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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5275168 | Time-gated imaging through dense-scattering materials using stimulated Raman amplification An apparatus for the time-gated optical examination of objects that are p of, embedded in or viewed through dense scattering materials is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises: a light source for producing a first light pulse and ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275169 | Apparatus and method for determining physiologic characteristics of body lumens A system includes a catheter (10) having a low pressure balloon (42) at of one end thereof, a precise, low pressure, low volume fluid infusion means (41) and a pressure sensor (43). The balloon (42) is introduced to a body lumen, such as a blood vessel, a... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275170 | Cardiac monitor mounting bracket for ambulance cot The present invention is a bracket for mounting a portable cardiac monitor to an ambulance cot. It comprises a lightweight framework having support and restraining members to securely hold a cardiac monitor and which mounts to the side rails and frames of... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275171 | Implantable lead and sensor A physiological sensor forms an integral part of an implantable stimulation/sensing lead used with a medical device, such as a pacemaker. The stimulation/sensing lead includes a tip electrode to which a distal end of a first conductor is connected. The se... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275172 | Electroencephalographic signal acquisition and processing system A system for remontaging EEG signals includes acquiring a first set of bipolar signals in a first montage defined by the locations of electrodes on a patient, synthesizing a second set of bipolar signals corresponding to a second montage defined by the el... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275173 | Extendable guidewire assembly An extendable guidewire assembly comprising: a guidewire having a tapered proximal end; an extension wire having a tapered distal end; a first polymeric tubular sleeve that is fixedly attached about the tapered distal end of the extension wire such that t... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275174 | Repetitive strain injury assessment A method is described of assessment of a physiological state of a body joint of an animal, wherein a first body portion is connected to a second body portion and is moveable relative to the second body portion through muscular contraction. The method incl... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275175 | Postural drainage table A postural drainage table for supporting a person at various angular positions for treatment. The table comprises a support frame and a pivotal table support member guidingly supported and connected to the support frame. A table platform is secured to the... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275176 | Stabilization device and method for shoulder arthroscopy A surgical operating table particularly adapted for shoulder arthroscopy includes a central seat support, a leg support, and a back support modified to include detachable modular shoulder cutouts to gain access to the posterior aspect of the shoulder. The... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275177 | Urinary catheterization drape and associated method A urinary catheterization drape comprises a flexible sheet having an outer region and an inner region connected by a score line to enable a separation and removal of the inner region from the outer region. The inner region includes a substantially cylindr... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275178 | Method for identifying a child The invention relates to a unified safety harness worn on the upper torso of a child. It has a front vest section and a pair of criss crossing back straps. A waist belt extends around the lower section of the harness and is releasably secured at the back ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275179 | Method for preventing skin abrasions for patients having legs substantially locked in juxtaposition A flexible planar pad having a top, bottom, side edges, and opposite leg engaging surfaces. The leg engaging surfaces comprises a soft resilient material so that the skin and flesh of the inner portion of a patient's legs will be protected from abrasive a... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275180 | Vehicle cigarette lighter A vehicle cigarette lighter comprises a casing ball-jointed to a plug member which is removably insertable into and thus electrically connectable with a lighter socket formed on the dashboard of a vehicle. A lighting unit comprising a heating device is di... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275181 | Method and device for filing nails Disclosed is a method of filing a synthetic nail comprising rubbing the nail with a unique device that captures dust produced by filing. The device includes support member, either a board-like member or foam block, having a generally flat, planar support ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275182 | Horse hair banding comb A horse hair banding comb having a comb member with a plurality of teeth and a plurality of receptacles formed therein and a looking member removably affixed to the comb member. The looking member extends over the teeth. The looking member has an edge pos... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275183 | Self-operable portable hand hair tamer This self-operable portable hand hair tamer for short hair particularly rebel short hair, has a central hot air blowing dryer having a narrow nozzle outlet to blow at high velocity a narrow converging jet of hot air. A pair of hollow arms have one of thei... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275184 | Apparatus and system for treating surface of a wafer by dipping the same in a treatment solution and a gate device for chemical agent used in the apparatus and the system A dipping type wafer treatment apparatus includes a treatment solution bath capable of forming a uniform rising flow of a treatment solution inside from an inlet to an outlet, a treatment solution supplying unit for supplying a treatment solution at a con... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275185 | Dentures cleansing device A dentures cleaning device for receiving at least one denture and a liquid comprises a container having two oppositely positioned side walls and an outlet aperture in the container. A lid is hingedly fixed to the container for closing the container and ha... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275186 | Fastening assembly for an umbrella A fastening assembly for an umbrella comprising a runner mounted with a fastening device and an inner seat including a push button mounted thereon is disclosed. The fastening portion of the push button engages with either the fastening holes or the fasten... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275187 | Foldable walker A foldable walker that includes a single latch operator connected with each of left and right latches for the walker's left and right side frames, the left and right latches functioning to latch the left and right side frames open in the use position. Use... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275188 | Modified folding tent A modified folding tent is provided. The tent comprises a plurality of main supporters and supporting structures, and a topmost supporter, to form a frame which is covered by an awning. Each main supporter has an inner supporter and a slide. Each supporti... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275189 | System for dispensing a fuel mixture A system and method for mixing a first grade of fuel with a second grade of fuel to create a third, intermediate grade of fuel includes a blend valve and a novel shut-off system for stopping fuel from flowing from the blend valve to a dispensing meter whe... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275190 | Faucet having an easily installable spout A faucet comprises a base, a spout having a first free end portion for emitting fluid and a second end portion for insertion into a hole of the base, and a sealing and locking device formed at the second end portion. The sealing and locking device include... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275191 | Ball valve An apparatus for repairing a ball valve is disclosed. Generally, the ball valve contains an inner diameter which receives a ball member, and a first and second passageway portions. The apparatus comprises a ball seat insert retainer, with the first end be... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275192 | Freeze control valve In the Freeze Control Valve is situated a bellows that will contract at a temperature of 33 to 34 degrees F. thus triggering the valve to its position allowing the water or liquid to flow through a small discharge hole in the valve body, this in turn allo... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275193 | Fusible link shutoff valve assembly A shutoff valve assembly which includes a valve body comprising a first and second flanged sections disposed on opposite sides of a main flow chamber; a disc seat disposed within the valve body a shutoff disc having a diameter substantially the same as th... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275194 | Fire control valve with replaceable locking pin assembly Fire control valve through which flows flammable material, such as gas or liquid, includes exteriorly located, replaceable locking pin assembly having a locking pin for locking the valve member of the fire control valve in the open position to enable flow... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275195 | Valve cartridge and seal therefor A compound seal is provided for a valve having a housing, the housing having cold and hot water inlets and at least one outlet. The housing contains a replaceable cartridge having a valve actuation portion having cold and hot water inlets and outlets to a... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275196 | Pressure relief valve for tire rim A pressure relief valve for a tire rim in which a valve body has first and second chambers separated by a restricted passageway of reduced dimensions. The valve body has an inlet connected to the first chamber, and an outlet connected to the second chambe... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275197 | Valve structure for a sack or the like to be filled with air A valve structure for an air sack comprising an essentially cylindrical tubular part extending hermetically from the inside to the outside of the sack and having external threads on the portion outside the sack, a plug with internal threads to be screwed ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275198 | Portable self-contained ground water testing assembly A portable ground water sampling apparatus has a submersible pump or other water sampling apparatus attached through a hose to a hydraulically driven spool mounted on a boom attached to the bed of a truck or trailer. The hydraulically operated boom enable... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275199 | Adjustable surface mount plumbing adapter The present invention relates to an adjustable surface mount plumbing adapter providing a rigid through-wall plumbing connection. The adapter includes an inner wall mount having a threaded stem portion for engagement with an outer wall mount. The stem por... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275200 | Oil draining control valve The oil draining control valve comprises a valve housing having a fluid passage and a shaft housing; a valve body pivotally housed in the fluid passage of the valve housing; a rotary shaft also rotatably housed in the shaft housing and engaged with the va... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275201 | Manifold valve assembly with removable valve seat A flow control manifold assembly, constructed of a number of manifold valve assemblies. Each manifold valve assembly is formed of first and second valve bodies, each body having at least one inlet port and a plurality of outlet ports. The two valve bodies... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275202 | Adjustable emergency relief vent with surge protection A vent for relieving pressure from within a storage tank at a predetermined tank pressure through an opening in the tank including a mounting member for connecting the vent in sealed engagement with the opening and for providing a valve opening and associ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275203 | Pressure regulator with plastic vacuum fitting The vacuum control port at the control chamber of a fuel pressure regulator is an injection molded plastic member that can be formed with an angle. A flange is provided as a seating surface for an annular seal ring. The member extends into a tube formed i... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275204 | Valve element A valve element is disclosed comprised of a body section, upper guide, lower guide, sealing section and reinforcement section. The reinforcement section is made of materials having a hardness greater than the lower guide and sealing section. The reinforce... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275205 | Valve containing coupled, rotatable elements to control fluid flow therethrough In a piezoelectric valve the actual control member (7) is formed by a displacer fluid motor (9) though which the fluid stream (5) flows. A piezoelectric actuating element (8) is disposed in the region of a displacer element (1), which can be moved by the ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275206 | Valve system for beverage filling machines A rotary face valve for beverage filling machines provides a housing assembly defining a closed chamber. The stationary valving surface is provided open to the chamber, and a valve rotor is journaled in the chamber in engagement with the stationary valve ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5275207 | Multiway valve A multiway valve, in particular a 4/2-way valve, has a housing provided with an axial hole having a plurality of steps to form four seat elements located one behind the other. The housing includes two end chambers and at least two intermediate spaces betw... | 01/04/1994 |
