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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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| 8146324 | Non-invasive methods of securing an installed metal roof A method of securing an installed metal roof deck covered with at least one layer of insulation and/or sealer. The metal roof deck is supported by a plurality of parallel metal beams. Access holes are drilled through the insulation and/or sealer at opposite ends of ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8143231 | Method of reducing HIV-replication in human body tissue Mononuclear phagocytes are reservoirs, vehicles of dissemination, and targets for persistent HIV infection. However, not all MP population equally support viral growth. Such differential replication is typified by the greater ability of placental macrophages (PM), a... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8104847 | Apparatus for storing and dispensing rolled cleaning wipes A storage and dispensing arrangement is provided to maintain moistened wipes wet. The moistened wipes are rolled around a core tube and placed inside a first housing. The first housing is then placed inside a second housing having a closing door to isolate the first... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8104358 | High sensitivity passive wireless strain sensor A high sensitivity strain sensor that utilizes a micro-scale cavity built in a multi-layer structure, with a pair of interdigitalized capacitor incorporated on one of the layers, is described in this document. The device's capacitance changes produced by unattended ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8101783 | Titanium-maltol compound and method of synthesizing the same A novel compound showing anti-tumor properties was synthesized by reacting Cp2TiCl2 with maltol (3-hydroxy-2-methyl-4-pyrone) and a pH of 5.4, leading to a complete replacement of Cp and chloride ligands affording, Ti(maltolato)2(OH)... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8062894 | Generation of fluorescent microbead cellular surrogate standards A method of producing microbead populations that mimics the fluorescence intensity profile distribution of fluorescent biological cells so that they may be used a standard for flow cytometry. ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8020341 | Pest borderline control system The present invention provides for a novel, but simply structured pest control system that protects structures such as buildings and humans by providing a system that is selectively attached to the exterior of structures and/or to the surrounding perimeter of struct... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8012901 | Method of synthesizing enantiopure mexiletine analogues and novel β-thiophenoxy and pyridyl ethers A practical and efficient procedure for the enantioselective synthesis of mexiletine analogues using 10% of a novel spiroborate ester as chirality transfer agent is presented. A variety of mexiletine analogues were prepared with excellent enantioselectivities (91-97... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7930772 | Blind head cooling helmet Disclosed herein is a cooling device such as a blind head cooling helmet which will fully cover the head contour plus the area of the eyes, cheeks, and ears, having an lid arrangement with internal air ducts. An air pump generates and pushes small volumes of slow pa... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7876247 | Signal dependent dither A new technique on the dithering of one-dimensional signals is presented. The novel technique determines whether dither is needed when reducing the bit depth and evaluates whether the total error of the un-dithered quantization is white noise. If this is the case, t... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7807137 | Iron-based contrast agent A contrast agent having a metal core and an inert shell forming a single cluster is disclosed. The metal core is iron-based and has an octa-nuclear structure. It is surrounded by a cluster of pyrazolate groups. Ligands can be attached to the cluster to provide water... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7806316 | Transaction system for video matching An integrated surveillance and transaction record system is used to monitor a bank and to save records of transactions. The integrated system includes a central database and server. When a teller executes a transaction, an interface detects relevant transaction data... | 10/05/2010 |
| D619251 | Adjustable multi-use punch | 07/06/2010 |
| D608194 | Gift wrapping box | 01/19/2010 |
| 7543421 | Methods of securing an installed concrete roof A method of attaching an installed concrete roof is disclosed. The installed concrete roof consists of rectangular panels positioned along a grid. The concrete panels are supported by metal beams. Smaller metal panels, having a hole in each corner, are positioned ov... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7528060 | Branched nanostructures and method of synthesizing the same A branched nanostructure is synthesized. A porous material, with pores having a diameter of approximately 1 μm or less, is placed in a vacuum. It is irradiated with an electron beam. This causes a trunk to grow from the porous material and further causes branches t... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7520103 | Non-invasive methods of securing an installed metal roof A method of securing an installed metal roof deck covered with at least one layer of insulation and/or sealer. The metal roof deck is supported by a plurality of parallel metal beams. Access holes are drilled through the insulation and/or sealer at opposite ends of ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7506753 | Conveyor belt assembly A conveyor assembly includes a support structure for a belt constructed of interlocking segments. The support structure includes straight segments that may be cut to any desired length. These straight segments are joined using a friction-fit connector. The connector... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7413146 | Control apparatus for kite powered conveyance device A control apparatus for a kite powered conveyance device. Port and starboard kite leads (28,32) and/or port and starboard kite control lines (30, 36) connect ends of a control bar (26, 26′) to port and starboard ends of a kite (12). A t... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7361643 | Methods for inhibiting angiogenesis A method for inhibiting angiogenesis, including: administering a nucleoside, such as tunicamycin, in an amount effective to inhibit angiogenesis, to a patient in need of such treatment. A method for inhibiting angiogenesis, including: administering a nucleoside, whi... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7339285 | Hydroelectric wave-energy conversion system A method and system to capture kinetic energy of the sea waves and convert it to electrical power is presented. The hydrodynamic power of the waves is converted to mechanical power after impacting and moving a special panel. The mechanical power is converted into a ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7310111 | Video monitoring and security system A computer especially suitable for use as a video-based security system includes video inputs, a processor and a network connection. The video inputs are each configured to receive an electronic video signal from a video camera. The processor operates on a digital r... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7273631 | Method of making french fry-style potato products A method is described for making a frozen French fry-style food product, having from about 50.0% to about 70.0% moisture, from about 4.0% to about 8.0% protein, from about 2.5% to about 5.0% fat, and from about 0.25% to about 0.50% fibers, in addition to calcium and... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7252088 | Methods of powering medical equipment for the treatment of sleep apnea An uninterruptible D.C. battery backup power supply is designed to operate medical respiratory treatment equipment such as a machine for the treatment of sleep apnea. A power supply with D.C. backup consists of a rectifier/charger, a rechargeable battery and a D.C.-... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7241384 | Floating strainer A floating strainer is constructed having a rectangular frame. A cylindrical drum is attached to each corner of the rectangular frame. Below the rectangular frame, a box-strainer is fixed. The distance between the box-strainer and the rectangular frame is adjustable... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7214105 | Light socket housing A housing for a light socket is made of stamped metal. It has a tubular shell that surrounds the light socket. A cap covers the bottom of the tubular shell. A threaded ring engages the bottom of the tubular shell and holds the cap in place. The shell and cap are mad... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7213850 | Door knob holder A door stop is attached to a wall at the same height as a doorknob. When the door is swung into an open position, the door stop is lifted. The doorknob passes under the door stop, which is then dropped so that it rests on the axel connecting the doorknob to the door... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7090884 | Method and composition for producing french fry potato products A method is described for producing extruded French Fries-Style products from dough containing between 45% to 50% moisture, from 4% to 8% protein, and from 0.25% to 0.5% fibers. Said dough is composed of steam-peeled potatoes soaked beans, desired spices, flavors, c... | 08/15/2006 |
