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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 |
| 7354081 | Single bolt mortise lock The present invention comprises a reversible, single bolt mortise lock assembly for hinged doors. The lock assembly combines live bolt and dead bolt functions utilizing only a single bolt. The invention further features a reversible lock assembly that can be opened ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7007796 | Opening device for cosmetic compacts A cosmetic compact includes a base and a cover is pivotably connected to a lower end of the base. The base has a ridge located on a top thereof and a recess is defined in the top of the base and located in opposite to the ridge. A U-shaped shackle-like member has a ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7000955 | Portable casement window securing device A compact, portable device for effectively locking a crank window in a user selected position. The body of the device can be selectively secured to or released from a window crank. When secured to the window crank, the device limits rotation of the crank by mechanic... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6955382 | Wafer carrier door and latching mechanism with c-shaped cam follower A wafer container, and methods of constructing a wafer container. The wafer container has an enclosure portion with at least a top, a bottom, a pair of opposing sides, a back, an open front, and a door to close the open front. The door includes a door chassis with a... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6907830 | Multipoint lock assembly An enclosure lock comprises at least one keeper 2 and latch 5. The keeper is mounted to an interior of the enclosure body 18. The latch is mounted to the interior side of the enclosure door 1. The keeper includes spaced projecting lugs | 06/21/2005 |
| 6871602 | Locking bolt work apparatus for ATM A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion (12) and a moveable door (14). The door has mounted thereon a locking bolt work mechanism (24) which is operable to secure the door. The bolt work mechanism... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6834895 | Locking mechanism A locking mechanism mounted on a cover to lock the cover onto a frame. In the locking mechanism, when a handle shaft is rotated, a first cam element of a rotating sheet drives a second cam element of a sliding sheet due to rotation. A second horizontal fastening ele... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6679087 | Safe lock mechanism The invention relates to a safe mechanism for resistance to drilling, by use of a door mounted crankshaft mechanism. The crankshaft includes a shoulder which transfers force to the safe door rather than transmitting it to other lock mechanism components. ... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6663148 | System for preventing improper insertion of FOUP door into FOUP An apparatus for preventing improper engagement of a pod door and a pod. Specifically, misalignment of at least one latch finger connected t the pod door with latch engagement slots in the pod prevents a pod door from mechanically engaging a pod.... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6089168 | Secure enclosure bolt work apparatus for automated banking machine A secure enclosure (10) for an automated banking machine includes a chest portion (12) and a moveable door (14). The door of the secure enclosure has mounted thereon a locking bolt work mechanism (24) which operates in a secure condition to engage locking... | 07/18/2000 |
| 5975592 | Multi-component lock assembly A lock assembly comprising a housing, a control mechanism, one pin or two pins supported by the housing for shifting movement of the pin or of the two pins in a direction transverse to direction of movement of the control mechanism between a locked positi... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5935729 | Cam actuated latch for battery case A battery pack for an electronic device including a latch assembly comprising a latching member, a biasing member, and an actuator. The latching member is movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The biasing member urges the latching... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5778708 | Door locking mechanism for safes A door locking mechanism is disclosed including a door locking member in communication with a lock-actuated bolt which selectively allows rotation of a rotatable actuator plate member. The rotating actuator plate member is attached to a rotatable handle a... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5196991 | Portable computer having pivotable detachable cover with display A portable computer comprising a mainframe which has an upper cover mounting seat fastened therein; an upper cover detachably pivotably fastened in the upper cover mounting seat by an elongated hook plate through hook joint; a disk holder detachably faste... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5120094 | Sliding door locking device Locking apparatus for securing in a closed disposition a sliding door panel defined, in part, by a jamb-engaging stile which, when the panel is in a closed disposition, is received within a channel defined by frame members defining the jamb. The apparatus... | 06/09/1992 |
| 4966422 | Desk and file drawer lock There is disclosed a latch mechanism for locking the drawers of items of furniture such as desks and file cabinets. The latch mechanism is manufactured of plastics using injection molding techniques. The mechanism includes an open sided housing having a o... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4547006 | Luggage closing device A device for closing a piece of luggage comprising two parts connected by a hinge comprises an elongate case extending along a side of one part opposite the hinge and an elongate keeper extending along a side of the other part opposite the hinge. The case... | 10/15/1985 |
| 4192535 | Locking mechanism A locking mechanism for locking a movable member to a stationary member such as a movable door to a stationary door frame which comprises a member fixed to the door frame and having a projecting rim which cooperates with a U-shaped longitudinal section ha... | 03/11/1980 |
| 4025097 | Security lock latch A security latch for use with a pivotable door comprising a long hinge on the door frame with a notched edge, a slidable and rotatable bolt having pressure fingers for restraining the hinge bolt retention means on the door, the bolt restricting hinge moti... | 05/24/1977 |
| 3953991 | Lock construction A radio-operated lock construction is adapted to be mounted on a door and is positioned to engage a mating piece mounted on the adjacent door jamb to lock the door in the closed position. The lock comprises a lock housing having means for mounting the hou... | 05/04/1976 |
