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Patent No. 6368227

Method of swinging on a swing

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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Class 137/305 - Unidirectional abutting connection between main valve or actuator and waste valve


Subclass of Class 137 - Fluid handling
Definition: Apparatus in which the drain valve is operated in only one
No. of patents: 4
Last issue date: 10/21/2008


NumberTitleIssue Date
7438082Frost-resistant stand valve
The invention concerns a valve arrangement for external operation including: a feed opening, a delivery opening, a connecting passage which connects the feed opening to the delivery opening, a first valve which is adapted to enable the fluid connection through the c...
10/21/2008
5803110Fire hydrant assembly
An improved fire hydrant having a lower portion and an upper portion. Under normal circumstances the upper portion is simulated fire hydrant made of resilient plastic and connected to the lower hydrant by a special fitting attached to the rim of the hydra...
09/08/1998
4790342Fire hydrant valve actuator
A fire hydrant comprising an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion contains a water inlet valve and an operating rod for selectively opening and closing the valve. The upper portion of the fire hydrant includes a bonnet and collar with aper...
12/13/1988
4112966Ejector purge hydrant
A hydrant for controlling the flow of water from an underground supply includes a casing connected at its lower end to the supply and its upper end to a nozzle for delivery of water from the casing. The flow of water from the supply to the casing is contr...
09/12/1978
 
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