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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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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120084480 | AUTO-CONFIGURATION OF A DOCKED SYSTEM IN A MULTI-OS ENVIRONMENT A mobile computing device with a mobile operating system and desktop operating system running concurrently and independently on a shared kernel without virtualization. The mobile operating system provides a user experience for the mobile computing device that suits the ... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120054400 | System for Communicating Between Two Electrical Devices and Method Therefore In some embodiments, a system can be configured to communicate to and from a media device. The media device can include a first controller. The system can include: (a) a software module configured to run on the first controller; (b) a physical device module configured t... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120054399 | DOCKING STATION WITH NETWORK BASED PERSONALITY PROFILE A network system and method are disclosed. The network system includes at least one docking station to which a portable electronic device is individually couplable. Each of the at least one docking station is configured to allow the portable electronic device to access ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120047303 | DOCKING STATION A docking station includes a multiplexer. The multiplexer includes a first input end, a second input end, and an encode system. The encode system is connected to the second input end, and configured to generate an encoding according to a connection status of the second ... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120029299 | Physiological status monitoring system A physiological monitoring system includes a sensor subsystem worn by a person including at least a one sensor. A dock is associated with the sensor subsystem and includes a first connector component electrically connected to the sensor. A portable transmitting unit is ... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120030393 | Wireless Communication with a Dock In general, the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods, system and program products. A mobile computing device determines that the mobile computing device has physically paired with a docking system. Wireless communication between the ... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120023370 | BULK TRANSFER OF STORAGE DEVICES USING MANUAL LOADING A storage device transfer station is provided for transferring storage devices from a human operator to automated machinery for testing. The storage device transfer station includes a plurality of slots each capable of holding a storage device. The plurality of slots is... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120011293 | Intelligent Platform An intelligent platform integrates with an intelligent portable device or intelligent core to provide a dynamic computer that may serve as any of: a pad, a tablet computing device, a netbook computer, and a notebook computer. The operations of the integrated device are ... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110320405 | DETACHABLE COMPUTER WITH VARIABLE PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT Computing devices are often designed in view of a particular usage scenario, but may be unsuitable for usage in other computing scenarios. For example, a notebook computer with a large display, an integrated keyboard, and a high-performance processor suitable for many c... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110302347 | Class-Based Compatibility Testing and Notification A mobile computing device (MCD) can determine, based on model-specific test result information, whether an accessory may be incompatible with specific MCD functions. In some embodiments, the accessory provides test result information separately indicating a test result ... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110276885 | MULTI-CLIENT LOCAL NETWORK BASE STATION Systems and methods are described for providing integrated, interactive communications services among multiple client devices in a local network. In one embodiment, a supersystem provides interactive communications services within a local network through a tablet, a han... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110267769 | SUPPLEMENTARY COOLING SYSTEM A supplementary cooling system is provided for cooling a computing system. An apparatus may comprise a computing system and a docking system. The computing system has a cooling area and a fan area which is partionable from the cooling area. The docking system has a fan ... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110264927 | MOBILE COMPUTING MANAGEMENT AND STORAGE DEVICE A mobile computing management and storage device configured as a portable information handling system (IHS) storage device includes a frame and a docking station supported by the frame. The docking station includes a plurality of channels configured to receive a plurali... | 10/27/2011 |
| 20110238881 | DOCKABLE HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICE WITH GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH A physical docking interface facilitates co-processing with an extended processing module of an extended computer unit in a physical docked mode, when the handheld computing unit is coupled to the extended computer unit via the physical docking interface. A quasi dockin... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110231591 | RETAINING DEVICE OF INFORMATION BROWSING DEVICE AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD A retaining device, having: a structure to retain one or a plurality of information browsing devices having a display section and a control section, wherein the structure is fixed onto a main body or an accessory of a processing apparatus to process a document to be dis... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110191515 | Internet Synchronization Timepiece System An internet synchronization timepiece system includes a timepiece having a timepiece signal transceiver and a time-keeping synchronization hub. The time-keeping synchronization hub includes a hub casing connected to a computer, a time-keeping device received in the hub ... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110173365 | ROTARY DISPLAY STAGE A rotary display stage includes a display ground, an integrated circuit device, and a data transmission port. The display ground includes a base, and a rotary table arranged on the base. The base has a sound-effect switch structure and a track switch structure. The inte... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110167181 | ACCESSORY FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE An accessory for use with a portable computing device is provided. The accessory includes a keypad and a pedestal to house the control circuitry and provide mechanical stability for the accessory. The accessory includes a metal mass that performs dual functions of provi... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110167187 | CONNECTORS IN A PORTABLE DEVICE Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow a portable electronic device to be placed in a second electronic device in more than one orientation. One example allows a portable computing device to be placed in a docking station in both landscape and portrait orientations... | 07/07/2011 |
| 20110148197 | IN-LINE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY A portable power station and/or an in-line uninterruptible power supply for use with a laptop, mobile computer, netbook, notebook and other electronic devices is presented. The in-line uninterruptible power supply comprises a plurality of data ports disposed in a commun... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110153150 | Vehicle Tuner And Display Module And Docking Station A data acquisition, data display, vehicle computer interface and programming tool in the form of a module. The module of the present invention can be set into a dock, which is connected to the vehicle's control modules. The vehicle can be reprogrammed to accept vehicle ... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110093623 | Docking Station with Video Control System A docking station with video control system includes a housing, a USB hub, a VGA to USB video conversion unit, a USB interface controller and a button. The USB hub includes an upstream port and a downstream port. The upstream port is adapted to connect with a USB connec... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110087818 | SINGLE LINE DOCK STATUS AUTOIDENTIFICATION A single line docking station characteristic identifier is disclosed. In one embodiment, a portable computing device can include a dock detector circuit having an interface pin configured to be coupled to a docking station via a single line dock connection, where the do... | 04/14/2011 |
| 20110078354 | SMART DOCK FOR CHAINING ACCESSORIES A system for communicating between an accessory and an electronic device includes a first interface, a second interface, and a docking station. The first interface is configured to communicate with the electronic device. The second interface is configured to communicate... | 03/31/2011 |
| 20110022764 | AV RACK SYSTEM A function for enhancing the operability of a user by strengthening the cooperation of a TV and an external apparatus furthermore by communication is attracting attention. Although various technologies are provided, it is not possible to acquire information such as the ... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110022748 | CONFIGURABLE HEALTH-CARE EQUIPMENT APPARATUS An apparatus, system and method for providing health-care equipment in a plurality of customizable configurations. A configuration includes a selection and arrangement of health-care equipment modules that each provide specialized support for the provision of health car... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110022763 | PORTABLE AND LIGHT PROGRAMMABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking un... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110022762 | PORTABLE AND MAGNETICALLY PROGRAMMABLE MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking un... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110016249 | CRADLE FOR PORTABLE CONTENT PLAYBACK APPARATUS AND AMPLIFYING DEVICE TO WHICH THE SAME CRADLE IS CONNECTED A cradle comprises a first connecting unit to which a portable content playback apparatus is connectable; a second connecting unit to which a computer is connectable; an output unit that outputs content data; a controller that controls the portable content playback appa... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20100332711 | Display device with built in hard drive docking station The invention is directed to a display device having an integral hard disk drive; in particular, a removable integral hard disk drive removable by a docking port. The display device and hard disk drive share a power supply and a housing.... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100321202 | BATHING UNIT CONTROL SYSTEM PROVIDING MULTIMEDIA FUNCTIONALITY, TELEPHONE FUNCTIONALITY AND/OR DATA NETWORK ACCESS FUNCTIONALITY AND BATHING UNIT SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME A bathing unit control system suitable for controlling a set of bathing unit components in a bathing unit system and having multimedia control functionality is provided. The bathing unit control system includes a bathing unit controller suitable for issuing signals for ... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100321741 | Portable battery powered multi-media duplex scanner with optional docking station The invention relates to a small, portable, duplex scanner which is fully battery powered. The scanner will accept various media including standard size paper documents, embossed credit cards, ID type cards, and compact disc type media. The scanner batteries are charged... | 12/23/2010 |
| 20100318709 | DOCKING STATION FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE A docking station is disclosed for use with a mobile computing device. The form factor of the docking station may be similar to that of a conventional computer, such as a laptop computer or tablet computer. A mobile computing device, which may have the form factor of a ... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100293219 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA TRANSFER, AUXILIARY SERVER AND EXAMINATION DEVICE A system for data transfer comprises a server of a patient data system and an auxiliary server, which has installation data associated with at least one accepted device identifier available. The auxiliary server receives the identifier determining an examination device ... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100287387 | Docking station A portable computer has a downstream USB 2.0 port, connected to a docking station of the invention via a USB cable having a Type A plug in the port and a Type B plug plugged into an upstream port in the docking station. This has a housing, in which is mounted hub circui... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100260336 | HDCP VIDEO OVER USB A system includes an HDCP-over-USB controller including an HDCP module for encrypting or decrypting video data according to an HDCP standard prior to transmission or display of said video data.... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100251629 | Modular Computing Environments A computer system may include a connecting hub having a plurality of docking regions and be configured to provide to each docking region electrical power, a data network interface, a cooling fluid supply and a cooling fluid return; and a plurality of shipping containers... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100217911 | Serial Bus Hub with Low Power Devices Serial bus hub with one or more low power devices. The serial bus hub may include at least one upstream port for coupling to a host system. The serial bus hub may include one or more downstream ports for coupling to peripheral devices. The serial bus hub may include the... | 08/26/2010 |
| 20100211713 | PORTABLE AND PROGRAMMABLE MEDICAL DEVICE A medical device system includes a portable medical device and a docking unit on which the medical device can be removably mounted. The docking unit is configured to communicate with a controller of the medical device when the medical device is mounted on the docking un... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100185472 | Locomotive Assistant There is provided a system for managing information comprising a network, a hand-held mobile device, and a central server computer. The network is established between the central server computer and the hand-held mobile device to communicate computer readable informatio... | 07/22/2010 |
