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User-operated amusement apparatus for kicking the user's buttocks
An apparatus including a user-operated and controlled apparatus for self-infliction of repetitive blows to the user's buttocks by a plurality of elongated arms bearing flexible extensions that rotate under the user's control.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6816604 | Digital film processing feature location method and system One aspect of the invention is a method for locating an unexposed region of film. The method includes the step of illuminating film with a light source while the film has developing chemical applied thereto, the film comprising at least two edges along an x directio... | 11/09/2004 |
| 5985931 | Triple antimicrobial composition The present invention relates to antimicrobial compositons comprising (i) less than or equal to two percent by weight chlorhexidine or chlorhexidine salt; (ii) less than or equal to 1 percent by weight of a quaternary ammonium compound, such as benzalkoni... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5977238 | Rubber composition based on carbon black having silica fixed to its surface and on diene polymer functionalized with alkoxysilane A rubber composition having improved hysteretic and physical properties which make it particularly suitable for forming a tire tread of reduced rolling resistance, comprising carbon black having silica fixed to its surface as the majority portion of reinf... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5967386 | Trouser pressing apparatus An apparatus for pressing a pair of trousers includes a steam supply manifold with an inlet and an outlet end and right and left leg steam ducts which are in communication with the outlet end of the main steam supply manifold. The right and left leg steam... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5968997 | Continuous process for irradiating of polytetrafluorineethylene (PTFE) A system for continuously processing PTFE by irradiation and grinding includes a processing vessel having first and second horizontally adjacent agitators in first and second transversely adjacent vessel portions. The bottom of the vessel has a step betwe... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5968515 | Methods for the quantitative analysis of organic compounds The invention comprises a low temperature method for the in situ derivatization and coupling of thermally and hydrolytically labile organic compounds such as spectinomycin to immunogenic carrier substances. The compound coupled to the immunogenic carrier ... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5958161 | Process for treating a body of stainless steel so as to promote its adherence to a rubber composition Process for treating a body of steel to promote its adherence to a composition which includes at least a rubber, containing the following points: a body at least the surface of which is of stainless steel is used, this steel containing at least 0.02% and ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5958893 | Genes and proteins for treating cystic fibrosis Disclosed are genes encoding novel CF monomer proteins which have cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein function.... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5947131 | Apparatus and method for removing nail tips A nail tip removal apparatus includes a cup for holding nail tip removal solution. A transducer is mounted on the bottom of the cup to impart vibrations to the solution to promote penetration of the solution to soften the nail tip adhesive.... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5929040 | Method for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of proliferative and/or inflammatory skin disorders The present invention relates generally to a method for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of skin disorders, and in particular proliferative and/or inflammatory skin disorders, and to genetic molecules useful for same. The present invention is particularly... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5925660 | Phosphatase inhibitors and methods of use thereof The present invention is directed to compounds having the formula: ##STR1## The invention further provides a method of making the compounds. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of protein phosphatases, for example PP1, PP2A, PP3, CDC25A and CDC25B... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5917123 | Transgenic mice containing a nucleic acid encoding tumor necrosis factor- under the control of a cardiac specific regulatory region The present invention provides transgenic nonhuman mammals that exhibit elevated levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha in myocardium relative to nontransgenic control mammals, and methods for making transgenic non-human mammals. The invention further prov... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5910420 | Method and test kit for pretreatment of object surfaces The present invention provides a method for the pretreatment of object surfaces prior to taking a sample for microbial analysis. The method uses a blend to remove biofilms without hindering the growth of microorganisms. The method allows for reliable and ... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5905232 | Electronic postage scale system and method In an improved postage scale system, soft-selection keys are used for selecting options including shipping service options provided by the system. The display on such a system is adjustable for comfortable viewing thereof. The system is capable of interfa... | 05/18/1999 |
| 5899818 | Temperature compensated golf club head A golf club head is provided with an impact surface formed of a shape memory alloy. The shape memory alloy is selected to have a transformation temperature applicable for the range of normal golf playing temperatures, that is in the range between about 0 ... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5891573 | Method of providing friable polytetrafluoroethylene products A method is disclosed for providing a friable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) product that has particles of a desired size which are flowable and do not tend to agglomerate. To achieve this result, the PTFE starting material is handled at a temperature bel... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5868880 | Prevulcanized tire tread strip for retreading Prevulcanized tread strip (1, 10) including a cap (2) and two side wings 20, 30), such that each lateral end of said wings (3, 20, 30) ends in a bead (4, 21, 31) made of elastomeric material with a substantial thickness in the region intended for connec... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5851557 | Rigid-core mold for annular treads intended, in particular, for the recapping of tires An improved mold (1) for the molding and vulcanizing of annular treads inded, in particular, for the recapping of tires, which includes at least one rigid core (3) defining the inner surface of the tread and a collar (2) divided into sectors (21) which a... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5843749 | Ehk and Ror tyrosine kinases The present invention provides for novel receptor tyrosine kinases known as Ror-1, Ror-2, Ehk-1 and Ehk-2. The invention also provides for assay systems that may be used to detect and/or measure neurotrophin activity or to identify agents that exhibit neu... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5839138 | Cushioned pillow with means for adjusting firmness An adjustable cushioned pillow includes a set of cover panels, preferably circular, forming a closed volume, which is packed with a filler material. A sleeve with a hollow interior is disposed in a loop, also preferably circular, on one of the cover panel... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5841076 | Electronic scale system with programmable function keys In an improved postage scale system, soft-selection keys are used for selecting options including shipping service options provided by the system. The display on such a system is adjustable for comfortable viewing thereof. The system is capable of interfa... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5836366 | Method of fitting an assembly formed of a tire and of a tread strip support A method of fitting a tire and support ring on a one-piece wheel rim in wh the rim includes a first wheel rim seating surface and a second wheel rim seating surface, the first wheel rim seating surface tapering outwardly and having a small hump at the ax... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5821427 | Liquid velocity measurement using curve fitting for peak velocity detection In the particular embodiments described in the specification, the velocity of a flowing liquid is measured by emitting acoustic signals from an acoustic signal unit into the flowing liquid and detecting signals reflected from solid particles moving with t... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5816489 | Mailbox with visual indicator A combination of a mail box and visual indicator is disclosed. The combination includes a mailbox having front and rear ends and an elongated resilient member having first and second ends. The elongated member is mounted at its first end to the rear end o... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5795740 | Pituitary differentiation factor and methods of use thereof The present invention is directed to pituitary differentiation factor (PDF), a pituitary factor that is capable of differentiating cells including breast cancer and prostatic cancer cells. Isolated nucleic acids encoding PDF and related vectors and host c... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5787229 | Electric hot water tank with layered storage An electric hot water heater tank is fitted with a plurality of separators that divide the tank into a plurality of chambers surrounding the tank axis and extending between the top and bottom walls. The adjacent chambers communicate alternately in a direc... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5779412 | Profile frame and connector A nut (30) carried by a nut holder (11) is inserted into a dovetail groove (46) in a profile frame (45) to connect another profile frame or a mechanical component to the profile frame (45). The nut holder (11) has clamping portions (19A, 19B) at both long... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5774563 | Combined electronic acoustical stethoscope A combined electronic acoustical stethoscope having a compact conventional appearance is disclosed. The stethoscope includes a head assembly rotatably mounted on a spool and containing at least a diaphragm, a bell, a battery holder, a microphone, a speake... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5760481 | Encapsulated electronic component containing a holding member An encapsulated electronic part has a resin body and a projecting holding member removably attached to the resin body which may be made of the same resin and formed at the same time as the resin body. The encapsulated electronic part may be conveyed to a ... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5757391 | High-frequency drop-on-demand ink jet system In the high-frequency drop-on-demand ink jet system described in the specification, a variable impedance characteristic of an ink jet orifice is utilized to provide maximum drop ejection rates exceeding the maximum rates possible with constant orifice imp... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5743724 | Flame reaction member for gas combustion appliances and a process for producing the same A flame reaction member for gas combustion appliances comprises a flame reaction material, which is to be heated by a gas flame having been produced by a gas combustion appliance and which undergoes a flame reaction and colors the gas flame by the flame r... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5738824 | Method for the testing and cleaning of instruments for minimal invasive surgery or minimal invasive examination of body cavities For the testing and cleaning of instruments (20) with continuous channels (25) for minimal invasive surgery or minimal invasive examination of body cavities, use is made of a testing and cleaning tray (10) for the instruments (20), which testing and clean... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5724999 | Method of decorating a finger nail A finger nail is decorated with an image printed on a piece of glossy coated paper, such as from a magazine, by applying a film-forming substance over the image to the piece, the substance including a resin and a solvent that is capable upon drying of for... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5720241 | Rotary cylinder engine A rotary cylinder machine, designed as a two-cycle internal combustion engine or as a compressor, includes in a housing (1) a cylinder rotor (5) that rotates about a first axis of rotation (7) and has three pairs of cylinders (13), the cylinders of each p... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5537994 | Combination face mask and dental device for improved breathing during sleep A combination face mask and dental device for improved breathing during sleeping is provided in which a face mask (10) is connected through an air tube (14) to a gas supply system (16). The face mask (10) is connected through a connector (20) to a dental ... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5539599 | Fastener for flexible disk cartridges A movable fastener that permits, among other things, the interlocking of 3.5 inch flexible disk cartridges or "floppy disks." The fastener can project from the flexible disk cartridge when desired to fasten to another flexible disk cartridge. The fastener... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5538471 | Dynamic particulate control system and method of operation A dynamic particulate control system (12) is provided for controlling particulate levels in a room (14). The dynamic particulate control system (12) includes a supply blower assembly (22) that has a supply blower (30). The supply blower assembly (22) draw... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5539810 | Data messaging in a communications network A messaging unit (16) equipped with a cellular transceiver (38) is attached to a truck trailer (12) located within a communications network (10). The messaging unit (16) generates a data message in response to the occurrence of a reporting event. Upon gen... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5537400 | Buffered crosspoint matrix for an asynchronous transfer mode switch and method of operation A buffered crosspoint matrix (20) of an asynchronous transfer mode switch (10) includes a plurality of switching elements (38) for receiving and switching segments containing asynchronous transfer mode cells. Each switching element (38) receives segments ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5535730 | Apparatus and methods for removing hazardous contents from compressed gas cylinders A containment vessel is provided to allow the safe, environmentally acceptable release and recontainerization or other processing of hazardous contents from compressed gas cylinders or other target container. The containment vessel is used to position a g... | 07/16/1996 |