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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 123/146.5R - Sparkers


Subclass of Class 123 - Internal-combustion engines
Definition: Devices for igniting the successive combustible charges
No. of patents: 13
Last issue date: 02/14/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8113164Ignition source adapted for positioning within a combustion chamber
An ignition source for initiating combustion is provided. The ignition source includes an electrical delivery conductor mounted in a delivery conductor mounting structure. An electrical ground conductor is mounted in a ground conductor mounting structure and extends...
02/14/2012
5148084Apparatus and method for providing ignition to a turbine engine
A unipolar ignition of the invention provides a current waveform at the ignitor plug which initially rises relatively slowly, followed by a transition to a fast rising current which quickly peaks and thereafter slowly dissipates. Such a current waveform p...
09/15/1992
5127387Distributor for an internal combustion engine
A distributor for an internal combustion engine comprising a rotational signal generator (4) which includes a rotary magnetic shield (30) for generating an electrical signal indicative of the shaft rotational speed. The rotary magnetic shield (30) compris...
07/07/1992
4841926Multi-cylinder internal combustion engine with externally applied ignition and with turbocharger
Sparks are generated in the ignition distributor of an internal combustion engine during the interruption of the high voltage current which lead to the formation of ozone. In order to remove this ozone causing strong oxidation and corrosion, rapidly out o...
06/27/1989
4512296Distributor moisture guard
A system for removing moisture and gases from the interior of a distributor. A moisture guard body (10) having an internal chamber (11) is connected in fluid communication with the interior of a distributor (30) and, through a selectively operable check v...
04/23/1985
4434754Method of on site charging of distributor magnet
A method of assembling a distributor (10) includes integrally mounting a magnetizable ring (14) directly to a camshaft (20) and establishing magnetic poles on the ring (14) when the engine is in a known position. A sensor (54) has a known position with re...
03/06/1984
4369343Ignition distributor having electrodes with thermistor discharging portions
An apparatus for suppressing noise radiating from an ignition system for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The ignition system comprises a distributor which uses an electrically conductive ceramic or a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) ther...
01/18/1983
4330732Plasma ceramic coating to supply uniform sparking action in combustion engines
The present invention provides a hot spark that is more-or-less uniform over the combustion chamber volume in a liquid oxidant/liquid fuel combustion engine. In addition, heat losses are reduced and low wear/low friction surfaces are provided. Flame spray...
05/18/1982
4205650Start aid for combustion engine
The disclosure describes an improvement to facilitate the start of an internal combustion engine, more particularly during wet weather and at low temperatures. The improvement comprises heating means associated with the spark plugs and/or with the engine ...
06/03/1980
4177365Moisture reducer for use in heated and vented container including electrical contacts
An article of manufacture comprising a vented container having a desiccant mounted therein for reducing the relative humidity of and gases within the container, the container having at least two electrical contacts positioned therein, one of which is move...
12/04/1979
4045625Distributor
A distributor for internal combustion engines, and more particularly a distributor employing a distributing wheel and a set of two carbon brushes in place of the conventional circuit breaker and circuit breaker arm to insure accurate timing, minimum wear ...
08/30/1977
4039787Distributor for internal combustion engine containing apparatus for suppressing noise
A distributor containing an apparatus for suppressing noise is described, comprising a first discharging gap and a second discharging gap which exists close to the first discharging gap both of which are located between the electrodes of a distributor rot...
08/02/1977
3933138Spark distributor
Spark distribution method and means of the variable magnetic flux type for nternal combustion engines comprising respective cooperative steps and parts in and for a spark distributor including: a spark shaft inside a housing with a gear on the shaft that i...
01/20/1976
 
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