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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 |
| 7839267 | Method for starting an operating system of a handheld device A method for starting an operating system of a handheld device includes: setting an alarm time of an alarm clock as T seconds after a current system time of the handheld device when the handheld device is in a standby mode; monitoring the current system time of the ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7317803 | Medicine administration method The medicine administration method employs a reminder device with a digital recorder, a visual display device, an audio speaker, a microphone, a resonator and light, a power supply, a computer processor unit, and appropriate controls encased in a housing. A code sig... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7146265 | Control device with time measuring function A control device with a time measuring function measures a turned-off time of an ignition switch with a low consumption current and high accuracy at a level adapted for a demand from the controlling side, as well as a turned-on time of the ignition switch. The contr... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7126464 | Method and apparatus for controlling a valve during a hazard event A method and apparatus for controlling a valve during the detection of a hazard event. A hazard event is defined as an event that may endanger the health or safety of people or the environment from contamination of hazardous material carried by a vehicle. The hazard... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7102489 | Image forming apparatus and control method thereof An image forming apparatus has a first detector for detecting that a consumption article has reached its life, a second detector for detecting that the consumption article has reached a certain timing before its life, a third detector for detecting an application of... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7096104 | Control unit for a load Control unit for a load, in particular for a sliding sunroof control of a vehicle, having a microprocessor and having an integrated voltage regulator for generating the supply voltage of the microprocessor from the battery voltage of an on-board battery, in which ca... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7042338 | Alerting a care-provider when an elderly or infirm person in distress fails to acknowledge a periodically recurrent interrogative cue An emergency hailing device for use by elderly, physically challenged, addicted and medically at-risk users, particularly when living alone. The device periodically interrogates the at-risk user and in absence of a prompt response to the automatic interrogation sign... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6992569 | Safety shutdown system A safety shutdown system is provided for use with a fluid delivery system, such as used on a delivery vehicle. The safety shutdown system includes a plurality of sensors for sensing characteristics of a fluid delivery system. A controller includes a query timer func... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6975226 | Master control panel for loading dock equipment A unified docking apparatus is provided. It includes a single set of controls to operate a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a barrier device, a dock seal, and a loading light. Some optional embodiments include selector switch to select which apparatus the single set ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6945965 | Remote controlled urinary leg/bed bag drain valve An apparatus designed to empty a urinary drain bag having a battery powered wireless remote transmitter that activates a wireless remote controlled receiv r relay connected to a battery powered solenoid operated pinch valve that is attached to a flexible drain tube,... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6938637 | Emergency gas and electricity shutoff apparatus and control system A gas meter installation including gas supply plumbing and point of use plumbing will have a gas meter therebetween. A valve can be installed with the gas meter for shutting off the flow of gas to the point of use. This valve is preferably a gate valve mounted with ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6924733 | Hose separation transmitter system and methods A hose separation transmitter system includes a shock sensor and a transmitter that are secured to the delivery hose. If the hose becomes disconnected, the shock sensor will generate a shock signal when the hose falls to the ground and the transmitter will respond t... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6771163 | Signalling device and communications system Provided is an emergency signalling device and system by which emergency signals are transmitted for reception by an emergency authority when a user set time for the transmission elapses without cancellation or reset. The device may be a telephone or a beacon. In an... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6351207 | Medication reminder key chain Medication Reminder Key chain with a key chain sized housing enclosing a printed circuit board, the printed circuit board supporting an integrated circuit providing timing functions and control for a piezo electric sound emitting device and a plurality of... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6326881 | Alarm clock system An alarm clock system for facilitating a moment of mindfulness, awareness, stress reduction and quiet at random times during the day. The inventive device includes an encasement, a display positioned within the encasement, a speaker positioned within the ... | 12/04/2001 |
| 5999087 | Timer and alarm apparatus for controlling delivery of fluid material Apparatus is described for controlling delivery of dangerous material, such as LPG, from a tanker 12 to a tank 14, through a pipe 16. A valve 18 is controlled by an arrangement 22. An operator 28 carries a radio transmitter 24 and must periodically transm... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5939992 | Safety apparatus for electric appliances A safety apparatus for electric appliances which includes a sensor for sensing that an electric appliance is operating. An alarm coupled with the sensor, whereby an alarm is initiated. A manually operated alarm disabling switch permitting a person supervi... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5434563 | Paging receiver in which an announcing unit is automatically controlled at a particular time instant In a paging receiver having a plurality of receiver modes, an announcing arrangement is controlled at a particular time instant determined at a specific time instant which is previous to the particular time instant. The paging receiver is provided with a ... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5363290 | Irrigation controller An improved irrigation controller of solid state design utilizes a microcomputer which retains and executes a watering schedule input by a user through data input means. One of the parameters of system operation is the times of day in which irrigation wil... | 11/08/1994 |
| 4831848 | Programming and control panel for dry-cleaning machines Programming and control panel for dry-cleaning machines comprising: a schematic illustration of elements of a dry-cleaning machine marked by first warning lights adapted to indicate alarm or operative conditions, second warning lights corresponding to var... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4799142 | Irrigation controller There is shown and described a relatively low cost irrigation controlling apparatus for controlling a plurality of watering or irrigating stations. These stations can be individually set to operate for prescribed time durations. Automatic or manual contro... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4636770 | Display terminal In a display terminal coupled to a computer and including a plurality of user interrupt devices for interactive communication with the computer, an apparatus for signalling to the user when the computer responds to a user interrupt comprises a counter arr... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4616209 | "Keep warm" control A single timing motor (26) drives a gear box (54) having an output shaft (56) for indexing a ratchet wheel (62) for turning a cam drum (68). One cam track (72) operates a line switch (22) for controlling the program interval "ON" time of the appliance. A ... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4595905 | Automatic smoker's alarm apparatus This automatic apparatus is for use by cigarette smokers who may be in danger of going to sleep with a lighted cigarette near at hand, to possibly cause fire and both personal and property damage. This apparatus is for use with an ashtray, and there is a ... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4570216 | Programmable switch A fully automatic programmable wall switch timer for controlling lighting circuits is described. The device provides user selected lighting circuit operation at predetermined event times, for predetermined event duration at said times, and at a selected l... | 02/11/1986 |
| 4490711 | Electronic programmable multiple alarm timing device and record Structure ir provided for assisting a person in keeping track of appointments, times for taking medication or the times for turning on electrical equipment or such. The structure comprises an electronic circuit capable of generating signals representing u... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4378555 | Method and apparatus for monitoring unburned particulate accumulation in the exhaust duct of a combustion system The unburned particulate accumulation within the exhaust for a combustion system, such as the liner of a flue for a stove, is monitored by a circuit which receives a temperature indicating signal from a thermo couple mounted within the flue. The circuit i... | 03/29/1983 |
| 4300124 | Method of protecting an area and control system for watchman tours The system includes a number of spaced apart key stations which a watchman is to visit on a tour of an area. A portable unit is provided with two AND circuits. Upon starting a tour, one of the AND circuits sets a number of timers, a first one of the timer... | 11/10/1981 |
