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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 |
| 8091582 | System and method for hydraulically managing fluid pressure downstream from a main valve between set points A system for hydraulically managing fluid pressure between selected set points includes a pilot control system operably coupled to a main valve. The pilot control system includes at least one fluid conduit, a variable orifice assembly, and a control pilot valve appa... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8047226 | Pressure relief valves and pneumatic control systems A pressure relief valve includes a lever plate, a first spring, a fitting, and a guide assembly. The fitting has a first side, a second side, and a flange having a rounded end and includes a surface with which a first end of the first spring contacts. The guide asse... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7703477 | Fluid control valve A fluid control valve for use with apparatus for medical use. Commercially available valves which operate by electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic means are often expensive and bulky. They may require excessive power to operate them and can be noisy during operation du... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7647941 | Air pulser An air pulser includes a housing. The interior of the housing is divided into an air supply chamber and an exhaust chamber by a diaphragm formed with an aperture. An air injection tube is provided in the air supply chamber and configured to be selectively opened and... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7578310 | Pressure controller device A pressure controller device includes a housing accommodating a precision pressure regulator incorporating a first diaphragm operable upon a main valve provided between an inlet and an outlet in the housing. The regulator further includes a second diaphragm operable... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7328700 | Respiratory system and method of use A respiratory protection circuit of the type having an air flow regulator disposed in an air flow path between an air supply and a respirator is improved by including an air flow splitter and a bi-directional valve. The air flow splitter is disposed in the air flow ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7249610 | Ratio controller with dynamic ratio formation For adjustment of a desired burner gas-air ratio over the broadest possible load range without additional pressure tapping of the burner, combustion chamber, or air lines, a ratio controller is provided that permits adjustment of the gas flow as a function of counte... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7234483 | Electro-pneumatic air pressure regulator An electro-pneumatic air pressure regulator includes a primary pressure introduction port, a secondary pressure output port, a pilot pressure chamber, a main valve for opening and closing a communicating conduit, a floating piston which actuates the main valve, a no... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7150299 | Assembly and method for containing, receiving and storing fluids and for dispensing gas from a fluid control and gas delivery assembly having an integrated fluid flow restrictor A fluid control and gas delivery assembly and method for containing, receiving and storing hazardous fluids and for dispensing gas comprising a container, a fluid fill path, a gas dispensing path, a first shut-off valve, a pressure reducer, a fluid flow restrictor, ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147430 | Pneumatic valve control using downstream pressure feedback and an air turbine starter incorporating the same A starter air valve assembly includes a valve body, a flow control valve, a rate control servo mechanism, and a valve actuator. The valve body defines a flow passage having at least an inlet port and an outlet port. The valve is disposed at least partially within th... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137404 | Direct acting pressure reducing valve A direct acting pressure reducing valve includes a valve-inlet pressure introduction port; a valve-outlet pressure output port; a main valve for opening and closing a communicating conduit; a pilot pressure chamber formed with a flexible diaphragm member; a communic... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7121297 | Valve arrangement in a hydraulic circuit, use of the same and arrangement for controlling a hydraulic vehicle drive Arranged in a hydraulic circuit is a valve with an L-shaped duct arrangement, which is formed by a transverse duct 2 and a longitudinal duct 3. Formed in extension of the longitudinal duct 3 is a holding and guiding bore 4, in which a thr... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7080655 | Regulator for low concentration corrosive and reactive gases A filter-less regulator is implemented for use in fluid flow systems that process low concentration reactive gases. The regulator includes an inlet, an outlet and a fluid flow path defined between the inlet and outlet by internal surfaces of the housing. The regulat... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7069945 | Cartridge relief valve with improved stability A cartridge relief valve uses a piston design. The piston replaces a tube used in prior art relief valves. The piston makes the inventive relief valve easier to manufacture and more stable than prior art relief valves. This is due to the fact that, for a given size ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7066203 | Gas flow control Gas flow control is addressed using a controllable approach that facilitates safe operation. According to an example embodiment, a control arrangement for gas flow comprises two main valves connected in series and two servo valves operated by an actuator, the openin... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7066710 | Pneumatic valve control having improved opening characteristics and an air turbine starter incorporating the same A starter air valve assembly includes a valve body, a flow control valve, a rate control servo mechanism, and a valve actuator. The valve body defines a flow passage having at least an inlet port and an outlet port. The valve is disposed at least partially within th... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063043 | Milk flow meter for a milking system having a substantially stable vacuum level and method for using same A milk flow device which includes a conduit for transporting a substantially continuous milk flow varying in height up to a maximum height wherein the maximum height is less than a fluid height which would occlude the conduit and interrupt the vacuum level is shown.... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7044011 | Test fixture assembly for directional pilot valve and related method A test fixture for testing directional pilot valves as used in connection with turbine engine thrust reversers, and an associated method of use. In a particular embodiment, the test fixture has a base and at least one support mounted to the base to support the direc... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7025088 | Providing an indication of the position of a valve member A method of providing an indication of the position of a valve member of a valve in a fluid path where the valve member is moveable between a fully open position in which a maximum flow of fluid past the valve member is permitted and a closed position in which fluid... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7013916 | Sub-atmospheric gas delivery method and apparatus An apparatus for containing and delivering hazardous gases at sub-atmospheric pressure from a pressurized container is provided which includes a valve body in sealed communication with an outlet orifice of the pressurized container. The outlet orifice of the pressur... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011110 | High capacity co-axial gas valve A high capacity coaxial gas valve assembly having a coaxial construction with three valves, in which the assembly opens a smaller second valve prior to opening a larger first valve so that the valve can be operated by a relatively smaller and less expensive coil. In... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6997165 | Pressure control valve for a fuel system A valve has a housing defining an interior of the valve. The valve has a first passage in the housing and a second passage in the housing. The valve has a flow limiter movable between a first position at which the first passage is in fluid communication with the sec... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6972653 | Displacement control device A displacement control device (1) is adapted to move a member (23) relative to a body (7). The displacement control device includes a drive means (2, 3) and an emergency actuator(8) arranged mechanically in series with the member. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6957663 | Solenoid control valve The object of the present invention is to provide a solenoid control valve simple in construction and low in cost, realized by reducing the number of component parts, eliminating screw-joined portions, and minimizing the use of rubber O rings. A valve hole of a pilo... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6935371 | High capacity globe valve A high flow globe valve with a body defining an interior cavity in communication with a first and second fluid passages. A tubular throttling cage is offset in the cavity away from the second fluid passage and has an open end in communication with the first fluid pa... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6935362 | Pilot valve There is provided a pilot valve (50), suitable for use in water and gas supply systems, the valve including biassing means (57), to control a gate (55), for controlling fluid flow through a control chamber (51), and a second chamber (5... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932101 | Solenoid valve assembly for controlling gas supply A solenoid valve assembly for controlling gas supply and opening and closing gas supply with a regulation function generally includes a solenoid valve assembly having a housing, a diaphragm assembly, a first and second solenoid valves, a first and second valve bodie... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6923204 | Diaphragm-operated fluid flow control valve providing a plurality of flow levels A fluid flow control valve uses a servo valve to control the pressure in a main diaphragm chamber defined by a main diaphragm. The main diaphragm carries a main valve element that assumes either a low flow or a high flow position relative to a valve seat depending o... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6916002 | Structural improvement of membrane valve The membrane valve body includes at least two layers of chambers which is configured in the valve body, and at the interior of each said chamber a duct is mounted, out of which covered with the bigger air coupling. A membrane is arranged to separate the chamber from... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6910496 | Gas conversion assembly A gas conversion assembly generally has a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The assembly includes a control mechanism for regulating the flow of gas from the inlet to the outlet. The control mechanism is constructed and arranged to adjust from regulating the flow of a fir... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6892745 | Flow control valve with integral sensor and controller and related method A flow control valve assembly, and a method of determining and controlling fluid flow through the valve, that is relatively simple in design, is relatively inexpensive, is accurate, and has a relatively wide measurement range. The flow control valve is relatively co... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6832628 | Variable pressure regulated flow controllers The present invention is an intrinsically safe pneumatically actuated flow controller. A preferred embodiment for the flow controller has a housing assembly defining an inlet port, an outlet port, a pressure signal inlet port, and a main flow path extending between ... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6805155 | Cartridge relief valve with improved stability A cartridge relief valve uses a piston design. The piston replaces a tube used in prior art relief valves. The piston makes the inventive relief valve easier to manufacture and more stable than prior art relief valves. This is due to the fact that, for a given size ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6802339 | Assembly having a spring-loaded tandem control valve The fitting, in particular a safety valve, operates according to the relief principle or according to the loading principle. The fitting is opened and closed by a plurality of control parts. The control parts are connected in series in the control line of the fittin... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6786225 | Three-stage relay control A three-stage relay control is provided for regulating the flow of gas through, for example, gas valves. The relay control includes a control arm for providing three levels of gas flow and having three adjustment screws, one for controlling the flow at each stage of... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6772786 | Self-contained hydraulic ESD system A hydraulic control circuit, comprising a control line connected to a device to be controlled by fluid pressure in the control line; a time-out valve on the control line, the time-out valve having a time-out period during which time-out period operation of the time-... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6772787 | Vacuum regulator for maintaining a substantially constant vacuum in a vacuum system The invention relates to a vacuum regulator (1) for maintaining a substantially constant vacuum in a vacuum system (2). The vacuum regulator (1) includes a main valve arranged to control a supply of air to the vacuum system (2). The main ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6772785 | Demand valve for breathing apparatus There is described a demand valve for a breathing apparatus wherein a pilot jet of the demand valve is controlled by a pivoting lever resiliently held against a planar face in which the pilot jet is formed. The pilot jet is preferably formed in a land surface surrou... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6705342 | Modulating gas valve with natural/LP gas conversion capability An electronically modulating gas valve comprising a modulating solenoid for simultaneously displacing two servo regulator diaphragms, one for controlling LP Gas outlet pressure and another for controlling Natural Gas outlet pressure. A switch is used to select opera... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6644346 | Spring-loaded tandem control valve The fitting, in particular a safety valve, operates according to the relief principle or according to the loading principle. The fitting is opened and closed by a plurality of pilot parts. The pilot parts are connected in series in the control line of the... | 11/11/2003 |
