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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 |
| 7396338 | Orthopaedic device for correcting abnormal positions of the toes The invention concerns an orthopaedic device for the correction of incorrectly positioned toes, having a fastening provision (8a) in the region of the big toe, a fastening provision (8b) in the region of the central foot and a flexible sp... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7335178 | Protective device against frictional irritation due to wearing thong-type sandals and other footwear A device is provided which gives protection from frictional injury to the web space between toes due to the wearing of thong-type sandals or other similar footwear. The device is comprised of a flat, flexible, medically inert, and preferably transparent plastic mate... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329448 | Adhesive pads for footwear An adhesive pad kit for footwear has at least two pairs of thin adhesive backed pads in which the pads in one pair have one predetermined shape wherein the length is at least twice as long as the width, and the pads in the second pair have a different predetermined ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7249385 | Finger/toe tip protective apparatus A finger/toe tip protective apparatus including a semispherically shaped flexible member of perforated material with inner and outer surfaces, and a circumferential edge. The flexible member has at least one elongated tab extending tangentially and radially about th... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7195605 | Simple dynamic orthosis The present invention includes an adhesive bandage for use in one or more disorders of a joint and/or associated appendage. The method of the present invention includes placing a user's joint in a corrective orthopedic position, and adhering an adhesive bandage onto... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7169249 | Method of joining textile elements A method of joining a first textile element and a second textile element is disclosed. The method includes four general steps: First, the first textile element, the second textile element, and an adhesive element are formed. Second, a bond is formed between the firs... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7159342 | Ball of foot shoe inserts A removable ball of the foot insert for placement into footwear at a position in correspondence with a forefoot portion of the footwear includes a substantially planar member made from a viscoelastic gel, the planar member including a lower surface and an upper surf... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7103922 | Hosiery having a toe notch and bubble for accommodating a sandal strap A hosiery item includes an upper part for covering the foot and at least a portion of the ankle of the wearer, and a lower part for covering the toes of the wearer. A toe notch is formed in the lower part to separate the lower part into a big toe accommodating pocke... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7087041 | Pad for use with continent ostomy port A pad for use with a continent ostomy port includes a body portion having an internal wall defining an aperture appropriately sized to place around a stoma. The body portion is sized and shaped for placement against a user's skin beneath a face plate of an ostomy po... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7056299 | Device for heel shock absorption, swelling, and pain treatment An orthotic device for absorption of heel shock, treating edema and swelling and for lessening pain. It is comprised of an elastic sleeve adapted to fit over the foot and heel of a person. The sleeve includes a shock absorbing heel pad inside of the sleeve in a posi... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6992232 | Adhesive bandage and packaging for one-handed placement An adhesive bandage allows one-handed (single-finger) lifting and placing, whereby the bandage can be quickly lifted from a supply container and accurately placed on a skin wound. The bandage consists of a tape whose upper surface has a finger-spot adhesive, and who... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6964645 | Hallux valgus brace The invention relates to a hallux valgus brace, i.e. a brace designed for treatment of non-rigid hallux valgus. The brace comprises a three point lever means for correcting the position of the big toe. According to the invention the complete brace is designed to be ... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6932782 | Flexible splint A device for limiting movement of a joint. Once prepared, the device includes two tubular openings for encircling phalanxes on either side of the joint. The tubular sides are attached by a portion of the device that can cover either the top portion of the joint or t... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929004 | Medicament carrier There is provided a carrier comprising a sheet (10) having a first portion and a second portion; a retainer (20) in said first portion for containment of product; a fold in said second portion such that the second portion is foldable towards said retai... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6920881 | Wound covering pressure relief pads A pressure relief pad for use by persons suffering from or subject to the formation of decubitus ulcers or bedsores is described. The pressure relief pad is made from viscoelastic foam layers which provide for the redistribution of pressure around an affected or wou... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6881196 | Symptomatic relief for soft corns A system, method and device for the symptomatic relief for soft corns by injecting a medical grade molding substance between the toes between which a corn is located, forming a molded-in-place, custom-shaped high definition mold, unique to the individual's physical ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6508205 | Fly bite and botfly prevention legging for equine An article of plastic mesh fabric legging apparel worn by equines on their front and back legs to prevent flies from biting or laying Botfly eggs on their legs. Staves are utilized to prevent sagging. A fully opening vertical seam of hook and loop fastene... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6318373 | Corrective supporter for correcting hallux valgus and digitus verus minimi deformity A corrective supporter provides for correction of Hallux Valgus and Digitus Varus Minimi to allow the stable maintenance of outer and inner vertical and lateral arches of a plantar sole. The corrective supporter includes a pushing band to push against the... | 11/20/2001 |
| 5944683 | Protection and treatment device for ankle, heel and elbow prominences A protection and treatment device for ankle, heel and elbow prominences of bed ridden patients in the form of a topically applied pressure resilient cushion adapted to be positioned on the skin adjacent the bony prominence in which a pad having a relative... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5899207 | Protecting skin from friction A skin-protective device and a method for protecting skin against abrasion by attaching a pair of mutually overlying membranous layers to an area of a person's skin with only the peripheries of the layers interconnected with each other, so that the layers... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5823195 | Ankle pad A medial ankle pad is provided for the medial side of the leg, ankle and foot. A lateral ankle pad is provided for the lateral side of the leg, ankle and foot. The pads are worn individually and/or together as a method of treatment for venous diseases. Th... | 10/20/1998 |
| 5665060 | Bunion treatment apparatus and method A bunion treatment apparatus for minimizing forces applied to a bunion on a foot surface of a patient includes a generally planar main portion and at least a first generally planar build-up portion. Both portions are constructed of flexible padding materi... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5545129 | Supportive foot cushion device A foot cushioning device especially adapted for use by diabetic persons suffering from a protruding joint disorder of the foot in the arch or instep region includes a thick foam pad having a notch extending into the pad from one side thereof. The pad may ... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5539020 | Method and device for cushioning limbs A soft, tacky polysiloxane elastomer characterized as having: a tackiness of 10-450 grams as determined by a polyken probe tack tester or 0-10 cm (0-4 inches) as determined by a rolling ball tack tester and a tensile strength of 0.14-5.52 mega Pascals (20... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5497789 | Foot protector incorporating a viscoelastic gel A padding and medicating device for corns, hammertoes, bunions, blisters, and the like comprising a noncompressible, thermoplastic, oleaginous, viscoelastic gel directly impregnated onto a carrier structure of elastic fabric. The ultrasoft gel is retained... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5462519 | Bed sore pad A stratiform pad for surrounding and protecting a bed sore from pressure while the patient is in bed. The pad comprises a median layer containing a closed cell air bubble film, a body-contacting layer bonded to one surface of the median layer to adhere th... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5453083 | Valgus big toe rectifying supporter The present application is directed to a valgus big toe rectifying supporter which can prevent pain in and around a valgus big toe and its nail which will be caused by pressure exerted by the valgus toe or its nail, comprising a metatarsal joint securing ... | 09/26/1995 |
| 5437616 | Valgus big toe rectifying supporter The present application is directed to a valgus big toe rectifying supporter which can prevent pain in and around a valgus big toe and its nail which will be caused by pressure exerted by the valgus toe or its nail, comprising a metatarsal joint securing ... | 08/01/1995 |
| 5364339 | Bed sore pad A stratiform pad for surrounding and protecting a bed sore from pressure while the patient is in bed. The pad comprises a median layer containing a closed cell air bubble film, a body-contacting layer bonded to one surface of the median layer to adhere th... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5183060 | Device for protecting portion between toes A toe-base protecting device which comprises a toe-base protecting member comprising a hygroscopic and flexible non-woven fabric, paper, cloth or fibers formed into a substantially rod-like shape, and two adhesive members that are attached to both ends, r... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5170781 | Protective bandage having improved impact protection A protective bandage for covering a wound or other sensitive body area. A fluid-filled bubble means is positioned centrally of the bandage and is adapted to overlie the sensitive body area to protect it against impacts, to reduce the pain of impacts, and ... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5060662 | Open air bandage A bandage which is particularly suitable for use on large wounds such as skin grafts and burns. The bandage has a ring of pliant material adapted for engagement with the skin surrounding a wound, an absorbent material extending around the inner periphery ... | 10/29/1991 |
| 4953569 | Joint protector pad A pad for preventing skin abrasions at the joints of persons having impaired mobility is disclosed comprising a substantially round pad means having a concave shape and inner and outer sides, a peripheral edge, and a central portion. The outer side of the... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4908029 | Flexible needle stop The flexible needle stop includes a normally unfolded needle impenetrable needle barrier formed of a flexible foldable material. The flexible foldable material can be a single layer sheet material, a wire mesh material and/or one or more layers of scale-l... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4907579 | Disposable adhesive bandage A disposable adhesive bandage which includes a rigid base member, an absorbent pad disposed on the base member, an adhesive strip being coated on the absorbent pad, an aperture disposed in the adhesive strip, and a protective backing sheet for covering th... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4901714 | Bandage A layer of plastic, either in film or coating form, is bonded to a sheet of non-woven material to form a base. When film is used, it is preferably smaller in size than the non-woven material and affixed to the top surface thereof by an acrylic adhesive. T... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4898162 | Convertible eyeshield An eyeshield which can be attached either by tape or a removable band over the eyesocket of a patient after surgery is of low friction resilient material and includes integral low profile bosses that are spaced apart near diametrically opposed edges. A fl... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4601286 | Article for the protection of living tissues An article for the protection of living tissue from damage due to exposure to lasers or microorganisms comprising A. A hydrogel comprising 1. at least one water-insoluble hydrophilic polymer and 2. water and B. If desired, at least one additive selected from the gr... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4538602 | Leg wrap An animal leg wrap having both an inner and an outer layer are disclosed. The outer end of the inner layer is connected to the inner end of the outer layer. The inner layer is wrapped several times around the leg of the animal and when the outer end of th... | 09/03/1985 |
| 4478214 | Medical boot apparatus, and methods of constructing and utilizing same A medical boot apparatus for use during treatment and healing of a vascular or other foot disorder. The apparatus includes a main body portion having an upper front opening and open toe portion, and a sole portion formed with a forward rim for protecting ... | 10/23/1984 |
