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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 |
| 7862338 | Tripod grip training device This invention provides a crayon of special external configuration arranged to facilitate the training and development of a tripod grip in the use of pencils, pens and the like. The crayon has a body which has convexly curved end portions and at least first, second ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7118135 | Embossed paper A sheet of embossed paper including a sheet-like body portion, at least one embossed or depressed line located on the body portion, and at least one printed line located on and extending at least partially along the embossed or depressed line. The invention may also... | 10/10/2006 |
| 6942605 | Exercise equipment Exercise equipment toning and strengthening the muscles of the abdomen, back, shoulders, arms, and legs. A plurality of hand attachments, elbow attachments, knee attachments, and foot attachments are provided which allow the user to exercise their whole body. The bo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6881065 | Penmanship aid A penmanship aid includes a base portion that has an upper surface, a lower surface, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a front side and a back side. Each of a pair of supports is hingedly coupled to the base portion. The supports are each positioned adjac... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6554234 | Support for a muscularly challenged person A device for assisting muscularly disadvantaged persons and hypotonic individuals to perform a multiplicity of tasks. The device includes a hand grip and wrist support that is supported along two dimensions of travel by frictionless support surfaces, such... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6536126 | Writing aid A guide assembly useful in restraining the vertical writing excursions of those with impaired muscular control includes a generally orthogonal frame supporting one or more stretched elastic bands spaced adjacent the horizontal leg of the frame. The vertic... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6062754 | Universal coordinational support for assisting physically impaired individuals A device that assists the motor control of a physically impaired individual, allowing the person to do useful work by providing a coordinational support in all three orthogonal dimensions. The support has a linkage that can be manipulated in both the hori... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5980257 | Method and device for assisting handwriting training A method and device for assisting handwriting training which fosters a proper tripod writing grip, places the ring and little finger into a proper handwriting position and also helps to build the handwriting muscles. The device for assisting handwriting t... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5662423 | Gripping aid for writing implements A proper writing grip may be achieved by utilizing a conic shaped gripping aid which is slidably positioned along the barrel of a writing implement and comprises a finger retaining strap upon its lower surface. The gripping aid is durable due to the one p... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5505553 | Writing aid A writing aid for use with a writing instrument as a pen or pencil that is to assist the writer in applying proper pressure to the writing surface.... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5310345 | Writing aid A writing aid for both left- and right-handed persons, and especially intended for young children, includes a central section having a first side and a second opposite side and means which receives and holds an elongated writing instrument between the fir... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5190388 | Writing instrument with water level indicator A writing device including a means for observing and measuring the inclination of the device in order to teach proper penmanship to pupils using the device at a young and formidable age. The writing device includes an oil-filled vessel with lines imprinte... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5143463 | Writing aid A writing aid is provided which facilitates the correct positioning of the hand of the user on a writing instrument and insures a relaxed, stress-free grip during the writing process. The writing aid comprises a small, generally pear-shaped body with a cy... | 09/01/1992 |
| 4957442 | Apparatus and method for assisting a disabled person to hand write with a writing instrument An apparatus and method for assisting the disabled to handwrite. The apparatus comprises a stabilizing weight member. The stabilizing weight member is attached to the hand by a glove or other means. The weight member has angled finger grip protrusions for... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4846710 | Apparatus for aiding in learning correct penmanship Apparatus for attachment to a pen or pencil to aid a student of penmanship and to assist that student in leaning the proper position of the student's fingers on an associated pen or pencil which includes a sleeve dimensioned and configured for engaging th... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4832604 | Writing aid A device is disclosed for aiding in the gripping of an elongated hand held writing instrument. The device includes a body having a central bore for receiving the hand held writing instrument, and an exterior. The exterior includes a first gripping surface... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4689020 | Writing aid A device is disclosed for aiding in the gripping of an elongated hand held writing instrument. The device includes a body having a central bore for receiving the hand held writing instrument, and an exterior. The exterior includes a first gripping surface... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4526547 | Writing aid and method of teaching using the writing aid A method for teaching persons how to hold writing instruments properly is disclosed along with a writing aid for facilitating the method of teaching. The first step of the method is to provide a device for aiding in the gripping of the writing instrument.... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4297992 | Distal joint finger splint A splint for use with the distal joint of a finger or thumb to control marked hyperextension of the joint. The splint is particularly useful in improving handwriting of persons experiencing such hyperextension by providing a preselected force urging the f... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4170833 | Calligraphic alphabet lettering kit A calligraphic alphabet lettering kit comprised of a layout sheet for a selected alphabet and ruling guide is disclosed with a method of self-teaching of the art of calligraphy. The ruling guide is used for ruling sets of calligraphic alphabet lettering g... | 10/16/1979 |
| 3947977 | Pencil holder device A pencil holder device is used to hold a pencil in a correct position within a hand of a user for teaching proper penmanship. The pencil holder device consists of a three dimensional body molded as one integral plastic piece, wherein the sidewalls and a p... | 04/06/1976 |
