U.S. patent application number 10/977894 was filed with the patent office on 2006-05-04 for manually self-operated butt-kicking machine.
Invention is credited to J. Reese Leavitt.
Application Number | 20060094518 10/977894 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 36262764 |
Filed Date | 2006-05-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060094518 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Leavitt; J. Reese |
May 4, 2006 |
Manually self-operated butt-kicking machine
Abstract
The Manually Self-Operated Butt-Kicking Machine is in the form
of a chair with a hole in the bench. The user sits on the bench
with his posterior centered over the hole. A seatbelt holds the
user in place. There is a kicking mechanism located below the hole,
which has a boot attached to it. When the user or operator pulls
the hand-operated lever, the boot kicks the users' posterior
through the hole in the bench. The Butt kicker is very user
friendly with the number of kicking repetitions, type of
repetitions, speed of operation, amplitude or height of the kicking
cycle, magnitude of the kicking force, and impact and energy of the
kick all controlled by the user or operator. This invention is a
new, novel, and unique machine with multiple uses, which range from
amusement to fundraising and from motivation to discipline. The
objectives of this invention are also many, including, but not
limited to, teambuilding, self-therapy, to inspire creativity, and
to be used as a model for future devices and works of art.
Inventors: |
Leavitt; J. Reese; (Melba,
ID) |
Correspondence
Address: |
J. Reese Leavitt
7611 Murphy Road
Melba
ID
83641
US
|
Family ID: |
36262764 |
Appl. No.: |
10/977894 |
Filed: |
October 29, 2004 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
472/51 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A61H 1/006 20130101;
A61H 2203/0431 20130101; A63J 99/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
472/051 |
International
Class: |
A63H 37/00 20060101
A63H037/00; A63J 23/00 20060101 A63J023/00 |
Claims
1. A butt-kicking machine comprising: A seat with a hole in the
center, which the user sits upon with his or her posterior centered
over the hole when the machine is operated; A butt-kicking
mechanism located under the seat, which kicks the user in the
posterior, through the hole in the seat.
2. The butt-kicking machine of claim 1, further comprising a
seatback against which the user rests his back as the butt-kicking
operation is conducted.
3. The butt-kicking machine of claim 1, further including a
hand-operated lever, which the user or another individual uses to
actuate, operate, and control the machine.
4. A mechanical linkage, which is operatively connected between the
hand-operated lever and the butt-kicking mechanism, which transfers
the users' or operator's lever movements to the butt-kicking
mechanism.
5. The butt-kicking machine of claim 1, wherein the butt-kicking
mechanism has a boot attached to the end of the butt-kicking
mechanism device, which makes contact with the user's
posterior.
6. The butt-kicking mechanism of claims 5, wherein the boot is
detachable and interchangeable to facilitate the user's specific
needs, desires, and special kicking requirements.
7. The butt-kicking machine and hand-operator lever of claim 1,
wherein the hand operator lever has a spring attachment, which
returns the lever to its original at-rest position in preparation
for the next round of butt-kicking operation.
8. The butt-kicking machine of claim 1, wherein the mechanical
linkage has connection pins, which allow adjustment between the
hand-operator lever and the butt-kicking mechanism, which controls
the amplitude or height of the boot cycle.
9. The mechanical linkage in claim 8, wherein the connecting pins
are especially designed for easy and quick disconnect and reconnect
operation, a user-friendly enhancement, which allows simple and
rapid amplitude adjustment to meet the user's needs.
10. The butt-kicking machine of claim 1, wherein the machine has a
name sign prominently displayed on the top of the frame.
11. The butt-kicking machine of claim 1, wherein the machine has a
seatbelt to assure the user's safety and commitment.
12. The butt-kicking machine of claim 1, wherein the hand-operator
lever and the mechanical linkage has a safety guard between the
user and the machine, which protect the user from the machine's
moving parts.
13. The butt-kicking machine of claim 1, wherein the butt-kicking
machine has an Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manual, which
clearly states the procedures for safe operation of the
machine.
14. The butt-kicking machine of claim 1, wherein the butt-kicking
machine has "Warning" and "Danger" safety and operating signs
displayed which encourage and assure the machine's safe use.
15. The butt-kicking machine of claim 1, wherein the butt-kicking
machine's tubular frame, seat, seatback, components, mechanical
levers, mechanisms, linkages, guards, springs, and connectors, are
designed for quick assembly and disassembly to accommodate storage,
packing, transporting, and shipping.
16. A method of kicking a person's posterior, wherein the user or
operator controls the number of butt-kicking repetitions; Also, the
user or operator determines the application of continuous or
intermittent butt-kicking repetitions.
17. A method of kicking a person's posterior 16, furthermore,
wherein the user or operator controls the operating frequency of
the kicking mechanism's repetitions or the rate of operation at
which the machine runs; The operating speed of the machine is
controlled by the rate of operation at which the user or operator
pulls the hand-operator lever down; The machine will operate at
high or low frequency cycles of operation as determined by the user
or operator.
18. A method of kicking a person's posterior of claim 16,
furthermore and in addition too, wherein the user or operator
controls the magnitude of the force, momentum, impact, and energy,
which the kicking mechanism delivers to the user; The hand-operator
lever has a mechanical advantage, which reduces the users' or
operator's stress and fatigue while operating the machine. The user
or operator controls the impact by the force, which he or she
applies to the hand-operator lever; The impact is also controlled
by the speed at which the user or operator pulls the Hand-operator
lever; The momentum, which determines the magnitude of impact, is
the product of the combined mass of the hand-operator lever,
mechanical linkage, and kicking mechanism times the velocity of the
system squared, which are both controlled by the user or operator;
The rotational energy and momentum in the hand-operator lever,
mechanical linkage, and kicking mechanism, all of which are again
controlled by the user or operator, is transferred and dissipated
into the users' posterior as stored energy and displacement.
19. A multifunctional machine for booting someone's backside, which
includes: A hand-operated lever, which the user pulls to operate
the machine; A rigid mechanical linkage connected to the
hand-operated lever, which transfers the user's or operator's hand
movements, desires, and intentions to the kicking mechanism; A
kicking mechanism with a boot attached to the end of it, which
rotates about a shaft, and said boot which projects through a hole
in the seat over which the user centers his or her posterior; And
other accessories including a seatback, seatbelt, operating and
warning signs, and machine guards required too operate and safely
use the machine. It should be realized and understood, that
although the new, novel, and unique features of construction and
the arrangement of the components of this invention may vary in
dimension, shape, material, manner of assemblage, and method of
operation, that all equal or similar modified constructions and
arrangements, which have been simply described or shown herein,
fall within the scope and spirit of this invention.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not Applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0003] 1. Field of the Invention
[0004] This invention consists of a Manually Self-Operated
Butt-Kicking Machine, which will be used to advance the art and
expand the science of butt-kicking technologies. More specifically,
this invention is a novel device with multiple uses, which include
encouraging, inspiring, and facilitating discussion, participation,
motivation, competition, discipline, productivity, challenge, team
building, morale, amusement, and fundraising.
[0005] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0006] Prior butt-kicking devices include a "User-Operated
Amusement Apparatus For Kicking The User's Buttocks," which was
patented in 2001 by Joe W. Armstrong with U.S. Pat. No. 6,293,874.
This creative apparatus includes a platform with two posts, which
the user stands between. The first post has a crank positioned at a
height, which requires the user to bend forward, while grasping the
crank with both hands, to prominently present his buttocks toward
the second post. The second post supports a rotating spindle with
multiple arms, which have shoes attached to the outward most part
of the multiple arms. The hand crank is connected to the rotating
spindle of multiple arms with a drive train, which consist of
belts, shafts, and pulleys. The user operates the self-inflicted
kicking of the buttocks, and controls the speed of the rotating
spindle of rotating shoe paddles with the hand crank. The device
was designed specifically for amusement. The apparatus description
provided by the inventor is a technical treat, and the device is
very entertaining.
[0007] Nightengale patented a Figure Kicking Toy on Jul. 3, 1984
with U.S. Pat. No. 4,457,100. The Figure Kicking Toy is a toy or
amusement device.
[0008] Earlier initiating devices, a combined lifting and spanking
machine, and a trick weightlifting machine, were in the form of a
weightlifting machine, which triggers a spanking paddle. The
initiating devices include a platform with pull handles, which the
blindfolded user bends over to lift and triggers a spring-loaded
paddle. These devices have been used to surprise and initiate the
user for membership into secret societies and fraternities. These
devices were patented by DeMoulin in 1900--U.S. Pat. No. 654,611,
in 1909--U.S. Pat. No. 920,837, and in 1910--U.S. Pat. Nos. 953,411
and 976,851.
[0009] Mamaux patented useful improvements to the "Initiating
Machine" in 1910--U.S. Pat. No. 966,935. Mamaux's machine had the
appearance of a weight-testing machine used by lodges, clubs, and
societies for the initiation of new members. The user is surprised
and scared to the delight and amusement of the spectators when the
user triggers the machine by lifting the gripping handles.
[0010] The previously described machines were specifically designed
with the use limited to membership initiation and amusement.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0011] The Manually Self-Operated Butt-Kicking Machine is a chair
with a hole in the bench with a kicking mechanism located below the
hole. The kicking mechanism consists of a bar, which is attached to
a rotating axis at one end, and has a boot attached to the opposite
end, which kicks through the hole in the bench when the machine is
operated. The machine can be manually operated when the user or
operator pulls an overhead hand-operator lever, which rotates about
an axis of revolution. A mechanical linkage is operatively
connected to the hand-operator lever at one end, and to the kicking
mechanism at the other end. When the lever is pulled down, the
rotation of the lever moves the mechanical linkage, which is also
connected to the kicking mechanism. When the mechanical linkage
moves down, it rotates the axis of the kicking mechanism, which
causes the boot to kick through the hole in the bench. The
amplitude or height of the kick of the boot cycle on the kicking
mechanism can be adjusted from low to high. On the low setting, the
maximum height of the tip of the boot is level with the top of the
bench during the kicking cycle. On the high setting, the maximum
height of the tip of the boot penetrates about four inches above
the top of the bench.
[0012] The machine is utilized when the user, who is the recipient
of the butt-kicking operation, sits down on the bench and centers
his or her posterior over the hole in the bench. The machine has a
seatbelt to assure safety and guarantee commitment. After fastening
the seatbelt, the user or operator then activates the machine by
reaching up and grabbing the hand-operator lever. The lever can be
self-operated by the user or another person may operate it. As the
lever is pulled down, the mechanical linkage rotates the kicking
mechanism, which then rotates the boot, which in turn makes contact
with the users' posterior. The butt-kicking operation can be
administered continuously or intermittently as determined by the
user or the operator. After each kicking operation, a spring moves
the lever back to its original position, so that the next round of
butt kicking can proceed. The machine's operating frequency and the
magnitude of the kick is determined by the speed at which the user
of the operator moves the lever up and down and the force that is,
applied on the lever. The boot amplitude is adjusted to satisfy the
user's needs. The butt-kicking operation is continued until the
desired results are achieved.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0013] This invention includes definite new, novel, and unique
features of construction and operation, which will be more fully
realized from the description, drawings, and claims made.
[0014] It should be understood that the features of this incredible
invention are not limited to the new, novel, and unique details of
construction shown, or to the arrangement of elements given in the
following description or drawings. Modifications in the
construction or arrangement of the unique or precise components
described or shown herein do not depart from the spirit or novelty
of this invention. It is also understood that the precise wording
and exact terms, which are used herein are for the purpose of
description, should not be viewed as limiting.
[0015] FIG. 1 is a front view of the butt-kicking machine, which
shows the bench, seatback, and tubular frame support, which are in
the form of a chair. There is a sign mounted at the top of the
machine, which identifies it as the "World Famous"--Manually
Self-Operated Butt-Kicking Machine--"For your butt-kicking
enjoyment." The user sits over the hole in the bench. A seatbelt
holds the user in place. The kicking mechanism is shown with a boot
attached, which projects through the hole in the bench. A sign on
the seatback lists the operating instructions for the machine. The
hand operator lever is shown in the upper left-hand location of
this drawing. There is a mechanical linkage, which is attached
between the hand operator lever and the kicking mechanism. An OSHA
approved safety guard is shown between the moving parts of the hand
operator lever and the mechanical linkage, and the user. There are
several "Warning" and "Danger" signs, which specify and encourage
safe operation of the machine.
[0016] FIG. 2 is a side view, which shows the bench, seatback, and
support frame. The hand-operator lever, mechanical linkage, and the
kicking mechanism are shown more clearly in this view. This drawing
shows a user positioned to operate the machine. The dashed phantom
view shows the butt-kicker lever and kicking mechanism in the ready
position. The solid view shows the machine in the kicking
position.
[0017] FIG. 3 is a top view, which clearly shows the bench with a
hole in the center of it with the boot of the kicking mechanism
shown centered in the bench hole. Other details of the manual,
hand-operator lever, mechanical linkage, and the kicking mechanism
are shown in more detail.
[0018] FIG. 4 is a large-scale detail of the name of the machine,
which is prominently displayed on the top of the machine frame.
[0019] FIG. 5 is a large-scale detail of the "Operating
Instructions" sign, which is mounted on the seat back.
[0020] FIG. 6 is large-scale details of the "warning" and "danger"
signs, which are displayed on the machine.
[0021] FIG. 7 is a large-scale detail of the safety guard, which is
mounted between the moving parts of the machine's mechanical
linkage and the hand-operator lever, and the user.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION
[0022] The Manually Self-Operated Butt-Kicking Machine invention is
a new and useful machine, which has more uses and benefits than the
previously patented and published butt-kicking devices. This
machine is also much more user-friendly than earlier devices and is
especially designed for safety.
[0023] A major objective of the Manually Self-Operated Butt-Kicking
Machine is to provide inspiration and enthusiasm as an advertising
gimmick and mascot. The Butt-Kicker is an eye catcher, it's unique,
and it draws a lot of attention. The inventor envisions a line of
products, which carry the Butt-Kicker name, official seal and
certificate of approval, logo, slogans, and/or jokes, which may
include, but are not limited to, tee shirts, hats, clothing,
"butt-kicker" shoes, power beverages, and energy foods. The
opportunities are unlimited.
[0024] A second major objective of the Butt-Kicker is for it to be
used as a model for the development of smaller works of artwork,
knickknacks, and gifts, which carry the butt-kicker name, official
seal and certificate of approval, logo, slogans, and jokes, which
will be used to amuse, inspire, and motivate.
[0025] A third major objective of this invention is to encourage
the art and science of team building in the business environment.
The inventor envisions that team building will be accomplished by
way of team challenges, which increase individual and team member
participation, motivation, discipline, and productivity, with the
ultimate purpose of accomplishing team growth and achieving the
corporate goals and objectives. Accomplishment in team growth will
improve company morale, strengthen company spirit, increase
productivity, and therefore, boost corporate profits.
[0026] A fourth major objective of the Butt-Kicker is for it to be
used as a novelty device in the corporate boardroom. The inventor
envisions that the Butt-Kicker will be a point of conversation,
provide amusement, and stimulate jokes, which will break the ice
and encourage camaraderie of visiting clients, guests, and
dignitaries. The novelty of the Butt-Kicker will also encourage
creativity, productivity, and break down the "stuffed-shirt"
atmosphere, which prevails and predominates in many boardrooms. It
is the inventors belief that every boardroom should have a
Butt-Kicker to promote the positive benefits the device offers.
[0027] A fifth objective of this invention is to encourage team
building and crowd participation and support in the field of
sporting events. The Butt-Kicker will encourage team building in
the sporting arena by motivating and encouraging team members.
Operating the butt-kicking device with an effigy of an opposing
team member would encourage crowd participation, support,
competition, and to tantalize and deflate the opposing team. Every
locker room should have a Butt-Kicker to support the team.
[0028] A sixth objective is to use the machine for medical therapy
and wellness. Self-administered butt kicking has a therapeutic
affect, which allows individuals to use the device to give
themselves a good, harmless, swift kick in the pants. This type of
treatment allows individuals to self-administer discipline, which
helps them to overcome mistakes, and get on with their lives. An
occasional kick in the pants provides the motivation many
individuals require to accomplish daily routines and everyday job
responsibilities.
[0029] A seventh objective is to use the Butt-Kicker in the media
field. Uses of the butt-kicker in the area of radio and television
are phenomenal and unlimited. The Butt-Kicker will be used for
entertainment and amusement. The Butt-Kicker will be especially
designed to meet local television and radio station's specific
entertainment and advertising needs.
[0030] An eighth object of the Butt-Kicker is to use it as a device
for local and national fundraisers. The inventor envisions that
carnivals, auctions, and fundraisers for local schools,
communities, clubs, scout troops, churches, and like organizations
will use the device similar to a dunk tank; however, the
Butt-Kicker does not use water and is much easier to transport and
use. The Butt-Kicker will also be used in local and national
election campaigns to encourage motivate, amuse, excite, and
encourage campaign participation. Charging supporters who wish to
boot effigies of election opponents should gain enough interest to
raise significant campaign funds.
[0031] A ninth object of the machine is for the unlimited use by
clubs, fraternities, associations, societies, organizations,
unions, and religious organizations for initiation, amusement,
discipline, and penitence.
[0032] The tenth objective is to use the Butt-Kicker in the
institutions of education and correction. The inventor envisions
every superintendent, principal, coach, guidance councilor,
teacher, parole officer, and significant role model with a
Butt-Kicker in his or her office to assist in accomplishing each of
his or her specific and special needs.
[0033] An eleventh objective is to use the Butt-Kicker on the ranch
and farm. Every ranch and farm has a wood shed, and every wood shed
should have a butt-kicker for family and employee motivation,
discipline, and compliance.
[0034] A twelfth objective is to use the Butt-Kicker in military
and patriotic applications. Effigies of the enemy could be booted
to raise morale among the troops. Using the butt-kicker in this
fashion raises patriotism and support for the troops. The
butt-kicker will be offered to the President of the United States
to be used in the war against terrorism and as a morale booster for
the troops.
[0035] The thirteenth objective is to advance the art and expand
the science of butt-kicking technologies.
[0036] The Manually Self-Operated Butt-Kicking Machine
substantially departs from the concepts and designs of the prior
art. There are many new and diversified uses of this novel, unique,
and creative machine. The phenomenal applications seem unlimited.
The Butt-Kicker will significantly advance the art, expand the
science, stretch and inspire the mind, and stimulate the
imagination of those in the field of the butt-kicking
technologies.
[0037] This machine consists of a wood bench 1, a wood seatback 2,
supported by a tubular steel frame 3, which resemble a chair as
shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
[0038] Sign 4, which displays the machine's title, "World
Famous--Manually Self-Operated Butt-Kicking Machine--For Your
Butt-Kicking Enjoyment," is prominently displayed on a sign on the
top of the machine's frame 3 as depicted in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a
large-scale view of the machine's sign 4 and title. The title sign
4 describes the machine as a device, which is self-operated and
which kicks the user's U posterior P. FIGS. 1 through 7, illustrate
how the machine is constructed and how it operates.
[0039] The user U sits firmly on the bench with his or her
posterior P located over the hole in the wood bench 1 as
illustrated in FIG. 2. There is a seatbelt 15, which guarantees
commitment on the user's U part, and which safely holds the user U
in place. After the seatbelt 15 is fastened, the butt-kicking
operation may then commence.
[0040] A sign 9 on the seatback 2 lists the operating instructions
for the machine. A large-scale drawing of the sign 9 is shown in
FIG. 5. The "OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS" are as follows: 1) Sit firmly
on seat; 2) Attach seatbelt for your protection and commitment; 3)
Reach up and grab hand operator 7; 4) Move hand operator 7 up and
down as required to activate; 5) Apply butt kicking as necessary
until desired result is achieved; 6) Enjoy!
[0041] The kicking mechanism 5 is a weldment, which is fabricated
out of steel flat-bar and is connected to the frame 3 with bolt
pins 12 secured with nylock nuts at its axis of revolution 12, and
has a boot 6 attached to the other end. As the kicking mechanism 5
rotates about its axis of revolution 12, the boot 5 at the other
end rotates up, projecting through the hole in the wood bench 1,
until it makes contact with the user's U posterior P.
[0042] The hand-operator lever 7 is shown in the upper left-hand
location of FIG. 1 and at the top of the drawing in FIG. 2. The
hand-operator lever 7 is a weldment fabricated out of steel
flat-bar and is connected to the frame 3 with bolt pins 13 secured
with nylock nuts at its axis of revolution 13. The lever 7 is moved
up and down by the user U to operate the machine. There is a bar 17
welded to the hand-operator lever 7 located on the center of the
machine, which connects to the mechanical linkage 8. There are
several settings on the hand-operator lever 7 connection bar 17,
which allows the amplitude of the kicking mechanism 5 to be
adjusted to the user's U desire. The mechanical linkage bar 8 is
connected to the hand-operator lever 7 with a quick
connect/disconnect pin 14, which allows rapid adjustment of the
amplitude of the kicking mechanism 5. There is a spring 16,
attached to the back of the hand-operator lever 7 at one end and
connected to the frame 3, FIG. 2, at the other end, which returns
the hand-operator lever 7 to its original position after each cycle
of the butt-kicking operation is completed.
[0043] There is a mechanical linkage 8, which is operatively
attached to the hand-operator lever 7 at one end, and is attached
to the kicking mechanism 5 at the other end, which allows the user
U to operate the kicking mechanism 5.
[0044] The mechanical linkage 8 is operatively connected to the
hand operator lever 7 at the one end, and to the kicking mechanism
5 at the other end with a three-piece, pinned tongue and hitch
connection 14, which allows rotation of the mechanical linkage 8 at
the point of connections 14. The mechanical linkage 8 is a tubular
steel member, which connects to the hand-operator lever 7 at one
end with the aforementioned quick connect/disconnect pin 14, which
allows rapid adjustment of the amplitude of the kicking mechanism
5. The mechanical linkage 8 connects to a bar 18, FIG. 2, welded to
the kicking mechanism 5, located on the center of the machine. The
mechanical linkage 8 connects to the kicking mechanism bar 18 at
the other end with a quick connect/disconnect pin 14.
[0045] The dashed phantom view of the hand-operator lever 7 and the
kicking mechanism 5 shows the butt-kicker lever 7 and kicking
mechanism 5 in the ready position. The solid view shows the
hand-operator lever 7 and the kicking mechanism 5 in the kicking
position.
[0046] An OSHA approved safety guard 10 is located between the
moving parts of the mechanical linkage 8 and the user U. A
large-scale drawing of the safety guard 10 is depicted in FIG. 6.
The safety guard 10 is fabricated with a flat-bar frame around the
perimeter and an expanded metal web between the frame members. The
safety guard 10 is painted safety yellow as required by OSHA.
[0047] There are several "Warning" and "Danger" operating and
safety signs 11a through 11c, which specify and encourage the safe
operation of the machine. Large-scale views of the signs 11a
through 11c are shown in FIG. 6. Sign 11a, "WARNING--THIS MACHINE
HAS NO BRAIN--USE YOUR OWN--USE AT YOUR OWN RISK," is located on
the right-hand of the machine just below the title sign 4 and just
above the safety guard 10. Sign lib, "WARNING--DO NOT OPERATE
WITHOUT MACHINE GUARD IN PLACE," is attached to the safety guard 10
on the center of the machine just below the title sign 4. Sign lic,
"DANGER--MOVING PARTS--MAY KICK WITHOUT NOTICE," is located on the
left-hand side of the machine just below the title sign 4 and just
above the safety guard 10.
[0048] The machine comes complete with a detailed Operation and
Maintenance (O&M) Manual 19. The O&M manual 19 includes
drawings, a description of the project development, operating
instructions, operating and safety signage, and a spare parts list.
The spare parts list includes: 1) One red high-top canvas tennis
shoe, right foot, size 10; 2) One white athletic sock with red
ankle-band, Size 9-11; 3) One 1-inch diameter by 12-inch long
spring (spring constant=10 lbs/inch); 4) One 1/2-inch diameter by
2-inch long clevis pin with R-pin keeper (for quick
connect/disconnect); 5) Two 1/2-inch diameter by 3-inch long
cadmium plated A-307 machine bolts with nylock nuts; and 6) Four
1/2-inch diameter cadmium plated flat washers.
[0049] The user U operates the machine by reaching up and grabbing
the hand-operator lever 7 with his or her right hand. As the lever
7 is pulled down, the mechanical linkage 8 rotates the kicking
mechanism 5, which then rotates the boot 6, which in turn makes
contact with the users' U posterior P. The butt-kicking operation
can be administered continuously or intermittently as determined by
the operator or user U. The hand-operator lever 7 can be
self-operated or another person can operate the lever 7. After each
kicking operation, a spring 16 moves the hand-operator lever 7 back
to its original position so that the next round of the butt-kicking
operation can proceed. The machine's operating frequency and the
magnitude of the kick is determined by the speed at which the
operator or user U moves the lever up and down and the force, which
the operator or user U applies on the hand-operator lever 7. The
boot 6 amplitude is adjusted to satisfy the users U needs. The
butt-kicking operation is continued until the desired results are
achieved.
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