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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 |
| 7407061 | Beverage can with a recloseable opening The invention relates to a container with a closing device. Said container comprises a base, a lid (C) and a vertical partition joining the base and the lid, a tongue element comprising a grip end (4) and an opposite bearing end (8), said tongue elemen... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7370774 | Can end A can end having a countersink bead, an inclined chuck wall and a strong seam, resists distortion from its circular profile when subjected to thermal processing or when packaging carbonated beverages. This high hoop strength affects the manner in which the can end u... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7168586 | Easily openable can lid A can lid of a can provided with an easily openable opening means is disclosed wherein the can lid is equipped with a can lid which is fastened by winding tightly on the can main body and the top end opening of the can main body, a score section installed around the... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165696 | Stay-on-tab container closure having tear panel with low-relief contour features on the upper surface A stay-on-tab container closure suitable for use on beverage cans and the like, said closure including an center panel with an downwardly displaceable tear panel, which, in one aspect, has a smooth upper surface having no visually perceptible contour features, and w... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7152753 | Re-sealable can mechanism A device is disclosed for re-closing an opening in a can having a tab opener. The device comprises a mount piece having an overall shape and flexibility that enables it to be pushed through at least one aperture formed in the tab opener thereby securing the device t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147122 | Easy open can end An easy open end for a container includes an end panel having a score defined therein that defines a removable end panel portion. The score is preferably notched to define a bottom edge having a continuous V-shaped recess. A first double fold is defined adjacent to ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7066346 | Protective covering for beverage cans with breakable opening in the lid Protective covering for beverage cans with breakable opening in the lid, with a circular top surface (1) and circumferential lateral surface, that consists of conical strip (3) and cylindrical strip (2) between the top surface (1) and con... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7051896 | Opening assembly A opening assembly (10) suitable for use on a can for containing carbonated beverages. The assembly (10) comprises a main part (14) with an oval opening (16). A flange (18) is provided around the underside of the opening (16... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7025224 | Cap for beverage can A cap is provided for covering an opening in a soda can. The cap may include a depression and a peripheral flange connected to the depression. The peripheral flange may at least partially surround the depression. The depression may be adapted to fit into an opening ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021484 | Device inserted into the sealed lids of metal packaging for liquid products “DEVICE INSERTED INTO THE SEALED LIDS OF METAL PACKAGING FOR LIQUID PRODUCTS”, comprising a fixing system obtained through a process of crimping to the upper edge of the metal package (1), preferably made of tinplate, characterized by an assembly comprisi... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017769 | Lid for canned beverages avoiding pollution both to beverage and environment A lid (30) of plastic material, applied by pressure, having a lateral handle (40), the purpose of the lid being to protect the top of the can (10) for drinks (28) against pollution, includes an opening (23) being made by a tear-off... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7000797 | Can end for a container An end member for a container having a circumferential sidewall, the end member having a peripheral seaming edge adapted to be integrally connected to the sidewall, and having a central panel wall with a means for opening a frangible panel segment of the panel wall ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6981608 | Beverage can A beverage can with a bottom end, a top end, and a side wall extending therebetween. A first weakening score is formed in the top end, and a second weakening score is formed near the bottom end of the can. The beverage can has a first tab selectively displaceable be... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6951293 | End closure with anti-rotation tab An end closure for a container providing a tab with increased resistance to rotation upon a rivet is disclosed. The end closure has a central panel wall having a product side, a public side, a rivet, and a displaceable tear panel in the central panel wall at least s... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6935826 | Can end and method for fixing the same to a can body A can end includes a peripheral cover hook a chuck wall dependent from the interior of the cover hook, an outwardly concave annular reinforcing bead extending radially inwards from the chuck wall, and a central panel supported by an inner portion of the reinforcing ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6911523 | Method to decrease the aldehyde content of polyesters A method to decrease an aldehyde content of a polyester. The method comprises incorporating an effective amount of an additive that is capable of catalyzing a hydride-transfer reaction between an organic donor molecule and an aldehyde in the polyester. ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6910598 | Container comprising a turn-lock fastener The invention to a container, especially a beverage container. The lid wall (2) is provided with a specified rupture line (6) which, when torn open, frees an opening (9) provided for drinking and pouring. A lid turn-lock fastener (10) com... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6908005 | Temporary burst stoppage in a sheet metal top A can end made of sheet metal for containers which in a closed state has an increased inner pressure compared to an ambient pressure. The can end includes a substantially flat central panel, a portion in the central panel is smaller with respect to the panel, and is... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6902078 | Cans for carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, closure systems for them and method to open the cans A can for carbonated and non-carbonated beverages provided with an opening system comprising a tearable tongue (22) defined by a tearing invitation score line in the outer surface of the upper wall of the can and with a tearing device associated to the tearab... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6899244 | Beverage container The tampering work can be easily detected by using the seal for sealing of a drink/food container. By providing an unseal confirmation member of which the condition changes when adhesive seal member 8A, 46A of seal for sealing 8, 46 provided on ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6889861 | Beverage can A beverage can has a top provided with a slanted top portion and delimited by a rim which is formed with a dip forming a drinking-facilitating groove. ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6868627 | Method and apparatus for conveying unique visual communication An apparatus and related method for conveying information associated with containers. The apparatus comprises a container supporting modification means which when selectively altered effectively changes the appearance of the container such that a unique visual commu... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6779677 | Aluminum receptacle with threaded outsert An aluminum container is comprised of a base portion, a substantially vertical wall portion extending upwardly from the base portion, a transition portion extending from the wall portion, and a neck portion extending from the transition portion. The neck portion is ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6763963 | Removable case and method for opening and closing a pressurized can provided with a frangible obturator A method and device for opening a drink can provided with a frangible obturator which can be pushed back inside the can using a tongue that is fixed in a horizontal position in the middle of the lid by means of a rivet on which the tongue can pivot as a lever to pro... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6761281 | Modified score for smooth openability An ecology end member for a beverage container has a central panel wall with a product side, a public side, and an outer peripheral edge. A non-detachable tab is secured to the public side of the central panel wall by a rivet. A displaceable tear panel is located in... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6761280 | Metal end shell and easy opening can end for beer and beverage cans A sheet metal end shell for conversion into easy opening beer and beverage ends with reduced metal usage while maintaining commercially acceptable buckle resistance. The end shell has an upper chuckwall portion that is disposed at an angle of about 20-35 degrees to ... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6739471 | Container with rotary closure A container, particularly in the form of a beverage can, which has a drinking opening preparation in its upper lid wall, and may be reclosed after being opened by a rotary lid closure. Means are provided for coupling the rotary lid closure to the lid wall when the l... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6729495 | Beverage container A beverage can cap member (16, 100) is configured so that its exterior surface (28) extending radially inwardly from the rim (18) or rim forming portion (140) is substantially flat or continuous, or has a slight curve from apposition adja... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6722518 | Rotatable drink opening cover A rotatable cover for a tab actuated drink opening in a conventional beverage container, which cover is easily installed and removed, is reusable, and prevents the entry of objectionable debris including insects. The cover, having a bottom surface larger than the dr... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6715629 | Can end for a container An end member for a container. The end member has a central panel wall with a public side and an opposing product side. The public side includes a means for opening a frangible panel segment. The member also has a score groove and a coin segment. The score groove is... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6648169 | User friendly beverage can A beverage can having an indentation on the top portion to accommodate the nose of the consumer and an indentation on the wall portion to accommodate the lip of the consumer, thus minimizing spillage.... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6588617 | Rotative closure for beverage containers A rotative closure for beverage containers wherein a rotatable sealing plate sits atop the fixed top plate of a conventional beverage canister having a recess that corresponds with the recess of the fixed top plate in such a manner that when both recesses... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6575324 | Device for sealing an opened carbonated beverage can A carbonated canned beverage sealing device including a cover member having a circular member for positioning over an upper end of a beverage can. The cover member has an O-ring positionable inside the can rolled lip to effect a seal therewith. The circul... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6575325 | Articulated pull tab opener for container A pull tab opener for a container having a push-in or fully severable closure is articulated at a crease line behind the rivet connecting the tab to the container top surface. At least a pair of protrusions extends upwardly from the base of the tab so tha... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6501046 | Method and apparatus for marking containers using laser light A portion or component of a metal container is provided with markings or indicia using laser light. High-speed laser steering is used to position laser light or laser light pulses across a lateral and longitudinal extent in a relatively short time period ... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6474498 | Thermally insulated containers for liquids Containers for liquids, commonly dispensed for consumption at a temperature below ambient (such as chilled soft drinks cans) can be maintained for extended periods below ambient, after they have been dispensed from a refrigerated container, by providing a... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6460719 | Cover for a tab top can and method of use A cover for a tab top can having a top with a tab opener includes a body which is shaped and dimensioned to selectively cover the hole which is punched by the tab opener. The body has a channel which is shaped and dimensioned to receive the tab opener. On... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6457597 | Beverage can cap and straw A combination of beverage can cap and straw, including a beverage can cap including a top plate portion and a peripheral rim portion which is to be fitted into a can edge of a beverage can. The beverage can cap being formed with a straw-inserting aperture... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6450359 | Sanitary beverage can lid The invention comprises a soda can lid which forms a seal with one's upper lip during thereby preventing spillage and eliminating residue. The raised platform area on the lid is connected to the pull-tab area with outwardly sloping walls designed to engag... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6443324 | Beverage container with self-contained straw A tab top beverage can has a compressible drinking straw held between the can bottom and an upwardly extending detachable closed cavity formed in the can top. Detachment of the cavity by a pivoting tab top uncovers a straw access orifice through which the... | 09/03/2002 |
