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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 |
| 6567263 | Built-up microcomputer Present invention discloses a built-up microcomputer, comprising an input interface, output interface integrated with computer main as well as connecting part. One end of the connecting part is linked to the input interface, and the other end is hinged on... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6505398 | Very high pressure miniature sensing and mounting technique A deign method to eliminate any micro-openings in a very high pressure sensor assembly is provided. The method involves sealing an elongated silicon pressure sensor into a fitting using an alloy and glass based materials. The materials are selected so tha... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6496940 | Multiple processor system with standby sparing A multiprocessor system includes a number of sub-processor systems, each substantially identically constructed, and each comprising a central processing unit (CPU), and at least one I/O device, interconnected by routing apparatus that also interconnects t... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6458376 | Nonaqueous fluorinated drug delivery suspensions Nonaqueous pharmaceutical compositions for use in aqueous physiological systems are disclosed comprising drug delivery suspension of nonaqueous perfluorocarbon or fluorinated silicone liquid carriers. The suspended drug may be water labile or water stable... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6453406 | Multiprocessor system with fiber optic bus interconnect for interprocessor communications In a data processing system of the type having multiple processor units coupled to one another by a bus means for interprocessor communications there is provided a fiber optic interconnection system to interconnect the bus means of multiple processor sect... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6447481 | System for detecting air A dual port syringe has an upper port for connection to a fluid reservoir and a lower port for delivery of the medical fluid under pressure to a patient. A first valve is connected between the fluid reservoir and the upper port, and second valve is connec... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6410944 | Epitaxial structure for low ohmic contact resistance in p-type GaN-based semiconductors Disclosed are an epitaxial structure for low ohmic contact resistance in p-type GaN-based semiconductors and a method for growing such a structure. A very high density of p-type doped GaAs or p-type graded Alx Ga1-x As (0 | 06/25/2002 |
| 6372060 | Platinum solder A solder composition for repairing jewelry having a platinum content of up to about 95% by weight contains about 90% to about 95% by weight platinum and about 5% to about 10% by weight of an alloy that provides the solder composition with a melting temper... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6365970 | Bond pad structure and its method of fabricating A bond pad structure and a method of fabricating such structure are disclosed in the invention. The bond pad structure is formed over a predetermined area defined on a semiconductor substrate. The bond pad structure includes at least two metal layers form... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6354402 | Plank securing scaffolding assembly Platform assemblies may be built up using a substantial number of inverted U-shaped vertical supports with platform hold down members that hold the platforms in place, thus avoiding slippage or pilferage. The hold down members form a unitary structure wit... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6317125 | Saxs video object generation engine A video object generation method (100) for converting a model (102) such that a tessellation operation (164) can create a realistic character in real time during game play. A shelling and slicing operation (106) produces data strings (140) describing a pl... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6311566 | Redundant linkage and sensor assembly A redundant linkage and sensor assembly which includes a sensor that enables indication of the magnitude and direction of forces applied to the linkage, while maintaining full mechanical strength and function of the linkage. The linkage includes an inner ... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6299670 | Integrated heated getter purifier system The present invention provides a method and apparatus to purify various gases utilizing the superior performance a heated getter process in a smaller package than previous multiple stage, heated getter processes. The smaller package includes inner and out... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6290445 | Non-removable structural threaded fastener with threads of lesser outer diameter than the shank and method of forming same Apparatus and method for forming a pin and nut fastener assembly for temporarily or permanently securing two panels having conventional drilled generally aligned holes into which the assembly is inserted. Weight of the pin and nut is reduced while retaini... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6289628 | Fishhook A fishhook having a shank and an integral curved bend portion terminating in a spear portion ending in a sharp point. The spear portion has an axis generally parallel to the shank with a generally uniform cross-section. The spear has a side facing the sha... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6290368 | Portable reading light device A portable reading light device utilizing an LED as the source of light mounted in a housing having a plurality of focusing mirrors mounted therein.... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6289317 | Task-based classification and analysis system A task-based classification and analysis system includes an analysis software module and a user interface. The analysis software module establishes and maintains relationships between a plurality of databases or, in a preferred embodiment, hierarchical ta... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6256033 | Method and apparatus for real-time gesture recognition A system and method are disclosed for providing a gesture recognition system for recognizing gestures made by a moving subject within an image and performing an operation based on the semantic meaning of the gesture. A subject, such as a human being, ente... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6232204 | Semiconductor manufacturing system with getter safety device A semiconductor manufacturing system includes a getter-based gas purifier coupled in flow communication with a gas distribution network for a semiconductor fabrication facility. The gas distribution network supplies purified gas to at least one wafer proc... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6225204 | Method for preventing poisoned vias and trenches A method for preventing the occurrence of poisoned trenches and vias in a dual damascene process that includes performing a densification process, such as an implantation process, on the surface of the exposed dielectric layer around the openings before t... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6221747 | Method of fabricating a conductive plug with a low junction resistance in an integrated circuit An integrated circuit (IC) fabrication method is provided for fabricating a conductive plug, such as a contact plug or a via plug, with a low junction resistance in an integrated circuit. This method is characterized by the inclusion of a preliminary dopi... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6200494 | Combination of getter materials and device for containing the same A combination of getter materials particularly suitable to maintain vacuum in devices which cannot be heated at temperatures higher than about 200° C. The getter comprises: a mixture MO/Pd between an oxide of a transition metal MO chosen among cobalt oxi... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6189030 | Method and apparatus for redirection of server external hyper-link references A message is provided to a tracking server system in response to a client system referencing a predetermined resource locator that corresponds to a resource external to the tracking server system. The tracking server system indirectly provides for the cli... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6158745 | Fluid pressure relief seal for liquid and fluid-tight compartments A fluid pressure relief seal for preventing the ingress of fluid into a container and for venting fluid from the container is disclosed. The fluid pressure relief seal works in conjunction with a container having a receptacle and a lid. The receptacle has... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6109871 | Integrated fan assembly with variable pitch blades A fan assembly (10) includes first and second housing sections (70, 72) which, when mated by a first set of fasteners, define a plurality of circumferentially spaced openings (162) that lead to an internal housing chamber (82). The fan assembly (10) also ... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6098616 | Non-linear nasal dilator A nasal dilator for preventing outer wall tissue of nasal passages of a nose from drawing in during breathing. There is an arcuate spring member for bridging a human nose, the spring member extending over the bridge and at least partly beyond the bridge o... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6092638 | Splineless rotational control apparatus A rotational control apparatus (10, 10a) for controlling the transmission of rotational forces between first and second relatively rotatable members (26, 120, 120a) includes a piston (76, 76a) interconnected for concurrent axial movement with the second m... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6089240 | Hair grip device A hair grip device has a first decoration clamp device and a second decoration clamp device connected to the first decoration clamp device. The first decoration clamp device has a distal click flange, and two first elastic plates. The second decoration cl... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6065812 | Bicycle wheel rim capable of cooperating with brake shoes to bring about smooth and stable braking action A bicycle wheel rim is composed of a friction surface extending along the rim. The friction surface is provided with a plurality of action units each having a primary action area and a secondary action area and a secondary action area. The primary action ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6060101 | Dietary food supplement A composition and method for preparing a food supplement. The composition consisting essentially of at least 70% by weight of an oil seed constituent, at least 8% by weight of an additional plant constituent and at least 4% by weight of yeast wherein oil ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6058789 | Sampling device for gas analyzers A sampling device for a gas analyzer in which a constant-rate flow of diluted sample gas is sampled by a constant-volume sampling device. A gas inlet port of a sampling passage of the constant-volume sampling device is positioned in a throat portion of a ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6042656 | Shutoff control methods for surface treating machines An apparatus (200) is provided in a floor scrubber (10) for automatically shutting off the motor (60) which rotates an agitator (64) and the motor (96) of a vacuum assembly under various operating conditions of the floor scrubber (10). The current to the ... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6038894 | Door lock A door lock has a first handle, a second handle, and a lock device disposed between the first handle and the second handle. The lock device has a disk disposed on the second handle, an annular cover disposed on the first handle, a sleeve disposed on the d... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6026765 | Squeezing door for a droppings dehydrating device A separating and dehydrating device includes a body with two chains reeved through two shafts on two ends of the body, a plurality of compressing boards connected between the two chains. A funnel is connected between the opening of the body and a tube whi... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6024033 | Seeder apparatus for dispensing seed with or without top dressing The seeder apparatus includes a material hopper for dispensing material onto a conveyor to be moved thereby to an entry nip between a rotary brush and the conveyor for propelling the material downwardly at the discharge end. In one embodiment, a metering ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6017091 | Adjustable armrest assembly An adjustable armrest assembly has a fixed seat, a control seat disposed on the fixed seat, a pad seat disposed on the control seat, a main body disposed on the pad seat, and a cover plate covering the main body. The fixed seat has two through apertures. ... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6014877 | Core retainer for a lock with an interchangeable lock core An outside handle assembly includes comprises a spindle, a knob connected to the spindle to rotate therewith, and a core retainer. The spindle includes an upper slot and a lower slot, thereby defining two lateral walls. Each lateral wall includes an upper... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6014878 | Lock with a freely rotatable outside handle An outside handle assembly of a lock includes an outside lever handle, an outside handle spindle secured to the outside lever handle to rotate therewith and including a first slot defined in a periphery thereof, and an actuating spindle mounted in the out... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6012309 | Pad lock with reliable change of code number A pad lock includes an outer casing, a lock main body, and a shackle. A stem is slidably mounted in the lock main body. Several number wheels are rotatably mounted around the stem. Also rotatably mounted around the stem are several retaining sleeves each ... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6011082 | Process for the modification of elastomers with surface interpreting polymer networks and elastomers formed therefrom A process for forming a surface modification on a polymer substrate and polymer substrates having such surface modifications. The process comprises the steps of absorbing a swelling monomer into the polymer substrate for a period of time in order to swell... | 01/04/2000 |
