Patents 5240336 - 5240588

 

 

Patent 5240336: Dot matrix printer with suppressed printing noises
(TYPEWRITING MACHINES : MEANS AUXILIARY TO TYPEWRITING FUNCTION : Frame, casing, or support for typewriter : Housing structure : Including means facilitating opening of enclosure)

Patent 5240337: Cosmetic stick holder
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : SOLID MATERIAL FOR RUBBING CONTACT OR SUPPORT THEREFOR : Including means to advance material : Screw feed : Including means to positively transmit rotation to sliding screw-feed member : By pin and slot coupling : Including carrier for piece of material :)

Patent 5240338: Multifunctional drawing and writing instrument
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : COMBINED : Including pressurized reservoir (e.g., Aersol))

Patent 5240339: Body lotion applicator with applicator head pivotally mounted on tubular extension arm
(COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY : MATERIAL FLOWS THROUGH POROUS TOOL : Tool or tool unit separable from reservoir : Resiliently biased)

Patent 5240340: Books and assemblies for books
(BINDER DEVICE RELEASABLY ENGAGING APERTURE OR NOTCH OF SHEET : SHEET : Face member)

Patent 5240341: Mechanical joint for symbol code scanners
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ARTICULATED MEMBERS : Plural distinct articulation axes : Angular and linear : Non-coplanar axes)

Patent 5240342: Variable angle joist support
(JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS : ROD END TO TRANSVERSE SIDE OF MEMBER : Stirrup : Composite bushing with elastomeric component)

Patent 5240343: Holding device for paving blocks
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC STEERING DEVICE OR BARRIER : Curb : Separately attached curb box)

Patent 5240344: Road or street lane markers
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : TRAFFIC DIRECTOR : Attenuated lane marker type : Impregnated with reflective material :)

Patent 5240345: Manhole sealing assembly
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Concrete frame)

Patent 5240346: Manhole having a splayed rib ring formed at underside of the lid thereof
(ROAD STRUCTURE, PROCESS, OR APPARATUS : PAVEMENT : Vault cover-closure : Concrete frame)

Patent 5240347: Collapsible boat lift
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : MARINE VESSEL PORTAGE, LAUNCHING, OR REMOVING : Lifting :)

Patent 5240348: Methods of hazardous waste containment
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN WASTE DISPOSAL, CONTAINMENT, OR TREATMENT : Waste barrier, containment, or monitoring : Floor, pit, or wall : Rigid sectional members : Vitrify)

Patent 5240349: Power mine door system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : UNDERGROUND PASSAGEWAY, E.G., TUNNEL : Heating)

Patent 5240350: Apparatus for detecting position of underground excavator and magnetic field producing cable
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : UNDERGROUND PASSAGEWAY, E.G., TUNNEL : Boring : Shield : Direction control : Vitrify)

Patent 5240351: Hydrodynamic cable deployment system
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Submerging, raising, or manipulating line of pipe or cable in or from marine environment : Facilitated by extension from line-laying vessel : By towing submerged sled with attached plow and pipe or cable guide)

Patent 5240352: Method for the mounting of underground pipelines
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : SUBTERRANEAN OR SUBMARINE PIPE OR CABLE LAYING, RETRIEVING, MANIPULATING, OR TREATING : Advancing subterranean length of pipe or cable : Including trench forming plow with pipe or cable guide)

Patent 5240353: Anchor with deoperable screw
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Rock or earth bolt or anchor : Concrete)

Patent 5240354: Flexible telescopic prop for building materials
(HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING : EARTH TREATMENT OR CONTROL : Shoring, bracing, or cave-in prevention : Roof support : Jack : Cast in situ)

Patent 5240355: Dense phase transporter pneumatic conveying system
(CONVEYORS: FLUID CURRENT : HAVING MEANS TO INTRODUCE BOOSTER FLUID INTO CONVEYOR : Plural booster inputs : With parallel fluid supply conduit : Permeable member surrounding discharge opening or conduit)

Patent 5240356: Nitrided cutter machining
(CUTTERS, FOR SHAPING : ROTARY CUTTING TOOL : Including holder (i.e., head) having seat for inserted tool : For cutting involute gear tooth)

Patent 5240357: Annular hole cutter
(CUTTING BY USE OF ROTATING AXIALLY MOVING TOOL : TOOL OR TOOL WITH SUPPORT : Having axial, core-receiving central portion : Adjustable)

Patent 5240358: Method and apparatus for tool balancing
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : With means to dampen vibration : Means to remove flash or burr)

Patent 5240359: Machining apparatus
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Randomly manipulated, work supported, or work following device : With work supported guide means : Including means to support work for rotation during operation)

Patent 5240360: Machine tool with exchangeable machining heads
(GEAR CUTTING, MILLING, OR PLANING : MILLING : Detachable or repositionable tool head : Cutter turning about vertical axis)

Patent 5240361: Limited force cartridge for temporary fasteners
(WORK HOLDERS : HOLDER INSERTED WITHIN WORK APERTURE : Expandable mandrel : Plural pin mandrel : Single fluid unit moves plural spaced jaws)

Patent 5240362: Image forming apparatus with book bind device
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : With control means responsive to sensed condition : Marginally perforated sheet)

Patent 5240363: Image-forming apparatus provided with bookbinding device
(BOOKBINDING: PROCESS AND APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Edge binding apparatus : Adhesive applier : Lining or crash applying means)

Patent 5240364: Lid magazine for automatic can manufacturing machines
(SHEET METAL CONTAINER MAKING : APPARATUS APPLYING CLOSURE TO RECEPTACLE : Closure or receptacle feed : Storage means (e.g., magazine) : Dropper type : Cam actuated)

Patent 5240365: Bale spike frame
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : ROUND HAY BALE HANDLING : Vertical rack)

Patent 5240366: Loader vehicle
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : VERTICALLY SWINGING LOAD SUPPORT : Shovel or fork type : With means to facilitate attachment of boom to vehicle : Shiftable in horizontal plane perpendicularly to axis of elongation)

Patent 5240367: Front loader attaching and removing method
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : PROCESS : Including vertically swinging load support : With conveyor)

Patent 5240368: Sheet handling 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 : With means vertically aligning stack being formed : And transports articles through working, treating, or inspecting station located therebetween)

Patent 5240369: Apparatus for stacking sheets
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Stack forming apparatus : With means for removing completed stack from stacking location : With temporary support for incoming articles during discharge of stack : And conveyor for receiving unloaded stack)

Patent 5240370: Pile board inserting method and a pile board inserting machine for carrying out the same
(MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING : APPARATUS FOR MOVING INTERSUPPORTING ARTICLES INTO, WITHIN, OR FROM FREESTANDING, ORDERLY LAYERED, OR MUTUALLY STABILIZING ORDERLY GROUP : Unstacking apparatus : Removes highest article first from stack : With stack elevating means : Pusher separates article from stack after elevation : With belt and article moving vertically together above discharge)

Patent 5240371: Multiple disc fan with rotatable casing
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WITH MEANS FOR RE-ENTRY OF WORKING FLUID TO BLADE SET (E.G., RE-ENTRY TYPE DEVICE, PASSAGE, ETC.) : Cross flow runner : Fluid force responsive member controls working fluid)

Patent 5240372: Centrifugal pumps and systems utilizing same
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : RUNNER HAS SPIRALLY ARRANGED BLADE OR FLUID PASSAGE : Serially spaced in working fluid flow path)

Patent 5240373: Fan with a resistant plate
(ROTARY KINETIC FLUID MOTORS OR PUMPS : WORKING FLUID PASSAGE OR DISTRIBUTING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH RUNNER (E.G., CASING, ETC.) : Vane or deflector : Downstream of runner : Fixed between radially separate surfaces)

Patent 5240374: Damped automatic variable pitch marine propeller
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : ARTICULATED, RESILIENTLY MOUNTED OR SELF-SHIFTING IMPELLER OR WORKING MEMBER : Including movement limit stop or damping means : With manual control means)

Patent 5240375: Wear protection system for turbine engine rotor and blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC WORKING MEMBER MOUNT : Blade received in well or slot : Having circumferentially extending binder)

Patent 5240376: SPF/DB hollow core fan blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Laminated, embedded member or encased material : Turbo machine : Non-turbo machine)

Patent 5240377: Composite fan blade
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : SPECIFIC BLADE STRUCTURE (E.G., SHAPE, MATERIAL, ETC.) : Laminated, embedded member or encased material : Propeller and non-mixers)

Patent 5240378: Space efficient fan guard
(FLUID REACTION SURFACES (I.E., IMPELLERS) : PROTECTIVE SCREEN OR GUARD : Water or marine propellers)

Patent 5240379: Hydraulic power unit
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Responsive to accumulation of pumped liquid in receiver : By liquid pressure sensor : Liquid accumulation controlled discharge valve downstream of motor controller sensing means)

Patent 5240380: Variable speed control for centrifugal pumps
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF PUMP DRIVE MOTOR : Responsive to change in rate of pump fluid flow : By float)

Patent 5240381: Exhaust apparatus and vacuum pumping unit including the exhaust apparatus
(PUMPS : ELECTRICAL OR GETTER TYPE : By controlling drive motor motive fluid)

Patent 5240382: Converged magnetic flux type intense magnetic field electro-magnetic pump
(PUMPS : ELECTRICAL OR GETTER TYPE : Electromagnetic : Rotary nonexpansible chamber-type motor)

Patent 5240383: Wheeled floatable conduit apparatus
(PUMPS : BUOYANTLY SUPPORTED : Mechanically actuated valve carried by piston)

Patent 5240384: Pulsating ejector refrigeration system
(PUMPS : ONE FLUID PUMPED BY CONTACT OR ENTRAINMENT WITH ANOTHER : Jet : Regulation : With main line downstream control : Pressure controlled)

Patent 5240385: Variable displacement wobble plate type compressor
(PUMPS : CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL OF DRIVE TRANSMISSION OR PUMP DISPLACEMENT : Adjustable cam or linkage : Axial cam : With sump pressure actuation : By movable conduit or conduit wall (e.g., combining tube))

Patent 5240386: Multiple stage orbiting ring rotary compressor
(PUMPS : WITH INTERCOOLER : Movable confining means)

Patent 5240387: Variable capacity vane compressor having an improved bearing arrangement for a drive shaft and a capacity control element
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Inlet throttle or stop valve : Centrifugally actuated)

Patent 5240388: Scroll type compressor with variable displacement mechanism
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Normally open bypass or relief passage closed by increased pressure or flow : Inlet valve)

Patent 5240389: Scroll type compressor
(PUMPS : WITH CONDITION RESPONSIVE PUMPED FLUID CONTROL : Pressure responsive relief or bypass valve : Rotary expansible chamber pump : Fluid motor driven)

Patent 5240390: Air valve actuator for reciprocable machine
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Fluid motor : Common pumping and motor working member : With additional unitary common pumping and motor working member : Plural collapsible walls)

Patent 5240391: Compressor suction inlet duct
(PUMPS : MOTOR DRIVEN : Electric or magnetic motor : Rotary motor)

Patent 5240392: Scroll type compressor with oil-separating plate in discharge chamber
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WORKING MEMBER HAS PLANETARY OR PLANETATING MOVEMENT : Helical working member, e.g., scroll : With lubricant, liquid seal or nonworking fluid separation : With working fluid bias)

Patent 5240393: Hydraulic machine of the gear type
(ROTARY EXPANSIBLE CHAMBER DEVICES : WITH MECHANICAL SEALING : Axially movable end wall or end wall portion : Progressively biased from inlet to outlet : With resilient interposed member)

Patent 5240394: Corner radius tool
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : HAND MOVABLE, SUBSTRATE TRAVERSING, PLURAL DIMENSION SHAPING MEANS : Means to raise or lower mold)

Patent 5240395: Mold stripping equipment for manufacture of prestressed concrete poles
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : DISTINCT MEANS TO FEED, SUPPORT OR MANIPULATE PREFORM STOCK AND MEANS FOR SHAPING FLUENT OR BULK STOCK TO FORM UNITED PRODUCT : And means to apply stress to preform and uniting in stressed condition : Male shaping member and female mold)

Patent 5240396: Co-extrusion head
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : MEANS FEEDING FLUENT STOCK FROM PLURAL SOURCES TO COMMON SHAPING MEANS TO FORM COMPOSITE PRODUCT : Extrusion shaping means : Concentric : Shoe or boot)

Patent 5240397: Injection molding mechanism for forming a monolithic tubular pipette
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Feed control of material en route to shaping area : Of mold cavity or fluent material to shaping or discharging orifice)

Patent 5240398: Screw head structure
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OR ACTUATED BY MEANS SENSING OR DETECTING A CONDITION OR MATERIAL TRIGGERED : Feed control of material en route to shaping area : By pressure actuated valve : Shoe or boot)

Patent 5240399: Injection molding apparatus
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : WITH APPARATUS ASSEMBLY OR DISMANTLING MEANS OR WITH IDLE PART : For extrusion or injection type shaping means : Electro-static)

Patent 5240400: Screw-type extrusion granulating apparatus, especially for producing very fine granules
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM SEVERING MEANS : Means forming from bulk and downstream severing means : Utilizing former as cutter reaction surface : Pivoted to rim)

Patent 5240401: Candy-molding machine
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : PREFORM ASSEMBLY MEANS AND MEANS FOR BONDING OF PLURAL PREFORMS INVOLVING PREFORM RESHAPING OR VULCANIZING : Means press fitting or forcibly embedding one preform into another preform : Extrusion)

Patent 5240402: Apparatus for preparing hollow plastic article
(PLASTIC ARTICLE OR EARTHENWARE SHAPING OR TREATING: APPARATUS : FEMALE MOLD AND MEANS TO SHAPE PARISON DIRECTLY BY INTERNAL FLUID PRESSURE, (E.G., BLOW MOLD, ETC.) : Rotating trap chamber pickup)

Patent 5240403: Regenerative thermal oxidation apparatus and method
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Burning waste gas, e.g., furnace gas, etc. :)

Patent 5240404: Ultra low NO.sub.x industrial burner
(COMBUSTION : PROCESS OF COMBUSTION OR BURNER OPERATION : Flame shaping, or distributing components in combustion zone : Whirling, recycling material, or reversing flow in an enclosed flame zone :)

Patent 5240405: Waste oil heater system
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Of diverse feed or feed rate in starting, e.g., enriching fuel mixture in starting, etc. : By fuel feed pressure variation)

Patent 5240406: Gas heater
(COMBUSTION : TIMER, PROGRAMMER, RETARDER OR CONDITION RESPONSIVE CONTROL : Sensor of electrical condition or temperature of electrical igniter controls fuel feed : Combustion sensor establishes "run" feed)

Patent 5240407: Process for producing a sturdy refractory metal oxide article
(COMBUSTION : INCANDESCENT MANTLE : Supported above upwardly facing fuel discharger : Heated by downwardly fed mantle)

Patent 5240408: Gas lighter with safety device
(COMBUSTION : CORRELATION OF FUEL OR POWER SUPPLY WITH COMPONENT MOVEMENTS IN A DISABLING AND ENABLING SEQUENCE : Movably or removably mounted cover for flame holder)

Patent 5240409: Premixed fuel/air burners
(COMBUSTION : FUEL DISPERSER INSTALLED IN FURNACE : Disperser adjustably mounted for movement relative to furnace wall opening : Feeds discharged coaxially)

Patent 5240410: Dual fuel low nox burner
(COMBUSTION : SEPARATELY SUPPLIED OR CONTROLLED, PHYSICALLY RELATED FLAME HOLDERS, E.G., DIVERSE FUELS, PILOT AND MAIN, ETC. : Coaxial : Mounted on fuel tank adjacent flame holder)

Patent 5240411: Atmospheric gas burner assembly
(COMBUSTION : POROUS, CAPILLARY, PARTICULATE OR SIEVELIKE FLAME HOLDER, E.G., RADIANT SURFACE BURNER, ETC. : Means supplying fuel for passage through the flame holding structure, e.g., radiant surface burner : Woven screen holds flame : Opposed rotatable wick engaging means)

Patent 5240412: Method and apparatus for removing volatile hydrocarbons from particulate soils
(HEATING : TUMBLER-TYPE ROTARY - DRUM FURNACE : Having heat emitting tube or flue within or traversing shaft chamber)

Patent 5240413: Decorative orthodontic brace and method
(DENTISTRY : ORTHODONTICS : Method of positioning or aligning teeth : Metallic spring)

Patent 5240414: Method for shade selection in restorative dentistry
(DENTISTRY : APPARATUS : Tooth selection guide : Metallic spring)

Patent 5240415: Dental bleach system having separately compartmented fumed silica and hydrogen peroxide and method of using
(DENTISTRY : METHOD OR MATERIAL FOR TESTING, TREATING, RESTORING, OR REMOVING NATURAL TEETH : Cleaning : Nonmetallic composite)

Patent 5240416: Simulator apparatus employing actual craft and simulators
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Flight vehicle : Periscope view simulation)

Patent 5240417: System and method for bicycle riding simulation
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : VEHICLE OPERATOR INSTRUCTION OR TESTING : Bicycle or motorcycle : Simulation of flight generated force applied to aircraft occupant)

Patent 5240418: Learning shoe for children
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : PHYSICAL EDUCATION : Developing or testing coordination : Manipulation of tool or fastener (e.g., zipper, shoelaces, etc.) : With means to display character upon depression of key)

Patent 5240419: Condition monitor request processing system
(EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION : QUESTION OR PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE : Operation of apparatus controlled by listener's response to question or problem)

Patent 5240420: Self-aligning high-density printed circuit connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : With mating connector which receives panel circuit edge : Panel mounted connector which receives edge of panel circuit : Mounted for controlled movement with respect thereto)

Patent 5240421: 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 : Micro panel circuit arrangement, e.g., ICM, DIP, chip, wafer, etc. : Dual inline package (DIP) : Contacts extending parallel with DIP at contact surface : Having radially outwardly facing contact surface)

Patent 5240422: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : PREFORMED PANEL CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT, E.G., PCB, ICM, DIP, CHIP, WAFER, ETC. : Distinct contact secured to panel circuit : Automotive junction box)

Patent 5240423: Structural steel grounding connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Adapted to be sandwiched between preformed panel circuit arrangements)

Patent 5240424: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to connector container or housing : Between parallel conductors)

Patent 5240425: Electrical connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS AND SAFETY GROUNDING PROVISION : Grounding to pipe, rod or conduit : Portion of connector beneath conductive sheath)

Patent 5240426: Decorative electrical outlet safety cover
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CONTACT PREVENTER OR RETRACTABLE COVER PART : Movably mounted : Uninterrupted contact accessible by mating contact moving in a first, then a lateral direction)

Patent 5240427: Portable apparatus having cable electrically connecting display unit and base unit
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH RELATIVELY GUIDED MEMBERS AND INTERMEDIATE PLIABLE CONDUCTOR : Relatively movable about axis : Hinge : Coaxial contacts, center one comprising separator, e.g., photo flash)

Patent 5240428: Working machine safety device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH OR COMPRISING REMOVABLE CIRCUIT MODIFYING ARRANGEMENT : Contact encasing chamber)

Patent 5240429: Chip carrier socket
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART WITH ACTUATING MEANS URGING CONTACT TO MOVE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO REST OF COUPLING PART AND TOWARD MATING PART : Having radially movable thread means)

Patent 5240430: Electrical connector for cable to circit board application
(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 5240431: Waterproof connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH SEALING ELEMENT OR MATERIAL FOR COOPERATION WITH COUPLED CONNECTOR, E.G., GASKET : Movable latching prong or latch on prong)

Patent 5240432: Insulation displacement connectors
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT COMPRISING CUTTER (SEVERING, PIERCING, ABRADING, SCRAPING, BREAKING OR TEARING) : Insulation cutter : Conductor sheath piercing : Rectilinearly moving operator : Piercing means comprising end of screw)

Patent 5240433: Waterproof electric connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Sealing : With radially compressible cable grip)

Patent 5240434: Connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : COUPLING PART INCLUDING FLEXING INSULATION : Hinged or flexed detent on insulation engaging to secure contact within coupling part housing : Receptacle adapted to bias contact and cause indirect gripping of mating contact)

Patent 5240435: Electrical safety device
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH CIRCUIT COMPONENT OR COMPRISING CONNECTOR WHICH FULLY ENCLOSES CIRCUIT COMPONENT : With or for fuse : Having three or more circularly arranged contacts (e.g., base of vacuum tube))

Patent 5240436: BNC-RJ conversion connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Two or more plural-contact coupling parts combined in one integral unit : Unit includes receptacle for receiving plug having spaced, longitudinally engaging, prong-like contacts : Having receptacle at each of parallel opposed surfaces or sides : Wherein the plug is combined with a plurality of the receptacles adapted to receive spaced-prong plug)

Patent 5240437: Torqueable guide wire assembly with electrical functions, male and female connectors for use therewith and system and apparatus for
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Having only push-pull-engaging contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement (e.g., jack-type receptacle or plug) : Screw threads formed on cylindrical or annular contact)

Patent 5240438: Electrical or electronical motor control
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Plural-contact coupling part : Plural-contact coupling part comprises receptacle or plug : Polarized : By asymmetric disposition or asymmetric shape of duplicate contacts : Having plural bayonet-coupling contacts)

Patent 5240439: Electrical contact
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by resiliently biased part latching behind shoulder or into recess : Separate latching part secured to contact prior to engagement with insulation : Having integral means to interlock or interfit with a duplicate insulating block or board)

Patent 5240440: Electrical connector locking ring
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : WITH INSULATION OTHER THAN CONDUCTOR SHEATH : Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation : Secured by superposition of insulating body parts : Latching part unitary with metallic connector or contact)

Patent 5240441: Electrical wire connector
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : METALLIC CONNECTOR OR CONTACT HAVING MOVABLE OR RESILIENT SECURING PART : Cam or wedge between conductors : With means to maintain assembly of clamp part and bolt or screw)

Patent 5240442: Electrical connector with posts having improved tip geometry
(ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS : CONTACT TERMINAL : Wire conductor secured within ferrule having series of preformed wire gripping means therein)

Patent 5240443: Jet propelled boat
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Ground wheel or poler)

Patent 5240444: Water jet propulsion boat
(MARINE PROPULSION : JET DRIVE : Direction control for fluid jet : With bucket or clamshell-type reversing means : Chain and sprocket)

Patent 5240445: Power steering system of outboard motor
(MARINE PROPULSION : SCREW PROPELLER : With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit (e.g., tilting or steering) : Having toothed or threaded member to move propulsion unit or a segment of the propulsion unit : With releasing means when propulsion unit hits obstruction)

Patent 5240446: Disconnectable mooring system
(BUOYS, RAFTS, AND AQUATIC DEVICES : BUOY : For mooring a vessel :)

Patent 5240447: Flat tension mask front panel CRT bulb with reduced front seal area stress and method of making same
(ELECTRIC LAMP OR SPACE DISCHARGE COMPONENT OR DEVICE MANUFACTURING : PROCESS : With assembly or disassembly : Hermetically assembling plural parts : CRT : CRT mask mounting)

Patent 5240448: Glider plane set
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : AERODYNAMICALLY SUPPORTED OR RETARDED : Glider : And projector or launcher : Resiliently biased projector : Including spiral actuator)

Patent 5240449: Inflatable balloon system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INFLATABLE : Having fluid-driven rotatable radial blade (e.g., pinwheel))

Patent 5240450: Toy hand grenade apparatus
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : HAVING ENCLOSED LIQUID : Handle supported manually actuated rotating portion)

Patent 5240451: Steerable toy vehicle
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : ROLLING OR TUMBLING (E.G., WHEELED) : Wheeled vehicle : Flat spiral or torsion spring)

Patent 5240452: Apparatus for tossing confetti and expressing a celebratory greeting
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES: TOYS : INCLUDING DISPENSER : Wheeled vehicle)

Patent 5240453: Animal sticking
(BUTCHERING : SLAUGHTERING : Sticking : Beheading)

Patent 5240454: Poultry leg processor
(BUTCHERING : CONVEYER : Transfer from one conveyor to another : Carcass conveyed to cutter in horizontal position)

Patent 5240455: Method and apparatus for controlling a fume hood
(VENTILATION : WORKSTATION VENTILATOR (E.G., HOOD, OFFTAKE, ETC.) : Covered workbench chamber (e.g., fume hood, etc.) : Having outlet airway flow adjustment means : And air outlet through access opening)

Patent 5240456: Set of forms with OMR card for delivering package
(BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES FOR MANIFOLDING : LEAF : Impressed : And having configured (e.g., cutout, tab) sheet separating means)

Patent 5240457: Sealing arrangement for a torque converter vane damper
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : FLUID COUPLING : Including multiple piston-cylinder devices radially spaced from axis of rotation : Member is coiled spring)

Patent 5240458: Torsion damper including a pre-damper having a housing with hooked tongues, in particular for a motor vehicle
(ROTARY SHAFTS, GUDGEONS, HOUSINGS, AND FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS : TORQUE TRANSMITTED VIA FLEXIBLE ELEMENT : Coil spring : Plural : Perpendicular to shaft : Along curved centerline : Spring detail)

Patent 5240459: Racetrack design
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : RACETRACK : For nonhuman animal (e.g., horse racetrack, etc.) : Prop)

Patent 5240460: Indoor recreational system
(AMUSEMENT DEVICES : SWING : Water slide)

Patent 5240461: Blower mounting with belt tensioner
(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 5240462: Planetary reduction gear
(PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS : PLANETARY GEARING OR ELEMENT : Coaxial teeth around planet pinion engage axially spaced relatively rotatable gears : Engage plural relatively rotatable orbit gears : And sun gear : Plate clutch)

Patent 5240463: Dyeing leather: exhaustion process using combination of pigment dispersion and aqueous solution of water-soluble sulfur dye
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Leather dyeing : Solvent assisted dyeing)

Patent 5240464: Organic materials having sulfonamido linked poly(oxyalkylene) moieties and their preparation
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : NONTEXTILE, DYEING PROCESS OR PRODUCT, INCLUDING INORGANIC FIBER : Aminoplast or aminoplast precursor coating)

Patent 5240465: Process for reactive dyeing a cellulose-containing textile material with anionic dyeing assistant as levelling agent
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : REACTIVE DYE COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Pretreatment of substrate)

Patent 5240466: Dyeing leather with water-insoluble sulphur dyes
(BLEACHING AND DYEING; FLUID TREATMENT AND CHEMICAL MODIFICATION OF TEXTILES AND FIBERS : DYEING INVOLVING ANIMAL-DERIVED NATURAL FIBER MATERIAL (OTHER THAN SOLELY WOOL OR SILK), E.G., LEATHER, FUR, HAIR, FEATHERS, ETC., COMPOSITION, PROCESS, OR PRODUCT : Leather dyeing : Solvent assisted dyeing)

Patent 5240467: Multistage countercurrent recrystallization process and apparatus for performing same
(CHEMISTRY: PHYSICAL PROCESSES : PHYSICAL PROCESSES : Crystallization : Selective :)

Patent 5240468: Method of making a mat-immobilized-electrolyte battery
(METAL WORKING : METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE : Electrical device making : Electric battery cell making : Including coating or impregnating : Applying terminal)

Patent 5240469: Antifoulant composition comprising an acrylate ester containing C.sub.4 -C.sub.22 alcohol esters and amino alcohol esters and phenylene diamine
(FUEL AND RELATED COMPOSITIONS : LIQUID FUELS (EXCLUDING FUELS THAT ARE EXCLUSIVELY MIXTURES OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS) : Containing organic -C(=O)O- compound (e.g., fatty acids, etc.) : The single bonded oxygen is bonded directly to an additional carbon, which carbon may be single bonded to any element but may be multiple bonded only to carbon (i.e., carboxylic acid esters) : Plural -C(=O)O- groups attached to each other directly or indirectly by nonionic bonding (e.g., polyesters, half ester-half acid compounds, etc.) : Nitrogen attached indirectly to the -C(=O)O- by nonionic bonding : Product polymerized through an olefinic double bond :)

Patent 5240470: In-duct flue gas conditioning system
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : ELECTRIC OR ELECTROSTATIC FIELD (E.G., ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATION, ETC.) : With addition of solid, gas, or vapor : Hydrogen permeates barrier)

Patent 5240471: Multistage cascade-sweep process for membrane gas separation
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Oxygen permeates barrier :)

Patent 5240472: Moisture removal from a wet gas
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Water vapor permeates barrier :)

Patent 5240473: Process for restoring permeance of an oxygen-permeable ion transport membrane utilized to recover oxygen from an oxygen-containing gaseous
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES : Selective diffusion of gases through substantially solid barrier (e.g., semipermeable membrane, etc.) : Oxygen permeates barrier :)

Patent 5240474: Air separation by pressure swing adsorption with a high capacity carbon molecular sieve
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Liquid addition precedes electrical precipitation)

Patent 5240475: Method and apparatus for the separation of one or more agents
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : SOLID SORPTION : Including reduction of pressure : Plural pressure varying steps (e.g., pressure swing adsorption, etc.) : Sweep gas used : Feed gas or constituent thereof is sweep gas : With heating or cooling :)

Patent 5240476: Process for sulfur removal and recovery from a power generation plant using physical solvent
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : LIQUID CONTACTING (E.G., SORPTION, SCRUBBING, ETC.) : And degasification of a liquid : By stripping with gas : And reduction of pressure (e.g., flashing, etc.) : And heating : Hot sweep gas)

Patent 5240477: Method and device for removing bubbles from liquid
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : DEGASIFICATION OF LIQUID : By liquid flow modifying or mechanical agitating : Centrifugal force : Gas condensed)

Patent 5240478: Self-contained, portable room air treatment apparatus and method therefore
(GAS SEPARATION: PROCESSES : FILTERING : Tortuous flow path)

Patent 5240479: Pleated filter media having a continuous bead of adhesive between layers of filtering material
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : ELECTRIC FIELD SEPARATION APPARATUS (E.G., ELECTRICAL PRECIPITATOR, ELECTROSTATIC TYPE, ETC.) : Electric charge produced by friction (e.g., by gas flow, etc.) : Organic compound containing layer)

Patent 5240480: Composite mixed conductor membranes for producing oxygen
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVE DIFFUSION OF GASES (E.G., SEMIPERMEABLE MEMBRANE, ETC.) : And electric field separation apparatus)

Patent 5240481: Programmable control and operation equipment of swing pressure adsorption process
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : SOLID SORBENT APPARATUS : With control means responsive to sensed condition : Multiple similar elements or sections (e.g., built up, etc.))

Patent 5240482: Shower tunnel-type scrubbing apparatus for purifying effluent gases
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : GAS AND LIQUID CONTACT APPARATUS FOR GAS SEPARATION INCLUDING MEANS TO REGENERATE, PURIFY, OR SEPARATE CONTACT LIQUID : Means to add conditioning agent to contact liquid : Immersion cleaning)

Patent 5240483: Refrigerant filter-drier for use in a refrigerant recycling device
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : SOLID SORBENT APPARATUS : Plural diverse separating means : With means to compress or compact solid sorbent bed : Diverse type)

Patent 5240484: Antimicrobial vacuum cleaner bag
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH STERILIZING MEANS : Means uses chemical antimicrobial agent : Centrifugal type)

Patent 5240485: Exhaust gas filter
(GAS SEPARATION : WITH SEPARATING MEDIA BYPASS OR SYSTEM GAS PRESSURE RELIEF (E.G., RUPTURABLE OR DEFORMABLE) : Multiple members serially spaced in flow conduit)

Patent 5240486: Condensate 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 : Attendant actuated manipulating means)

Patent 5240487: Warm air register filter and scent dispenser
(GAS SEPARATION: APPARATUS : WITH MEANS TO ADD FRAGRANCE OR SCENT : Including baffle)

Patent 5240488: Manufacture of vitreous silica product via a sol-gel process using a polymer additive
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Sol-gel or liquid phase route utilized :)

Patent 5240489: Method of making a fiber optic coupler
(GLASS MANUFACTURING : PROCESSES OF MANUFACTURING FIBERS, FILAMENTS, OR PREFORMS : Process of manufacturing optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms thereof : Joining or bonding optical fibers, waveguides, or preforms (e.g., coupling, etc.) : Side to side : Having plural adjacent fibers or rods sheathed (i.e., bundle) in tube or enclosure :)

Patent 5240490: Non-destructive recovery of natural nitrogen products
(CHEMISTRY: FERTILIZERS : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Organic material-containing : From animal matter : Blood :)

Patent 5240491: Alloy powder mixture for brazing of superalloy articles
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Loose particulate mixture (i.e., composition) containing metal particles : Base metal one or more of Beryllium(Be), Magnesium(Mg), or Aluminum(Al))

Patent 5240492: Metallurgical fluxes
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : COMPOSITIONS : Solid treating composition for liquid metal (e.g., flux, slagging agent, casting agent, etc.) or charge : For casting or teeming operation :)

Patent 5240493: Process for preparing submicron/nanosize ceramic powders from precursors incorporated within a polymeric foam
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or purifying free metal powder or producing or purifying alloys in powder form (i.e., named or of size up to 1,000 microns in its largest dimension) : Decomposition of organo-compound containing metal or metal carbonyl : Using nonmetallic material which is liquid under standard conditions)

Patent 5240494: Method for melting copper
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Process control responsive to sensed condition : Removing material from process to sense condition : Producing or treating Iron(Fe) or Iron alloy)

Patent 5240495: In situ formation of metal-ceramic oxide microstructures
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : Utilizing a Nitrogen(N) containing agent)

Patent 5240496: Pretreatment of chromium-bearing metal scrap to remove chromium
(SPECIALIZED METALLURGICAL PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN, CONSOLIDATED METAL POWDER COMPOSITIONS, AND LOOSE METAL PARTICULATE MIXTURES : PROCESSES : Producing or treating free metal : At 300 degrees C or greater (e.g., pyrometallurgy, etc.) : Nonferrous : Cobalt(Co) : Reduction)

Patent 5240497: Alkaline free electroless deposition
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Metal-depositing composition or substrate-sensitizing compositions for metal-depositing compositions : Metal-depositing composition contains polyvalent metal compound : Group IB (Cu, Au) metal : Elemental metal is Zn)

Patent 5240498: Carbonaceous binder
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Carbohydrate or derivative containing : Carbohydrate gum, dextrin or derivative (e.g., arabic, tragacanth, guar, karaya, agar agar, algin, irish moss, etc.) : With phosphorus compound : Elemental silicon or inorganic silicon compound)

Patent 5240499: Surfactant triazine compounds and their use
(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 : Ring containing atom other than carbon : Quinacridone pigment or derivative)

Patent 5240500: Gypsum based wallboard taping composition
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Calcium sulfate (e.g., gypsum, anhydrite, plaster of Paris, etc.) : With organic material : Keene's cement)

Patent 5240501: Material for heat and electrical insulation with a capacity of selective absorption of electromagnetic radiation spectrum and vibration, its
(COMPOSITIONS: COATING OR PLASTIC : : Inorganic settable ingredient containing : Lime : Lime containing)

Patent 5240502: Improvement in apparatus for applying a coating to a moving surface
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : With projector heating, cleaning or conditioning : Heat-liquefied coating material)

Patent 5240503: Remote-controlled system for treating external surfaces of buildings
(COATING APPARATUS : PROJECTION OR SPRAY TYPE : Moving projector : Endless conveyer for work)

Patent 5240504: 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 5240505: Method of an apparatus for forming thin film for semiconductor device
(COATING APPARATUS : GAS OR VAPOR DEPOSITION : Multizone chamber : Cut off)

Patent 5240506: Process for the ultrasonic cleaning of a printing cylinder
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including application of electrical radiant or wave energy to work :)

Patent 5240507: Cleaning method and system
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Including use of vacuum, suction, or inert atmosphere : Carbon removal (e.g., from engines))

Patent 5240508: Method of removing asbestos by inserting a hollow needle having a closed pointed end
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : With treating fluid motion : Centrifugal force and/or rotated work body)

Patent 5240509: Method for removing solids from systems containing water-based paints
(CLEANING AND LIQUID CONTACT WITH SOLIDS : : Paints, varnishes, lacquers, or enamels, removal : Gas or vapor blasts or currents)

Patent 5240510: Photovoltaic cell
(BATTERIES: THERMOELECTRIC AND PHOTOELECTRIC : PHOTOELECTRIC : Cells : With concentrator, housing, cooling means, or encapsulated : Luminescent layer or optical filter)

Patent 5240511: Lightly doped polycrystalline silicon resistor having a non-negative temperature coefficient
(METAL TREATMENT : BARRIER LAYER STOCK MATERIAL, P-N TYPE : With recess, void, dislocation, grain boundaries or channel openings : Carbonaceous)

Patent 5240512: Method and structure for forming a trench within a semiconductor layer of material
(METAL TREATMENT : BARRIER LAYER STOCK MATERIAL, P-N TYPE : With non-semiconductive coating thereon : Carbonaceous)

Patent 5240513: Method of making bonded or sintered permanent magnets
(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 : Dust cores : Treatment in a magnetic field)

Patent 5240514: Method of ion nitriding steel workpieces
(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 : Carburizing or nitriding using externally supplied carbon or nitrogen source : Utilizing ionized gas (e.g., plasma, etc.) or electron arc or beam : With working, machining, cutting, or post-carburizing and post-nitriding heating or quenching)

Patent 5240515: Acicular iron-magnet pigments having an adjustable coercive field strength and process for producing same
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Magnetic : Iron base (i.e., ferrous) : With inclusion)

Patent 5240516: High-chromium ferritic, heat-resistant steel having improved resistance to copper checking
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Ferrous (i.e., iron base) : Nine percent or more chromium containing : Six percent or more group IV, V or VI transition metal containing)

Patent 5240517: High strength, heat resistant aluminum-based alloys
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Amorphous, i.e., glassy : Ferrous (i.e., iron base))

Patent 5240518: Single crystal, environmentally-resistant gas turbine shroud
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Directionally solidified : Ferrous (i.e., iron base))

Patent 5240519: Aluminum based Mg-Si-Cu-Mn alloy having high strength and superior elongation
(METAL TREATMENT : STOCK : Age or precipitation hardened or strengthened : Aluminum base : Nickel containing)

Patent 5240520: High strength, ultra fine steel wire having excellent workability in stranding and process and apparatus for producing the same
(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 : Producing or treating layered, bonded, welded, or mechanically engaged article or stock as a final product : With metal next to or bonded to metal : Iron(Fe) or iron base alloy present : Next to nonferrous metal or nonferrous base alloy : Copper(Cu) or copper base alloy : Contains an atom of calcium)

Patent 5240521: Heat treatment for dispersion strengthened aluminum-base alloy
(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 : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Aluminum(Al) or aluminum base alloy : Treating with specified agent (e.g., heat exchange agent, protective agent, decarburizing agent or denitriding agent, etc.) or vacuum)

Patent 5240522: Method of producing hardened aluminum alloy sheets having superior thermal stability
(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 : Heating or cooling of solid metal : Aluminum(Al) or aluminum base alloy : With working above 400`C or nonspecified hot working : Multiple working steps : With ageing, solution treating (i.e., for hardening), precipitation hardening or strengthening : Separate cooling step follows cold working step)

Patent 5240523: Binders for high-energy composition utilizing cis-,cis-1,3,5-tri(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane
(EXPLOSIVE AND THERMIC COMPOSITIONS OR CHARGES : STRUCTURE OR ARRANGEMENT OF COMPONENT OR PRODUCT : Solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix : Continuous phase contains organic material : Organic material contains polysaccharide resin or synthetic resin : Polyurethane : Coating contains nitrated toluene)

Patent 5240524: Ammonium nitrate density modification
(EXPLOSIVE AND THERMIC COMPOSITIONS OR CHARGES : CONTAINING INORGANIC NITROGEN-OXYGEN SALT : Ammonium nitrate : Inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt)

Patent 5240525: Method of fabricating a multilayer barrier packaging material
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Covering of conductor)

Patent 5240526: Artificial flower
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Simulated products of nature : With preformed material)

Patent 5240527: Method of producing encapsulated fibrous insulation blanket
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With formation of lamina by bulk deposition of discrete particles to form self-supporting article : Liberation or formation of fibers : Wrapping of sheet material (e.g., tape) about conductor and/or conductor assembly)

Patent 5240528: Foamed core furniture structure and method of making same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With pore forming in situ to form cellular lamina : Foaming : Subsequent to assembly of laminae : Plural covering operations)

Patent 5240529: System for applying heat shrink film to containers and other articles and heat shrinking the same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With shrinking of material of lamina : Subsequent to assembly of laminae : Of lamina covering cylindrical or spherical body : Plural covering operations)

Patent 5240530: Carpet and techniques for making and recycling same
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Reclaiming, renewing or repairing articles for reuse : With penetrating of fastener)

Patent 5240531: Endless belt
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Flexible endless drive belt making : Bead portion of carcass treatment)

Patent 5240532: Process for heat treating a flexible electrostatographic imaging member
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Flexible endless drive belt making : Bead portion of carcass treatment)

Patent 5240533: Method of fabricating a structural element formed of a resin-hardened velour fabric
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With weaving, knitting, braiding, twisting or needling : Prior to bonding of laminae (e.g., golf balls))

Patent 5240534: Apparatus and method for joining elastomeric sheet material
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Joining indefinite length laminae end-to-end : Subsequent to assembly)

Patent 5240535: Reusable vinyl tape for securing hockey equipment externally
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With winding of web or sheet : About irregular or configured mandrel surface : Tubular core)

Patent 5240536: Method for manufacturing hollow air spoiler
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Of preshaped laminae between closed similarly shaped press platens or clamps : By folding)

Patent 5240537: Method for manufacturing a soft tip catheter
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With lamina formation by molding or casting : By extrusion : Hollow article or lamina : To form dished or receptacle-like product)

Patent 5240538: Method of making padded straps for garments
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With lamina formation by molding or casting : In configured mold : Pressure assisted bonding)

Patent 5240539: Process for making three-dimensional signage
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With stripping of adhered lamina : With cutting of one lamina only while adhered : Pressure assisted bonding)

Patent 5240540: Method for producing filter element
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Perforating lamina : Pressure assisted bonding)

Patent 5240541: Method of fabricating a laminated strip of amorphous metal
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With cutting, punching, tearing or severing : Of continuous or running length bonded web : One web only : Joining of cut laminae end-to-end)

Patent 5240542: Joining of composite materials by induction heating
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : With direct application of electrical, magnetic, or radiant energy to work : Involving magnetically susceptible lamina or incorporating into the work a particulate susceptor material having magnetic properties : Continuous longitudinal slitting)

Patent 5240543: Apparatus for and method of seating a fastener insert in a honeycomb panel
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Inserting of lamina in hole, aperture or recess of other lamina and adherence to side walls thereof : By nonuniform adhesive application)

Patent 5240544: Adhesive composition
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : METHODS : Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor : Particular adhesive : Organic containing : Synthetic resin containing : Nitrogenous resin : N only in unlinked side-chain or side-ring; e.g., polyvinyl, pyridine, etc. : N in a ring)

Patent 5240545: Base plate conveyor
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Automatic and/or material-triggered control : Means responsive to weight or dimension : By presence or absence of work to which applied)

Patent 5240546: Apparatus for peeling semiconductor substrate
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With testing, measuring, and/or indicating means : For starting or stopping machine operation)

Patent 5240547: Method of and apparatus for automatically wrapping cover material about steering wheel
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With bending, folding, winding, or wrapping means : To configuration of part to which secured : Pleating means)

Patent 5240548: Recording medium assembling apparatus
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : With work feeding or handling means : For plural parts or plural areas of single part : Means bringing discrete articles into assembled relationship : Progressive continuous bonding press (e.g., roll couples))

Patent 5240549: Fixture and method for attaching components
(ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE : SURFACE BONDING MEANS AND/OR ASSEMBLY MEANS THEREFOR : Presses or press platen structures, per se : Heated : Plural adjustable pressure points : Electric heating)

Patent 5240550: Method of forming at least one groove in a substrate layer
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING OPTICAL ARTICLE : Repairing circuit)

Patent 5240551: Method of manufacturing ceramic circuit board
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : FORMING OR TREATING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR ARTICLE (E.G., CIRCUIT, ETC.) : Adhesive or autogenous bonding of self-sustaining preforms (e.g., prefabricated base, etc.) : Filling or coating of groove or through hole in a conductor with an insulator)

Patent 5240552: Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) of a semiconductor wafer using acoustical waves for in-situ end point detection
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : INCLUDING CONTROL RESPONSIVE TO SENSED CONDITION :)

Patent 5240553: One and two dimensional target domain profiling of target optical surfaces using excimer laser photoablation
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : GAS PHASE ETCHING OF SUBSTRATE : Application of energy to the gaseous etchant or to the substrate being etched : By electrical means or of an electrical property)

Patent 5240554: Method of manufacturing semiconductor device
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : CHEMICAL ETCHING : Combined with coating step : Formation of groove or trench : Plural coating steps : Utilizing particulate abradant)

Patent 5240555: Method and apparatus for cleaning semiconductor etching machines
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : GAS PHASE ETCHING OF SUBSTRATE : Application of energy to the gaseous etchant or to the substrate being etched : Using plasma :)

Patent 5240556: Surface-heating apparatus and surface-treating method
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : GAS PHASE ETCHING OF SUBSTRATE : Application of energy to the gaseous etchant or to the substrate being etched : Using plasma :)

Patent 5240557: Semiconductor wafer stacking apparatus and method
(ABRADING : ABRADING PROCESS : Side face of disk : Utilizing mounted rigid abrading tool only)

Patent 5240558: Method for forming a semiconductor device
(SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE MANUFACTURING: PROCESS : MAKING PASSIVE DEVICE (E.G., RESISTOR, CAPACITOR, ETC.) : Stacked capacitor : Including doping of semiconductive region)

Patent 5240559: Dry etching method of copper or copper alloy interconnection layer employing plasma of an iodine compound
(ETCHING A SUBSTRATE: PROCESSES : GAS PHASE ETCHING OF SUBSTRATE : Etching inorganic substrate : Substrate contains elemental metal, alloy thereof, or metal compound : Etching of substrate containing elemental copper, or an alloy or compound thereof : Magnetically enhancing the plasma)

Patent 5240560: Wastewater evaporator system
(CONCENTRATING EVAPORATORS : GASEOUS BLAST OR CURRENT : Moving film)

Patent 5240561: Acid-to-alkaline papermaking process
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Electrical or magnetic product characteristic : Plural layer coating)

Patent 5240562: Paper products containing a chemical softening composition
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS : Non-fiber additive : Cellulosic)

Patent 5240563: Compact press section with closed draw of the web in a paper machine
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Apparatus repair, cleaning or conditioning : Of porous or foraminous member (e.g., felt or mold) : Transverse movement of wire)

Patent 5240564: Method for the control of the nip-pressure profile in a paper making machine
(PAPER MAKING AND FIBER LIBERATION : APPARATUS : Running or indefinite length product forming and/or treating means : Press and felt : Table structure)

Patent 5240565: Apparatus for converting paper mill waste sludge into charcoal
(DISTILLATION: APPARATUS : APPARATUS : Systems : Thermolytic : Directly heated chamber : Tunnels)

Patent 5240566: Separation process
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : WITH CHEMICAL REACTION : Including step of adding catalyst or reacting material : Acid : Phosphoric or sulfuric acid :)

Patent 5240567: Separation of vinyl acetate from methyl acrylate by extractive distillation
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : ADDING MATERIAL TO DISTILLAND EXCEPT WATER OR STEAM PER SE : Organic compound : One additive an alcohol or ether)

Patent 5240568: Removal of acetophenone from phenol purification residues
(DISTILLATION: PROCESSES, SEPARATORY : PLURAL DISTILLATIONS PERFORMED ON SAME MATERIAL : And returning distillation product to a previous distillation zone : Including the addition of water or steam)

Patent 5240569: Magnetically enhanced electrolysis cell system
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : MISCELLANEOUS ELECTROLYSIS : Using electrode containing precious metal or free carbon)

Patent 5240570: Surfactant augmented in-situ removal of PCBs from soil by electroosmosis
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Inorganic siliceous or calcareous material prepared, separated, or treated (e.g., clay, earth, concrete, asbestos, glass, etc.) : Aqueous system)

Patent 5240571: Quantitative method of detection of analytes in aqueous fluids by detection of NADH and NADPH
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC ANALYSIS OR TESTING (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Involving enzyme or micro-organism : Of ferrous metal)

Patent 5240572: Electrochemical ion exchange
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL TREATMENT (PRODUCT, PROCESS, AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Water, sewage, or other waste water : Using electrode containing precious metal or free carbon (e.g, insoluble electrode, etc.) : Bubbling (e.g., for flotation of solids, etc.))

Patent 5240573: Phosphate selective composition and electrode
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC ANALYSIS OR TESTING (PROCESS AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : For oxygen or oxygen containing compound (except water) : Using semipermeable membrane : Bubbling (e.g., for flotation of solids, etc.))

Patent 5240574: Process for the photochemical production of halogen compounds
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Processes of treating materials by wave energy : Process or preparing desired organic product containing at least one atom other than carbon and hydrogen : Halogen product produced : Fused or bridged ring containing)

Patent 5240575: NO.sub.x reduction by sulfur tolerant coronal-catalytic apparatus and method
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrostatic field or electrical discharge : Nitrogen compounds : Hydrocarbons)

Patent 5240576: Capillary electrophoresis
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Capillary electrophoresis : Arc or spark discharge)

Patent 5240577: Two-dimensional high-performance liquid chromatography/capillary electrophoresis
(LIQUID PURIFICATION OR SEPARATION : PROCESSES : Chromatography : Diffusing or passing through septum selective as to material of a component of liquid)

Patent 5240578: Capillary electrophoresis system and method
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Electrophoresis or electro-osmosis processes and electrolyte compositions therefor when not provided for elsewhere : Capillary electrophoresis : With injection : Nitrogen oxides)

Patent 5240579: Electrodialysis reversal process and apparatus with bipolar membranes
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC MATERIAL TREATMENT (PRODUCT, PROCESS, AND ELECTROLYTE COMPOSITION) : Water, sewage, or other waste water : Using membrane : Plural membranes : With recycle or reuse : Using anode containing magnesium)

Patent 5240580: Conmag shield
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Using cohesive filter or solid packing)

Patent 5240581: Method of producing a magneto-optical disk
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode sputtering, etc.) : Specified deposition material or use : Optical or photoactive : Silicon containing)

Patent 5240582: Drum cathode for use in the production of metal foils and a method of producing the same
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Object protection : Rotary : With base treatment : Stripping : With current control)

Patent 5240583: Apparatus to deposit multilayer films
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Ion beam sputter deposition : Hook or loop)

Patent 5240584: Apparatus for the reactive coating of a substrate
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Coating, forming or etching by sputtering : Coating : Specified power supply or matching network : Hook or loop)

Patent 5240585: Conductive bridge for external control of electroosmotic flow
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrophoretic or electro-osmotic apparatus : Capillary electrophoresis type : Plural parallel plates (e.g., desmearing reactor, etc.))

Patent 5240586: Radiation-sensitive composition and use thereof in the preparation of electrochemical ion sensors
(CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL AND WAVE ENERGY : APPARATUS : Electrolytic : Analysis and testing : Ion-sensitive electrode : Organic membrane : And microelectrode (i.e., at least one electrode dimension is less than 500 microns))

Patent 5240587: Method of producing a filter material
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROFORMING OR COMPOSITION THEREFOR : Perforated or foraminous article : Cadmium-containing)

Patent 5240588: Method for electroplating the lead pins of a semiconductor device pin grid array package
(ELECTROLYSIS: PROCESSES, COMPOSITIONS USED THEREIN, AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE COMPOSITIONS : ELECTROLYTIC COATING (PROCESS, COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PREPARING COMPOSITION) : Coating selected area : Specified product produced : Product is circuit board or printed circuit : Predominantly nonmetal electrolytic coating (e.g., anodic oxide, etc.))

 

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