US3298685A
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Complete circle swing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-01-16
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1983-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63G; A63G9/00; A63G9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A SWING OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING: (A) A SUPPORTING FRAME, (B) A SWING FRAME, (C) MEANS FOR PIVOTING THE SWING FRAME INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS FOR 360* ROTATION IN A VERTICAL PLANE, (D) A SWING SEAT, (E) A PIVOT SUSPENDING SAID SWING SEAT FROM SAID SWING FRAME NEAR ONE END OF SAID FRAME FOR 360* ROTATION WITH RESPECT THERETO, SAID SWING SEAT BEING DIMENSIONED TO PLACE THE BODY OF THE CHILD IN A SITTING POSITION PARTLY ABOVE AND PARTLY BELOW SAID PIVOT, SAID SEAT INCLUDING A SLIDABLE RETAINING BAR ALIGNED WITH THE SEAT PIVOT AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE SUPPORT FRAME WHEN MOVED LONGITUDINALLY TO RELEASE THE CHILD FROM THE SEAT, WHEREBY TO LOCK THE SWING FRAME AGAINST ROTATION, AND (F) A COUNTER-BALANCING WEIGHT AT THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID SWING FRAME ADAPTED TO SUBSTANTIALLY EXACTLY BALANCE OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE SWING FRAME, WHEREBY PUSHING MOVEMENT BY THE CHILD AGAINST THE SWING FRAME WILL CAUSE ROTATION THEREOF IN ONE DIRECTION AND PULLING MOVEMENT OF THE CHILD AGAINST THE SWING FRAME WILL CAUSE ROTATION IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A SWING OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING: (A) A SUPPORTING FRAME, (B) A SWING FRAME, (C) MEANS FOR PIVOTING THE SWING FRAME INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS FOR 360* ROTATION IN A VERTICAL PLANE, (D) A SWING SEAT, (E) A PIVOT SUSPENDING SAID SWING SEAT FROM SAID SWING FRAME NEAR ONE END OF SAID FRAME FOR 360* ROTATION WITH RESPECT THERETO, SAID SWING SEAT BEING DIMENSIONED TO PLACE THE BODY OF THE CHILD IN A SITTING POSITION PARTLY ABOVE AND PARTLY BELOW SAID PIVOT, SAID SEAT INCLUDING A SLIDABLE RETAINING BAR ALIGNED WITH THE SEAT PIVOT AND ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE SUPPORT FRAME WHEN MOVED LONGITUDINALLY TO RELEASE THE CHILD FROM THE SEAT, WHEREBY TO LOCK THE SWING FRAME AGAINST ROTATION, AND (F) A COUNTER-BALANCING WEIGHT AT THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID SWING FRAME ADAPTED TO SUBSTANTIALLY EXACTLY BALANCE OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE SWING FRAME, WHEREBY PUSHING MOVEMENT BY THE CHILD AGAINST THE SWING FRAME WILL CAUSE ROTATION THEREOF IN ONE DIRECTION AND PULLING MOVEMENT OF THE CHILD AGAINST THE SWING FRAME WILL CAUSE ROTATION IN AN OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |