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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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Class 239/533.15 - On-off only


Subclass of Class 239 - Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
Definition: Device wherein the ultimate function of the flow changing
No. of patents: 66
Last issue date: 06/24/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
5427318One-touch on-off showerhead valve
A one-touch on-off showerhead valve apparatus for controlling the flow of fluid by pushbutton operation that includes a body having an inner cavity which is divided into first, second and third spaces by a bellows and a support plate mounted therein. The ...
06/27/1995
5370317Atomizing device for producing a spray from a liquid under pressure
A method and device are described for atomizing liquids, in which the liquid is forced through an annular gap formed between a spherical or conical surface and a circumambient hole in a plate, which components may be displaced relative to one another to c...
12/06/1994
5370318Atomizing nozzle for producing a spray from a liquid under pressure
A method and device are described for atomising liquids, in which the liquid is forced through an annular gap formed between a spherical or conical surface and a circumambient hole in a plate, which components may be displaced relative to one another to c...
12/06/1994
5316215Liquid delivery apparatus
A liquid delivery apparatus including a reservoir into which liquid may be introduced to pressurize the reservoir, an outlet for discharging liquid under the pressure in the reservoir, a valve to control passage of liquid from the reservoir to the outlet,...
05/31/1994
5174500Fail safe lawn sprinkler device
A sprinkler head assembly for a lawn sprinkler system includes a valve having a valve actuating member which is engaged by the sprinkler head when the sprinkler head is in place, the valve is in an open condition, permitting water flow through a tap to th...
12/29/1992
5129580Device for spraying disperse systems
A device for spraying of disperse systems, especially of graphite-containing lubricant dispersions, which consists of a spray head, an intake for a disperse system, with a plunger able to slide inside of the spray head in front of the opening of the hole ...
07/14/1992
5002230Valve for an atomizing nozzle and the like
Disclosed is a valve that is particularly useful in a pressure atomizing nozzle of a heating installation and includes a valve housing in which there is a valve seat with an adjoining valve chamber and a flow passage that opens to a housing outlet. In the...
03/26/1991
4955543Vehicle pane washing apparatus, particularly for headlight diffusing lenses
A pane washing appartus for a motor vehicle comprises a pressure source to drive a cleaning fluid which in turn activates a valve and a jet nozzle associated with a jet-nozzle carrier which is movable from a pulled-back rest position to an operational, de...
09/11/1990
4863101Accelerating slugs of liquid
Discrete volumes, or slugs, of liquid are accelerated to high velocities utilizing energy stored by compressing the liquid. Liquid is forced into a pressure vessel already filled with liquid to effect the compression. A slug of liquid is ejected from the ...
09/05/1989
4842198Device for damage protection against local flooding caused by sprinkler failure
Irrigation systems which use sprinklers can cause local flooding in the event of either a sprinkler head failure or a broken riser. The result is localized crop damage, irrigation water wastage, land erosion, and deprivation of water for the remainder of ...
06/27/1989
4824024Spray apparatus
The invention is a substantially cylindrical nozzle for a spray apparatus designed to emit accurate fluid spray of uniform sized droplets. The fluid to be sprayed is urged under pressure into an inner-bore cylindrical reservoir channel, in communication w...
04/25/1989
4762277Apparatus for accelerating slugs of liquid
Discrete volumes, or slugs, of liquid are accelerated to high velocities utilizing energy stored by compressing the liquid. Liquid is forced into a pressure vessel already filled with liquid to effect the compression. A slug of liquid is ejected from the ...
08/09/1988
4722479Injection hose for construction joints in concrete structures
An injection hose for construction joints in concrete structures includes an essentially liquid-impermeable base structure of flexible material such as rubber or synthetic material and defining a passage duct. The base structure has along its length radia...
02/02/1988
4556815Piezoelectric device for detecting stoppage of a nozzle
A piezo-electric transducer type pressure sensor such as a silicon pressure sensor or the like is provided in a low path of fluid located in the midway between a valve section and a nozzle ejection port in a fluid ejection gun. When foreign matters in the...
12/03/1985
4555719Ink valve for marking systems
A fast acting ink valve adapted to be used in conjunction with the nozzle of an ink jet printing system is disclosed. A flexible diaphragm modulates flow through a valve chamber. A spring biases the diaphragm to a sealed position to prevent flow. Ink pres...
11/26/1985
4505298Fluid dispensing valve assembly
A dispensing valve assembly for accurate volumetric dispensation of delicate fluids is disclosed, suitable for use with a fluid dispensing system. The valve has a poppet that is movable within a chamber. A bias spring or external operator urges the poppet...
03/19/1985
4480791Sprayer apparatus
A fluid sprayer apparatus attachable to an aircraft comprising a center section nozzle tube, a pair of detachable extension nozzle tubes connected to said center nozzle tube by quick disconnect fixtures, a manifold tube for supplying spray fluid to said n...
11/06/1984
4301967Intermittent sprinkler
A low capital investment system for irrigating a relatively large area field, comprising a mobile base, and a sprinkler mounted on the base and adapted to accumulate water from a water supply and to intermittently discharge accumulated water in an irrigat...
11/24/1981
4272021Pipeline drain apparatus
A pipeline having a plurality of outlets spaced along its length is connected to a controllable supply of liquid under pressure. A transversely expandable and collapsible bladder is fixed in position within the pipeline interior and extends along its leng...
06/09/1981
4131235Dual-function valve
A dual-function valve assembly for an irrigation system typically having a plurality of sprinkler heads disposed at different elevations downstream from a control valve. A spring-loaded check valve prevents drainage of the sprinkler lines through the lowe...
12/26/1978
4124164Tamper proof safety cut-off fluid nozzle
A fluid nozzle designed to shut off when the pressure of the fluid exiting the nozzle reaches a predetermined value, e.g., 30 psi, as set forth in OSHA regulations. The nozzle has a body having an inlet, an outlet, a passage therebetween, and a convention...
11/07/1978
4124163Relief pressure valve for hot melt adhesive
A valve for hot melt adhesives is provided with a spring pressed piston urged open by adhesive pressure. A nozzle on the valve has an outlet channel of predetermined volume. Upon termination of fluid pressure the piston retracts through a volume less than...
11/07/1978
4077569Fluid-flow pulsator
In a fluid-flow pulsator, a housing has a chamber with an inlet and an outlet. Within the housing is a piston assembly having first and second pistons with the first having a working area less than that of the second. A valve associated with the assembly ...
03/07/1978
3986856Blowing apparatus having individual control of nozzles
A laminated stack has grooves on the faces of the laminations forming fluid amplifiers and control channels therefor. Pneumatic detectors are coupled with the control channels. The laminations are perpendicular to the path of travel of workpieces to be tr...
10/19/1976
3976250Irrigation device
An irrigation system is disclosed which includes a source of fluid under pressure which can be supplied by a pump or from domestic water sources and a system of irrigation pipes which contain a plurality of pressure vessels, the system of irrigation line ...
08/24/1976
3933312Gating arrangement for the moulding working of plastics formed from a plurality of fluid constituents
A gating arrangement for use in moulding plastics, particular foam plastics, formed from a plurality of fluid constituents comprises a plurality of nozzles for delivering the constituents under pressure into a mixing chamber. A nozzle needle is associated...
01/20/1976
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