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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 |
| 7709016 | Insect proof boards The object of the present invention is to impart lasting excellent insect proof property to boards. According to the present invention, an insecticidal treatment liquid which contains an insecticide in an aqueous dispersion of colloidal silica is applied to t... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7390480 | Use of spp. as pathogenic agents against subterranean termites The entomopathogenic fungus Paecilomyces fumosoroseus and certain related species, such as P. javanicus are useful for controlling infestations by subterranean termites, particularly those belonging to the family Rhinotermitidae. The family Rhinotermit... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7381456 | Fungi resistant faced insulation assembly and method A kraft paper sheet contains and/or is coated with a fungi growth-inhibiting agent that causes the kraft paper sheet to be fungi growth resistant. The kraft paper sheet alone or as part of a layered sheet material is used as a central field portion of facings for va... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7306811 | Fungicide composition based on halosulphone in particular for packaging A packaging sheet comprising a mixture of compound A where R1 may be an alkyl, alkoxy or alkylene radical having 1 to... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7303768 | Preparation of aqueous clear solution dosage forms with bile acids Compositions for pharmaceutical and other uses comprising clear aqueous solutions of bile acids which do not form any detectable precipitates over selected ranges of pH values of the aqueous solution and methods of making such solutions. The compositions of the inve... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300546 | Cellulose fiber having improved biostability and the resulting products A cellulose fiber having extended biostability and the method of its manufacture are described. While prior treatments of cellulose with biotoxic metal compounds have given improved resistance to decay, these treatments have not been entirely satisfactory where the ... | 11/27/2007 |
| RE39543 | Use of aromatic aldehydes as insecticides and for killing arachnids Methods and compositions based upon natural flavonoid aldehydes are provided, which find use as pesticides. The pesticides are formulated in a variety of ways, including dusts, sprays, shampoos and soaps, and can be bound to a solid support or provided as bait or di... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7182952 | Urea and nitrogen based compounds as feeding stimulants/aggregants and masking agents of unpalatable chemicals for subterranean termites Nitrogen containing compounds are effective as subterranean termite feeding stimulants/aggregants and as masking agents for concealing the presence of other compounds which are repellents to termites, when they are used in low concentrations, less than or equal to a... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7169403 | Semiochemical reservoir to attract subterranean termites tunneling in soil The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semiochemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166299 | Preparation of aqueous clear solution dosage forms with bile acids Compositions for pharmaceutical and other uses comprising clear aqueous solutions of bile acids which do not form any detectable precipitates over selected ranges of pH values of the aqueous solution and methods of making such solutions. The compositions of the inve... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147864 | Methods for preventing photodamaged skin by administering selegiline or desmethylselegiline The present invention is directed to methods that can be used in the treatment of wounds, burns, and photodamaged skin. Methods can be used for both humans and animals and involve the administration of compositions containing selegiline and/or desmethylselegiline. | 12/12/2006 |
| 7122176 | Mycoattractants and mycopesticides The present invention utilizes the pre-sporulation (preconidial) mycelial stage of entomopathogenic fungi as insect attractants and/or pathogens. The fungus can be cultivated on grain, wood, agricultural wastes or other cellulosic material, attracting the insect and... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7090916 | Paper product for use in sterilizing an area The present invention provides a paper product for use in sterilizing an area. The paper product contains at least one paper sheet or pellet containing one or more dry chemical materials, one or more dry deliquescent materials, or mixtures thereof. The dry chemical ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7067142 | Packaged rodenticide A packaged animal poison includes a binder/rodenticide/bait mix molded into a cellulosic housing. The housing is covered with a removable cover. The housing defines an internal cavity in which the rodenticide is disposed, a lower wall extending laterally beyond the ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7025956 | Absorbent, deodorizing, hygienic animal bedding composition and method of manufacture An animal bedding composition and method of manufacture includes cut or shredded pieces of multiple panel corrugated cardboard kraft paper structures having an internal corrugated panel sandwiched between outer panels, and an adsorptive deodorizing ion exchange agen... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7018650 | Preparation of aqueous clear solution dosage forms with bile acids Compositions for pharmaceutical and other uses comprising clear aqueous solutions of bile acids which do not form any detectable precipitates over selected ranges of pH values of the aqueous solution and methods of making such solutions. The compositions of the inve... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6998133 | Adhesive device for capturing insects An adhesive device for capturing insects includes a thin main body with a mirrored, operative surface upon which an adhesive material is disposed for capturing insects upon contact. The mirrored surface provides a reflection similar to water so as to attract insects... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6969512 | Devices and methods for eliminating termite colonies This invention relates to devices, kits, and methods for eliminating termite colonies. The kits, devices, and methods employ a termiticidal bait matrix containing a) a termiticide selected such that the termiticide causes death to ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6953501 | Wood treatment composition and method of use A wood treatment composition for the preservation of wood comprises a mixture of creosote and a polymer which is miscible with the creosote at about 200° F. and does not substantially phase-separate when the wood treatment composition is under ambient conditions. T... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6913805 | Controlled release ampule containing a fumigant The present invention provides an apparatus and method for controlled release of a fumigant into a wooden structure to prevent decay of that structure. According to the present invention, a fumigant in an ampule or container is inserted into the wooden structure. Th... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6833137 | Protection against termites The invention features a composite material comprising a gypsum partitional slab coated on at least one of its two surfaces with a cardboard or paper ply, the ply being impregnated with a 1-phenylpyrazole insecticide, preferably 5-amino-3-cyano-1-(2,6-dichloro-4-tri... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6803051 | Multi-layer barrier preventing wood pest access to wooden structures A method and device are disclosed which prevent the intrusion of insects onto wood structures by using a barrier capable of retaining pesticide. In the disclosed method, the barrier maintains a minimal effective level of insecticide for a predetermined period of tim... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6773822 | Antifungal gypsum board A novel gypsum board having antifungal properties is disclosed. The board comprises a gypsum core, front and back paper facings and an antifungal agent effective at inhibiting fungal growth. A preferred antifungal agent is cetyl pyridinium chloride. The antifungal a... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6756428 | Degradable plastics possessing a microbe-inhibiting quality A microbe-inhibiting (MI) compound is incorporated into a biodegradable polymer composition most preferably, a starch-based polymer, to inhibit microbial growth and to attenuate the biodegradation of the polymer composition. Such a composition is used to manufacture... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6703033 | Advances in towelettes containing organic carbonates Provided herein are moist towelettes useful for cleansing, among other things, hard surfaces and human skin. The moist towelettes of the invention comprise a towelette portion which is moistened with a liquid composition of matter wherein the liquid compo... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6680127 | Antifungal gypsum board A novel gypsum board having antifungal properties is disclosed. The board comprises a gypsum core, front and back paper facings and an antifungal agent effective at inhibiting fungal growth. A preferred antifungal agent is cetylpyridinium chloride. The an... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6669903 | Bactericidal or bacteriostatic method Sterilization or bacteriostasis is carried out using cellulose acetate. The cellulose acetate exhibits an excellent antibacterial property with respect to fungi such as Trichophyton, etc. and bacteria such as, for example, enteropathogenic Escherichia col... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668483 | Insect bait and control system The present invention is a device for the elimination and control of termites and other insects, comprising a plurality of cellulose-containing strands and at least one pesticide-containing component interwoven with said strands to form a generally circul... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6660290 | Mycopesticides The present invention utilizes the non-sporulating mycelial stage of insect-specific parasitic fungi. The fungus can be present on grain, attracting the pest, and also infecting it through digestion. More than one fungus can be used in combination. The ma... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6649182 | Planting method and biodegradable material for preventing pests A planting method for preventing pests, especially snails, is disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) providing a biodegradable material, (b) adding a pesticide into the biodegradable material, and (c) spreading the pesticide-added biodegradable m... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6610282 | Polymeric controlled release compositions Disclosed are compositions containing biologically active compounds that slowly release the biologically active compound. These compositions may be directly incorporated into the locus to be protected or may be applied to a structure in a coating.... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6593277 | Uses for cellulose-containing aggregates Aggregates of cellulose-containing particles, such as particles of waste paper and optional other vegetation or waste particles are used as a carrier for additives such as insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers and nutrients. The particles permits a "timed... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6589545 | Method of controlling insect infestation The present invention relates to a method of controlling insect infestation whereby an insecticidal coating having an extended residual period of a few months to a year is applied to a surface. A removable cover may be positioned near the surface to creat... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6585991 | Termite bait matrix Termite foods mixed together in a matrix suitable to be used as baits and attractants for termites are provided. This termite matrix is preferred by termites over naturally-occurring foods such as deadwood, trees and wood used in human constructions, and ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6582714 | Article for insert control by passive evaporation of an active ingredient An insect control article to control flying insects. The insect control article has a substrate that is impregnated with an active insect control ingredient that is available for passive evaporation. The active insect control ingredient is selected from t... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6448307 | Compositions of texturized fibrous materials The invention is based on the discovery that texturized cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials can be combined with many different matrix materials, including organic matrices (e.g., thermosetting resins, elastomers, asphalts, lignins, or tars) to pr... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6436423 | Product and method for improving avian health A product and method for reducing and preventing the ingestion of substrates by avians wherein the substrates are disposed within an avian house. The product is a bird repellent in combination with a substrate disposed within an avian house. As a result o... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6436384 | Absorbent, deodorizing, hygienic animal bedding composition and method of manufacture An animal bedding composition and method of manufacture includes cut or shredded pieces of multiple panel corrugated cardboard kraft paper structures having an internal corrugated panel sandwiched between outer panels, and an adsorptive deodorizing ion ex... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6416752 | Termite bait composition and method An improved termite bait composition comprises a powdered cellulosic attractant having a particle size in the range of approximately 1 to 100 micrometers and a termite killing agent. Also disclosed are a method for controlling termites by applying the ter... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6399109 | Insecticide including disodium octaborate tetrahydrate and method for treating wood therewith A liquid insecticide solution comprising a 5% to 20% water solution of a disodium octaborate tetrahydrate ("DOT") mixture comprising disodium octaborate tetrahydrate, colored pigment, and a bittering agent of either sucrose octa-acetate and denatonium ben... | 06/04/2002 |
