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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 248/393 - With incremental horizontal adjustment


Subclass of Class 248 - Supports
Definition: Device provided with means to additionally move or permit
No. of patents: 64
Last issue date: 06/02/2009


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7540463Projector stand
A projector stand capable of regulating inclinations of a projector with respect to a horizontal plane in a projective direction and a direction perpendicular to the projective direction within a prescribed angular range is obtained. This projector stand includes a ...
06/02/2009
7280348Positioning mechanism for a pen-based computing system
In one embodiment, the invention provides a pen-based computing system. The system comprises a tablet unit including a display screen and an electronic assembly housed within an enclosure; and a separate base unit including two panels connected via a hinge, a first ...
10/09/2007
7278331Drive nut with structural extrusion drive area for vehicle seat adjuster
A drive nut device having a drive nut and a drive nut mounting member formed of a single piece of material eliminating the need to align and fixedly attach a separate drive nut and drive nut mounting member together. The drive nut includes a bore that is threaded du...
10/09/2007
7273256Infant seat with armrests for motorcars
An infant seat with armrests for motorcars has an inclinable backrest. The infant seat is slidingly fitted onto a base and has a locking mechanism being apt to lock it in different points of its shiftinig travel on the base. The armrests are each made up by an indep...
09/25/2007
7264215Apparatus for supplemental support of items used in manual tasks
The inventive technology relates to methods and apparatus for providing supplemental support for items used in manual tasks and may include one or more of the following features: a supplemental support apparatus, a supplemental support method, techniques for providi...
09/04/2007
7213792Height adjustable and pivotable monitor assembly
A monitor having a monitor body to form a picture thereon and a base member to support the monitor body includes a tilting unit provided between the monitor body and the base member to tiltably support the monitor body with respect to the base member, a pivoting uni...
05/08/2007
7188904Lead screw and gear box for use with a motorized adjustable seat back and exhibiting a nut and nylon spacer bushing in abutting engagement with a slotted catcher bracket for preventing end-play of the lead screw as well as buzz, squeak and rattle in tensile and compressive loading situations
A powered seat assembly for reducing end-play of an associated lead screw interconnecting a pivotally secured seat back to a motor gear box. A motor actuates the lead screw through an input to the motor gear box and in order to pivotally readjust the seat back. The ...
03/13/2007
7154526Telepresence system and method for video teleconferencing
A system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention comprises a device for facilitating video communication between a remote participant and another location. The device can comprise a screen adapted to display the remote participant, the screen havi...
12/26/2006
6918565Adjustable book holder assembly
An adjustable book holder includes two primary frames, and one or more auxiliary frames selectively secured between the frames, to increase holding of more books or sheet members to the book holder. The primary frames and the auxiliary frames may be secured together...
07/19/2005
6691969Device for adjusting the inclination of a seat surface part of a vehicle seat
Described is an apparatus for adjusting the inclination of a seat squab (12) of a vehicle seat (10), wherein the device (18) has a rocker (20) with an upper and a lower rocker element (22, 24) which are pivotably movably connected together by lateral bear...
02/17/2004
6669164Holding device for monitors provided with viewing screens
A holding device for monitors provided with displays comprises an underbody and a carrier located above it, on which carrier a monitor is applicable, the underbody and the carrier being interconnected via a mechanism that makes possible a readjustment of ...
12/30/2003
6435614Fishing pole harness/chair support apparatus
A fishing pole support apparatus for connecting a user to a fishing pole to support and control the fishing pole....
08/20/2002
6322035Seat track with zero chuck lock
A vehicle seat mounting assembly includes a locking device mounted on an first track that moves relative to a second track. The mounting device includes a plurality of locking pawls that engage one or more slots on the second track so that the first track...
11/27/2001
6145929Sliding insert for a fishing chair
A sliding insert for a fishing chair includes a bottom portion; a top portion; a bearing assembly located between the bottom and top portions such that the top portion is slidable relative to the bottom portion; and a first holding plate located on a rear...
11/14/2000
6056257Seat adjuster for a vehicle
A power seat adjuster includes first and second side rail assemblies, each formed of a plastic outer member and a substantially tubular inner member. One of the outer member and inner member is fixed to the vehicle. The other of the outer member and inner...
05/02/2000
5544594Adjustable monitor support assembly
An adjustable monitor support assembly for a monitor is positioned under a transparent portion in the top surface member of a desk-like structure. The support assembly utilizes a shelf member that is supported by laterally outwardly extending associated s...
08/13/1996
5511492Tilt table
A tilt table is hinged along an unload side and is spring urged to swing up towards the unload side to cause parts on the table to shift against an endwall. Pin and slot connections between fixed side plates and gussets on the table structure cause a roll...
04/30/1996
5275457Power operated seat device
A power operated seat device comprises: a pair of lower rails for fixing to a floor of a vehicle, a pair of upper rails for mounting a seat cushion of the vehicle mounted slidably on the lower rails respectively, each of the upper rails having an upstandi...
01/04/1994
5042864Angularly movable seat construction for use in vehicle with sliding doors
A seat construction for a vehicle includes a driver's seat angularly movable about a generally vertical axis toward a door opening formed in a side portion of a vehicle body. When a sliding driver door is opened, the driver's seat is angularly moved towar...
08/27/1991
4993679Locking device for slide rail in vehicle seat
A locking device for a slide rail in a vehicle seat, and particularly for a pair of slide rails which each have an upper rail and a lower rail, said upper rail being formed by two half rail members. The locking device in the present invention includes a p...
02/19/1991
4979716Four-way manual automotive seat adjustment assembly
A manually operable four-way automotive seat adjustment assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a fore and aft adjustment mechanism together with a vertical adjustment mechanism that enables the seat frame member to pivot up and down relative to the ...
12/25/1990
4949932Seat slide device
Herein disclosed is a seat slide device which comprises two slider units which are substantially the same in construction and arranged in parallel with each other, each slider unit including a lower rail adapted to be fixed to a floor member and an upper ...
08/21/1990
4838509Tilt-adjustable seat cushion for a vehicle seat
In a tilt-adjustable seat cushion for a vehicle seat having an underframe receiving the upholstered seat part, two lateral frame parts for the pivotable bearing of the underframe and a tilt-adjusting mechanism operating between the underframe and the fram...
06/13/1989
4813643Automotive seat slide device
A lock plate having a plurality of latch holes is connected to a stationary lower rail to extend along the same, and a latch member having latch pawls is fixed to a control rod which is rotatably held by a movable upper rail. One of the latch pawls is lon...
03/21/1989
4809939Longitudinal seat sliding apparatus for automobiles
An apparatus for supporting an automobile seat for longitudinal sliding including a stationary rail for mounting on the automobile, a movable rail for mounting on the seat, and roller members positioned between the rails to support the movable rail on the...
03/07/1989
4805865Manual seat adjuster with overcenter locking elevation adjustment
The present invention provides an apparatus and method of utilization of the same of a manual vehicle seat adjuster with an overcenter locking device for the seat adjuster elevational adjustment mechanism. The seat adjuster of the present invention provid...
02/21/1989
4771975Vehicle seat position adjuster
A vehicle seat is constrained for adjustable movement in two degrees of freedom, viz., tilting and longitudinal sliding by an apparatus which includes three longitudinally-extending, laterally-parallel tracks in the outer two of which are retained a pair ...
09/20/1988
4770386Lever assembly for manual six-way seat adjustment
This invention relates to adjustable seats and components therefor including mechanisms for assisting in their adjustability and a hand-operated lever employed for both adjusting the inclination and height of the seat cushion above the base of the seat an...
09/13/1988
4739959Adjustable seat
A seat comprising a seat base portion which is adjustable in respect of inclination has a seat base frame which is mounted pivotally at its rearward portion on a supporting arrangement. Disposed on the supporting arrangement in the front region thereof is...
04/26/1988
4721337Motor driven seat slide mechanism
A motor-driven seat slide mechanism comprising a cushion assembly; spaced apart, first and second telescopically extendable guide rail structures one for each side of the cushion assembly, each of the telescopically extendable guide rail structures includ...
01/26/1988
4721277Lever assembly for manual six-way seat adjustment
This invention relates to adjustable seats and components therefor including mechanisms for assisting in their adjustability and a hand-operated lever employed for both adjusting the inclination and height of the front or rear portion of the seat cushion ...
01/26/1988
4691946Unit for connecting a seat to motor vehicle floor
The connection unit for a seat comprises guides resting on a frame fixable to the motor vehicle floor, in such a manner as to enable the seat to be supported by said floor and to undergo translational movement relative thereto, Said guides comprise a firs...
09/08/1987
4591120Tiltable and/or rotatable support for display device
A tiltable and/or rotatable support for a display device which includes a locking mechanism 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 operable to lock the support in a selected tilt position while still permitting swivel adjustment. The support may be provided as a stand-al...
05/27/1986
4568054Seat mount for a motor vehicle
This mount is of the type comprising two pairs of slides 1B each comprising a slide connected to the floor of the vehicle and a movable slide which carries an unlocking lever 5B mounted to rotate about a horizontal axis, and an essentially rigid member 8 ...
02/04/1986
4560137Positioning device for a supported article
A device for positioning loads such as computer terminals or parts thereof has a pair of plates which are adjusted with respect to one another with an eccentric on a shaft between the plates which is rotated by a handle disposed outside the space between ...
12/24/1985
4533110Resiliently suspended, tiltable and tethered vehicle operator's seat having fore and aft adjustment
A resiliently suspended, tiltable and tethered vehicle operator's seat assembly which includes a sub-frame slidably mounted on a pedestal, a seat support frame resiliently supporting an operator's seat, the seat support frame being pivotally mounted about...
08/06/1985
4529158Adjustable vehicle seat mechanism
A vehicle seat adjusting apparatus for adjusting the angle of inclination of a seat and thereby adjusting passenger height and available leg room by rotating the seat about a single, centrally located, transverse or lateral axis. A latch mechanism normall...
07/16/1985
4497518Adjustable seat structure for a motor vehicle
A seat structure has an improved means for memorizing the seat position which automatically operates a latching means provided on a seat support structure in response to the tilting movement of the seat back. The seat position memorizing means includes a rotat...
02/05/1985
4483504Slide rail assemblies
A vehicle seat (see FIG.1) is slidably supported by two pairs of slide ra, each rail of each pair having the same cross-section. For both pairs each rail (1,2) includes a U-shaped portion and an offset flange. The flange of one rail (2) engages in the U-...
11/20/1984
4482188Anchorage for a seat mounted seat belt
A vehicle seat is mounted on the vehicle floor by a seat adjusting mechanism permitting fore and aft adjusting movement of the seat. A channel member is connected to the vehicle floor behind the seat and extends forwardly along the path of longitudinal se...
11/13/1984
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