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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 |
| 8109982 | Non-invasive modulation of the autonomic nervous system The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for modulation of the sympathetic-parasympathetic balance by application of heat, carotid and/or ocular message to reduce sympathetic tone or increase parasympathetic tone in a target muscle system to reliev... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8109231 | Imparted charge in situ pipelining device The invention pertains to a lining device that can be pulled through a pipe having an approximate diameter between 1 and 36 inches. The device sprays an electrically charged lining mixture 360° onto the inside pipe surface. The lining mixture is electro-statically ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8079819 | Optimization of premium fiber material usage in wind turbine spars The use of premium material in the construction of wind turbine blades may provide increases in blade efficiency and enable the use of thinner blades. By providing a spar cap having a section of premium material having a constant thickness, the use of the premium ma... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075278 | Shell structure of wind turbine blade having regions of low shear modulus The torsional rigidity of a wind turbine blade affects the twist response of the blade induced by bending moments within the blade. By including regions having a lower modulus of rigidity than the remainder of the blade shell, the torsional rigidity of the blade she... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8062379 | Aneurysm sealing device A device useful for treating an aneurysm having a neck comprises a first inflatable disc and a second inflatable disc, said second inflatable disc being adjacent to said first inflatable disc and in fluid communication therewith. The inflatable discs are sized and c... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8061964 | Hybrid multi-element tapered rotating tower The specification discloses a rotating turbine tower. The tower rotates to maintain the turbine facing into the wind. This allows structure optimization. The tower structure is comprised of a leading edge and a trailing edge, with joining panels between the edge str... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8048091 | Suturing device for anastomisis of lumens A surgical device that includes an outer hollow body and an inner hollow body. The inner hollow body is slidably disposed within said outer hollow body and the inner hollow body includes at least two hollow arms located at the distal end of the inner hollow body. An... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8006542 | Method for contaminant detection using an odor marker The present invention is a method and apparatus for contaminant detection of body parts, such as hands, and or their coverings, such as clean room suits or gloves, and small objects. Particularly, the method and apparatus involve collecting air samples containing ae... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7998168 | Drain tube stripper A drain tube stripper containing two handles pivotally joined at one end. The second end of each handle contains a roller. The rollers meet when the handles are pressed together. The handles are of unequal length. A drain tube, e.g., surgical drain, can be stripped ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7993364 | Aneurysm flow barrier A collapsing clip including of a plurality of collapsed self expanding wire frame segments is contained within the distal end of a catheter. The clip can be maneuvered by a wire traversing through the catheter. The catheter can be placed proximate to the neck of an ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7992514 | Imparted charge in situ pipelining device The invention pertains to a lining device that can be pulled through a pipe having an approximate diameter between 1 and 36 inches. The device sprays an electrically charged lining mixture 360° onto the inside pipe surface. The lining mixture is electro-statically ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7980616 | Pickup truck bed mounted chairs The disclosure teaches a seating component device for removable installation in a pickup truck. The device includes a first bracket removeably attached to a first side panel of a pickup truck bed and a first cross rail and a second cross rail attached to the bracket... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7954518 | Tear cord for jacketed tube The disclosure pertains to installing a plurality of tear cords between a metal tube and a protective jacket. The multiple cords facilitate ease of removal of the protective jacket by creating a panel of the jacket that is detached from the remainder by pulling on t... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7953832 | IP endpoint automated activation The specification teaches a method for automated configuration and installation of IPEPs such as VoIP devices. Configuration may utilize a configuration server in communication with the IPEP through a WAN. The configuration process may temporarily utilize the MAC ad... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7946444 | TML inspection port The device subject of this disclosure pertains to an insulated pipe or vessel including a single piece inspection plug device having a plug component attachable to an insulating structure and forming an aperture for access to an insulated pipe or vessel, a strap com... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7914549 | Mechanical embolectomy and suction catheter A novel catheter and methods for using the same are described herein. Embodiments of the catheter utilize sets of expandable members which collapse into recesses which are part of the catheter body. The recesses provide the catheter body with a low profile for inser... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7905154 | Apparatus and method of contaminant detection for food industry The present invention is a method and apparatus for contaminant detection in the food industry. Particularly, the method and apparatus involve collecting air samples containing aerosolized contaminate particles from a foodstuff and analyzing the sample for presence ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7891939 | Hybrid multi-element tapered rotating tower The specification discloses a rotating turbine tower. The tower rotates to maintain the turbine facing into the wind. This allows structural optimization. The tower structure is comprised of a leading edge and a trailing edge, with joining panels between the edge st... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7867558 | Apparatus and method for lining large diameter pipes with an environmentally compatible impervious membrane A method and apparatus is disclosed for remotely and robotically installing an organic, monolithic, structural and non structural, circumferential and partial radius membranes in conduits, pipelines or passageways. The included apparatus has the mechanical function ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7866277 | Apparatus and method for lining large diameter pipe with environmentally compatible impervious membrane A method and apparatus is disclosed for remotely and robotically installing an organic, monolithic, structural and non structural, circumferential and partial radius membranes in conduits, pipelines or passageways. The included apparatus has the mechanical function ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7789643 | In situ pipe repair controller and system A control apparatus used in conjunction with tools and devices such as electrical power supplies, fluid pumps and vacuums for in situ repair of pipes. A method for controlling in situ repair of pipe using electrical power sources, fluid and pressure sources and flex... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7744652 | Aneurysm sealing device A device useful for treating an aneurysm having a neck comprises a first inflatable disc and a second inflatable disc, said second inflatable disc being adjacent to said first inflatable disc and in fluid communication therewith. The inflatable discs are sized and c... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7726256 | Apparatus and method for lining large diameter pipe with an environmentally compatible impervious membrane A method and apparatus is disclosed for remotely and robotically installing an organic, monolithic, structural and non structural, circumferential and partial radius membranes in conduits, pipelines or passageways. The included apparatus has the mechanical function ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7718026 | Retractable clip press The specification discloses a cardboard and blister pack packaging and sealing machine that includes an upper and lower heater and die combination that can be compressed together over a package for sealing using heat activated adhesives. The machine may use at least... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7682655 | Method and apparatus for lining pipes with environmentally compatible impervious membrane A method and apparatus for remotely installing a monolithic liner in a conduit is disclosed. The apparatus includes a main component body including electromagnetic actuators, pneumatic cylinders, linear actuators relays, solenoids, ion generator, attachment points f... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7628949 | Method and apparatus of curing concrete structures A method of controlling the cure of concrete structures using intralaminar heat generated by applying electrical energy to electrically conductive members disposed within the structures. These conductive members include carbon fibers. The method further incorporates... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7628943 | Portable pipe repair system with electrically heated positioning member A method and device is disclosed for inserting a flexible, inflatable and electrically heatable bladder conveying and installing a thermally responsive repair material into the interior of a pipe. The device is portable and can be used to repair pipe accessible from... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7628177 | Lateral interface device with flexible housing The invention comprises a lateral interface pipe repair device containing a housing with fluid sealable flexible walls dimensioned to fit within a main pipe and further comprising a first end and a second end wherein the first end and second end are held in fixed or... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7591901 | Method and apparatus of lining pipes with environmentally compatible impervious membrane A method and apparatus for remotely installing a monolithic liner in a conduit is disclosed. The apparatus includes a main component body including electromagnetic actuators, pneumatic cylinders, linear actuators relays, solenoids, ion generator, attachment points f... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7581565 | Tear cord for jacketed tube The disclosure pertains to installing a tear cord between a metal tube and a protective jacket. The jacketed tubes may be used in a hydrocarbon production downhole well bore. The tubes may be used to furnish hydraulic fluid or chemicals into the well bore. The conte... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7523764 | Method and apparatus for spot repair of pipe The invention comprises a fluid inflatable bladder with at least one electrical heating component comprised of carbon fibers. Also subject of the invention is an interior surface pipe repair material placement, transport and installation device for in situ pipe repa... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7517212 | Portable pipe repair system with electrically heated positioning member A method and device is disclosed for inserting a flexible, inflatable and electrically heatable bladder conveying and installing a thermally responsive repair material into the interior of a pipe. The device is portable and can be used to repair pipe accessible from... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7444810 | Lever operated pivoting float with generator A device comprising a pivoting float and lever arm combination attached to a beam such that the float and lever arm can unfold and change orientation to the ocean surface. The float and lever arm pivot and the float can be rotated to a vertical position relative to ... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7418197 | Back light screen for chroma-key photography A chromo-key screen method and device having a screen component with a front surface and a back surface and capable of transfusing light or other electromagnetic energy from the back surface to the front surface and one or more lights or other electromagnetic energy... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7267739 | Tensioned pipe support The apparatus and method for eliminating ground water infiltration while stabilizing the ground and repairing underground pipe/conduit and connections is taught in this art. The steps are to first inject, under pressure, expandable structural foam in the space adjac... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7245041 | Ocean wave energy converter A long cylinder shaped beam is submerged in the ocean and suspended horizontally by multiple floats for converting ocean wave energy. The long length (at least the distance of the crest of two waves) and heavy weight of the beam, give the floats something stable to ... | 07/17/2007 |
| D541095 | Two-piece doorway mat set | 04/24/2007 |
| 7135087 | Apparatus and method for the repair and stabilization of underground pipes The apparatus and method for eliminating ground water infiltration while stabilizing the ground and repairing underground pipe/conduit and connections is taught in this art. The steps are to first inject, under pressure, expandable structural foam in the space adjac... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7114874 | Security barrier An apparatus and method for providing a portable, rapid deployable barrier system which utilizes autonomous operation and one or more gas generators to rapidly activate the barrier. The invention includes a barrier component installed beneath the ground surface or s... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7101112 | Security barrier An apparatus and method for installing and deploying a barrier utilizing one or more gas generators. The invention includes a barrier component installed beneath the ground surface or substantially parallel to the ground and raised by activation of the gas generator... | 09/05/2006 |
