Kick Ass Patent
In a creative frenzy (?) to build what is inarguably an ass kicking machine, this craigslist user may have cut a few corners and forgotten to do a full patent search.
On the other hand, he does mention having 10 years experience, and patent #6,293,874 was not filed until january 2000, so perhaps there is applicable prior art.
Come to think of it, weren’t there some stooges back in the 30s working on something similar?
April 16th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Cruelty to Equus asinus will not be tolerated. If we could find our own asses, we would picket immediately.
PETA Swat Team
April 16th, 2008 at 11:08 am
more about shoe (err butt kickers) here:
shoe tester at exploratorium
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Whoo! San Clemente, home to the world’s finest surfboards and now, ass-kickers.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Actually that patent is for a user controlled self ass kicking machine. Meaning the patents intent is to kick the operates ass not a second party. The machine in the photo is intended to be operated by a second person and who will inflict the punishment on another party. I believe the creator of the machine in the photo has a legitimate non-patent infringing device.
April 24th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
I was about to chime in about the patent but jason beat me to it
September 11th, 2008 at 3:23 am
All this automation is what’s ruining America. I believe in “old school” if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.
August 24th, 2009 at 5:14 am
Why didn’t I think of that… I could just kick myself!