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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 |
| 7943699 | Ethylene copolymer modified oriented polyester films, tapes, fibers and nonwoven textiles Disclosed are films, tapes, and melt-spun fibers prepared from a composition comprising (a) at least one polyester polymer and (b) from about 1 to 30 weight % of at least one ethylene copolymer such as ethylene/vinyl acetate dipolymers, ethylene/vinyl acetate terpol... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7939603 | Polylactide composites and methods of producing the same Embodiments of polylactide composites comprise a polylactide, and a polymerized natural oil dispersed inside the polylactide. ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7910657 | Process for the manufacture of polybutylene terephthalate copolymers from polyethylene terephthalate, and compositions and articles thereof A process comprises depolymerizing, with 1,4-butane diol, a first polymer comprising a polyethylene terephthalate component in the presence of at least one second polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chlorides, polyvinylidene chlorides, polyamides... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7863382 | Resin composition and molded article comprising the same A resin composition in which a polylactic acid resin (A) 95-5 wt %, an aromatic polycarbonate resin (B) 5-95 wt %, and, with respect to 100 wt parts of the total of the (A) and the (B), at least one compatibilizer selected from a polymer compound containing an acryl... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7834092 | Article comprising poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) Disclosed are oriented films comprising toughened poly(hydroxy-alkanoic acid) resin compositions comprising poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) and an impact modifier comprising an ethylene copolymer made from monomers (a) ethylene; (b) one or more olefins of the formula CH | 11/16/2010 |
| 7666946 | Blends of biopolymers with acrylic copolymers The invention relates to a blend of one or more biopolymers with one or more acrylic copolymers, for the purpose of improving the properties of the biopolymer(s). The biopolymer composition comprises 85-99.9 weight percent of biopolymer(s) and 0.1 to 15 weight perce... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7642319 | Highly-neutralized acid polymers and their use in golf balls The present invention is directed to a golf ball having at least one layer which includes a polymer composition containing at least 50 wt % of an acid polymer and at least 0.5 wt % of a polylactic acid, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total polymeric... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7566753 | Branching polylactide by reacting OH or COOH polylactide with epoxide acrylate (co)polymer Polylactide polymers are reacted with an epoxy-functional acrylate polymer to introduce long-chain branching into the polymer. The acrylate polymer provides a flexible means for introducing a controllable amount of branching into the polylactide polymer, with little... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7442742 | Masterbatch composition A masterbatch composition is provided that includes a colorant, a thermoplastic carrier, a metallocene polymer processing aid, and optionally an additive. Also provided is a method for making a masterbatch composition and a method for making a colorized polymer.... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7420016 | Moulding compositions for the production of sanitary-ware components In order, in the case of a moulding composition for the production of sanitary-ware components, comprising a methyl-methacrylate-based syrup and from 50 to 85%, expressed in terms of the moulding composition, of an inorganic filler, to obtain an improvement in the s... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7408010 | Primer compositions in non-flowable forms The present invention relates to primer compositions in non-flowable form. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-flowable primer compositions which are particularly useful for use with curable adhesive and sealant compositions in threadlocking, ret... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7402542 | Construction material A structural material of a polystyrene base and the reaction product of the polystyrene base and a solid phosphate ceramic is applied as a slurry which includes one or more of a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide with a source of phosphate to produce a phosphate ceram... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7332556 | Crystalline polymers of propylene having improved processability in the molten state and process for their preparation Crystalline polymers and copolymers of propylene having total MIL values>2 g/10 minutes, total [η] values in tetrahydronaphthalene at 135° C.≦2.8 dl/g, mW/MN values>20, a fraction insoluble in xylene at 25° C.≧94, and including from 10 to 60% by weight of a f... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7332547 | Polymerizable compositions in non-flowable forms The present invention relates to adhesive and sealant compositions in non-flowable form. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-flowable adhesive and sealant compositions which are particularly useful in the threadlocking and sealing applications an... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329250 | Method and apparatus for converting supplies and reducing waste A method and apparatus for technique and cycling (Techni-cycling as herein defined) such that converting delivery supply containers (supplies) into waste and disposal receptacles is disclosed. More particularly, a container transformation comprising deriving a suppl... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7314898 | Microsphere-filled polytetrafluoroethylene compositions The present invention is a composition that includes granular-grade polytetrafluoroethylene and a plurality of microspheres, where the plurality of microspheres have an average specific gravity less than about 0.9 grams per cubic centimeter. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312171 | Method of binding structural material A structural material of a polystyrene base and the reaction product of the polystyrene base and a solid phosphate ceramic. The ceramic is applied as a slurry which includes one or more of a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide with a source of phosphate to produce a ph... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7282538 | Preparation method of functional master batch of polyolefin and its application The present invention belongs to the field of polymerization and processing of polymer and relates to the preparation of a kind of functional polyolefin master batch. The functional master batch is produced by liquid phase, melt phase, or solid phase reaction after ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7208535 | PHA compositions and methods for their use in the production of PHA films PHA pellet compositions are provided which are processible into blown and cast free-standing films. The Mw of the PHA in the pellets used to produce the films is at least 470,000, at least 435,000 if PHA thermal stabilizers of the invention are used. In order to ach... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7144956 | Polymerizable compositions in non-flowable forms The present invention relates to adhesive and sealant compositions in non-flowable form. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-flowable adhesive and sealant compositions which are particularly useful in the threadlocking and sealing applications an... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7074871 | Crystalline polymers of propylene having improved processability in the molten state and process for their preparation Crystalline polymers and copolymers of propylene having total MIL values>2 g/10 minutes, total [η] values in tetrahydronaphthalene at 135° C.≦2/8 dl/g, Mw/Mn values>20, a fraction insoluble in xylene at 25° C.≧94, and including from 10 to 60% by weight of a f... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7008989 | Abrasion-resistant polytetrafluoroethylene tape An abrasion resistant, laser-markable, tape comprising milled virgin polyphenylene sulfide resin, polytetrafluoroethylene and titanium dioxide, and optionally poly-p-oxybenzoate. ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001860 | Construction material and method A structural material of a polystyrene base and the reaction product of the polystyrene base and a solid phosphate ceramic. The ceramic is applied as a slurry which includes one or more of a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide with a source of phosphate to produce a ph... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6977277 | Polyvinyl chloride resins The invention is directed towards a PVC resin composition comprising polyvinyl chloride and a liquid plasticizer selected from the group consisting of: (i) a non-linear, paraffin-soluble olefin-CO copolymer; ii) a non-linear olefin-CO copolymer derived from non-pure... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6936306 | Chemical control over ceramic porosity using carboxylate-alumoxanes This invention relates generally to a method for controlling the pore size, pore size distribution and porosity of aluminum-oxide based ceramics through the choice of substituents on carboxylate-alumoxanes and aluminum-oxide nanoparticles. The method allows for the ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6924329 | Water- and oil-repellent, antistatic compositions A water- and oil-repellent, antistatic composition comprises (a) at least one polymeric salt consisting of (i) at least one cation having at least one polyoxyalkylene moiety bonded to a cationic nitrogen center, and (ii) at least one weakly coordinating anion, the c... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6849688 | Polymer grafted support polymers Novel polystyrene grafted polyolefin compositions having a high level of grafting are made using a novel process which involves suspending styrene in water. The polystyrene grafted polyolefin compositions can then be converted into ion exchange membranes that are pa... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6830747 | Biodegradable copolymers linked to segment with a plurality of functional groups Biocompatible biodegradable polymer or copolymer is capped at one end and has free hydroxyl at the other end. The free hydroxyl can be reacted to link a plurality of functional groups some or each of which can be reacted to attach directly or via a spacer molecule a... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6784245 | High-frequency weldable and low-temperature flexible polymer mixture and its use The invention concerns a high-frequency weldable and low-temperature flexible polymer mixture containing a copolymer of ethylene with a polar comonomer selected from the group of vinyl esters of saturated C2-C8 carboxylic acids, C1-C... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6759470 | Resin powder for molding and preparation process of same There is provided a resin powder for molding which comprises 35 to 98% by weight of a polytetrafluoroethylene powder having an average particle size of not more than 120 μm, 35 to 2% by weight of a heat resistant aromatic polyoxybenzoyl ester resin powder subjected... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6753379 | Heat activated adhesive The present invention provides thermally activated adhesive compositions comprising polymer and polyester wherein the adhesive polymer comprises a polymer having hydroxyl and phenyl groups and adhesive films made from the adhesive compositions. ... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6750278 | Polyvinyl chloride resins The invention is directed towards a PVC resin composition comprising polyvinyl chloride and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of: i) a non-linear, paraffin-soluble olefin-CO copolymer; ii) an olefin-CO-X terpolymer derived from non-pure feeds; iii) a ... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6727320 | Polymerizable compositions in non-flowable forms The present invention relates to adhesive and sealant compositions in non-flowable form. More particularly, the present invention relates to non-flowable adhesive and sealant compositions which are particularly useful in the threadlocking and sealing applications an... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6677402 | Pressure sensitive adhesives possessing high load bearing capability Pressure sensitive adhesives are provided which possess high load bearing capabilities at elevated temperatures. The adhesives are prepared by polymerization of a syrup polymer composition having a first solute polymer having reactive, pendant functional ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6670428 | Compatibilizing agent, radical copolymerizable unsaturated resin composition, molding material, and molded article An object of the present invention is to substantially improve the compatibility between a radical copolymerizable unsaturated resin and an addition polymerized polymer (thermoplastic resin) which is added for the purpose of low profile and improvement of... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6663975 | Resin composition and gasket material There are disclosed a resin composition (I) which comprises 100 parts by weight of (a1) a styrenic thermoplastic elastomer composed of a block copolymer (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer, styrene-ethylene/propylenestyrene block copolymer)... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6664333 | Cold-water flushable compositions comprising polylactic acid dispersed in polyvinyl alcohol Selectively cold-water responsive compositions constructed of combinations of polymers including at least one hydrolytically degradable polymer and at least one cold-water soluble polymer are provided. Additionally, methods of making and using selectively... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6657007 | Clearcoat composition with improved adhesion Clearcoat coating composition for automotive exterior coatings with improved intercoat adhesion to a subsequently applied coating layer and improved flexibility contains (a) a first vinyl copolymer prepared from a monomer mixture including no more than ab... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6653429 | Process for producing polymer, the polymer, and curable composition comprising the polymer This invention provides method of producing a polymer which comprises substitution of carboxylic acid group for a terminal halogen group of a polymer obtainable by atom transfer radical polymerization. The carboxylic acid group may be a carboxylic acid sa... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6649688 | Coating composition comprising at least three components, it preparation and use A coating composition consisting of at least three components, comprising a component (I) comprising at least one hydroxyl-containing oligomeric or polymeric resin dispersed or dissolved in one or more organic, optionally water dilutable solvents, as bind... | 11/18/2003 |
