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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 15/144.3 - Variable length


Subclass of Class 15 - Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning
Definition: Apparatus wherein the handle is adjustable to more than
No. of patents: 47
Last issue date: 03/20/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8136196Dusting tool
A dusting tool (1) with a handle (2) to which two bars (3, 4) are attached at a certain distance from each other, with the free ends (5, 6) of said bars (3, 4) being connected to each other and with a number of spacers (7) b...
03/20/2012
8082619Dual handle attachment for a single handle floor cleaning appliance and conversion method thereof
An auxiliary dual handle device for attachment to a handle of a floor cleaning appliance having a floor, engaging portion includes an elongated member which has a predetermined length and which is manufactured from a predetermined material and a bore which is longit...
12/27/2011
7416361Extendable pole for window washing
An extendable pole for window washing includes a plurality of substantially hollow elongated rigid tubular sections, each of which has a lower end and an upper end and a substantially cylindrical outer side wall. The upper end of one section is mechanically connecte...
08/26/2008
7373708Method for manual adjustment of the length of a mop handle
A locking device for two units (1), (3) displaceable one inside the other, such as the handle of an implement with variable length, comprising a locking member (4) arranged at one end of the outer element (3), said locking member (4
05/20/2008
7356871Dual sized broom and dust pan
A long handled cleaning implement such as a broom that is provided with a collapsible handle that can be used as a mini sweeping broom. This collapsible ability will also permit compact storage, a cooperating accessory dustpan is provided which the collapsible clean...
04/15/2008
7350258Extendable improved cleaning system and method
A system for cleaning includes a handle and a head having a cleaning surface. The head is connected to the handle and is extendable to selectively widen or narrow the cleaning surface. A gear is fixedly connected to the handle and rotatingly connected to the head, s...
04/01/2008
7331567Coupling device for two connecting poles
A coupling device for two connecting poles which includes: a lower fixing sleeve sleeved on the upper portion of a lower connecting pole, having an opening communicating the outer surface and the inner surface of the lower fixing sleeve, two fixed plates extend outw...
02/19/2008
7290311Implements with handles and working ends and method of use thereof
Implements including handles and working ends and product lines thereof are described. The implements are typically cleaning implements, such as mops mad brooms, but may be garden implements such as hoes and rakes. Various methods for using such implements are descr...
11/06/2007
7156728Adjustable support for a sander
An adjustable moveable support for an existing drywall sander. A plurality of legs are centrally mounted and extend from a collar to rotating caster wheels which rest on a floor. The caster wheels allow for movement of the moveable support. Extending through the col...
01/02/2007
7086115Battery-operated hand held duster
A cordless hand held duster comprising a handle and a small feather duster head attachable thereto. An internal battery and motor provides power to rotate or vibrate the duster head for removing dust and debris. The duster head can attach directly to the tool for du...
08/08/2006
7036386Multipurpose utility mounting assembly for handheld field maintenance tool
A multipurpose utility mounting assembly for a handheld field maintenance tool is disclosed. The assembly includes a number of features that allow effective use of the handheld field maintenance tool for a wide variety of mounting techniques that may be encountered ...
05/02/2006
6981293Personal hygiene accessory
A device for providing self-assisting hygienic activity to individuals of limited dexterity, the device including an elongated body constructed of first and second telescoping portions and terminating at a first end in an ergonomically configured handle. A hygienic ...
01/03/2006
6973695Apparatus for cleaning or otherwise engaging glass or another surface and method for using the same
A device or cleaning apparatus 10 which includes a telescoping shaft member 8 and a universal joint assembly 40 and which allows a user to easily and ergonomically clean or otherwise engage an angled or curved glass surface or another surface.
12/13/2005
6793434Brush
A brush having a brush member, and adjustable handle, and an optionally convex cover. The brush member accommodates a sponge. A first plurality of bristles extends from the brush member and each of a second plurality of orifices is disposed between the bristles, opt...
09/21/2004
6718589Spring activated push broom
A push broom having an extendable handle with an upper section slidably mounting a lower section with a compressible coil spring mounted therebetween for urging the lower section forward or away from the upper section. The lower section includes a bristle brush with...
04/13/2004
6688367Extendable interior ceiling finishing tool
An apparatus is provide that aids in the finishing of ceilings. The tool provides for the rolling on of cement or other similar finishes and then an integral knife blade smoothes over the finished surface. Such an invention prevents the user from using mu...
02/10/2004
6311368Handle for household utensils
Disclosed is a handle for household utensils, in particular for floor cleaning utensils, the external polygonal contour of which presents side faces (6) and edges (7)....
11/06/2001
6260238Adjustable length handle for flat finishers
The primary structural parts of the handle are two extruded telescopic tubes. A longitudinal rib on the smaller, inner tube slides in a groove in the rib on the larger, outer tube, preventing relative motion between the tubes. A box footplate is pivotally...
07/17/2001
6088868Folding compact push broom
A cleaning implement such as a broom which has a head divided into multiple sections which are hinged together with a hinge that will remain in an open position. It also has a handle which is made in multiple sections, and which are hinged together....
07/18/2000
5953781Adjustable handle assembly for floor maintenance machines
A handle assembly (10) for a floor maintenance machine (12) includes a hollow handle pole (26), a handle (84) formed of a foamed polymer, and a device (36) for adjustably locking the handle pole (26) relative to the housing (14) of the floor maintenance m...
09/21/1999
5951781Paint scraper and associated method
A paint removal device includes a post member having two ends, a lever member having two ends, a joint connecting an end of the post member to the lever member at a point therealong spaced from the ends of the lever member, and a scraper blade provided on...
09/14/1999
5946762Squeegee with ergonomic handle and non-loosening pivotable blade
A squeegee with ergonomic handle and non-loosening pivotable blade. The squeegee includes a handle for one of attaching to a pole and holding in a hand of a user, a blade portion pivotally mounted to the handle for side to side pivotal movement relative t...
09/07/1999
5918342Method of and apparatus for sanitizing MRI machines
The bore of an MRI machine is sanitized by using a pair of sponge elements attached to an elongated handle. The first sponge element has an arcuate surface which is a segment of a sphere having a radius substantially equal to the radius of the bore, the a...
07/06/1999
5887314Telescoping handle with multiple attachment ends
A new Telescoping Handle With Multiple Attachment Ends for providing a multi-purpose cleaning tool with interchangeable cleaning attachments and a telescopic handle. The inventive device includes an elongated tube, an elongated rod slidably positioned wit...
03/30/1999
5862564Personal sanitary instrument
A personal sanitary device is provided to assist individuals in personal hygiene, and specifically to provide a device for overweight or otherwise activity-limited individuals to wipe and to cleanse their excretory orifices, and surrounding areas. The dev...
01/26/1999
5842488Lotion applicator apparatus and method
The invention is a folding lotion applicator for applying liquids, lotions, and other materials to hard-to-reach places on the user's body. The applicator includes an elongated applicator handle for griping. The applicator handle is pivotally connected to...
12/01/1998
5699574Extendible applicator
An applicator having an extendible handle including a lower handle section having a tubular configuration and an upper handle section being extendible from the lower tubular handle section with the upper handle section having a pad or attached thereto for...
12/23/1997
5664281Suntan lotion applicator
A suntan lotion applicator (10) which comprises a structure (12) for holding a specific amount of suntan lotion (14) poured out from a suntan lotion bottle (16). A component (18) for grasping, by the hands (20) of a person (22), extends from the suntan lo...
09/09/1997
5609255Washable scrubbing mop head and kit
A washable scrubbing mop head and kit (10) for provided for cleaning floors and other surfaces using minimal amounts of water and cleaning fluids (50). The mop (10) of the present invention includes a mop handle (12), a mop head (20), a mop pad (28), and ...
03/11/1997
5592714Lotion applicator
A lotion applicator of the type for applying lotion to body areas not easily reached is provided. The lotion applicator includes: an angled handle having a first end section, a middle section and a second end section; an elongated stem connected to and ex...
01/14/1997
5566418Back hand
An improved lotion applicator comprises an extendable arm and an applicator member affixed to the extendable arm. A person can grip the extendable arm opposite from the applicator member, to reach the back and hard to reach areas of the body with the appl...
10/22/1996
5493758Extension pole
An extension pole is provided for use in handling and manipulating a tool head, such as a tree pruner or other selected implement. The pole comprises a base section and an extension section defining a mated pair of generally planar side faces retained in ...
02/27/1996
5491862Chimney scraper
A scraper for removing deposits from an interior of a chimney. The inventive device includes an elongated handle having a scraping plate attached to a lower end thereof for engaging and scraping the interior surfaces of the chimney. The scraping plate can...
02/20/1996
5319821Ceiling fan cleaning apparatus
A lightweight, highly maneuverable and extendable apparatus for cleaning ceiling fan blades, having a dust receptacle carried beneath a mounted brush which is designed to clean the exterior surfaces of a ceiling fan, the apparatus carried by a lightweight...
06/14/1994
5176754Apparatus with double applicator means
A hand held coating apparatus is comprised of first and second applicators in one apparatus. The handle is located in between the first and second applicators. The first applicator head, located on one end of the handle, is rotatable and the second applic...
01/05/1993
5099539Telescoping extension rod having pivotably adjustable tool head
An extension rod assembly for manually positioning a tool head in contact with a work surface comprises an extension rod, a pivotable tool head, and a control linkage for locking the tool head in a selected angular position relative to the extension rod. ...
03/31/1992
5074004Swimming pool tile cleaning apparatus
An apparatus including a buoyant housing including a rotatable brush directed longitudinally through a forward opening of the housing, wherein the housing includes a sealed battery and motor for selective actuation of the brush. An angulated handle is dir...
12/24/1991
4985961Handle and implement head assembly
A handle and implement head assembly comprising an implement head having a working edge adjacent a substantially planar portion. The assembly further includes a pair of generally longitudinal gripping portions having parallel axes and a connection member ...
01/22/1991
4922569Hand tool
A manually usable hand tool having, in preferred form, a frame of substantially rectangular closed loop configuration. Squeegee and ice scraper blades are fixed to one frame end, and a brush is fixed to an adjacent frame side. A handle is pivotally connec...
05/08/1990
4793646Adjustable interlocking telescopic handle and arm assembly
By providing at least two elongated, telescopically engaged tube members which incorporate therein a spring biased, dual locking pin structure in combination with tube aligning and centralizing zones, a unique, adjustable handle and arm assembly is achiev...
12/27/1988
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