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Patent No. 6293874

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 239/578 - Relatively movable remotely arranged operator for controller (e.g., Bowden wire)


Subclass of Class 239 - Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
Definition: Apparatus in which the movement of the flow regulator is
No. of patents: 69
Last issue date: 07/22/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7401562Emergency shutoff system and method
A safety system is provided for an anhydrous ammonia nurse tank (4) pulled by a tractor (1) with a tool bar applicator (2). The system includes a safety valve (10), and a breakaway coupling or connector (12) along a flexible hose (...
07/22/2008
7380734Spreader with two rotatable plates
A manually driven spreader for particulate material has two rotatable plates. The dispersed material from the spreader has an even dispense pattern without unwanted skewing found in prior art spreaders. The spreader covers greater area compared with single plate spr...
06/03/2008
7311271Spray gun having mechanism for internally swirling and breaking up a fluid
The present technique provides a system and method for improving atomization in a spray coating device by internally mixing and breaking up a desired coating fluid prior to atomization. In one embodiment, a flow barrier is disposed in the spray coating device downst...
12/25/2007
7303155Line striper gun and delay selector
A hand trigger (16) is pivotally mounted on the handlebar (12) of the striper (14). A pair of selectors (26) are pivotally mounted at the trigger pivot points. The selectors (26) are made from a spring or spring-like steel, which a...
12/04/2007
7140449Air blower for extinguishing fires and method for extinguishing fires
The invention employs a blower of the type used by commercial landscapers. The device has an engine mounted on a frame. Shoulder straps attached to the frame allow the user to wear the device on his back leaving the hands of the operator free to operate other tools ...
11/28/2006
7063280Broadcast spreader with a directional control assembly
A broadcast spreader includes a directional control assembly that defines a pathway for granular material from the hopper to a rotating fan, resulting in the distribution of the granular material in a predetermined distribution pattern, wherein rotation of a first (...
06/20/2006
7044403Rotary driven sprinkler with multiple nozzle ring
A rotary drive sprinkler having a multiplicity of nozzles which can be changed at any time. The nozzle assembly can have a cylindrical housing having a plurality of nozzles to rotate against a cylindrical housing assembly can have a cylindrical cavity at its outer p...
05/16/2006
7036441Safety system for mobile anhydrous ammonia fertilizer system
A safety system for a mobile anhydrous ammonia fertilizer application system is configured to be remotely actuated closed by the operator in the event of a leak in the system, and to automatically shutdown the system in the event of an actual or impending nurse tank...
05/02/2006
7028916Spray gun with improved pre-atomization fluid mixing and breakup
The present technique provides a system and method for improving atomization in a spray coating device by internally mixing and breaking up a desired coating fluid prior to atomization at a spray formation section of the spray coating device. An exemplary spray coat...
04/18/2006
6976644Extension pole with swivel spray nozzle
A spray nozzle mounts to an extension pole end in a swivel joint. A swivel nozzle base connects to the pole and a manifold swivelly couples the base to a swivel nozzle head such that pressurized fluid passing through the pole passes into the base, through the manifo...
12/20/2005
6935577One-piece fluid nozzle
A system and method for reducing fluid drainage into air passageways of a spray device during disassembly. The present technique provides an internally mountable fluid nozzle having a fluid inlet, a fluid exit, and a converging central passageway extending substanti...
08/30/2005
6926212Device for adding soap to a water inlet
A device for adding soap to a water inlet includes a pump that is positioned in a housing. An actuator for actuating the pump is pivotally mounted on the housing. The pump is fluidly coupled to a reservoir positioned in the housing. A soap inlet is fluidly coupled t...
08/09/2005
6786431Portable conversion washing device for automobiles
A novel portable conversion washing device for, including but not limited to, a car washing, building washing and boat washing is comprised of; 1) a brush head equipped with a soap water tank; 2) a water pipe with a water nozzle; 3) and a controlling handle for soap...
09/07/2004
6758412Overcap for use with a cleaning device
An overcap for use with a spray canister includes a peripheral wall adapted to attach to the spray canister, a cantilevered lever arm hingedly attached to the peripheral wall, and a nozzle within the cantilevered lever arm. The nozzle includes a stem socket adapted ...
07/06/2004
6742717Actuator cap for radially locating a can in a holding device
An actuator cap for use in radially locating a pressurized can in a sprayer device having a cradle for receiving the can. The actuator cap has a recess that engages an engagement land of the cradle and an actuator arm that is so located as to be movable by an actuat...
06/01/2004
6705550Closed circuit fuel nozzle
A closed circuit fuel nozzle for engaging an adapter on a fuel tank. The nozzle may include a body having an inlet aperture, a tubular assembly, an outlet aperture, and walls forming a closed flow path from the inlet aperture to a tubular assembly. The distal end of...
03/16/2004
6663307Apparatus for spraying a remote target or area
A device for spraying pesticides and/or agricultural treatment chemicals has a housing configured to retain a spray canister, an actuator rod on the housing configured to contact an overcap attached to the canister, a shaft connected to the housing, and a...
12/16/2003
6565281Device for paving roadways and device for producing foamed bitumen
A device for working road surfaces comprising an automotive running gear (2) with a working roll (4) enclosed by a cover (8) forming a working chamber (6), and a drive motor for providing the power required for driving the working roll (4) and the travel,...
05/20/2003
6561481Fluid flow control apparatus for controlling and delivering fluid at a continuously variable flow rate
A fluid flow control apparatus for controlling and delivering fluid at a continuously variable flow rate to a hose. The fluid control apparatus comprises a fluid-tight housing for housing a control assembly, a rotating ball valve for allowing fluid to flo...
05/13/2003
6551001Cleaning device with a trigger-actuated spray canister
A cleaning device includes a cleaning head, a housing connected to the cleaning head and configured to retain a spray canister, an actuator rod configured to contact an overcap attached to the canister, and a pivot link pivotally attached to the housing a...
04/22/2003
6547165Extension holder for spray, caulk and paint devices
A device for mounting and controlling a paint spray gun, caulking gun, or similar device on an elongate extension member in order to work on high or hard to reach surfaces without a ladder or scaffold. The device includes a head to which a standard gun ca...
04/15/2003
6520428Foam gun handle extension attachment
A foam gun handle extension attachment for allowing a foam gun to be used more easily and effectively in high or hard-to-reach places. The foam gun handle extension attachment includes an elongate tubular member being adapted to be removably attached to a...
02/18/2003
6474621Water control apparatus for showers
A control apparatus (10) for controlling flow of water through a shower head (21) supplied with water from conventional taps (11,12) through a water outlet (14), the control apparatus (10) including a flow valve (17) connected to the outlet (14) and opera...
11/05/2002
6322005Shower system with adjustable streams
The invention relates to a shower system with a showerhead (18) which is connected to a mixer faucet (12) for warm and cold water via a water delivery channel (16) and can be operated with various, according to selection, streams. According to the inventi...
11/27/2001
6299035Remotely activated dispenser
A remote activation dispensing apparatus for dispensing fluids. An actuating device positioned on a dispensing tube is operably connected to a flexible elongated member, which is operably connected to a valve in a dispensing unit. Upon manipulation of the...
10/09/2001
6267308Curb cleaner nozzle assembly
A nozzle assembly connectable to a pressure washer water output line that is adapted for cleaning curbs. The curb cleaner nozzle assembly includes multiple nozzles that are oriented at different angles and are adjustable by the user to the desired orienta...
07/31/2001
6167586Upright water extraction cleaning machine with improved tank structure
A portable surface cleaning apparatus has a base for movement along a surface to be cleaned and an upright handle pivotally attached to a rearward portion of the base. A fluid dispensing nozzle for applying fluid to the surface and a suction nozzle for pi...
01/02/2001
5904302Aircraft fueling nozzle
An aircraft fueling nozzle includes a generally cylindrical nozzle body having an extending adaptor receiver housing within which a rotatable interlock ring is supported. A generally planar annular locking lug retainer overlies the interlock ring and is s...
05/18/1999
5875926Cylindrical barrel, linear, slide trigger
A slide trigger for a liquid delivery system has a handle and a retractable trigger assembly. The handle has a grip portion and a barrel portion with a guide. The trigger assembly has a slide which travels freely within the guide and a trigger portion att...
03/02/1999
5806767Cleaning machine, particularly for domestic use
A cleaning machine, particularly for domestic use, that provides the greatest possible protection against the risk of electric shocks even if the discharge pipe comes into contact with or is immersed in water in the course of cleaning operations, comprisi...
09/15/1998
5779155Decoupled liquid delivery system
A decoupled liquid delivery system positioned within a housing for dispensing a liquid from a liquid filled canister includes a cylinder having an inlet for receiving the liquid and an outlet for dispensing the liquid, a piston moveably engaging the cylin...
07/14/1998
5775595Gravity fed sprayer
A sprayer apparatus for dispensing liquid fertilizer, weed control or liquid insecticide from an elongated storage tube using one hand. A see-through plastic storage tube has a spray nozzle one end and a handgrip with trigger on the opposite end. Compress...
07/07/1998
5704550Liquid dispenser with flow control
A liquid dispenser comprises a dispenser body and a flow restrictor. The dispenser body has a pump mechanism, an intake port adapted for fluid communication with a source of liquid, an intake liquid flow path providing fluid communication between the inta...
01/06/1998
5480096Mobile watering device
A portable watering device includes a reservoir having an upper inlet and a lower outlet, a portable delivery wand having a top handle, a bottom channel, and a shiftable channel closure mechanism biased in the closed position. The top handle includes a tr...
01/02/1996
5443211Spray machine for giving a texture to drywall
A portable wall and ceiling texture machine applicator is housed in a relatively small cabinet mounted on relatively large rear wheels for easy pulling up stairs and on swivel front casters for easy steering. A first material delivery system includes a va...
08/22/1995
5330108Spray gun having both mechanical and pneumatic valve actuation
An ergonomic hand held paint spray gun which reduces operator fatigue and stress. The handle of spray gun has an ergonomically designed shape and the size of the handle may be changed through the use of different size handle covers. The spray gun has a pl...
07/19/1994
5312049Improved valve mechanism for a nozzle
A nozzle mechanism (10) comprising a flexible barrel (13) annularly spaced about a fluid jetting tube (12) apertured as at (16) to a rear tubular portion (15), a manipulative sleeve (33) on the barrel (13), and a valve control member (24) to open and clos...
05/17/1994
5232131Fuel-dispensing nozzle for dispensing hydrocarbon fuel
A hinged nozzle incorporates a valve for permitting or stopping the flow of a liquid wherein the valve is responsive to the movement of a portion of the nozzle. The nozzle includes a spring which provides a motivating force for rotating the portion of the...
08/03/1993
5190225Broadcast spreader apparatus
An apparatus wherein a blower motor mounted within a housing includes an outlet conduit fixedly mounted to the housing, with a further outlet conduit including a flexible interconnection between the outlet conduit to provide for selective aiming of granul...
03/02/1993
5173972Automatic foot washer
An automatic foot washer for being located on a treadable surface and including, in its most preferred embodiment, a hollow frame structure which rests on the treadable surface, bounds a central open area, and defines both a hollow inner space and a plura...
12/29/1992
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