A self-congratulatory apparatus having a simulated human hand carried on a pivoting arm suspended form shoulder supported member. The hand is manually swingable into and out of contact with the user's back to give an amusing or an important pat-on-the-back.
A tactile touch-sensitive device for use as an electronic input device for indicating a position of an electronic document on a display device is described. The illuminable document position indicator aspect of the device provides a relative location of the electronic document on the display. The device may be included as part of a keyboard or an electronic book device. The illuminable document position indicator may be one or more static illuminable LEDs and/or a moveable light source and pivotable translucent elements which act as light wave guides. A controller may be used to control the illuminable document position indicator. The controller may change the color and/or intensity of LEDs based upon a displayed location of the electronic document relative to a beginning and an end of the electronic document.
A mechanical device to scratch and stroke household pets upon demand is disclosed. A base fastenable on a vertical structural element mounts a petting arm for vertically adjustable and foldable positioning perpendicularly thereto. The petting arm is a compound member interconnected in its medial part by a motivating mechanism that moves the outer portion, carrying a hand-like petting element in a petting and stroking fashion. The motivating mechanism may be electrically activated and if so may include an electronic eye or position sensitive switch to sense pet position to institute petting upon pet demand. Vertical adjustment of the petting arm on the base allows use of the device with various sized animals.
A tool for supporting material, such as an automobile windshield, from the body of a worker has a plate shaped to fit on the shoulder of the worker, a shank fixed to the plate, and a suction cup receivable on the shank and fixable to the glass. The plate is padded for comfort of the worker. The shank is replaceable so the length of the shank can be selected to suit the worker and the task. The plate is formed of a thermoplastic, and can be vacuum formed with a boss. A coupling, then, fits over the boss and provides a socket to receive the shank. If required, a reinforcing plug can be received within the boss.
A vibrating baby blanket is disclosed, comprising a traditional baby blanket. Located inside of the blanket is a vibrating mechanism, the approximate size of an adult's outstretched hand, which produces vibrations to simulate the patting of a parent on a child's back. The vibrating mechanism is adjustable in frequency and intensity. The blanket is decoratively adorned, and plays music via an electronic music box, located inside of a control unit. The control unit and vibrating mechanism are located inside of a pocket on the blanket, thus permitting them to be removed when the blanket needs washing. Power is supplied by a detachable power cord and direct current power supply, as well as a rechargeable batteries. A portable pad is also disclosed.
A manual device for self-application of acupressure by a user, comprises a substantially "J"-shaped rigid frame having a first tip at one end for application of pressure to specific points of the user's body and a handle at the other end. The first tip is adapted to be placed on the back portions of the user while the frame is substantially transverse to the user's body. The handle is adapted to be grabbed by the user such that a pushing force imparted to the handle away from the user's body transmits pressure to the first tip.
