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : RECONFIGURATION (E.G., CHANGING SYSTEM SETTING) : Loading initialization program (e.g., booting, rebooting, warm booting, remote booting, BIOS, initial program load (IPL), bootstrapping))

Patent 5237691: Method and apparatus for automatically generating parallel programs from user-specified block diagrams
(DATA PROCESSING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND MANAGEMENT : SOFTWARE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT TOOL (E.G., INTEGRATED CASE TOOL OR STAND-ALONE DEVELOPMENT TOOL) : Code generation : Component based : Distributed)

Patent 5237692: Internal interrupt controller for a peripheral controller
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTERRUPT PROCESSING : Processor status : Variable)

Patent 5237693: System for accessing peripheral devices connected in network
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER SESSION/CONNECTION ESTABLISHING : Network resources access controlling :)

Patent 5237694: Processing system and method including lock buffer for controlling exclusive critical problem accesses by each processor
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : ACCESS LOCKING : Bus interface architecture)

Patent 5237695: Bus contention resolution method for network devices on a computer network having network segments connected by an interconnection medium
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER NETWORK MANAGING : Computer network access regulating :)

Patent 5237696: Method and apparatus for self-timed digital data transfer and bus arbitration
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS: INPUT/OUTPUT : INTRASYSTEM CONNECTION (E.G., BUS AND BUS TRANSACTION PROCESSING) : Bus access regulation : Decentralized bus arbitration : Delay reduction)

Patent 5237697: Data processing device provided with a voltage detector
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: SUPPORT : COMPUTER POWER CONTROL : Having power source monitoring : By shutdown of only part of system)

Patent 5237698: Microcomputer
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : Resetting processor : With power supply status monitoring)

Patent 5237699: Nonvolatile microprocessor with predetermined state on power-down
(ERROR DETECTION/CORRECTION AND FAULT DETECTION/RECOVERY : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM ERROR OR FAULT HANDLING : Reliability and availability : Fault recovery : Resetting processor : With power supply status monitoring)

Patent 5237700: Exception handling processor for handling first and second level exceptions with reduced exception latency
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING CONTROL : Branching (e.g., delayed branch, loop control, branch predict, interrupt) : Exeception processing (e.g., interrupts and traps) : Branch prediction)

Patent 5237701: Data unpacker using a pack ratio control signal for unpacked parallel fixed m-bit width into parallel variable n-bit width word
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: MULTICOMPUTER DATA TRANSFERRING : COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTING : Computer-to-computer data transfer regulating : Data flow compensating :)

Patent 5237702: System for prefetching vector data based on the status of the vector registers
(ELECTRICAL COMPUTERS AND DIGITAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS: PROCESSING ARCHITECTURES AND INSTRUCTION PROCESSING (E.G., PROCESSORS) : PROCESSING ARCHITECTURE : Vector processor : Vector processor operation : Masking to control an access to data in vector register)

Patent 5237703: Protective athletic glove for contact stick sports
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Hand or arm : Face)

Patent 5237704: Dual adjustable cantilever for shoulder pads
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : Shoulder : Knee pads or rests)

Patent 5237705: Method of making a garment having a seamless body portion
(APPAREL : GENERAL STRUCTURE : Elements)

Patent 5237706: Male garment with scrotal pouch
(APPAREL : HEAD COVERINGS : Skirts : Underwear : Particular to male : With cooperating mechanical coupling)

Patent 5237707: Safety helmets
(APPAREL : GUARD OR PROTECTOR : For wearer's head : Including energy-absorbing means : By suspension rigging : Including neck pad)

Patent 5237708: Foot actuated toilet seat lifting, anti-slamming, and reseating device
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : OPENER OR CLOSER FOR A CLOSET SEAT OR LID : Lever operated opener : Paper)

Patent 5237709: Apparatus for providing a controlled flow of waste material from a waste storage tank
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : With holding tank : And valve for emptying : By electric condition responsive means)

Patent 5237710: Flush regulator
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Manual selection of the amount of flush : And valve for emptying)

Patent 5237711: Multiple flush toilet valve assembly
(BATHS, CLOSETS, SINKS, AND SPITTOONS : FLUSH CLOSET : Manual selection of the amount of flush : Alternate unicyclic flush : By electric condition responsive means)

Patent 5237712: Maternity mattress with inflatible portion
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : Having confined gas (e.g., air mattress) : Including plural, separately inflatable, distinct gas containing compartments : Pivoting)

Patent 5237713: Lounge cushions
(BEDS : MATTRESS (FOR WHOLE BODY) : With distinct movable sections : With substantial, firm, top insulator or reinforcing grid on spring core)

Patent 5237714: Orthopedic pillow
(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 5237715: Boatswain mate five in one tool
(COMPOUND TOOLS : WRENCH : Adjustable, e.g., monkey wrench, pipe wrench, etc. : Shear)

Patent 5237716: Device for cleaning profiled sections
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : Brushing : Sheet, bar, and plate cleaners : Tumbler)

Patent 5237717: Loom reed cleaning method and apparatus
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Axial work feed)

Patent 5237718: Sootblower with lance bypass flow
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : Fixed position cleaners or installed cleaning systems : Air blast only (e.g., boiler soot-blower) : Sequence control : With moving work-agitating means)

Patent 5237719: Cleaning apparatus
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Manipulatable nozzle with flexible conduit connection to portable power and/or material supply unit, e.g., window washer : Sequence control)

Patent 5237720: Carpet extractor with bucket caddy
(BRUSHING, SCRUBBING, AND GENERAL CLEANING : MACHINES : With air blast or suction : With liquid or other cleaning material application to work : Manipulatable nozzle with flexible conduit connection to portable power and/or material supply unit, e.g., window washer : Sequence control)

Patent 5237721: Swivel caster assembly
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : CASTERS : Antifrictionally swivelled : Multiple)

Patent 5237722: Rope pulling device
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HANDLE, HANDLE COMPONENT, OR HANDLE ADJUNCT : Detachable handle : Cord or rope related : Swinging)

Patent 5237723: Door hinge
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having means to reduce friction between hinge parts : By relatively sliding connection (e.g., dovetail))

Patent 5237724: Hinge pin swing stop
(MISCELLANEOUS HARDWARE : HINGE : Having stop or abutment : Adjustable or resilient : Plural sets of serially arranged pivoted links)

Patent 5237725: Method and apparatus for opening fiber bales
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Picking : Tow)

Patent 5237726: Method and apparatus for filling textile material into containers having an elongate cross section
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : ASSEMBLING : Formed silvers : Coiling : Rotary condenser)

Patent 5237727: Adjustable cleaning of fibers in a spiralled air path and apparatus
(TEXTILES: FIBER PREPARATION : WORKING : Fluid or special treatment : Cleaning : Opposed intermeshing traveling surfaces)

Patent 5237728: Buckle assembly
(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 having movable connection between components thereof or variable configuration : Including resiliently biased projection component or surface segment : And distinct spring biasing component)

Patent 5237729: Brake spring application device
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Spring applier or remover : Helical spring : With ring encirclement)

Patent 5237730: Apparatus and method for fitting a flexible strip around a vehicle door opening
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : To apply or remove a resilient article (e.g., tube, sleeve, etc.) : Plier type)

Patent 5237731: Universal truck axle spindle remover
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means comprising hand manipulatable tool : Means comprising impact receiving tool : Clutch plates)

Patent 5237732: Method for adjusting the size of hanging file frames to fit into a desired drawer of a desk or cabinet
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Obtaining plural product pieces from unitary workpiece : Breaking through weakened portion : Assisting assembly or disassembly)

Patent 5237733: Female die assembly for attaching a self-attaching fastening element and method of attachment
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Punching, piercing or reaming part by surface of second part : With shaping : Of first part : Removing material)

Patent 5237734: Method of interlocking hemmed together panels
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Joining by deforming : Overedge assembling of seated part : By bending over projecting prongs : At cup or tube end)

Patent 5237735: Method for securing a screw means in a preset position
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Assembling or joining : Joining by deforming : Radially expanding part in cavity, aperture, or hollow body : By axially applying force)

Patent 5237736: Assembling and machining apparatus having transfer means for workpieces and parts
(METAL WORKING : PLURAL DIVERSE MANUFACTURING APPARATUS INCLUDING MEANS FOR METAL SHAPING OR ASSEMBLING : With means to feed work intermittently from one tool station to another : Including nonrotary flying tool)

Patent 5237737: Method of making a permanent magnet rotor
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Dynamoelectric machine : Rotor :)

Patent 5237738: Method of manufacturing a containment vessel for use with a pulsed magnet system
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Superconductor : Rotor)

Patent 5237739: Locating tool for power pins and receptacles
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Conductor : Terminal or connector : Self-piercing work part)

Patent 5237740: Coil insertion device
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Means to assemble electrical device : Motor or generator : Means to position insulation : Self-piercing work part)

Patent 5237741: Apparatus for fitting a flexible strip
(METAL WORKING : MEANS TO ASSEMBLE OR DISASSEMBLE : Running-length work : Means to fasten by deforming)

Patent 5237742: Method of producing electrical contact socket
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Contact or terminal manufacturing : By assembling plural parts : With deforming : Of fused material)

Patent 5237743: Method of forming a conductive end portion on a flexible circuit member
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Conductor or circuit manufacturing : Contact or terminal manufacturing : With coating : Forming array of contacts or terminals)

Patent 5237744: Method of cold-forming toothed wheels
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Gear making : Gear shaping : Roll forming : Including metal deforming)

Patent 5237745: Method of and apparatus for manufacturing drive plate
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Gear making : Gear shaping : Die-press shaping : Including metal deforming)

Patent 5237746: Method of preparing cylindrical aluminum substrate for electrophotographic photoreceptor
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Roller making : Fabricating and shaping roller work contacting surface element : With coating or casting about a core : Work contacting surface having annular axial sections)

Patent 5237747: Roll member having glass surface and method for manufacturing same
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Roller making : Fabricating and shaping roller work contacting surface element : With coating or casting about a core : Work contacting surface having annular axial sections)

Patent 5237748: Method of making a bearing assembly
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Process for making bearing or component thereof : Rotary bearing : Anti-friction bearing or component thereof : Assembling of race and rolling anti-friction members : Having liner)

Patent 5237749: Hand tool for peeling elongated vegetables
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With skin-removal means : Including relatively movable parts : Plural or relatively movable pivot)

Patent 5237750: Hair clipper
(CUTLERY : COMBINED CUTLERY OR COMBINED WITH ANCILLARY FEATURE : With material-holder or disposal : Shears : Annular cutter)

Patent 5237751: Tipping apparatus for livestock and other horned animals
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Plural cooperating blades : Shears : Multiple shearing position : With cut regulator : Pivoted handles)

Patent 5237752: Movable control-handle for chainsaw
(CUTLERY : CUTTING TOOLS : Saw : Chain : With guide bar for cutting span : Including relatively adjustable saw blade and guide plate)

Patent 5237753: Capacitive gravity sensor and inclinometer
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : INDICATOR OF DIRECTION OF FORCE TRAVERSING NATURAL MEDIA : Level or plumb, terrestrial gravitation responsive : Electrically actuated signal or indicator : With pulse or digital processing circuit component : Adjustable positioned permanent magnet)

Patent 5237754: Fiber bundle thickness measuring device
(GEOMETRICAL INSTRUMENTS : GAUGE : Continuous gauging : Screw adjustment)

Patent 5237755: Rapid drying of polyamide resins using high frequency electric fields
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : MATERIAL TREATED BY ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY : Radio or high-frequency energy : Having heating or cooling means)

Patent 5237756: Method and apparatus for reducing particulate contamination
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor pressure is subatmospheric : Including superatmospheric pressure)

Patent 5237757: Process and apparatus for the continuous drying of wood shavings, wood fibres or other bulk materials
(DRYING AND GAS OR VAPOR CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : PROCESS : Gas or vapor contact with treated material : Heat conserving : Solar assisted)

Patent 5237758: Safety shoe sole construction
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : SOLES : Rubber : Fillers)

Patent 5237759: Tension control device for ski boot
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : UPPERS : Closure : For ski boot : Seamless)

Patent 5237760: Electrically lighted footwear
(BOOTS, SHOES, AND LEGGINGS : BOOTS AND SHOES : Shoe attachment (e.g., ornament, pocket, etc.) : Light-reflecting or illuminating means : Attachment (e.g., weight for shoe, etc.))

Patent 5237761: Rotary ditcher having ripper blades
(EXCAVATING : DITCHER : Wheel excavator : Longitudinal axis : Longitudinal cut)

Patent 5237762: Grabbing device
(EXCAVATING : COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE : Having quick-connect coupling : Including cable or rope control means to facilitate loading, transporting, or dumping)

Patent 5237763: Silhouette trading card holder
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : PICTURE FRAME : Having storage for nondisplayed picture : Back illuminated)

Patent 5237764: Solar driven novelty device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHANGING EXHIBITOR : Motor operated : Rotatable : Web advancing means in combination with sensing or selector means)

Patent 5237765: Illuminated display sign
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Gas filled tube : Electroluminescent)

Patent 5237766: Illuminated sign
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : ILLUMINATED SIGN : Lamp box : Concentration of natural light)

Patent 5237767: Mounting device
(CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING : CHECK, LABEL, OR TAG : Holder : Item slid into holder during installation : With fastener : Spring biased clamp :)

Patent 5237768: Castable crab rig
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Methods of fishing :)

Patent 5237769: Fishing rod balance device
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Holders, supports, steadying devices : Motor operated)

Patent 5237770: Fly fishing rod and reel combination
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Rod : Reel mounts : Motor operated)

Patent 5237771: Fishing lure
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Artificial bait : With confined shifting material and/or sound making : Bodies with trailing appendages)

Patent 5237772: Double barbed fishhook improvement
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : FISHING : Line-attached bodies, hooks and rigs : Hooks : Bait holders and retainers : Mounted on, integral with, or rigidly connected to hook : Sheet material member preceding and rotating)

Patent 5237773: Integral laser sight, switch for a gun
(FIREARMS : IMPLEMENTS : Sight devices : Focused beam (e.g., laser on target, etc.) : Activated by a switch : Single trigger and hammer)

Patent 5237774: Container for granular insecticide
(FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING : VERMIN DESTROYING : Poison holders : Vaporizers)

Patent 5237775: Sliding mechanism for window constructions
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : MOUNTED FOR OPTIONAL MOVEMENTS : Pivot mounted on sliding member; e.g., slide-stile : Vertical position holder actuated by pivoting closure : Free stile slide-closure latch, closure carried)

Patent 5237776: Sealing devices for doors
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : OPERATOR FOR RETRACTABLE SEALING, GUIDING OR LOCKING STRIP : Interrelated with closure latch : With interconnected strip on adjacent side)

Patent 5237777: Apparatus for eliminating slack in motorized cables
(MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES : WITH OPERATOR FOR MOVABLY MOUNTED CLOSURE : Operator drives closure along guide : Lever-actuated drive)

Patent 5237778: Counter-flow buffer and cleaner
(ABRADING : MACHINE : Tumbling device : Rigid)

Patent 5237779: Apparatus for detecting machining conditions in a machine tool
(ABRADING : PRECISION DEVICE OR PROCESS - OR WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Computer controlled : Cyclic control)

Patent 5237780: Steady rest with internal centerline adjustment
(ABRADING : WORK REST : Steady rest : Hand operated)

Patent 5237781: Hand held disc type surfacing machine
(ABRADING : ACCESSORY : Guard or housing : Suction : Nut-and-screw-type drive)

Patent 5237782: Slidable room assembly for recreational vehicles
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : BARRIER OR MAJOR SECTION MOUNTED FOR IN SITU REPOSITIONING; E.G., REARRANGEABLE OR ROTATABLE : Telescoping sub and main enclosures : Within wall)

Patent 5237783: Tower pod for communications equipment
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : RIGID BARRIER CANTILEVERED FROM VERTICAL SUPPORT : Movable cupola or section thereof)

Patent 5237784: Shelter container fit for habitation with extendible inner volume
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : PREASSEMBLED SUBENCLOSURE OR SUBSTRUCTURE SECTION(S) OF UNIT OR BUILDING : Collapsible for ease of transport : Horizontal slatlike surfacing)

Patent 5237785: Structural member with stabling groove
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : VERTICALLY CURVED ARCH WITH TERMINAL SUPPORT : Monolithic construction)

Patent 5237786: Interior wall system
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : WITH LIFTING OR HANDLING MEANS FOR PRIMARY COMPONENT OR ASSEMBLY : Position adjusting means; e.g., leveling : For vertical barrier only : Threaded element engages support surface : Diverse side and top panels)

Patent 5237787: Glazing element
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : TRANSPARENT PANEL HAVING ACTIVE TREATMENT WITH GAS OR LIQUID : Shaft reinforcement adjacent earth's surface)

Patent 5237788: Skylight guard assembly
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : CUPOLA OR SKYLIGHT : Attic vent)

Patent 5237789: Clamp for a roof device
(STATIC STRUCTURES (E.G., BUILDINGS) : FLUE CONNECTION TO BUILDING STRUCTURE : U-shaped channel formed of separate strips overlapping pane edge, front, and back)

 

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