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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 |
| 7960410 | Method for treating insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia, and elevated blood lipids with a cortisol inhibitor The invention concerns the use of ketoconazole and derivatives having a corresponding biological activity, and combinations thereof, in the treatment of abdominal obesity, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia, and elevated blood lipids. ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7872008 | Method for treating insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia, and elevated blood lipids with a cortisol inhibitor The invention concerns the use of ketoconazole and derivatives having a corresponding biological activity, and combinations thereof, in the treatment of abdominal obesity, hypertension, hyperinsulinemia, and elevated blood lipids. ... | 01/18/2011 |
| RE41381 | Method of calculating oxygen required and system for monitoring oxygen supply and/or calculating flight level after emergency cabin decompression A system useable in a jet aircraft having installed therein a pressurized oxygen supply which feeds oxygen into the interior of the plane when it flies at high cabin altitudes, the system indicating the changing status of the supply as oxygen is drained therefrom. T... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7615620 | Detection system for PCR assay The present invention provides a detection system for a PCR process using FRET which comprises at least two single-labelled Oligonucleotide sequences of differing Tm that hybridize to one another in free solution to form a fluorescent quenched pair, that upon introd... | 11/10/2009 |
| 6997952 | Artificial sphincter With an object of providing an artificial sphincter for which repeated shape changes are possible, and for which the quantity of shape change is sufficient so as to be used as a substitute for a large natural sphincter, an artificial sphincter 11 that opens a... | 02/14/2006 |
| D584390 | Wound wire filter | 01/06/2009 |
| 7469657 | Apparatus and methods for controlling an animal's access to food An apparatus and method for selectively controlling an animal or pet's access to food is provided by a platform that moves with relation to a base. A lever is connected between the chassis of the platform and the base, whereby parallel movement of the chassis toward... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7459882 | Rechargeable batteries An improved rechargeable battery which comprises: a plurality of battery cells connected together to discharge in parallel, each of the cells, or each group or groups of the cells having its own respective recharging input; and an electrical switching circuit to swi... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7435280 | Wire mesh filter with improved hoop strength A compressed wire mesh filter for an airbag assembly has one or more wires wrapped around the outer perimeter of the filter prior to final compression of the mesh to increase the hoop strength of the filter. ... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7436515 | Fluid borne particle analyzers This invention describes an improved method and apparatus for the analysis of fluid borne particles and which is especially suitable for the detection of airborne biological particles. In one aspect of the invention provides an apparatus for the detection of fluid b... | 10/14/2008 |
| D573388 | Display rack | 07/22/2008 |
| 7402737 | Treated musical instrument strings A treated musical instrument string which has undergone the physical and chemical restructure of Cryogenic Thermal Cycling process to improve tonality and durability which is only achieved by combining both Cryogenic Thermal Cycling process and specially formulated ... | 07/22/2008 |
| D570212 | Mating collar for bottle top | 06/03/2008 |
| 7379290 | Electrically conductive polymer composition and solid electrolytic capacitor using the same An electrically conductive polymer composition contains an electrically conductive polymer obtained by using a polymer in the form of cations composed of repeating structural units of 3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene and polystyrene sulfonic acid as anions and further co... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7371471 | Electromagnetic noise suppressing thin film An electromagnetic noise suppressing thin film has a structure including an inorganic insulating matrix made of oxie, nitride, fluoride, or a mixture thereof and columnar-structured particles made of a pure metal of Fe, Co, or Ni or an alloy containing at least 20 w... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7355835 | Stacked capacitor and method of fabricating the same A capacitor has stacking capacitor elements, each of which contains a conductor plate, a first band being an insulator and disposed around the plate, a second band being an insulator and disposed around the plate so as to be substantially parallel to the first band,... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7316316 | Combined receptacle and display card An integred display card and goods holding container is provided. A well for the goods is formed integrally with the card, the integral structure preferably made of plastic but can be made of wood or metal. A cover is provided for closing the well, such as a screw t... | 01/08/2008 |
| D558991 | Stool | 01/08/2008 |
| 7312978 | Electrically conductive polymer composition and solid electrolytic capacitor using the same An electrically conductive polymer composition contains an electrically conductive polymer obtained by using a polymer in the form of cations composed of repeating structural units of 3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene and polystyrene sulfonic acid as anions and further co... | 12/25/2007 |
| D557649 | Wheel | 12/18/2007 |
| 7273139 | Collapsible, wheeled security luggage Luggage that is easy to transport and easy to store is provided with security tags to enable the passenger and terminal security officers to determine the last person to seal the luggage, enabling a passenger to determine if the luggage was searched, and enabling se... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7268148 | Compositions and methods for use against acne-induced inflammation and dermal matrix-degrading enzymes Acne-affected skin has been found to be accompanied by the presence of matrix-degrading enzymes such as MMPs and neutrophil elastase, induction of neutrophils, and a reduction in procollagen biosynthesis. This invention treats scarring and inflammation accompanying ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7268997 | Solid electrolytic capacitor An aluminum solid electrolytic capacitor (conductive polymer type solid electrolytic capacitor) has an anodic oxide film layer, a conductive polymer layer, and a polystyrene sulfonate layer interposed between the anodic oxide film layer and the conductive polymer la... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255461 | Lamp reflector having a plurality of reflecting elements A lamp comprising a light source (18) and a reflector (26), wherein the reflector is of non-circular cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the lamp and comprises several panels (20). Each panel has an undulating surface (22 | 08/14/2007 |
| D547127 | Plate | 07/24/2007 |
| D544763 | Cutlery set | 06/19/2007 |
| 7226052 | Tower board game A game board where players move their pieces vertically upwards simulates competition in an industry structure, climbing the corporate ladder. Players start with numbered cards and investment wagers, the highest card winning a turn and advancing up the board and win... | 06/05/2007 |
| D543140 | Wheel spokes | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217505 | Method for determining whether condition is symptom of metabolic syndrome The use of cortisol agonist for preparing a system for diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome and related conditions as belly fatness, insulin resistancy including increased risk of developing senile diabetes, i.e. diabetes type II, high blood fats and high blood press... | 05/15/2007 |
| RE39611 | Filter with stiffening ribs Annular wire mesh filters for airbag assemblies for passenger vehicles are provided with a series of ribs extending parallel with the axis of the annulus and along the outer wall. The ribs provide added strength to the filter. Also provided is a method of manufactur... | 05/08/2007 |
| D539209 | Water-borne craft | 03/27/2007 |
| 7168708 | Brush seal designs for turbines and similar rotary apparatus A seal segment for a turbine is provided having labyrinth teeth and a brush seal disposed along the labyrinth teeth. A plurality of the segments for a seal ring. The segments are separable from each other so that the seal can retract. Each segment has two ends, each... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147863 | UVA (> 360-400) and UVB (300-325) specific sunscreens UVB radiation of about 300-310 nm wavelength and UVA radiation of about 380-390 nm wavelength, each of which exists in solar light, induces MMPs (matrix metalloproteinases) in human skin that degrade the collagen of the dermal matrix. This degradation contributes to... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7141238 | Compositions for reducing UV-induced inhibition of collagen biosynthesis in human skin Exposure of human skin to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun not only induces the production of enzymes (matrix metalloproteinases) that degrade collagen, but also inhibits the synthesis of new collagen by inhibiting the synthesis of procollagen. This UV-induce... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7135194 | Subunguicide, and method for treating onychomycosis Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail bed and is difficult to treat topically because penetration of the nail plate is difficult, and systemic antifungal treatments are prone to side effects and drug interactions. The present invention treats onycho... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7104124 | Method for indicating duration of gas supply remaining and providing result to user thereof A system for identifying the time remaining for a bottled gas supply to lapse. Such bottled gas supplies include those used for gas grilles, scuba, nitrogen for electron microscopes, and any other environment in which a bottled gas is used. The system reads the pres... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7090371 | Removable headlamp for a vehicle A headlamp is used as an emergency light by removably mounting the headlamp and connecting the headlamp to a rechargeable battery source separate from and in addition to the connection to the vehicle electrical system, so that the headlamp is operated normally and w... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7078048 | Method and compositions for treating rosacea Rosacea is treated with a composition comprising an antimicrobial and at least one of an anti-inflammatory and a non-retinoid inhibitor of at least one of NF-κβ, AP-1, MMPs, adhesion molecules, TLRs, and CD14. The composition may further comprise a retinoid. ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7075163 | Electromagnetic noise suppressor, semiconductor device using the same, and method of manufacturing the same In a semiconductor bare chip (57) on the front surface whereof is formed an integrated circuit, a magnetic loss film 55 is formed on the back surface of that semiconductor bare chip. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| D524989 | Cosmetics compact | 07/11/2006 |
