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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 |
| 8157800 | Computer-aided system for limb lengthening An apparatus for lengthening of extremities includes at least two supporting rings, a plurality of spikes mounted in each of the at least two supporting rings by spike-fixating elements, the at least two supporting rings connected with one another by threaded rods, ... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8147490 | Fixation device for stably interlinking at least two bone fragments of a broken bone and corresponding fixation element and kit A device to establish a connection of portions of a broken bone includes a base body adapted to receive a bone nail. A clamping holder has a receptacle to receive a fixation rod. A bearing element mounts the clamping holder on the base body for spherically displacem... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8057474 | Telescopic strut for an external fixator A telescopic strut for use with an external fixator includes a tube and a rod, especially a threaded rod being in threaded engagement with the tube. The tube comprises at least one hole for accommodating a ball, the ball having the spherical shape for engagement wit... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8057472 | Skeletal manipulation method A method of treating scoliosis in a subject includes securing a scoliosis treatment device to first and second locations on the subject's skeletal system, the scoliosis treatment device including a first portion, a second portion moveably mounted relative to the fir... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8057473 | Orthopedic device An orthopedic device for fixating bone parts includes a set of one or more bone fixation pins for engaging a bone piece, an elongated fixator body having an internally threaded bore extending longitudinally therethrough, a pair of opposed longitudinally extending sl... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8002802 | Devices and methods for inter-vertebral orthopedic device placement A spinal implant device includes a spacer region and an attachment region. The spacer region is adapted to be positioned between first and second spinous processes of first and second vertebral bodies to limit movement of the first spinous process and the second spi... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7951152 | Spinal distractor, compressor, and rod engaging system and method Apparatus and methods for distracting or compressing distance between a first and second boney structure and for engaging a connecting element. ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7833224 | Clamping device for bone fixation elements A device for clamping fixation elements, which have been inserted into bone, for manipulating fragments of a fractured bone. The device incorporating a hollow body with a cavity having a wall, a clamping body moveable within the cavity between a first position and a... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7771427 | Partially resorbable connective tissue distraction devices and techniques One aspect of the present invention is a connective tissue distraction device comprising: a first transmitting structure for transmitting force to a first tissue region and a second transmitting structure for transmitting force to a second tissue region by contact w... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7722651 | Adjustable bone screw assembly A bone screw assembly includes a screw body, including anchor portion and rod-receiving portion, and a rod seat movably mounted in the screw body to allow for controlled angulation between a spinal connection element disposed in the rod seat and the screw body. The ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7588571 | Adjustable splint for osteosynthesis with modular joint Adjustable splints for treating bone breaks and fractures provide a variety of different options for adjusting the locations and configurations of the splints. Adjustable mounts on the splints can be moved to a variety of different locations with respect to the spli... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7575575 | Adjustable splint for osteosynthesis with modular components Adjustable splints for treating bone breaks and fractures provide a variety of different options for adjusting the locations and configurations of the splints. Adjustable mounts on the splints can be moved to a variety of different locations with respect to the spli... | 08/18/2009 |
| 7422593 | External fixation system An external fixation system for a bone and associated method. The fixation system includes a proximal frame defining a continuous proximal boundary, a distal frame defining a continuous distal boundary, and at least one frame connector configured for interconnecting... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7367977 | Apparatus for dynamic external fixation of distal radius and wrist fractures The fixator is an apparatus for repairing fractures of the distal radius and wrist. Distal, pivot, distraction, and radial members provide an anatomically contoured, radiolucent apparatus that permits the wrist to move through a substantially normal range of motion.... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7364581 | Variable angle cutting block A variable angle cutting block and method for resection a bone are disclosed. The variable angle cutting block comprises a first portion, a second portion, and an angle adjustment system for positioning the first and second portions at a relative angular position up... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361176 | External bone/joint fixation device An external foot/ankle fixation device has a one-piece frame component and a positionable cross bar that allows the attachment of generally anterior/posterior directed fixation wires or rods emanating from the foot/ankle of a patient. The external fixation device pr... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7329258 | Damping element A damping element (1) comprising (a) two spring elements (2, 4) which are coaxial with or parallel to a longitudinal axis (3) and two axially end-wise connectors (5, 6) which can be linked to the spring elements (2, 4), where (b) t... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322987 | Maxillary distraction device A device for maxillary jawbone and dentition expansion and/or retraction is configured for mounting within the mouth and connects the right and left halves of the skull. The maxillary distraction device includes at least two implantable anchors configured to be impl... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7314458 | Adjustable splint Splint for an orthopedic joint bandage. The splint includes at least a first section, at least a second section, at least one tensioning element, and a tightening device. The tightening device is structured and arranged to press the first and second sections against... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311711 | Surgical distractor frame A distractor frame comprises an upper pin, a lower pin positioned substantially parallel to the upper pin, a pair of adjustment mechanisms, wherein each adjustment mechanism couples to the upper pin and the lower pin such that each adjustment mechanism is positioned... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7297146 | Orthopedic distraction implants and techniques An implant for stabilizing a bony segment includes a flexible body sized and shaped to extend intravertebrally between at least first and second bony portions. In use the body is attachable intravertebrally to each of the first and second bony portions to distract e... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291148 | External fixator for Colles' fracture Bone fragments resulting from a Colles' fracture of the distal radius bone are set in position by an external fixator that includes mounting structures attachable to the radius at a site proximal to the fracture and to a metacarpal, joined by a connector whose lengt... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7269880 | Dura T gate adjustable hinge 003 The invention provides a metal hinge assembly with vertical and horizontal adjustment mounted onto the component of a gate. The top having a rotating support arm is machined with two mounting nuts, the first bolt extends horizontally with threaded rod to hold two nu... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261713 | Adjustable fixator A bone fixator for securing a first bone portion in a position relative to second bone portion is disclosed, including at least two clamping assemblies each for receiving at least one bone pin and a main body disposed between the clamping assemblies. The main body i... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252669 | Fixator pin cap The present invention 10 discloses a bridge cap comprising a compressible resilient material having a substantially oval shape with a planar surface on the distal ends 24 thereof. The bridge cap 10 has a cavity 28 with a pliable material ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7252668 | Distraction device for maxillofacial surgery The invention relates to a device that maybe used in maxillofacial surgery and dentistry. The device comprises a translating bracket with a cylinder and a fixed bracket with a chamber. A distraction screw is mounted through the cylinder and with one end resting on t... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7241074 | Clamping and articulation element A one-piece clamping element has two opposing clamping jaws forming a laterally open cavity to receive a rod-shaped element. A hinge is located between the jaws, arranged opposite the cavity, and connecting the clamping jaws with one another and thus allowing them t... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7232411 | Radiolucent retractor and related components A radiolucent halo-type retractor (20) having a radiolucent curvilinear fixed member (32) connected to a radiolucent curvilinear movable member (34). Each of the fixed and movable members has a radiolucent male coupling (44, 46) projectin... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7214226 | Compressible fixation apparatus for spinal surgery A spinal fixation apparatus is configured with a pair of endpieces and an intermediate compressible portion. The compressible portion may comprise a pair of mating sliders comprising toothed arms attached to the endpieces. A gear engages the toothed arms. When the g... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207532 | Boom stand A boom stand is constructed from a base, extensible stand, pivotal boom support, and boom. The base has arcuately segmented massive anchors that form a perimeter. The arcuately segmented massive anchors are shaped and sized to fit within the perimeter of like bases,... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195481 | Orthodontic distractor An orthodontic distractor comprising a pair of telescopically interconnected channels, a drive screw operable to withdraw the inner channel from the outer channel and the outer channel being formed in the shape of a logarithmic curve. ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7182785 | Mandibular bone transport reconstruction plate This device can be used to create new bone to fill a gap in the mandible after surgical excision. It uses a bone reconstruction plate as a distraction device. The reconstruction plate fixes the bone stumps on both sides of the bone gap. In the middle segment of the ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7182766 | Adjustable osteotomy guide An osteotomy guide having a frame and a pair of guide pins, for creating a desired cut in a bone. The frame has an outer frame, and an inner frame which is telescopically mounted within the outer frame. Both the inner frame and outer frame having open ends and a gui... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7169153 | Surgical instrument for inserting intervertebral prosthesis Surgical instrument for inserting an intervertebral prosthesis, having first and second prosthesis holders (52A, 52B) for a pair of prosthesis plates, which holders are connected to one another by a parallel guide (57) and can be spread by a lev... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7169149 | Device for external fixation of a proximal fracture of the ulna with a clamped medullar pin and multiple clamped pins holding bone fragments A device for external fixation of a fracture of the proximal end of the ulna includes an frame having a distal elongated portion extending below the ulna, holding a number of pins extending upward into the shaft portion, and a proximal portion extending rearward, an... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7160302 | Intramedullary interlocking fixation device for the distal radius Methods and devices for treating fractures in or adjacent the wrist and distal forearm employ an intramedullary interlocking fixation rod (i.e, it interlocks the distal and proximal fracture fragments together) to stabilize the skeletal structure in a manner which c... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7153302 | Device for external fixation of bone fractures with clamping of multiple pins and with a fixture for applying extension to bone fragments A fixture is configured to provide external fixation of a fractured end portion of a bone by including a first number of holes for pins extending from the fixture into one or more fragments in the end portion and a second number of holes for pins extending from the ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147639 | Disposable external fixation device A novel disposable axial external fixation device for reducing bone fractures, of the type comprising an extendible rod-like middle body and oppositely located bone screw clamps which are articulated to the respective ends of the rod like middle body by means of bal... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7135021 | Plug-type device for retrieving spinal column under treatment A plug-type spinal retrieving device includes a retrieval rod; a fastening screw assembly including a fastening screw and a C-shaped ring having a convex outer surface; a plug; and a fixation seat having a receiving hole in which the retrieval rod is slidably receiv... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7125380 | Clamping apparatus and methods The methods and apparatus of this invention provide instrumentation for clamping and securing instruments to support members. Specific embodiments of the invention are particularly useful as devices and methods for use during surgical procedures, such as implantatio... | 10/24/2006 |
