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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 |
| 8091267 | Gun-mounted sighting device A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8076237 | Method and apparatus for 3D interconnect The present invention discloses methods for depositing a material, particularly a conductive material, in cavities of a substrate and forming bonding contacts or pads thereon. An intracavity structure may be utilized in conjunction with embodiments of the present in... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8071452 | Atomic layer deposition of hafnium lanthanum oxides There is provided an improved method for depositing thin films using precursors to deposit binary oxides by atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques. Also disclosed is an ALD method for depositing a high-k dielectric such as hafnium lanthanum oxide (HfLaO) on a subs... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8018108 | Compact high power alternator An apparatus for converting between mechanical and electrical energy, particularly suited for use as a compact high power alternator for automotive use and “remove and replace” retrofitting of existing vehicles. Various aspects of the invention provide a means o... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8006428 | Gun-mounted sighting device A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7997023 | Gun with mounted sighting device A sighting device is mountable to a gun. The device includes a light source (preferably a laser), a power source connectable to the light source and a mount attachable to the gun so that the laser is juxtaposed either the top surface of the gun or a side surface of ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7921047 | Business system simulator Users of a simulator gain skills for investing using a simulator. The simulator simulates a business system that conducts a market transaction. The simulator selects a set of factors from a plurality of sets; selects a current factor from the selected set; and deter... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7906068 | Support post system for molten metal pump An improved post clamp for a molten metal pump includes a support post clamp that supports the weight of a pump superstructure on the top of the support posts. The clamp preferably includes (a) a bottom flange for connecting to the pump superstructure, (b) a cavity ... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7863787 | Compact high power alternator A compact, high power, power conversion apparatus including a rotor and a stator. The rotor includes a cylindrical casing, and a predetermined number of permanent magnets disposed on the casing, and is adapted for rotation about the axis of the casing. The stator in... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7842421 | Electrolytes for lithium sulfur cells Disclosed is an additive for an electrochemical cell wherein the additive includes an N—O bond. The additive is most preferably included in a nonaqueous electrolyte of the cell. Also disclosed are cells and batteries including the additive, and methods of charging... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837501 | Jumper sleeve for connecting and disconnecting male F connector to and from female F connector A jumper sleeve for connecting and disconnecting a male F connector to and from a female F connector includes a wrench portion and a grip portion. The wrench portion has a leading end, a trailing end, and a hollow main body located between the leading end and the tr... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7790315 | Composite cathodes, electrochemical cells comprising novel composite cathodes, and processes for fabricating same The present invention pertains to composite cathodes suitable for use in an electrochemical cell, said cathodes comprising: (a) an electroactive sulfur-containing cathode material, wherein said electroactive sulfur-containing cathode material, in its oxidized state,... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7768166 | Compact high power alternator An apparatus for converting between mechanical and electrical energy, particularly suited for use as a compact high power alternator for automotive use and “remove and replace” retrofitting of existing vehicles. The apparatus includes a rotor with permanent magn... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7768165 | Controller for AC generator A control system that can accommodate the wide variations in the output of a generator, such as a permanent magnet alternator, while providing an output with relatively uniform phase ripple. The control system includes a zero crossing detector and variable ramp gene... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7731891 | Couplings for molten metal devices Disclosed are couplings for use in devices positioned in a molten metal bath. One is a rigid coupling that may include a counterweight, the coupling to reduce nonconcentric movements during rotation of a shaft, particularly a rotor shaft. Another coupling uses magne... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7708941 | Liquid product pressure treatment method and device A method and device related to a liquid product pressure and (optionally) temperature treatment method reduces the level of microorganisms in the liquid product to a preselected level. Utilizing the method, liquid product is diffused in a chamber with the speed of p... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7703145 | Data update authorization A method is described for controlling customer installations of software or data by providing to the customer an encrypted list of authorized installation targets, whereby the installation program reads and decrypts the list, and only allows installation to proceed ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7698195 | Systems and methods for improving investing Users of a simulator gain skills for investing using a simulator. The simulator simulates a business system that conducts a market transaction. The simulator selects a set of factors from a plurality of sets; selects a current factor from the selected set; and deter... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7692341 | Compact high power alternator A compact, high power, power conversion apparatus including a rotor and a stator. The rotor includes a cylindrical casing, and a predetermined number of permanent magnets disposed on the casing, and is adapted for rotation about the axis of the casing. The stator in... | 04/06/2010 |
| D610223 | Pistol bayonet handle | 02/16/2010 |
| D610222 | Pistol bayonet | 02/16/2010 |
| 7646171 | Methods of charging lithium sulfur cells Disclosed is a method of charging a lithium-sulfur electrochemical cell wherein the lithium-sulfur cell comprises a cathode comprising an electroactive sulfur-containing material, an anode comprising lithium, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. Also disclosed are methods ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7553590 | Electrolytes for lithium sulfur cells Disclosed is an additive for an electrochemical cell wherein the additive includes an N—O bond. The additive is most preferably included in a nonaqueous electrolyte of the cell. Also disclosed are cells and batteries including the additive, and methods of charging... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7507367 | Protective coatings for molten metal devices Disclosed are components covered with a protective coating for use in a molten metal bath (or comparable environment) and devices including such components. The protective coating is preferably a ceramic sleeve adhered to a non-coated component by cement. A componen... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7470392 | Molten metal pump components Improved components for a molten metal pump include a coupling for connecting a rotor shaft to a motor shaft, a rotor shaft and a rotor. The rotor shaft has a first end and a second end wherein the first end optionally has a vertical keyway formed in the outer surfa... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7402276 | Pump with rotating inlet A device for use in a molten metal pump helps alleviate jams between a rotating rotor and stationary inlet. The device includes an inlet structure including one or more openings and a displacement structure that preferably includes one or more rotor blades. The inle... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7358012 | Electrolytes for lithium sulfur cells Disclosed is an electrochemical cell comprising a lithium anode and a sulfur-containing cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The cell exhibits high utilization of the electroactive sulfur-containing material of the cathode and a high charge-discharge efficiency. | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354680 | Electrolytes for lithium sulfur cells Disclosed is an additive for an electrochemical cell wherein the additive includes an N—O bond. The additive is most preferably included in a nonaqueous electrolyte of the cell. Also disclosed are cells and batteries including the additive, and methods of charging... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7335406 | Surfaces for supporting artificial playing surfaces Surfaces and methods for producing surfaces that may support an artificial playing surface are disclosed herein. An example of a surface according to the invention includes a first layer with soil and a plurality of fibers, and a second layer with soil and an organi... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7327123 | Controller for AC generator A control system that can accommodate the wide variations in the output of a generator, such as a permanent magnet alternator, while providing an output with relatively uniform phase ripple. The control system includes a zero crossing detector and variable ramp gene... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316868 | Electrolytes for lithium-sulfur electrochemical cells Disclosed is an electrolyte for an electrochemical cell wherein the electrolyte includes a solvent mixture comprising a dioxolane and one or more of 1,2-dialkoxyalkanes of 5 or 6 carbon atoms and/or 1,3-dialkoxyalkanes of 5 or 6 carbon atoms. Also disclosed are cell... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7176658 | Controller for permanent magnet alternator The invention is a control system that, among other things, controls a permanent magnet alternator and provides relatively accurate voltage regulation. The control system may include one or more of the following: (1) a rectification system to rectify and regulate th... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7158073 | Systems and methods for managing transmission power into a shared medium A system for transmitting into a shared medium includes a processor, a transmitter, and a receiver. The processor is coupled to the transmitter for transmitting in a manner, at a time, and at a power level as directed by the processor. The processor determines from ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7125449 | Malleable surface material An improved surface material is particularly suited for non-turf baseball field applications such as the pitcher's mound and base paths. The material generally comprises clay, wax and sand and has a putty-like consistency. Cleats can penetrate the material but are n... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7122923 | Compact high power alternator An apparatus for converting between mechanical and electrical energy, particularly suited for use as a compact high power alternator for automotive use and “remove and replace” retrofitting of existing vehicles. The apparatus comprises a rotor with permanent mag... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7112351 | Methods and apparatus for vacuum thin film deposition The present invention provides a polymer coating method. In the method, in a vacuum chamber, a low temperature monomer evaporation chamber is used to heat a liquid monomer and a cooled substrate at a temperature lower than the liquid monomer reservoir or vapor. The ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7101565 | Probiotic/prebiotic composition and delivery method A prebiotic, composition comprising a probiotic and prebiotic, and method of delivering a probiotic, prebiotic or composition directly into the intestinal tract of a mammal are disclosed. The probiotic is any beneficial bacteria and the prebiotic is a substance bene... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7087847 | Elastomer keypad and bezel A switch comprising one or more keys mounted on a mat is disclosed. Each of the one or more keys includes a top section, a bottom section and an undercut region formed between the top section, the bottom section and the mat. Each of the one or more keys having a con... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081142 | Methods of preparing electrochemical cells Methods of preparing a cathode/separator assembly for use in electrochemical cells in which a protective coating layer is coated on a temporary carrier substrate, a microporous separator layer is then coated on the protective coating layer, and a cathode is then coa... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7066971 | Methods of preparing electrochemical cells Methods of preparing a cathode/separator assembly for use in electrochemical cells in which a protective coating layer, such as a single ion conducting layer, is coated on a temporary carrier substrate, a microporous separator layer is then coated on the protective ... | 06/27/2006 |
