U.S. patent application number 16/396481 was filed with the patent office on 2020-10-29 for swing attachment.
The applicant listed for this patent is Samuel Chen. Invention is credited to Samuel Chen.
Application Number | 20200338460 16/396481 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000004082115 |
Filed Date | 2020-10-29 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200338460 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chen; Samuel |
October 29, 2020 |
SWING ATTACHMENT
Abstract
A swing attachment comprising a right suspension line and a left
suspension line. A right swing seat connector and a left swing seat
connector. The right swing seat connector is connected to the right
suspension line, and the left swing seat connector is connected to
the left suspension line. The right swing seat connector is
connected to the swing seat. The left swing seat connector is
connected to the swing seat. The right suspension line and the left
suspension line suspend the swing seat. A left sleeve is mounted to
the left suspension line, and the right sleeve is mounted to the
right suspension line. The left sleeve is mounted above the left
swing seat connector. The right sleeve is mounted above the right
swing seat connector.
Inventors: |
Chen; Samuel; (Causeway Bay,
HK) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Chen; Samuel |
Causeway Bay |
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HK |
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Family ID: |
1000004082115 |
Appl. No.: |
16/396481 |
Filed: |
April 26, 2019 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63G 9/10 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63G 9/10 20060101
A63G009/10 |
Claims
1. A swing attachment comprising: a. a right suspension line and a
left suspension line; b. a right swing seat connector and a left
swing seat connector, wherein the right swing seat connector is
connected to the right suspension line, and wherein the left swing
seat connector is connected to the left suspension line; c. a swing
seat, wherein the right swing seat connector is connected to the
swing seat, wherein the left swing seat connector is connected to
the swing seat, wherein the right suspension line and the left
suspension line suspend the swing seat; d. a left sleeve and a
right sleeve, wherein the left sleeve is mounted to the left
suspension line, wherein the right sleeve is mounted to the right
suspension line, wherein the left sleeve is mounted above the left
swing seat connector, wherein the right sleeve is mounted above the
right swing seat connector; and e. a middle extension, wherein the
middle extension is inflatable and is connected to the right
suspension line at the right sleeve and connected to the left
suspension line at the left sleeve, wherein the middle extension is
connected to the right sleeve and a left sleeve, and further
including a valve for inflating the middle extension.
2. The swing seat attachment of claim 1, further comprising a swing
seat extension extending rearwardly from the swing seat.
3. The swing seat attachment of claim 1, further comprising a rear
extension, wherein the rear extension extends rearwardly from the
middle extension, wherein the rear extension is inflatable.
4. The swing seat attachment of claim 1, wherein a right extension
is formed with a right wing tip and wherein a left extension is
formed with a left wing tip.
5. The swing seat attachment of claim 1, wherein the middle
extension includes a torso, a neck extending from the torso forming
a middle extension handle, and a head extending from the neck
forming a middle extension handle protrusion that has a larger
diameter than the neck, wherein the torso, neck, head and snout are
inflatable.
6. The swing seat attachment of claim 1, wherein the middle
extension includes a left ear and a right ear extending from the
middle extension, wherein the left ear is inflatable and is a left
extension, and wherein the right ear is inflatable and is a right
extension.
7. The swing seat attachment of claim 1, further comprising a right
extension, wherein the right extension extends right from the
middle extension, and wherein a left extension extends left from
the middle extension.
8. The swing seat attachment of claim 7, further comprising a swing
seat extension extending rearwardly from the swing seat.
9. The swing seat attachment of claim 7, further comprising a rear
extension, wherein the rear extension extends rearwardly from the
middle extension, wherein the rear extension is inflatable.
10. The swing seat attachment of claim 7, wherein the right
extension is formed with a right wing tip and wherein the left
extension is formed with a left wing tip.
11. The swing seat attachment of claim 7, wherein the middle
extension includes a torso, a neck extending from the torso forming
a middle extension handle, and a head extending from the neck
forming a middle extension handle protrusion that has a larger
diameter than the neck, wherein the torso, neck, head and snout are
inflatable.
12. The swing seat attachment of claim 7, wherein the middle
extension includes a left ear and a right ear extending from the
middle extension, wherein the left ear is inflatable and is a left
extension, and wherein the right ear is inflatable and is a right
extension.
13. The swing seat attachment of claim 7, further comprising a
swing seat extension extending rearwardly from the swing seat and,
wherein the rear extension extends rearwardly from the middle
extension, wherein the rear extension is inflatable.
14. The swing seat attachment of claim 7, wherein the right
extension is formed with a right wing tip and wherein the left
extension is formed with a left wing tip, wherein the middle
extension includes a torso, a neck extending from the torso, and a
head extending from the neck, wherein a snout extends from the
head, wherein the torso, neck, head and snout are inflatable,
wherein the middle extension includes a left ear and a right ear
extending from the middle extension, wherein the left ear is
inflatable, and wherein the right ear is inflatable.
15. The swing seat attachment of claim 14, wherein the swing seat
attachment is in the shape of a Pegasus.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is in the field of swing accessories,
particularly swing attachments.
DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART
[0002] A variety of different swing apparatus devices have been
described in the prior art. For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 7,837,568
by inventor Dale Glaze, entitled Title of Design: Method And
Apparatus For Supporting A Child In A Swing, registered Nov. 23,
2010, the abstract describes, "A back support device utilizes a
removable fabric support strap attached to chain attachment
assemblies for connection to the support chains of a swing, the
disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. The chain
attachment assemblies are attached to chain elements of the support
chains so that the support strap of the device is positioned in the
underarm area of an adult. The support strap has a width sufficient
for supporting the back and underarms of an adult comfortably. A
removable sleeve, slidable over the chain attachment assemblies and
support strap of the device provides a means to quickly and easily
clean and restore the device."
[0003] In U.S. Pat. No. 9,132,357 to inventor Robert Aarmodt,
entitled Beltseat Swing Safety Attachment Device And Method For
Using Same, issued Sep. 15, 2015, the abstract describes a belt
seat Swing attachment device and methods for using the device to
enable young children to safely utilize a belt seat swing, such as
those commonly found at public playgrounds or parks, the disclosure
of which is incorporated herein by reference. The device includes a
seating portion and an attachment portion. The seating portion
includes a torso band that is configured to surround a belt seat
and a cradle band that hangs freely from the torso band in a
U-shaped configuration. The attachment portion includes attachment
straps comprising hook and loop fasteners that are configured to
removably attach to a belt seat swing so that the device can be
secured to the swing.
[0004] In U.S. Pat. No. 7,578,746 entitled Swing Covering
Accessory, by inventor Felicia D. Johnson registered Aug. 25, 2009,
the abstract briefly explains a swing covering accessory, the
disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. The
accessory is used to cover an outdoor infant/toddler swing and is
designed to be placed into the swing and around the outside of it,
providing both entertainment and sanitary purposes for infants and
toddlers using the swing. The accessory is sized and shaped to wrap
completely around a swing seat and also has separate pieces that
are designed to cover the rods at the top of the swing seat and the
pair of handles that are within reach of an infant or toddler using
the swing seat. The swing covering accessory also has at least one
external pocket for holding infant/toddler toys such as a rattler,
a teether, squeak toy, or similar items.
[0005] In U.S. Pat. No. 8,382,201, inventor Ginelle Mills provides
the Multi-use Protective Cover registered on Feb. 26, 2013, of
which the abstract briefly explains a safety device for children,
specifically a cover for use with a variety of surfaces that
provides a barrier to protect a child from the heat and/or
contamination of a surface, the disclosure of which is incorporated
herein by reference. In some embodiments, the device can prevent a
child from being burned or uncomfortable by the heat of a swing
seat or car seat by minimizing thermal transfer between a child's
skin and the swing seat for an adequate amount of time. In some
embodiments, the cover can be used in a planar configuration as a
changing pad or play mat.
[0006] In U.S. Pat. No. 9,682,325, inventor Stephanie Ann Dufault
Rindfleisch invented the Clip-on Attachment That Provides Back
Support for Children When on a Swing That Does Not Have Back
Support that was registered on Jun. 20, 2017. The abstract briefly
provides an attachment that provides back support for a child on a
swing, where the swing does not already have a back support, is
disclosed, as well as a method of using the same.
[0007] In U.S. Pat. No. 7,175,535, inventor Peter A. Marmentini
invented the Portable Playground Swing Seat that was registered on
Feb. 13, 2007. The abstract briefly explains A portable playground
swing seat is configured to interface with a playground swing and
that includes an open-topped, rigid, cup shaped bucket having a
width compatible to a playground swing seat. The bucket is
substantially oval in shape, having a raised back with a hand hole
therethrough for manual portability. A removable soft fabric liner
interfaces the inner surface of the bucket to provide a supple and
comfortable environment for a toddler when sitting within the
portable swing seat. A five-point harness, which is adjustably
affixed onto the bucket, is sized in length and contour to fit over
the toddler's shoulders, chest and legs. Two rigid foldable
attachment arms are rotatably affixed onto the bucket for
attachment to each playground swing chain. A swing seat strap is
firmly affixed onto the bottom of the bucket, and is sized in
length to circumvent the lower portion of a playground swing seat
for securing the swing seat to the swing along with the swing chain
attachment arms.
[0008] In patent publication number US 2003/0040372 A1, inventor
Eddie McNutt invented the Child Safety Restraint System for Swing
Sets that was registered on Feb. 27, 2003. The abstract briefly
explains a Safety System for restraining a child in a conventional
swing Set comprising a belt for Secure placement around the upper
torso of a child, with Safety Snap hooks attached to the belt for
Securely engaging the vertical Support elements of the Swing Set.
The Safety Snap hooks are attached to the belt by means of D-rings
through which the belt passes. The D-rings are fixed at Such a
location as to position the Safety Snap hooks adjacent to the
vertical Support members of the Swing Set. Further, Such D-rings
are fixed at Such a spacing as to prevent fastening the belt at a
diameter Smaller than a child's head to prevent entrapment about
the neck or head. The Safety Snap hooks are connected to the
D-rings by one or more chain or S-links, or short flexible
elements. The Safety Snap hooks are of the type that have a
Self-positioning member at the hook opening that will not allow the
hook to become disengaged from the vertical Support elements of the
Swing Set unless intentionally activated manually. The Safety Snap
hooks are constructed in Shape and Size So they can be hooked into
chain links of the Vertical Support elements of the Swing Set or
fastened over the outside of chain link so as not to be movable to
an adjacent chain link unless intentionally manually disengaged.
The ability to be fastened over the outside of a chain link allows
the Safety Snap hook to accommodate chain with plastic sheathing or
other coverings. The Safety hooks will also work on Swing Sets with
vertical Support members of rope or other flexible material by
tying a knot at the appropriate location and attaching the Safety
hook just above the knot.
[0009] In U.S. Pat. No. 5,533,934, inventor Rene M. Miller invented
the Child Safety Swing for Playground Swing that was registered on
Jul. 9, 1996. The abstract briefly explains a child safety device
is shown and described for converting a belt seat playground swing
into a child seat safety swing. The device includes an attachment
mechanism for securing the device to the chains of a belt seat
playground swing and includes a waist strap for encircling the
child's body to prevent the small child from tipping forward or
backward from the belt seat swing. Additional structures include
under straps and crotch straps and mesh netting all securely
stitched together to complete a child receiving cavity. The child's
weight bears upon the belt seat of the swing, and the safety device
secures the child in such position upon the belt seat swing. The
device is compact and portable and may be carried along with other
child related paraphernalia.
[0010] In United States patent publication number US2017/0225085A1,
inventor Sarah Elizabeth Najar invented the Swing Attachment
Apparatus that was registered on Aug. 10, 2017. The abstract
briefly explains a swing attachment apparatus for holding a child's
toy on a swing includes a seat base that has a lower portion
configured to rest on a swing seat and an upper portion configured
to support a child's toy. A seat back may be provided that
adjustably engages with the seat base to support a rear portion of
the child's toy. A first strap is attached to the seat base and is
configured to wrap around the swing seat to secure the seat base to
the swing. A second strap is attached to the seat base and is
configured to extend over the child's toy to secure the child's toy
between the second strap and the seat base.
[0011] In U.S. Pat. No. 6,095,613, inventor Christine Marie
Ostrander invented the Multi-Purpose Child Safety Harness that was
registered on Aug. 1, 2000. The abstract briefly explains that this
multi-purpose child safety harness is wearable and is used to
Support, hold, restrain, and protect a child during a variety of
the child's activities. In FIGS. 1-4, the harness includes a torso
band, a pair of shoulder Straps, an inner crotch Strap, an outer
crotch Strap, and underarm Securing straps. The outer crotch Strap
is attached at the rear of the torso band and is used to secure the
child to a seat by looping the free end underneath the Seat So as
to attach it to the chest portion of the torso band thereby
securing the child to the seat. The shoulder Straps provide
ejection protection of the child during Swinging and other active
pursuits. The Securing Straps are attached to the harness
underneath each arm of the child and are terminated in means for
Securing the child to Swing chains or ropes, and to various types
of chairs, Shopping carts, Strollers, or other fixtures desired to
Safely retain the child. A stow ring is attached to the rear of the
torso band for Stowage of ends of the Securing Straps and or for
the attachment of a proximity tether line. An adjustable waist belt
at the middle of the band allows for body size adjustments. At the
center of the chest portion of the band is a storage pocket.
[0012] In U.S. Pat. No. 5,743,802, inventor Dennis Eugene Shives
invented the Wing Swing Seat and Swing Device that was registered
on Apr. 28, 1998. The abstract briefly explains A winged swing seat
and swing combination device for any playground or yard swing. The
swing seat device has two simulated wings extending from opposite
sides of the seat. Each wing is equipped with attachment device for
attaching a rope or chain for suspending the winged swing seat
device. The swing seat device can be suspended from a horizontal
tree limb or a beam. The swing seat device can be operated as a
traditional swing with the operator sitting in the seat or as a
belly swing with the operator placing one's abdomen on the seat of
the swing.
[0013] In U.S. Pat. No. 5,839,965, inventor Lora Mullins invented
the Child Swing Harness that was registered on Nov. 24, 1998. The
abstract briefly explains the present invention is an apparatus for
converting a conventional swing into a toddler swing by providing a
child swing harness that can be quickly and easily placed around a
child and attached to a conventional swing. The child swing harness
of the present invention comprises a waist strap, two shoulder
straps, an optional swing stabilizer, two top stabilizers, and two
optional waist stabilizers. The waist strap and two shoulder straps
provide a harness for a small child. The swing stabilizer runs
under the swing seat from the front of the waist strap to the back
of the waist strap, thereby holding the child on a swing seat. The
waist stabilizers and top stabilizers connect the child swing
harness of the present invention to the lines of the swing. These
stabilizers prevent the child from falling forward or backward off
of the swing seat.
[0014] In U.S. Pat. No. 7,565,910, inventor Georgina Alexakis
invented the Attachable Swing Shade that was registered on Jul. 28,
2009. The abstract briefly explains a readily assembled and
removable shade for use with swings in which the user of the swing
is afforded substantial protection from the sun, UV radiation, wind
and rain is provided. The shade is configured to be used with many
different types of swings.
[0015] In U.S. Pat. No. 4,382,595, inventor Barbara D. Tolar
invented the Swing Seat Adapter that was registered on May 10,
1983. The abstract briefly explains a child receiving structure
including a pair of laterally spaced upstanding sides is provided.
The sides include upstanding front and rear marginal portions and
are interconnected by an upstanding transverse rear wall extending
and connected there between. The child receiving structure is
positionable on the elongated horizontal transverse seat of a swing
suspended at its opposite ends from the lower ends of dependingly
supported suspension members and coupling structure is removably
operatively connected between the upper portion of the sides and
adjacent portions of the suspension members spaced above the seat
for preventing the seat from excessive forward or rearward tilting.
Further, an occupant restraining harness is provided in the child
receiving structure for releasably securing a child therein.
[0016] In French patent number FR2887845A1, inventor Oliver Gnofam
describes the Child-Carrying Seat for Bicycle With Inflatable Cage
and Anti-Ejection Belt with Inflated Central Portion to Protect
Occupant registered on Jun. 30, 2005. The abstract briefly explains
the seat, consisting of a shell, has a protective cover in the form
of an inflated cage that goes over the seat occupant, with an
anti-ejection belt across the front that has an inflatable portion
in the middle to prevent it pressing into the child's body. The
cage also includes inflatable leg protector with straps. Thus, as
can be seen from the prior art references, a wide variety of
different swing seat modifications have been made for improving
swing seats.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0017] A swing attachment comprising a right suspension line and a
left suspension line. A right swing seat connector and a left swing
seat connector. The right swing seat connector is connected to the
right suspension line, and the left swing seat connector is
connected to the left suspension line. The right swing seat
connector is connected to the swing seat. The left swing seat
connector is connected to the swing seat. The right suspension line
and the left suspension line suspend the swing seat. A left sleeve
is mounted to the left suspension line, and the right sleeve is
mounted to the right suspension line. The left sleeve is mounted
above the left swing seat connector. The right sleeve is mounted
above the right swing seat connector.
[0018] A middle extension is inflatable and is connected to the
right suspension line at the right sleeve and connected to the left
suspension line at the left sleeve. The middle extension is
connected to the right sleeve and a left sleeve, and further
includes a valve for inflating the middle extension.
[0019] A swing seat extension extends rearwardly from the swing
seat. The rear extension extends rearwardly from the middle
extension, and the rear extension is inflatable. The right
extension is formed with a right wing tip and the left extension is
formed with a left wing tip. The middle extension includes a torso,
a neck extending from the torso, and a head extending from the
neck. A snout extends from the head. The torso, neck, head and
snout are inflatable. The middle extension includes a left ear and
a right ear extending from the middle extension. The left ear is
inflatable, and the right ear is inflatable. The right extension
extends right from the middle extension, and the left extension
extends left from the middle extension.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] FIG. 1 shows a swing shade with inflatable swing attachment
in the shape of a Pegasus.
[0021] FIG. 2 shows an inflatable swing attachment in the shape of
a cartoon elephant.
[0022] FIG. 3 shows an inflatable swing attachment in the shape of
a Pegasus.
[0023] The following call out list of elements can be a useful
guide in referencing the element numbers of the drawings. [0024] 10
Swing Attachment [0025] 11 Right Sleeve [0026] 12 Left Sleeve
[0027] 13 Right Extension [0028] 14 Left Extension [0029] 15 Middle
Extension [0030] 16 Rear Extension [0031] 17 Depression [0032] 18
Concave Periphery [0033] 21 Left Wing Tip [0034] 22 Torso [0035] 23
Neck [0036] 24 Head [0037] 25 Right Ear [0038] 26 Left Ear [0039]
27 Snout [0040] 28 Valve [0041] 29 Right Wing Tip [0042] 31 Right
Suspension Line [0043] 32 Left Suspension Line [0044] 33 Swing Seat
[0045] 34 Right Swing Seat Connector [0046] 35 Left Swing Seat
Connector [0047] 36 Swing Seat Extension
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0048] As seen in FIG. 1, the present invention is an inflatable
attachment to a swing seat. The swing attachment 10 has a right
sleeve 11 connecting to a right suspension line 31, and a left
sleeve 12 connecting to a left suspension line 32. The right sleeve
11 and the left sleeve 12 can be hook and loop tape connections,
plastic snaps, a zipper connection or the like. A right extension
13 extends to the right of the right sleeve 11. The right extension
can include a right wing tip 29, and a left extension 14 extends to
the left of the left sleeve 12. The left extension can include a
left wing tip 21. The wingtips can have stylized feathers such as
those for a Pegasus. Alternatively, the wingtips can have an
elephant skin texture for a stylized elephant ear. Artistic
stylization can be screenprinted to the inflatable portion.
[0049] The middle extension 15 can include a neck 23 and a torso
22. The middle extension extends between the left sleeve 12 and the
right sleeve 11. The middle extension preferably includes a head 24
with a snout 27 and a pair of ears, namely a right ear 25 and a
left ear 26. The middle extension also preferably has a neck 23
extending forwardly from the left sleeve 12 and the right sleeve
11. The head 24 is mounted to the neck 23 and the middle extension
15 is inflatable. Similarly, the right extension 13 and the left
extension 14 are also inflatable. The inflatable swing attachment
10 may have a plurality of inflatable chambers that are
interconnected to each other for a single inflation. Alternatively,
the middle extension 15 and the side extensions, namely the left
extension and the right extension can be separate inflatable
chambers.
[0050] The swing seat 33 can have a swing seat extension 36
extending rearwardly from the swing seat 33. The left suspension
line 32 connects to the left swing seat connector 35, and the right
suspension line 31 connects to the right swing seat connector 34.
The inflatable swing attachment 10 has a valve 28 which is an air
valve for receiving pressurizing air. The valve 28 can extend from
an underside of the inflatable swing attachment 10. The right
sleeve 11 and the left sleeve 12 can have an external grip surface
to allow a swing user to grasp the right sleeve 11 and the left
sleeve 12. The left sleeve and the right sleeve can be formed as
loops and need not be continuous. The sleeves can be made of a
plastic sheet, or fabric.
[0051] As seen in FIG. 2, the inflatable swing attachment 10 can be
formed as an elephant. As seen in FIG. 3, the inflatable swing
attachment 10 can also have a swing seat that has a depression 17
such that the rear extension 16 extends rearwardly from the swing
seat 33. The inflatable rear extension 16 and the non-inflatable
swing seat extension 36 can both provide additional stability for
the user. The noninflatable swing seat extension 36 can support the
inflatable rear extension 16. The depression 17 preferably has a
concave periphery 18 to allow a user to set in the depression 17.
The user's legs can pass around the middle extension 15. The
inflatable swing attachment 10, can thus optionally also fit over
the swing seat 33 when the inflatable rear extension 16 fits over
the swing seat 33. The concave periphery 18 can be circular to
receive a user.
[0052] Instead of filling up with air, the inflatable valve can
receive expanding foam so that the inflatable swing attachment 10
is a combination of foam and air filled. Inflating with expanding
or non-expanding foam may provide a more durable construction. End
users can be provided with expanding foam injection canisters, or
the foam injection can be done at the factory before shipping. Air
inflation is preferred over foam inflation due to the reversible
nature of air inflation. The air can be released from the valve 28
for storage of the inflatable swing attachment 10 for example.
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