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A method of swing on a swing is disclosed, in which a user positioned on a standard swing suspended by two chains from a substantially horizontal tree branch induces side to side motion by pulling alternately on one chain and then the other.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181289 | Sink with pre-plumbed and co-located components A lavatory system has a cabinet including a base, a basin and a head extending above the basin. A water outlet/sensor is mounted in the head. A water supply line is connected to the water outlet. A solenoid valve in the water supply line controls the flow of water t... | 05/22/2012 |
| D653733 | Faucet | 02/07/2012 |
| 8070128 | Manual or automatic actuation system A dual function actuator for a flush valve. The actuator contains a sensor for controlling a motor, which in response to a stimulus will move a plunger which actuates the flush valve. The actuator is also configured to allow for manual actuation of the flush valve b... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8042787 | Dual flush activation A handle assembly for providing dual flush functionality to a flush valve. The handle assembly comprising a handle and a plunger engagable with each other. The plunger axially slidable in a bush disposed between the handle and the flush valve. The bushing having a p... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8037551 | Programmable automatic flushometer Methods for communicating with an automatic flush valve device. The automatic flush device having a variety of operational modes which can be selected from to control the operation of the device. The communication from the automatic flush device providing a user wit... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8033522 | Flush valve handle assembly providing dual mode operation A dual mode flush valve includes a handle assembly having a handle, a bushing and a plunger. The bushing has a sleeve with a passage therethrough for mounting the plunger for sliding and tilting. The passage is defined by first and second partially overlapping bores... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8028719 | Control stop and flushing system A control stop for a flush valve for a urinal or toilet fixture includes a housing defining a flow chamber divided by a valve seat into inlet and outlet sections. A valve structure is biased toward the valve seat by a spring applying a valve closing spring force. Th... | 10/04/2011 |
| D644719 | Faucet | 09/06/2011 |
| 7980528 | Dual by-pass for diaphragm type flushometers A flush valve diaphragm is provided. The diaphragm includes at least two by-passes orifices. Each by-pass orifice in the diaphragm has a by-pass associated therewith. Each by-pass having a passage therethrough, allows communication with the control chamber above the... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7979928 | On demand electronic faucet An on-demand electronic faucet system for providing a faucet with a flow of water in response to a stimulus. A sensor unit is positioned remote from the faucet and in wireless communication with a wireless valve control unit. The wireless valve control unit controls... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7975324 | Pressurized dual flush system A dual flush volume pressurized flush device. A pressurized tank includes a tray for controllably retaining water during a flush event. The tray retains a certain volume of water when a reduced flush is activated, such that the entire volume of the tank is not flush... | 07/12/2011 |
| D629069 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 12/14/2010 |
| D626638 | Urinal | 11/02/2010 |
| D626630 | Refill head | 11/02/2010 |
| D624781 | Grill | 10/05/2010 |
| D623268 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 09/07/2010 |
| D621909 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 08/17/2010 |
| D620554 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 07/27/2010 |
| D612014 | Automatic bathroom flusher cover | 03/16/2010 |
| 7607635 | Flush valve handle assembly providing dual mode operation A dual mode flush valve includes a handle assembly having a handle, a bushing and a plunger. The bushing has a sleeve with a passage therethrough for mounting the plunger for sliding and tilting. The passage is defined by first and second partially overlapping bores... | 10/27/2009 |
| D602561 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 10/20/2009 |
| D601224 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 09/29/2009 |
| D600782 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 09/22/2009 |
| D600781 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 09/22/2009 |
| D600318 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 09/15/2009 |
| D599886 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 09/08/2009 |
| D599885 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 09/08/2009 |
| D599437 | Automatic bathroom flusher cover | 09/01/2009 |
| D599436 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 09/01/2009 |
| D599435 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 09/01/2009 |
| D598978 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 08/25/2009 |
| D598977 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 08/25/2009 |
| D598976 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 08/25/2009 |
| D598975 | Enclosure for automatic bathroom flusher | 08/25/2009 |
| D598974 | Automatic bathroom flusher cover | 08/25/2009 |
| 7565914 | Control stop and flushing system A control stop for a flush valve for a urinal or toilet fixture includes a housing defining a flow chamber divided by a valve seat into inlet and outlet sections. A valve structure is biased toward the valve seat by a spring applying a valve closing spring force. Th... | 07/28/2009 |
| D596276 | Wall hung water closet | 07/14/2009 |
| 7556237 | Flush valve Tilting of a main valve assembly under high inlet pressure conditions is prevented by supporting the main valve assembly with housing rib engaging a skirt on the main valve guide tube. Pilot valve opening results from contact of an enlargement on the pilot valve ste... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7487950 | Flush valve Tilting of a main valve assembly in unison with the head portion of a pilot valve under high inlet pressure conditions is prevented by supporting the main valve assembly with housing rib engaging a skirt on the main valve guide tube opposed to the handle actuated pu... | 02/10/2009 |
| D582528 | Integral sink | 12/09/2008 |
