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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5816246 | Electronic pocket spirometer This invention relates generally to instrumentation for pulmonary monitoring and diagnosis and particularly to a compact, hand held, battery powered spirometer, measuring and monitoring expiratory and inspiratory flow rates, volumes and other lung functio... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816247 | Monitoring an EEG An apparatus and method for EEG monitoring provides multi-dimensional classification of EEG samples, using a neural network having multiple outputs trained upon a training set of samples to define an n-dimensional space in which to classify the samples an... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816248 | Channeled vaginal insert and method for treating urogenital disorders A vaginal insert for delivering an agent to a urogenital tract in a patient. The patient has a vagina, and the vagina has an anterior wall. The vaginal insert comprises a member sized to fit within the vagina. The member has a surface defining a channel c... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816249 | Latex prophylactics adhered to a deformed knitted fabric and their manufacturing procedure A procedure for the manufacturing of an improved condom features a knitted fabric adhered to the condom. The fabric is deformed in a longitudinal sense in relation to its axle, by means of a system through which the fabric, in the shape of a tube, is intr... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816251 | Back support system A back support system including a first cuff for securement around one thigh of an individual; a second cuff for securement around the other thigh of the individual; a suspender harness for securement over the individual's shoulders, the suspender harness... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816252 | Surgical drape leak detection method and apparatus A sterile surgical drape for use with a system for thermally treating a sterile medium is accomplished by a drape including liquid sensitive material that changes color upon contact with liquid to indicate the presence of a leak. The liquid sensitive mate... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816253 | Perineal surgical apron A perineal surgical apron (10) for use in obstetrics and surgical procedures which apron comprises a fluid impermeable drape (11) having adhesive strips (15) and (15') at distal ends, and ties (17) for attaching the drape to a covering over a patient and ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816254 | Ear retracting system A new Ear Retracting System for manipulating the ears of a user away from the head during hair treatment procedures to prevent the ears from being injured. The inventive device includes a right strap, a left strap, a right clip secured to the right strap,... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816255 | Method for making a custom mouth guard and apparatus for doing same A method for forming a mouth guard and apparatus for anatomically conforming the impression material to a user's mouth and teeth. Polyvinyl siloxane base putty is combined in equal parts with polyvinyl siloxane catalyst putty until a uniform amalgam is fo... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816256 | Movement--responsive system for conducting tests on freely-moving animals A movement-responsive system for conducting tests on freely-moving animals is disclosed. The invention includes a container for housing the animal, a mechanism for rotating the cage in response to rotational movement of the animal, and one or more test le... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816257 | Gasless retroperitoneal surgical procedure A surgical procedure includes forming an incision in a patient placed in the right lateral recumbent position to facilitate forming a retroperitoneal cavity. Dissection is formed with a balloon cannula, and the retroperitoneal cavity thus formed is then m... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816258 | Bladder neck suspension method A laparoscopic bladder neck suture suspension procedure that anchors a suture in Cooper's ligament and, transvaginally, in the anterior vaginal wall to provide upper and lower suspension points and, then, ties and tensions a knot intracorporeally within t... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816259 | Method for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer by the accumulation of radioactive precipitates in targeted cells A method for the accumulation of trace-labeled or therapeutic insoluble molecules in targeted cells of a living host for purposes including diagnosis, therapy, and research in cell biology. The method enables soluble precipitable materials, which can be t... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816260 | Method for treating substance abuse withdrawal This invention provides a method for treating a condition resulting from the cessation or withdrawal of tobacco or nicotine, opioids, ethanol or combinations thereof comprising administering an effective amount of 4-chloro-5-(imidazoline-2-y(amino)-6-meth... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816261 | Cigarette rod cutting A ledger device suitable for use in a cigarette making machine, for supporting one or more cigarette rods while being cut into predetermined lengths, comprises two similar ledger support members (10; 12) mounted respectively on two pairs of cranks (30,32;... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816262 | Divot tool cigar holder device A divot tool and cigar holder device having a first member with an indentation formed at one end and a second member pivotally connected to the first member with an indentation formed at one end. The indentations of the first and second members are suitab... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816263 | Cigarette for electrical smoking system A novel cigarette adapted for use in an electrical cigarette system comprising a tobacco rod having filled and unfilled tobacco rod portions and being arranged so that electrical heater elements may overlap the filled and unfilled tobacco rod portions. Th... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816264 | Bio-humidor An apparatus for and method of imparting moisture to a cigar or tobacco product is a bio-humidor. The bio-humidor includes a moisture impervious housing configured to hold the cigar, a moisture impervious lid, and a moisture imparting element configured f... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816265 | Hair styling form A hair styling form includes a foam loop completely covered in a fine nylon netting. The loop has a circular cross section, and has an open center large enough to circle a person's head. To use, hair is combed down from the head, and the styling form is p... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816266 | Elongated toenail file and method of use The elongated toenail file of this invention is a strip of material of a length sufficient to enable people to file their toenails while in a comfortable sitting position. A length of 18 inches has been found sufficient for this purpose. The front side of... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816267 | Barrette combined with a comb A barrette combined with a comb is provided that includes an elongated base plate having a retainer unit at one end and two upright lugs bilaterally disposed at an opposite end. A clamping plate is included that has a fixed end pivoted to the upright lugs... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816268 | Hair highlighting method and apparatus A device for applying agents, such as coloring agents, to selected strands of hair includes a first sheet of foil and a second sheet of foil. The first sheet of foil has a first folded end and a first free end. The second sheet of foil also has two ends, ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816269 | Tatoo stencil mechanism A temporary tattoo can be formed on a person's skin, using a stencil mechanism that has flexibility and adhesive attachment to the skin surface. For handling and storage purposes, the flexible stencil sheet is sandwiched between a backing sheet and a prot... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816270 | Co-molded makeup applicator assembly A co-molded makeup applicator assembly includes a resilient body and a rigid handle cover. The generally elongated and unitarily molded body is formed of a resilient material. The body has a first end and a second end, at least one of the first and second... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816271 | Self-guiding flosser A flosser includes a frame (2) having a pair of tines (42) mounted on it for supporting a span of floss (62). At least one of pair the tines is pivotally supported for moving toward and away from the other of the pair of tines. Gear-driven capstans (24, 2... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816272 | Apparatus for cleaning an oil strainer and pan An apparatus for cleaning an oil strainer and pan in an internal combustion engine from which essentially all lubricant has been drained. The apparatus comprises a tank for holding the solvent, a conduit extending between the tank and the oil pan, a pump ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816273 | Dishwashing machine with electric heating means A dishwashing machine includes a water circulating circuit with rotating spray arms 6, 7 arranged in a washing tub 3 and supplied with water by a pump provided to recirculate water collecting in a sump 5. The water is heated by a resistance-type electric ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816274 | Apparartus for cleaning semiconductor wafers Apparatus for cleaning semiconductor wafers comprises a tank for containing a liquid wherein the liquid has an upper surface. A wafer holder holds the semiconductor wafer in the tank with at least a portion of the semiconductor wafer being immersed in the... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816275 | Paint roller cleaner A hydraulically powered cleaner for cleaning a paint roller. The cleaner comprises a housing and removable cover which closes and a cleaning chamber within. Water pressure rotates a turbine mounted inside the housing, which turbine in turn rotates the pai... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816276 | Self-opening and/or self-closing umbrella An umbrella includes an elongated stick for connecting a handle to a cano and an elastic-driven mechanism for controlling operation of the canopy between an open end position and a closed end position by moving a slide mechanism, which is linked to the c... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816277 | White stick for blind persons The invention relates to a white stick with a transmitter for emitting directed signals, a receiver for receiving signals which are reflected by an object and with display means for converting received signals into an indication which is perceptible by th... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816278 | Collapsible tent A collapsible tent including a closed loop resilient coilable member, the member being distorted to form at least three support loops. Each support loop adjoins the other support loops along a single portion of its perimeter with the support loops having ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816279 | Collapsible play structures A collapsible play structure comprises one or more play modules connected together, each play module comprising at least three foldable frame members, each having a folded and an unfolded orientation. A fabric material substantially covers each frame memb... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816280 | Process for transporting a fluid such as a dry gas likely to form hydrates Process for transporting gas hydrates formed from a natural gas or from a condensate gas, consisting in using a dispersing additive, possibly coupled with a film-forming additive, in solution in a liquid hydrocarbon fraction, this liquid hydrocarbon fract... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816281 | Brake bleeding tool A brake bleeding tool allows one person to bleed the hydraulic lines leading to a vehicle wheel cylinder. A check valve allows hydraulic fluid and air to pass out of the wheel cylinder when the brake pedal is depressed and prevents back flow when the brak... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816282 | Ventilation device with operating magnet A ventilation device has a housing which can be connected with a fluid system to be ventilated. A float is movable in the housing, and controls a valve through an operating device for a ventilation process. The valve opens and closes a ventilation passage... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816283 | Tank blanketing system A tank blanketing system protects both the tank vapor space and the environment. A pad valve supplies inert gas to the vapor space and maintains the pressure in the vapor space under conditions that tend to reduce the pressure in the vapor space. Should t... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816284 | Tire valve extension attachment A tire valve extension attachment connected to tire valve for fascilitating inflation of the tire. The extension attachment comprises a housing, a top element an upper holder element, a lower holder element and a depressing rod, wherein the depressing rod... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816285 | Pressure type flow rate control apparatus A pressure type flow rate control apparatus (1) controls flow rate of a fluid in an environment where a ratio of P2/P1 between an absolute pressure P1 at an upstream side of an orifice and an absolute pressure P2 at a downstream side of the orifice is mai... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5816286 | Pressure unloading pilot operated regulator having pressure limiting check valve A pressure unloading pilot operated fluid pressure regulator having a throttling element for controlling fluid flow. A pilot amplifier senses regulator outlet pressure and supplies suitable loading pressure coupled from an inlet supply pressure line throu... | 10/06/1998 |
