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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 |
| 8177850 | Joint placement methods and apparatuses Systems and methods for determining placement of prosthetic components in joint including defining patient-specific frame of reference for joint, determining patient-specific postoperative range of motion of joint, evaluating patient-specific range of motion of join... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8047558 | Heavy-duty vehicle axle/suspension system An axle/suspension system for a heavy-duty vehicle, in which the vehicle has a frame that includes a pair of hangers. The axle/suspension system is attached to the hangers, and includes an axle and a pair of suspension assemblies. Each of the suspension assemblies i... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8047551 | Multi-stage height control valve including position sensitive pilot signal and pressure boost for vehicle air springs A multi-stage height control valve for a pneumatic control system of a vehicle includes an air reservoir port, an exhaust port, an air spring port and a pilot port operatively connected to a rotor valve which is in turn operatively connected to the vehicle. The air ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8016531 | Axle spindle nut assembly for heavy-duty vehicles An axle spindle nut assembly secures a wheel end assembly on an axle spindle. The wheel end assembly includes outboard and inboard outboard bearings that are immovably mounted on the axle spindle, and a wheel hub which is rotatably mounting on the bearings. The spin... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7971845 | Security mount for displaying handheld device A security mount for displaying an article such as a handheld device is provided that includes a device mount that can be secured to a handheld device and a base mount that can be secured to a display structure. The device mount is releasably connected to a tether s... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7967883 | Extractor for vacuum cleaning system An extractor for a vacuum cleaning system of the type based on a cyclonic separator. The extractor comprises an annular body located adjacent the cyclonic separator and has an annular opening communicating with the cyclonic separator. A mesh covers the annular openi... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7843657 | Gimbal mount A gimbal mount in which an optical element is mounted in a carriage that mounts for rotation in a holder, which in turn mounts for rotation in a body. A first pair of counter-acting adjustment screws act upon a face of the holder to rotate the holder about a first a... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7841608 | Pneumatic proportioning system for vehicle air springs A pneumatic proportioning system for heavy-duty vehicle air springs includes an air supply, a height control valve and a solenoid valve in fluid communication with one another and with the air springs of at least one axle/suspension systems of a heavy-duty vehicle. ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7743803 | Stump grinding wheel A stump grinding wheel includes a wheel disc, which includes multiple recesses formed about its periphery. A peripheral cutter assembly is disposed in each one of the recesses and is mounted on the wheel disc. Multiple side cutter assemblies are mounted on the wheel... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7731300 | Hubcap for heavy-duty vehicles A hubcap for a wheel end assembly of a heavy-duty vehicle seals an outboard end of the wheel end assembly. The wheel end assembly includes a wheel hub formed with a cavity that contains lubricant, and the hubcap positively engages and mounts on the outboard end of t... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7731211 | Heavy-duty vehicle axle/suspension system An axle/suspension system for a heavy-duty vehicle, in which the vehicle includes a frame that extends in a longitudinal direction relative to the vehicle. The axle/suspension system is attached to the vehicle frame via at least one hanger and includes at least one ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7658412 | Frame for heavy-duty vehicles A frame for a heavy-duty vehicle includes a pail of spaced-apart, parallel, elongated, and longitudinally-extending main members. At least a pair of transverse cross members extend between and are attached to the main members, and each one of at least a pair of hang... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7652562 | Vehicle temperature warning system and method A temperature warning system for a heavy-duty vehicle, having at least one axle formed with an inner diameter. The axle includes a pair of spindle ends, and a wheel end assembly rotatably mounted on each spindle end. A thermal switch is disposed in the inner diamete... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7643230 | Optical mount for laser rod An optical mount for holding an optical element, such as a laser rod, in which two or more contact blocks are biased into contact with two faces of the optical element and with a base supporting the optical element. The optical mount maintains good thermal contact w... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7630597 | Master/slave multiple path optical switching device A system and method is provided for controlling switching between multiple primary and diverse optical paths in an optical switching system. The system has a primary upstream optical path, a diverse upstream optical path, one or more primary downstream optical paths... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7621537 | Height control valve for vehicle axle/suspension system A height control valve for an air spring of an air-ride axle/suspension system of a heavy-duty vehicle includes a body. The valve body is pneumatically connected to an air reservoir of the vehicles an ail spring, and to atmosphere A control arm actuates the valve to... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7600785 | Frame for heavy-duty vehicles A frame for a heavy-duty vehicle includes a pair of spaced-apart and longitudinally-extending main members. At least two cross members extend between and are attached to the main members. Each one of at least a pair of hangers is attached to and depends from a respe... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7585031 | Wheel hub with lubricant fill port A non-drive axle depends from a heavy-duty vehicle. Each one of a pair of wheel end assemblies is mounted on a respective one of the ends of the non-drive axle. Each wheel end assembly includes a pair of bearings mounted on a spindle of the axle, and a wheel hub rot... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7568710 | Steerable axle automatic lift sensor system A sensor system for actuating the lifting of a steerable axle of a wheeled vehicle includes at least one proximity switch mounted on a first structure of the wheeled vehicle and at least one magnet mounted on a second structure of the wheeled vehicle, wherein at lea... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7559521 | Bracket for anti-lock braking system sensor A bracket for securely positioning an anti-lock braking system sensor on a heavy-duty vehicle axle adjacent to wheel hub tone ring teeth is formed from a single piece of robust material such as sheet steel. A steel blank of a certain size and shape preferably is sta... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7549660 | Frame or subframe for tractor-trailers A frame or subframe for a tractor-trailer for supporting one or more axle/suspension systems includes a pair of spaced-apart, parallel, elongated, and longitudinally extending main members. At least one cross member structure extends between and is connected to the ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7537224 | Cam tube bracket A cam shaft support/enclosure assembly for brake systems of heavy-duty vehicles is mounted on a beam of an axle/suspension system and includes a cam tube. A bracket for mounting the cam tube on the beam includes a pair of plates that are mounted on the beam. Each on... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7506940 | Axle spindle and wheel end assembly An axle for a heavy-duty vehicle extends transversely across the vehicle and includes a central portion. Each one of a pail of relatively short and lightweight axle spindles is connected to and extends outboardly from a respective end of the axle central portion. A ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7503586 | Vehicle frame having air tank cross member A tank for containing compressed air for supplying the air to one or more pneumatically-operated components, devices, or systems of a heavy-duty vehicle such as a tractor-trailer or straight truck, also serves as part of the structure of the frame or subframe of the... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7503414 | Movable subframe for tractor-trailers A movable subframe for a tractor-trailer includes a pair of elongated spaced-apart main members extending longitudinally relative to the tractor-trailer, at least one cross member extending between and being attached to the main members, and a retractable pin mechan... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7464948 | Distributed compliance axle/suspension system A distributed compliance air-ride axle/suspension system includes an integral structure preferably formed of a lightweight composite material, replacing traditional beams and an axle. The composite structure includes a plurality of plates of various sizes and shapes... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7455306 | Integral arm axle/suspension system An axle/suspension system for a wheeled vehicle, in which the vehicle has a frame, includes an integral arm structure that includes an attachment member for connecting the integral arm structure to the vehicle frame. A flexible transition member is connected to and ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7413322 | Modular service unit Modular service unit (10A) comprising a pair of elongate light fitting EACH comprising a reflector housing (14) having one or more light tubes (24). Either a bridging plate, or an intermediate housing (26), is releasably attached to or su... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7401490 | Raised-center axle and process for forming A cold-formed, raised-center axle for a heavy-duty vehicle includes a central tube having a pair of ends, a pair of spindles attached to the central tube ends, and a wall thickness of from about 0.500 to about 0.625 inches. A hump is formed in the center portion of ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7306293 | Corrosion-resistant ABS tone ring A tone ring of a vehicle anti-lock braking system of the type that is integrated into a disc brake rotor. The tone ring has a protective layer which enables it to withstand the combination of extreme heat and harsh environmental conditions to which it is exposed dur... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303200 | Hanger-free movable subframe for tractor-trailers A movable subframe or slider box for tractor-trailers includes a pair of elongated, longitudinally-extending, spaced-apart, parallel main members, and a plurality of cross members which extend between and are attached to the main members to form a rigid slider box s... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296809 | Rotary cam alignment system A system used for alignment of a vehicle suspension and axle includes a pear-shaped cam that is rotatable relative to one of two spaced plates of a hanger bracket. An aperture and nose in the cam plate is aligned with an elongated opening in the bracket plate. The c... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293781 | Anti-creep trailer locking mechanism An anti-creep locking mechanism for a trailer suspension system is disclosed. The disclosed locking mechanism includes at least one column that may be swung into a first position in a gap formed between a trailer frame and a suspension component to keep a trailer at... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7273082 | Tire inflation system apparatus and method A tire inflation system includes an air supply source in selective fluid communication with a tire via a pneumatic conduit. A method of inflating the system includes providing a tire pressure retention valve in the pneumatic conduit adjacent to the tire. An inflatio... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7226265 | Tire-detecting wheel chock apparatus A wheel chock apparatus includes a chock body for chocking a tire of a vehicle such as a semi-trailer prior to loading or unloading the trailer by a towmotor at a docking bay. When properly positioned, the chock body prevents movement of the vehicle away from the do... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7218824 | Light emitting device The invention relates to a light emitting device consisting of one or more light sources coupled to a light guide containing diffuser particles having a refractive index close to the refractive index of the core of the light guide. The diffuser particles cause a sca... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7207583 | Spacer apparatus for suspension beam bushing assemblies A spacer apparatus for insulating a beam bushing assembly of an axle/suspension system from direct metal-to-metal contact with the vehicle frame hanger on which the assembly is pivotally mounted. In one embodiment, an integrally-formed one-piece apparatus includes a... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7198298 | Movable subframe for semi-trailers A movable subframe or slider for semi-trailers includes a pair of spaced-apart, parallel and longitudinally extending main members. The main members are interconnected by a pair of longitudinally spaced, parallel and transversely extending horizontal cross members, ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7131652 | Steering damper and backup lock beam attachment A steerable lift axle/suspension system for a heavy-duty vehicle such as a semi-trailer or a straight truck, includes a pair of steering dampers and a backup lock. The steering dampers minimize shimmy of the steerable wheels during over-the-road operation of the veh... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7111739 | Wet fine particle sizing and separating apparatus A particle sizing and separating apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base and a frame that is movably connected to the base. A motor assembly is provided to vibrate the frame and at least two screens are connected to the frame. Means also are provided f... | 09/26/2006 |
