Penn Jillette of Penn and Teller fame has patented a "Hydro-Therapeutic Stimulator", which uses a hot tub for stimulation.
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7234664 | Draw spring linkage, particularly for light aircraft A draw spring linkage includes a hollow rod formed with a shoulder structure at the first end of the rod and with a slot that extends longitudinally of the rod and is located between the shoulder structure and the second end of the hollow rod. A tongue member includ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7140337 | Valve gear mechanism In a valve gear mechanism of an internal combustion engine, there is provided a valve opening and closing a combustion chamber, a spring device which generates a force pressing the valve toward a valve seat, a drive mechanism driving the valve in an opening directio... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7104560 | Stabilizer and air leaf suspension using the same Disclosed are a stabilizer with conventionally unattainable, extreme swift effectiveness and an air leaf suspension using the stabilizer. The stabilizer has a stabilizer bar 18 which is U-shaped when seeing from above and which has a portion 18a | 09/12/2006 |
| 6962378 | Adjustable safety bumper A fully adjustable bumper system that absorbs impact and thereby, avoiding damage to the bumper. The bumper system includes a bumper assembly mounted to a vertically pivoting assembly through horizontally and vertically adjustable assemblies. A stop assembly is atta... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6883790 | Coil spring with lateral bias The invention comprises a vehicle strut assembly. A strut has a first seat mounted to the strut and a second seat mounted to a vehicle body. A spring is mounted between the first seat and the second seat and is disposed around the strut. The spring has a compressed ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6543757 | Helical compression spring for a vehicle suspension The present invention is directed to a helical compression spring which is mounted on a vehicle body to be compressed between an upper seat and a lower seat. The spring is formed to provide an end coil center line connecting the centers of an upper end co... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6193225 | Non-linear non-circular coiled spring A non-linear non-circular coiled spring comprises a first coil portion of rectangular cross-section having a lateral length "a" and a longitudinal length "b", a second coil portion of rectangular in cross-section having a lateral length "b" and a longitud... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6082748 | Wheel suspension for motor vehicles A wheel suspension for motor vehicles, particularly passenger cars, has a wheel control link extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle. On its end away from the wheel, the transverse control link is coupled to each of a spring element and an in... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5839742 | Cam operated vehicle suspension system A suspension system with a contained force system which concentrates loads in the suspension geometry control elements. The suspension system permits elimination of large, heavy load bearing structures in remote areas of the vehicle, use of a compact, mod... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5782484 | Short long arm independent suspension A vehicle wheel suspension for steerable drive wheels has a wheel carrier with a tie rod to steer a wheel. A strut assembly is present which is coupled with a mounting member. A lower arm, which has two legs, each leg having an end to be coupled with the ... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5620173 | Double-acting distributed pressure vibration proof structure A double-acting distributed pressure vibration proof structure is comprised of three or more than three relatively iter-linked bodies, whereof each inter-linked body is coupled with the respective end joint hinges and the middle joint hinge to the V-shape... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5364114 | Vehicle steering and suspension system A steering and suspension mechanism for use with a vehicle (1) and including a steering gear (14) interconnected to a steering wheel (8) through a series of universal joints (10, 11, 12, 13, 87). An output of the steering gear (14) is connected to a Pitma... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5244190 | Vehicle wheel suspension method The invention has for its object a suspension with dynamically variable flexibility or stiffness. The suspension process uses one or several elastic elements mounted opposite each other, so as to impress on the vehicle suspension a variation of stiffness ... | 09/14/1993 |
| 4778162 | Device for connecting a helical compression spring to the trailing arm in the wheel suspension of a motor vehicle A device for connecting a helical compression spring to the trailing arm in the wheel suspension of a motor vehicle. Bending stresses on the spring are prevented by supporting it on the trailing arm through a support that is mounted in a bushing rigidly a... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4742962 | Device for suspension of a distributor bar for spreading plant-protective liquids This invention relates to a device for suspension of a distributor bar for spreading plant-protective liquids, wherein it comprises two symmetrical elements each composed of--a connecting rod pivoting with respect to the frame;--a bent rocking lever of wh... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4715614 | Vehicle rear-suspension system A vehicle rear-suspension system comprises a trailing arm one end of which is connected to the vehicle body by way of a resilient bushing for up-and-down pivotal movement, a wheel hub for supporting a rear wheel for rotation, a ball joint connecting the w... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4715615 | Vehicle rear-suspension system A trailing arm type rear-suspension system having a trailing arm which is connected to a wheel hub for supporting a rear wheel for rotation at one end and to the vehicle body for vertical pivotal movement at the other end by way of a resilient bushing is ... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4682760 | Constant force cable self adjusting device A constant force self adjusting cable control device comprising a first member and a second member pivoted to one another about a pivot point, a tension spring connected to the first and second members and yieldingly urging the first and second members in... | 07/28/1987 |
| 4653604 | Suspension and or shock-absorbing device for a support arm of a vehicle wheel Suspension and/or shock-absorber device of a rotary support arm of a vehicle wheel such as the rear wheel of a motorcycle, comprising disposed on one side of the support arm, a three arms lever mounted rotary-wise on a lever axle integral with the chassis... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4652009 | Rear suspension system for vehicle In a rear suspension system, a suspension mounting frame extends in the transverse direction of the vehicle body and is supported on the vehicle body at the right and left ends thereof by way of resilient material bodies. A pair of trailing arms pivoted o... | 03/24/1987 |
| 4640500 | Inherently effectively damped coiled spring The present invention relates to an improved inherently effectively damped coiled spring construction including a first coiled spring having a pair of ends, and a second coiled spring having a pair of ends, the second coiled spring being in the form of at... | 02/03/1987 |
| 4603882 | Vehicle rear suspension mechanism A vehicle rear suspension mechanism capable of producing a toe-in displacement under a side force, a brake force, an engine brake force and an engine drive force to obtain a stabilized steering property. The mechanism includes a suspension member connecte... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4566717 | Light trailer with independent wheel suspensions A motorcycle trailer with two independently suspended wheels has a frame comprised of front and rear U-shaped members. The legs of the rear one project forward between the rearwardly projecting legs of the front one and are secured at their front ends to ... | 01/28/1986 |
| 4561640 | Wheel suspension system In wheel suspensions of automotive vehicles, equipped with a wheel suspension system comprising a coil spring, a specific mutual association is required for functional reasons for the individual components of the wheel suspension, forcing constructional c... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4542920 | Vehicle rear-suspension mechanism A body side support member such as the semi trailing arm of a semi trailing type rear-suspension, the strut of a strut type rear-suspension or the like is connected to a wheel hub for a rear wheel by way of a resilient connecting means such as a pair of r... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4536007 | Vehicle rear suspension mechanism A vehicle rear suspension mechanism capable of producing a toe-in displacement under a side force, a brake force, an engine brake force and an engine drive force to obtain a stabilized stearing property. The mechanism includes a suspension member connecte... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4530513 | Vehicle rear suspension mechanism A body side support member such as the semi trailing arm of a semi trailing type rear-suspension system, the strut of a strut type rear-suspension system and the like is connected to a wheel hub for a rear tire by way of a ball joint and a pair of rubber ... | 07/23/1985 |
| 4529221 | Vehicle rear suspension mechanism A body side support member such as the semi trailing arm of a semi trailing type rear-suspension system, the strut of a strut type rear-suspension system and the like is connected to a wheel hub for a rear tire by way of a ball joint and a pair of rubber ... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4529223 | Vehicle rear-suspension mechanism In a rear-suspension mechanism for vehicle, each wheel hub for a rear wheel is supported on a body side support member such as the semi trailing arm of a semi trailing type rear-suspension, the strut hub of a strut type rear-suspension or the like by way ... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4529222 | Vehicle rear suspension mechanism A vehicle rear suspension mechanism capable of producing a toe-in displacement under a side force and an upward bump force, and possibly under other forces to obtain a stabilized stearing property. The mechanism includes a suspension member connected with... | 07/16/1985 |
| 4526400 | Vehicle rear suspension mechanism A vehicle rear suspension mechanism capable of producing a toe-in displacement under a side force, a brake force, an engine brake force and an engine drive force to obtain a stabilized steering property. The mechanism includes a suspension member connecte... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4516640 | Rotary drill bit The present invention relates to an improved rotary drill bit having a bit body with at least one bearing pin attached thereto for rotatably carrying a roller cutter over a bearing system. The bearing system includes at least a forward bearing and a rear ... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4497500 | Spring action ride-on toy An animal-simulating child's ride-on toy has head and foreleg members that are capable of being turned independently of the body, and has a unique suspension system that is accommodated in the body without disfiguring structure, thereby enhancing the life... | 02/05/1985 |
| 4466635 | Vehicle suspension mechanism A suspension mechanism for a wheeled vehicle, comprising a suspension arm having a pair of arm portions aligned with each other in a lateral direction of the vehicle body and pivotally connected to the vehicle body for being rockable about a first axis fi... | 08/21/1984 |
| 4190263 | Wheelchair with shock absorber The invention consists of a device which can be mounted on a conventional wheelchair to provide shock absorbing qualities to the wheelchair. Each wheel on the wheelchair is removed from its standard mounting position with a shock absorbing device of this ... | 02/26/1980 |
| 4168086 | Radius arm support for a driving axle A vehicle suspension system is disclosed which has radius arms for connecting an axle assembly to a frame to accomodate the necessary relative movement therebetween. An improved connection is provided for rigidly securing the radius arms to the axle assem... | 09/18/1979 |
| 4077619 | Helical compression spring made of wire of circular cross section, especially for use in motor vehicles A helical compression spring having a partially progressive characteristic which has a cylindrical portion of constant wire thickness coterminously and integrally joined to a truncoconical portion whose coil of greatest coil diameter is disposed away from... | 03/07/1978 |
| 4029338 | Twin trailing link rear suspension system A twin trailing link suspension system for nonsteerable solid rear axles wherein each link has a one-point connection with the vehicular frame and a vertically aligned two-point connection with the rear axle for reduced weight and complexity.... | 06/14/1977 |