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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 |
| 7402302 | Composition of grandlure and dichlorvos for attracting and killing boll weevils in boll weevil traps Compositions and methods for attracting, capturing and killing populations of cotton boll weevils (Anthonomus grandis Boh.) in boll weevil traps are disclosed. With respect to the attraction and capture of boll weevils with Grandlure, the synthetic pheromone ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7217704 | LPA receptor agonists and antagonists and methods of use The present invention relates to compounds according to formula (I) as disclosed herein as well as pharmaceutical compositions which include those compounds. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds, which have activity as agonists or as antagonists of LPA... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7192940 | Ether compounds The present invention relates to novel ether compounds, compositions comprising ether compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias, dysproteinemias, and glucose metabolism disorders comprising administering a compo... | 03/20/2007 |
| 6774123 | Methods and compositions for inactivating viruses Methods and compositions for selectively inactivating viruses in biological compositions, including contacting the composition with an organic solvent and an ethyleneimine oligomer inactivating agent, are disclosed. ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6649646 | Insecticidal and miticidal compositions The invention relates to an insecticidal and miticidal composition which contains as active ingredients chlorfenapyr in combination with one or more organophosphoric acid ester-type compounds and to a method for controlling insecticidal or miticidal pests... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6566304 | Biogenic control and limitation of the reproduction of parasitic earth nematodes in stock culture The invention relates to use of (a) compounds of phosphorus containing at least partly lipophilic organic radicals together with (b) urea and/or urea derivatives in selected quantity ratios of (a) to (b) as a soil additive for biologically controlling pla... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6562845 | Materials and methods for the control of tephritidae fruit flies The subject invention provides materials and methods for the effective control of fruit flies. Specifically, the subject invention pertains to the use of imidacloprid compounds to control fruit flies. These compounds achieve a high level of control withou... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6369048 | Methods and compositions for inactivating viruses Methods and compositions for selectively inactivating viruses in biological compositions, including contacting the composition with an organic solvent and an ethyleneimine oligomer inactivating agent, are disclosed.... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6313106 | Phospholipid derivatives of valproic acid and mixtures thereof The present invention relates to compounds, which are phospholipid derivatives of valproic acid, to compositions comprising said compounds and their use for treating epilepsy, migraine, bipolar disorders and pain.... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6274570 | Pesticidal compositions A liquid pesticidal composition, which is substantially free of water, comprising a hydrophobic pesticide or mixture of pesticides dissolved in an organic solvent and comprising as surfactants (a) a castor oil ethoxylate having 30-50 mol ethoxylate, (b) a... | 08/14/2001 |
| 6197777 | Synthesis, anti-human immunodeficiency virus, and anti-hepatitis B virus activities of 1,3-oxaselenolane nucleosides A method and composition for the treatment of HIV infection, HBV infection, or abnormal cellular proliferation in humans and other host animals is disclosed that includes the administration of an effective amount of a 1,3-oxaselenolane nucleoside or a pha... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6166089 | Prodrugs with enhanced penetration into cells The invention relates to a pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug which is a covalent conjugate of a pharmacologically active compound and an intracellular transporting adjuvant, characterized by the presence of a covalent bond which is scission-sensitive to... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6162825 | High fructose insecticide bait compositions This invention relates to the discovery that in many strains of the German cockroach [Blattella, germanica (L.)], feeding is inhibited by high glucose levels, while conversely, feeding of this strain of cockroach is stimulated by high or ultra high levels... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6110904 | Synergistic nematocidal compositions A method for suppressing plant damage by nematodes which comprises the concurrent administration, to the locus, soil or seeds of plants in need of such treatment, of (a) a metabolite of the fungus Myrothecium verrucaria and (b) a chemical pesticide, as we... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6077837 | Prodrugs with enhanced penetration into cells The invention relates to a pharmaceutically acceptable prodrug which is a covalent conjugate of a pharmacologically active compound and an intracellular transporting adjuvant, characterized by the presence of a covalent bond which is scission-sensitive to... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5972915 | Pesticide containing a synergistic combination of active ingredients A pesticide comprising an active ingredient combination consisting of a) tetrahydro-3,5-dimethyl-1,3,5-thiadiazine-2-thione of the formula ##STR1## and b) O-(O-ethyl-S-n-propylphosphoryl)-O-(N-methylcarbamoyl)pyrocatechol of the formula ##STR2## ... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5962322 | Methods for modulation of cholesterol transport Methods for regulation of lipid and cholesterol uptake are described which are based on regulation of the expression or function of the SR-BI HDL receptor. The examples demonstrate that estrogen dramatically downregulates SR-BI under conditions of tremend... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5929121 | Protection of trees A method for the protection of trees of the families Musaceae or Plantanginaceae from destructive pests whereby the trees to be protected share a common root system.... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5925670 | High fructose insecticide bait compositions This invention relates to the discovered that in many strains of the German cockroach Blattella germanica (L.)!, feeding is inhibited by high glucose levels, conversely, feeding of this strain of cockroach is stimulated by high or ultra high levels of f... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5888991 | Use of phosphorus derivatives of alkaloids for treating endocrinopathies The invention concerns the use of phosphorus derivatives of alkaloids of the general formula (I), for preparing a medicament for treating endocrinopathies, in particular for treating osteoporosis.... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5866548 | Caged membrane-permeant inositol phosphates Caged acyloxyalkyl esters of phosphate-containing inositol phosphates which are capable of permeating cell membranes. The second messengers are protected (caged) at the 6-hydroxyl, with a photolabile group. Once inside the cell, the ester derivatives unde... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5834436 | Membrane-permeant second messengers Acyloxyalkyl esters of phosphate-containing second messengers which are capable of permeating cell membranes. Once inside the cell, the ester derivatives undergo enzymatic conversion to the biologically active form of the second messenger. The acyloxyalky... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5760022 | Pharmaceutical composition with improved bioavailability of inositol phosphate The invention relates to an inositol phosphate containing pharmaceutical composition which comprises an aliphatic ester or ether for improvement of the bioavailability of the inositol phosphate in mammals including man at non-parenteral administration. Th... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5514639 | Agricultural compositions comprising pH buffers, pH indicators, and pH sensitive agrochemicals The invention provides a concentrate for dilution with water in the preparation of an agriculatural composition for application to crops, soil or animals and comprising an agricultural chemical whose agricultural activity varies with the pH of the water; ... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5447923 | Methods and compositions of diphenyl ether phosphate esters for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders Methods for the treatment of a human or lower animal subject having an H. pylori-mediated upper gastrointestinal disorder comprising administering to said subject a safe and effective amount of a diphenyl ether phosphate ester of the following formula: ... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5260287 | Polyphosphorylated organic compounds: compositions useful in protecting biological tissues Compositions and methods for protecting the luminal lining against gastric acid challenge are disclosed. The compositions provide effective anti-ulcer preparations which include phosphorylated alcohol. Phosphorylated alcohols comprise the active anti-ulce... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5182271 | Thioether, keto-ester and alkyl phospholipids useful in treating multiple sclerosis The invention discloses certain thioether, keto-ester and alkyl phospholipids which are useful in treating multiple sclerosis.... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5164383 | O-halogenocyclopentyl S-alkyl (di)thiophosphoric-(phosphonic) ester derivatives, processes for their preparation, and their use as pesticides O-Halogenocyclopentyl S-alkyl (di)thiphosphoric(phosphonic) acid ester derivatives of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R1 represents alkyl, alkoxy or the radical ##STR2## R3 represents hydrogen or alkyl and R4... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5104659 | Compositions, devices and method for controlling insects The present invention relates to novel insecticidal coating compositions comprising insecticides, such as pyrethroids or mixtures of insecticides, such as pyrethroids and organophosphates, and a vinyl dispersion which is a fluid suspension of a vinyl disp... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5070083 | Fungicidal aluminum tris-alkyl-phosphonate composition This present invention relates to fungicidal compositions comprising an aqueous solution of an aluminum salt of alkyl phosphates strabilized with the salt of a weak acid and a strong base. The stabilized aqueous solution can be used to prevent or treat fu... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5017615 | Flea killer compositions The present invention relates to improved insecticidal compositions which are effective in eliminating or controlling ectoparasites, such as fleas, on domestic animals without detrimental side effects to the host. The compositions each comprise a low grad... | 05/21/1991 |
| 5015635 | Pesticidal S-(halogenoalkyl)-dithiophosphoric(phosphonic) acid esters Pesticidal S-(halogenoalkyl)-dithiophosphoric (phosphonic) acid esters of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 represents an optionally substituted radical from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy and alkinyloxy, R2... | 05/14/1991 |
| 4948787 | Inhibition of mercaptan odor in organothiophosphate biocides Mercaptan odors in a thiophosphate compound or formulation are suppressed by treatment of the compound during preparation of the formulation with treatment agents selected from iodine, and alkali and alkaline earth metal hydroxides, hypochlorites and ioda... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4938797 | Process for the preparation of microcapsules The invention relates to a process for the preparation of microcapsules having a capsule wall of polyurea and encapsulating a water-immiscible pesticide. The process comprises first dispersing a solution of a polyisocyanate in the sparingly water-soluble ... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4923506 | Polyhydroxy polymer delivery systems A controlled release composition of biologically active materials is prepared by reacting a biologically active agent, aqueous polyhydroxy polymer, inorganic salt, and optional filler(s), drying the product and then grinding the product to the desire part... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4886656 | Agricultural composition with reduced toxicity to fishes and shellfishes Agricultural formulation with reduced toxicity to fishes and shellfishes, characterized by comprising a lipophilic agriculturally active ingredient (I) and an organic compound (II) having a partition coefficient to the said compound (I) in water of no les... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4866045 | Tetrachloroethyl phosphorothioate soil insecticide A method for controlling insect larvae which inhabit the soil and feed on growing plants selected from rootworms, cutworms and wireworms which comprises applying to the soil habitat of the larvae an insecticidally-effective amount of 0,0-diethyl 0-(1... | 09/12/1989 |
| 4753931 | Nematicidal tetrachloroethyl phosphorothioate A method for controlling nematodes at a locus which comprises applying to the nematodes or the locus a nematicidally-effective amount of O,O-diethyl O-(1,2,2,2-tetrachloroethyl)phosphorothioate.... | 06/28/1988 |
| 4684634 | Agricultural and horticultural fungicidal composition The present invention relates to an agricultural and horticultural fungicidal composition containing as active ingredients tolclofos-methyl [O,O-dimethyl O-(2,6-dichloro-4-methylphenyl) phosphorothiaoate] and an N,N'-ethylenebis(dithiocarbamate) type fung... | 08/04/1987 |
| 4659516 | Steroid derivatives A steroid derivative of the formula: wherein ST is a 7-linked steroid nucleus of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the double bond(s) between carbon atoms 6 and 7 and/or carbon atoms 8 and 9 are optional; wherein the aromatic ring A may optiona... | 04/21/1987 |
