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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5782218 | Evaporated fuel treatment device of an engine An evaporated fuel treatment device comprising a purge control valve for controlling an amount of fuel vapor fed into the intake passage from a charcoal canister. When the engine stalls, it is judged if it was because of the purge action of the fuel vapor... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782219 | Reciprocating engine with a wobble plate transmission The reciprocating engine more particularly intended for high pressure applications or motor vehicle CO2 air conditioning systems, has a wobble plate transmission, whose wobble plate (3) can assume different inclined positions for power control ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782221 | Method and apparatus for decreasing the load change reactions in a motor vehicle Power to the driven wheels is increased when the motor vehicle is traveling around a curve and the driver suddenly releases the gas pedal. A sudden release of the gas pedal is recognized when the rate of change of pedal position or the engine speed exceed... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782222 | Apparatus and method for supplying an alternate fuel substantially simultaneously to fuel injectors A fuel system is provided for supplying a second fuel different from a first supplied fuel substantially simultaneously to a plurality of injectors. In one form, an inner tube within an outer housing has a plurality of openings spaced from inlets to the f... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782223 | Fuel supply system A fuel supply system is installed inside a fuel tank as part of a cover closing an opening of the fuel tank. The fuel filter is integrally fixed to the cover and a fuel pump is mounted via the fuel filter. The fuel filter is in the shape of a partial annu... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782224 | Grill with rotating rack A first rack is connectable to a second rack to form a rack assembly adapted to hold food between the first rack and the second rack. A base is adapted to provide a source of heat to food placed between the first rack and the second rack. The base include... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782225 | Vaporization system A fluid vaporization system comprises a first fluid inlet for receiving a first fluid, a second fluid inlet for receiving a second fluid, and a first discharge aperture for discharging the first fluid and the second fluid. A first connecting passage conne... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782226 | Method of reducing the harmful emissions of a multicylinder internal combustion engine In a method for reducing harmful emissions of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine including for each cylinder intake and exhaust passages with intake and exhaust valves and an exhaust gas recirculation passage extending between an exhaust passage ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782227 | Apparatus for controlling a heater for heating an air-fuel ratio sensor An apparatus, for controlling a heater for heating an air-fuel ratio sensor, which is capable of preventing an excessive temperature rise of the heater after the air-fuel ratio sensor has been activated. After engine start-up, power is continuously suppli... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782228 | Toy flying disk and launcher system A toy flying disk and disk launcher system including a launching pad coupled to a handle, a disk feeder mounted in a vertical disk feed hole at the launching pad and holding a stack of flying disks, a disk launching control mechanism controlled to push th... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782229 | Single cam compound bow with interchangeable cams for varying draw length A cam assembly for a single cam bow provides replaceable cable sheaves. By selecting different cable sheaves the draw length of the bow may be altered while the bow is strung. The draw length can be further fine tuned by providing differentially spaced po... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782230 | Combination stove and barbecue grill A portable, outdoor cooking apparatus is provided which is capable of operating as both a stove and a barbecue grill. The cooking apparatus includes an elongated burner tube and a pivoting parabolic-shaped heat diffuser which can be rotated between an upr... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782231 | Direct vent fireplace A gas burning direct vent fireplace having an outer casing within which a firebox is mounted. The sides of the firebox are secured to the sides of the casing so that the bottom of the firebox is spaced above the floor of the casing without the need for su... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782232 | Medical nebuliser Disclosed is a medical nebuliser including a container providing a sump area for a liquid drug. A rotor is located in the container, and an impacter ring encircles the rotor. The rotor is formed from two disc shaped components at least one of which is con... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782233 | Method and arrangement for identifying an existing connection in apparatus for the ventilation of a patient A method and arrangement in connection with the ventilation of a patient, wherein the lungs of the patient are ventilated mechanically by means of a ventilator or manually by means of a reservoir bag as the patient's own respiratory activity is insufficie... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782234 | Respiratory breathing filter apparatus and method An advanced and versatile method for a RESPIRATORY BREATHING FILTER APPARATUS having an outer body that conforms to the natural formation of the human mouth and is engaged by the teeth without the use of hands. Primarily designed for use by users with res... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782235 | Valved filter connection piece for a gas mask A combination of a first breathing connection of a gas mask with an insert which can be inserted into the breathing connection for connecting filters to the gas mask is to be improved in terms of the simple manufacture of country-specific variants of gas ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782236 | Ventilator tube retaining device for endotracheal tube or tracheostomy A retaining clamp device holds a tubular air fitting to an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy, e.g., disposed on the neck of the patient. A C-shaped clamp member is formed of a resilient semi-rigid plastic and has an inside diameter that fits snugly over t... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782237 | Pulse oximeter and sensor optimized for low saturation A pulse oximeter sensor with a light source optimized for low oxygen saturation ranges and for maximizing the immunity to perturbation induced artifact. Preferably, a red and an infrared light source are used, with the red light source having a mean wavel... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782238 | Multiple electrode EKG device A flexible multiple electrode EKG device is disclosed for hooking a patient to an electrocardiograph instrument, which is capable of being used with a variety of different sized patients. The assembly comprise a pad having sufficient weight to ensure that... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782239 | Unique electrode configurations for cardiovascular electrode catheter with built-in deflection method and central puller wire An electrophysiological mapping device includes an outer catheter, an inner catheter slidable within the outer catheter, and an electronic activation and recording device for electrically activating electrodes on the inner catheter and/or recording electr... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782240 | Method of classifying respiratory sounds The invention provides a method of classifying respiratory sounds. The method provides the steps of selecting a first set of respiratory sounds and manually determining a classification content of the first set of respiratory events. The method further in... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782241 | Sensor device for electrocardiogram A sensor device intended to be implemented at the vicinity or inside a nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus, and more particularly on a patient inside the canal of the magnet of a magnetic resonance imager (MRI). The device includes at least two non-metal... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782243 | Variable position intercourse performance apparatus An apparatus is provided for performing intercourse in different positions, including an adjustble, fixed length main strap, an elastic strap, an upper torso harness attached to one end of the elastic strap capable of independently supporting the shoulder... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782244 | Method and apparatus for immobilizing the head, shoulder and torso of the human anatomy An apparatus for immobilizing and positioning the head, shoulder, and torso region extending down to the mid thigh of the human for radiographic examination or treatment. The device consists of a base board with an extension, a head and shoulder form, a p... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782245 | Procedure of elaborating one-piece custom posts on non-parallel rooted teeth A method of making a metal one-piece custom post member for non-parallel rooted teeth, including preparation of two root canals of the tooth by using a drill, making a funnel-shaped parallel fixing of entries in the root canals, inserting two posts made o... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782246 | Long filler cigar construction A cigar construction utilizing a plurality of rolled-together long filler cigar leaves with the front ends of the tubes extending from the front of the cigar to provide immediate smoker identification of the integrity of the long filler leaf construction.... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782247 | System and method for buffing and polishing fingernails and toenails An improved system and method for buffing and polishing fingernails and toenails. The improved nail care system includes at least two fabric strips. Each fabric strip has two surfaces with at least one of the two surfaces covered with a graded abrasive. A... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782248 | Method for applying french manicures to fingernails A method for applying French manicures to fingernails having specialized French manicure style decals is shown. After a base coat of polish is applied to the fingernail, the French manicure style decal is applied to the fingernail using an adhesive materi... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782249 | Laser manicure process There is provided an improved process and apparatus for cutting and/or fingernails. The process includes the step of providing laser radiation to cut or score the nails, and optionally cooling the site of administration of the laser beam. The nails can be... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782250 | Dental flossing tool A flossing tool includes a handle, a neck and a head at the distal end of the neck. A spool of floss is placed in a compartment within the handle with the free end of the floss being extended from the compartment and over a series of ridges traversing the... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782252 | Parts washer A parts washer is provided having structure for supporting at least one part to be washed and a means for mounting the supporting structure for rotation about a first axis relative to the support therefor. Structure is provided for delivering cleaning flu... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782253 | System for removing a coating from a substrate A system is provided for removing material from a structure having at least one layer of the material formed on a substrate. The system includes a radiant energy source, such as a flashlamp, with an actively cooled reflector for irradiating a target area ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782254 | Recyclable image recording support material, method of producing the same, and method of recycling the recyclable image recording material A method of producing a recyclable image recording support material including a paper layer capable of copying or recording images thereon is conducted by the steps of applying to an image-bearable side of an image recording support material including a p... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782255 | Method and device for cleaning a tube plate of a heat exchanger from inside the bundle of the heat exchanger At least two pivoting jets (55a, 55b, 55c) of cleaning liquid, each directed between two successive lines of tubes substantially perpendicular to the rows of tubes, are sent, in succession, from locations situated inside the bundle of the steam generator,... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782256 | Contoured foot for ambulatory aid A foot (12) for attachment to a bottom end of a leg (18) of a walker or other ambulatory aid. The foot includes a tubular collar (24) with a central passage (26) that receives the leg. A ski-shaped base (28) projects from the bottom of the collar, general... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782258 | Vapor recovery fuel tank system A vapor recovery fuel system includes a fuel tank having at least one vent opening defined therein. A fuel vapor canister is in communication with the vent opening to receive and filter fuel vapors from the tank. A refueling control valve is configured in... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782259 | Pressure relief valve A pressure relief valve for a fluid pressure system having a pressure vent. A body is aligned with and in fluid communication with the pressure vent, the body terminating in a cylindrical portion having a circular opening. A bonnet is in axial alignment w... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782260 | Hydraulic flow priority valve A flow priority valve receives input fluid flow and divides the fluid flow between a primary device and a secondary device. The valve comprises a valve body have a bore formed therein, the bore having first and second ends and first and second annular cha... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5782261 | Coiled tubing sidepocket gas lift mandrel system A sidepocket gas lift mandrel assembly for installation in coiled tubing for providing gas lift to oil and gas wells is disclosed. The mandrel assembly includes inwardly projecting members offset from the centerline of the internal diameter of the housing... | 07/21/1998 |
