US3722883A
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Child's swing
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1971-10-13
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A swing employs a hollow U-shaped tubular frame having a top horizontal tube. An elongated vertical tube is pivotally secured at its upper end to the midpoint of the horizontal tube. A seat is secured to the vertical tube, and is free to swing back and forth below an in a vertical plane perpendicular to the horizontal tube. A clip extends horizontally over the horizontal tube at right angles thereto and has a spring at each end extending downwardly and inwardly toward the vertical tube.
Inventors
- 👤 J O'dowd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63G; A63G9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A child''s swing comprising: a hollow frame having a top horizontal member; an elongated vertical member pivotally secured at its upper end to the midpoint of the horizontal member and free to swing back and forth therebelow in a vertical plane perpendicular to the horizontal member; a seat; a means securing said seat to the bottom of the vertical member; and additional means provided with springs for engaging and for limiting the excursions of the vertical member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A child''s swing comprising: a hollow frame having a top horizontal member; an elongated vertical member pivotally secured at its upper end to the midpoint of the horizontal member and free to swing back and forth therebelow in a vertical plane perpendicular to the horizontal member; a seat; a means securing said seat to the bottom of the vertical member; and additional means provided with springs for engaging and for limiting the excursions of the vertical member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The swing of claim 1 wherein said additional means includes a horizontally elongated clip secured on top of the horizontal member at its midpoint and extending at right angles to the horizontal member, said clip having springs oppositely disposed at opposite ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The swing of claim 2 wherein said springs extend downward and inward toward the vertical member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |