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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 |
| 7866517 | Vehicle-mounted equipment carrier An equipment carrier for mounting onto a rear component of a vehicle structure, such as a vehicle trunk lid or door, comprises a frame having lower engagement elements engageable with a lower area of the vehicle component, a structure connected to the frame for carr... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7278643 | Compact cart A cart for transporting cargo is provided having a first extendable member having a roller coupled to the bottom end of the first extendable member and a connection point on the first extendable member proximate to the roller. The cart also has a second extendable m... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7243966 | Vehicle cargo bed extension device A portable component assembly device for extending the length of the pickup bed for hauling objects longer than the bed of the pickup is adapted to the receiver hitch attached to the rear end of a pickup with a primary support bar inserted within the receiver hitch ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7213731 | Hold-down for a vehicle-mounted equipment carrier A cradle or hold-down for a vehicle-mounted equipment carrier, such as a bicycle carrier, includes a resilient support member interconnected with a rigid shell, in combination with a flexible retainer strap that is secured to a retainer base associated with the rigi... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7121597 | Bicycle-holding apparatus concealable in bumper shell A bicycle-holding apparatus is concealable in a bumper shell. The bicycle-holding apparatus can be switched between a concealed position and an exposed position. In the concealed position, the bicycle-holding apparatus is collapsed and concealed in the bumper shell.... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7111765 | Carrier rack system A trailer hitch mounted recreational equipment carrier for transporting various recreational equipment. The trailer hitch mounted recreational equipment carrier includes a support frame having at least a horizontal member and a vertical member, a first link arm pivo... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7066365 | Transportable shooting apparatus An apparatus, which can be secured to a vehicle, and which can be used to affix, transport, and deploy shooting sports equipment such as a target dispenser, or a gun-sighting bench rest assembly. The apparatus is most commonly secured to and transported by an all-te... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6953181 | Bicycle rack holder There is disclosed a universal bracket carrying bicycles, a rack consisting of a base plate, a stanchion fixedly secured to the base plate, a carrying tube having a carrying end and a second end, the second end having a second carrying tube secured thereto and the c... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6948645 | Adjustable frame for retaining hand truck on vehicular body An adjustable frame, mountable on a vehicle, for releasably securing hand trucks of different sizes and configurations includes: a support platform for receiving a base of a hand truck; a first and a second side member affixed to the platform; a first bracket and a ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6945550 | Securing device for receiver hitch assemblies A spring nut assembly is inserted within the internal cavity of a shank tube until the nut is aligned with opposing side holes in the side walls of the shank tube. The spring maintains the nut in alignment with the opposing side walls. A hitch pin including a thread... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6863198 | Propane tank transport device An apparatus for the transport of a propane tank for filling includes a clamp assembly that is adapted for attachment to a portion of a sidewall of a pickup truck. A removable assembly is detachably-attachable with respect to the clamp assembly. The removable assemb... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6840418 | Bicycle carrier A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member is rotatio... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6786373 | Adjustable frame for retaining hand truck on vehicular body An adjustable frame, mountable on a vehicle, for releasably securing hand trucks of different sizes and configurations includes: a support platform for receiving a base of a hand truck; a first and a second side member affixed to the platform; a first bracket and a ... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6732893 | Self-locking bicycle carrier A carrier comprised of a holding member and an article support member. The holding member includes a tubing with a plurality of grooves lengthwise down the tubing. The article support member is coupled to the holding member. The article support member includes a tra... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6695185 | Vehicle equipment rack A vehicle equipment rack for being removably attached to a vehicle rear hitch includes a carrier having a generally question-mark shape. The carrier has a substantially-vertical rigid carrier post assembly with a rigid extension arm connected to the carri... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6644525 | Hitch rack A collapsible bicycle carrier has a base that is configured to fit a trailer hitch receiver on a motor vehicle. An upright frame is operatively connected to the base. A T-shaped member having a vertical upright body and a horizontal crossbar is connected ... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6595398 | Vehicle-mounted wheelchair support rack assembly with lifting capability A vehicle-mounted wheelchair rack assembly with lifting capabilities for transporting a folded wheelchair at the rear of a vehicle. The rack assembly integrates a jack assembly into a stationary L-shaped frame coupled to the rear of the vehicle. Additiona... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6516986 | Support system for a vehicle-mounted equipment carrier A support assembly for supporting an article on a vehicle-mounted equipment carrier having an axially-extending mounting member generally includes a first support member, a second support member and a locking member, all of which define openings or passag... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6517134 | Vehicle utility rack system providing elevated hauling and working stations A vehicle utility rack system includes a pair of single support racks for providing an elevated hauling and working station. Each single support rack includes a T-shaped support structure having a lower vertical member and upper horizontal member, and ang... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6502771 | Spreader/sprayer for lawn mower apparatus Various instruments are provided to the structural chassis of a riding or standing mower, in order to accessorize various equipment that may be applied thereto, or readily removed, as required. These include tubular mounting brackets, that may secure, nor... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6467664 | Bicycle carrier A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6443345 | Pivoting extensible rear hitch attachment for equipment carrier An equipment rack incorporating four linked members which mount an equipment rack support to a hitch insert. The linked members are formed by two pairs of pivotally linked arms which in turn are pivotally inked to the hitch insert and to an equipment rack... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6422443 | Bicycle carrier with unitary frame and leveling indicators An improved bicycle carrier is provided for mounting to the rear end of an automobile to receive and support one or more bicycles. The bicycle carrier has a frame formed from a unitary convolutely-shaped metal bar that defines a pair of bicycle support me... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6386407 | Bicycle carrier with selectively positionable anti-sway cradles A bicycle carrier has a frame mountable to a vehicle and defining a pair of spaced apart support arms for supporting one or more bicycles. The support arms are provided with positioning guides, which may take the form of spaced circumferential ridges and ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6382487 | Carrier for a trailer-hitch receiver A vehicle receiver mounted cargo carrier is readily configured to transport bicycles, skis and poles, canoes, canoe paddles and other cargo through the use of a vertical frame into which various rods may be placed, at locations most suited for the specifi... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6336580 | Vehicle load carrier and fastening mechanism A vehicle load carrier configured to carry recreational equipment on the exterior of a vehicle, including a recreational equipment rack configured for exterior engagement with a vehicle and a coupling mechanism configured to secure an article to the recre... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6286738 | Bicycle carrier A bicycle rack for carrying a bicycle adjacent the rear of a vehicle. The bicycle rack includes an adjustable frame assembly having a first frame member attached to a housing and a second frame member attached to a connecting member. The connecting member... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6283349 | Self-locking bicycle carrier A carrier comprised of a holding member and an article support member. The holding member includes a tubing with a plurality of grooves lengthwise down the tubing. The article support member is coupled to the holding member. The article support member inc... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6237824 | Rack system for a vehicle A rack system for a vehicle for holding various items with a multi-purpose rack. The rack system for a vehicle includes a mounting securably attached to a vehicle. A support arm is removably coupled to the mounting and extends upwardly from the mounting. ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6234372 | Combination bicycle mount and collapsible holder to be coupled to a trailer hitch of a motor vehicle A combination bicycle mount and a collapsible holder by which the bicycle mount is removably coupled to an existing trailer hitch of a motor vehicle. With the bicycle mount uncoupled from the collapsible holder, the holder is adapted to be folded into a c... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6164508 | Vehicle rack systems and methods A rack system for vehicles that comprises a rack assembly and an attachment assembly comprising a base member mounted to a vehicle hitch receiver, an inner swing arm having a first end pivotably mounted to the base member, an outer swing arm having a firs... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6145720 | Vehicle cargo carrier This carrier is designed to be supported at the back of a vehicle by means of the receiver tube of a trailer hitch. The carrier comprises a frame having a U-shape portion releasably attached to a support member via a T-shaped sleeve with a main upwardly e... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6126053 | Vehicle equipment rack A vehicle equipment rack that includes first, second and third rotatably interconnected members. The second and third members rotate between a first position in which all three members are aligned and a second position in which the second and third member... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6089428 | Bike rack The invention is a bicycle rack that attaches to the tongue of a tent camper. The bicycle rack is attached to the tent camper with two plates that are placed on the top and bottom of the tongue. Then a bolt is placed through openings in both plates and ti... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6085954 | Pivoting extensible rear hitch attachment for equipment carrier An equipment rack incorporating four linked members which mount an equipment rack support to a hitch insert. The linked members are formed by two pairs of pivotally linked arms which in turn are pivotally linked to the hitch insert and to an equipment rac... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6045022 | Front mounted bicycle carrier A carrier for transporting bicycles on the front of a motor vehicle allowing unrestricted access to vehicle trunk, rear cargo area, and top luggage rack. Carrier frame has a horizontal crossmember (10) and two vertical uprights (12). Two removable bicycle... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6039228 | Carrier for a trailer-hitch receiver with improved pin lock A vehicle receiver mounted cargo carrier is readily configured to transport bicycles, skis and poles, snowboards, canoe paddles and other cargo through the use of a vertical frame into which various rods may be placed, at locations most suited for the spe... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6039227 | Golf bag transportation apparatus for motor vehicles A golf bag carrier suitable for carrying golf bags external to a motor vehicle equipped with a standard square tube trailer hitch receptacle permanently mounted to the frame and under the rear bumper of said vehicle is described. The golf bag carrier cons... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6010049 | Carrier for a trailer-hitch receiver A vehicle receiver mounted cargo carrier is readily configured to transport bicycles, skis and poles, canoes, canoe paddles and other cargo through the use of a vertical frame into which various rods may be placed, at locations most suited for the specifi... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5996870 | Bicycle carrier A bicycle carrier and a vehicle mounted bicycle rack that carries bicycles vertically across the back of the vehicle, rather than horizontally out from the back of the vehicle as in conventional carriers. The bicycle carrier includes a cradle arm that cra... | 12/07/1999 |
