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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5467763 | Surgical instruments A surgical instrument includes a plurality of segments which can be moved relative to each other from a first position in which the segments extend in a straight direction and can be inserted through an opening in a body to a second position in which segm... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467764 | Hypobaric sleeping chamber A portable hypobaric sleeping chamber for acclimatization to high altitude or athletic conditioning is provided, capable of maintaining internal pressures about 0.1 to about 10 psi below ambient.... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467765 | Disposable face mask with multiple liquid resistant layers A pleated, disposable, liquid-resistant face mask formed of a three-ply or four-ply composite laminate structure that is conformable to the shape of the wearer's face. The three-ply face mask has a first ply formed of a non-woven material, a carded cotton... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467766 | Valve for a pressure breathing system which accomplishes the Valsalva maneuver A pressurized breathing system enabling the execution of the Valsalva maneuver. A breathing mask has an inhalation valve and an exhalation valve. A Valsalva valve when in its normal position does not interfere with the regular performance of the system. W... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467767 | Method for determining if tissue is malignant as opposed to non-malignant using time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy A method for determining if tissue is malignant as opposed to non-malignant (i.e., benign tumor tissue, benign tissue, or normal tissue). In one embodiment, the method comprises irradiating a human breast tissue sample with light at a wavelength of about ... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467768 | Multi-purpose sensor A multi-purpose sensor a single unit is capable of measuring both electric signals from the object and pressures at the same time and which yet is compact, lightweight and cheap enough to be used as a disposable product. Element in a disk form that is com... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467769 | Magnetic field generating apparatus A magnetic field generating apparatus has a permanent magnet arrangement for generating a magnetic field in a magnetic field generating space and a yoke arrangement for forming magnetic circuits for generation of the magnetic field together with the perma... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467770 | Color adaptive frame averaging A color adaptive frame averaging method for an ultrasound imaging system adds persistence to images. The color adaptive frame averaging is achieved by computing filter weighting coefficients and using the filter weighting coefficients to compensate for al... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467771 | Pulse wave sensor A pressure pulse wave sensor for detecting a pressure pulse wave produced from an arterial vessel of a living subject in synchronism with heartbeat of the subject, the sensor having a press surface adapted to be pressed on a body surface of the subject, a... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467772 | Automatic sphygmomanometer A small and power-saving automatic sphygmomanometer constructed of minimum of parts. This automatic sphygmomanometer which inflates a pressure cuff to a value higher than that of one's maximum blood pressure and measures the blood pressure in the process ... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467773 | Cardiac patient remote monitoring using multiple tone frequencies from central station to control functions of local instrument at patient's home Remote monitoring of cardiac electrical activity and/or pacemaker function under extensive control by personnel at a central station over the operation of a monitoring instrument at the patient's home, to thereby reduce reliance on active participation by... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467774 | Method and system for precise time based presentation of recorded medical data The method and system for precise time based presentation of recorded medical data, such as cardiac data, encephalographic data, fetal monitor data or the like, which has been recorded on an ordinary audio cassette tape utilizing an inexpensive presentati... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467775 | Modular auscultation sensor and telemetry system A modular auscultation sensor and telemetry system ("MASTS") for sensing body sounds of a patient in a noisy environment where both desired body sounds and undesirable noise may be detected. The MASTS includes a transducer head that comprises two sensors ... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467776 | Air sampling device and method for sampling exhaled air An air sampling device for obtaining a sample of air from a person's lungs. The air sampling device is comprised of a blow tube connected to a waste air collection bag, and an air capture assembly connected to the blow tube by a needle assembly, for direc... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467777 | Method for electroencephalographic information detection A method for detecting electrical brain response in a subject includes presenting stimuli to the subject, and detecting electrical brain responses therefrom. The responses are analyzed for uncovering event related brain potentials. In one embodiment, the ... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467778 | Monitoring method A method of monitoring the status of a current ovulation cycle of an individual human female subject, involving testing of the body fluid concentration of an analyte of significance in relation to the status of the ovulation cycle, such as urinary E3G, du... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467779 | Multiplanar probe for ultrasonic imaging A multiplanar ultrasonic probe incorporates a mechanically rotatable linear phased transducer array. The transducer array can be remotely maneuvered to change the scan plane. A ring gear affixed to the transducer array surrounds the transducer array and i... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467780 | Biopsy wound closure device and method A method and closure device for performing a routine biopsy procedure without the use of sutures or butterfly bandages. The method and closure device controls bleeding, repairs the biopsy site, reduces the likelihood of inducing excessive scarring and red... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467782 | Patient support device A device for supporting and positioning the arms of a patient lying in a supine position and being subjected to various medical procedures. The device comprises a flat, head-receiving base configured to rest upon a flat surface and having opposed side edg... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467783 | Apparatus and method for the reduction of snoring An apparatus for intra-oral use including a framework having an upper curved platform and a lower curved platform, each of the platforms being defined by two walls extending from and separated by a floor, a material bonded to the upper and lower curved pl... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467784 | Pressure-regulating ear plug A pressure regulating earplug for regulating the rate of change of pressure inside an ear to minimize the pressure differential between the middle ear and a volume of the external ear cavity adjacent the ear drum is made of an ear plug adapted to fit tigh... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467785 | Therapeutic method for effecting translatory continuous passive motion of the temporomandibular joint A therapeutic method for rehabilitating the temporomandibular joint by induction of translatory motion of the joint either post-operatively or as therapy for a variety of conditions, the invention also contemplates apparatus capable of practicing the pres... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467786 | Method for repairing tears and incisions in soft tissue A method for closing an opening in soft tissue inside the body includes the step of making an incision in the body for permitting access to the interior of the body generally adjacent to the location of the opening in the soft tissue inside the body. An i... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467787 | Serrated edge nail An artificial fingernail, the fingernail having the form of a thin sheet extending longitudinally forwardly between proximal and distal edges; the sheet having laterally spaced edges, and having arching curvature between the lateral edges; the proximal ed... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467788 | Hair curler and method of manufacturing the same The present invention facilitates visually checking whether or not either end of a cover has been fixedly embedded, by insert molding, properly in a pair of clasps of a setting frame. In a hair curler of the present invention, the outer edge at either end... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467789 | System for removal of phosphor from CRT panels A system which enables removal of phosphor from a CRT front panel flange. The system includes an air operated valve connected between a water supply and a nozzle. The air operated valve may be incrementally opened and closed, which enables a continuous st... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467790 | Manifold and valve block assembly A manifold and valve block assembly, particularly for a bottle washer designed for plastic returnable bottles. The manifold and valve block assembly provides for the successive supply of a plurality of different cleansing and sanitizing solutions, and als... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467791 | Ultrasonic cleaning method and device therefor An ultrasonic cleaning device for cleaning a fuel assembly constituting an item to be cleaned, includes: a plurality of ultrasonic transducers which irradiate the outside of this item to be cleaned with ultrasonic waves from at least two directions; an ul... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467792 | Collapsible umbrella A shortenable umbrella, essentially comprises a strut 2, a stay 3, a link 4, a rod 5, a tension wire 6, a tension link 7, a spoke 8, a rib 9, a first joint member J1 and a second joint member j2 connected each other as shown in FIG. 4 to form one rib asse... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467793 | Orthotic walker In an orthotic walker, mechanism is provided to bias alternate motion of a user's legs. The mechanism may be a reciprocating bar at hip level, or at least one strap ends of which are attached to leg braces and the bight passing round a fixed frame member.... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467794 | Collapsible shade structure A collapsible shade structure includes a plurality of foldable frame members each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material is provided for substantially covering the frame members to form a side panel for each frame member, each side... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467795 | Methods of sealing annular space between inner and outer gas mains for tie-overs A method of tying over an individual customer service connection from a live outer gas main to an inner gas main inserted within the liver outer gas main comprises defining a generally annular region within the space between the inner and outer mains. The... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467796 | Ball valve with a strainer and integrated means for flushing the strainer A ball valve having a valve body defining a ball valve chamber and having a longitudinal axis defined by inlet and outlet passages. A ball valve element is rotatably disposed in said valve chamber. The ball valve element has a diametrically disposed fluid... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467797 | Two-position three-way solenoid valve A solenoid valve is provided which achieves the function of a two-position, three-way directional control valve and functions at high pressures with low leakage rates. In addition, the valve provides a cost effective and simplified configuration to additi... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467798 | Refill-preventing valve for non-refillable containers A non-refill valve for a non-refillable container, comprising a valve body having an inlet and an outlet and a passage through the valve body interconnecting the inlet and the outlet. A valve stem slides in the passage and has an axial passageway that ext... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467799 | Mixing valve There is disclosed a pressure-compensated mixing valve of the diaphragm and reciprocating piston type, wherein a flexible connection between the diaphragm and the pistons is provided. This flexible connection affords a self-alignment of the pistons in wat... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467800 | Low inertia servo valve A rotary servo valve includes a valve body having a longitudinal bore therethrough. A sleeve fits into the bore. The wall of the sleeve is perforated by two groups of port openings, each group includes a plurality of sets of radially-disposed ports. In ea... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467801 | Warp yarn leveling motion incorporated with a loom stop timing judging device A loom equipped with a leveling motion incorporated with a cam-operated type shedding motion. The loom is provided with a control unit to control a variety of operations of the loom. Upon stopping of the loom weaving operation in response to a loom stop s... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467802 | Woven sleeve with integral lacing cord Woven sleeving having integral tie cords for bundling and harnessing electrical cables and other elongated substrates is disclosed. The sleeving is woven by displacing catch cords a fixed distance from the fabric selvages and raising the catch cords at pr... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5467803 | Outer lead bending apparatus for a semiconductor package device having a package and outer leads extending from the package An outer lead bending apparatus comprises a fixed unit, a movable unit movable toward and away from the fixed unit, a first die detachably mounted on one of the fixed unit and movable unit and holding a semiconductor package devise in place, and a second ... | 11/21/1995 |
