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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 |
| 8096058 | Measuring device A measuring device includes at least three elongate sides, each side having first and second ends and a pair of outer edges extending therebetween. Each side includes a channel extending between the first and second ends at each outer edge. The measuring device incl... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8087178 | Artist relative measure device This invention provides a series of evenly spaced marks disposed on an art implement handle which allow an artist to accurately compare the relative sizes of different portions of their subjects so that they may depict them to scale. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 7788817 | Ruler A ruler has a base, a design paper and a cover. The base has a ridge, a first inclined sheet, a second inclined sheet, a first horizontal tab and a second horizontal tab. The first inclined sheet is formed on the ridge. The first horizontal tab is formed on the firs... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7621056 | Ruler A ruler in which one pair of parallel cuts are put in one raw material plate, a supporting point part is formed by narrowing both ends of the parallel cuts or making the both ends like a fork, a bent cut or a linear cut reaching to an end part of the raw material pl... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7316069 | Pipe cutting apparatus and method A pipe cutting supplemental apparatus and method prevents thin-walled pipe from collapsing when being cut with a standard pinch roll cutter. The tool may be embodied as a solid cylindrical insert, or a hollow cylindrical sleeve. ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7287334 | Locomotive wheel reference groove diameter measuring device A railroad wheel reference groove locating gauge for determining a measurement of an annular reference groove machined in a face of a railroad wheel spaced radially outwardly from an axle on which the wheel is mounted a predetermined distance indicative of the wheel... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285251 | Tool for loading reactor tubes The present invention provides a tool that can be used to load catalyst into a chemical reactor. In a preferred embodiment, the tool may also be used to measure the outage in the reactor tube. Also in a preferred embodiment, the tool provides a way to prevent dust f... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7228638 | Measuring device In one embodiment, a measuring device includes a reference surface, a trough extending lengthwise away from the reference surface at substantially a right angle, and a scale affixed to the trough indicating a distance from the reference surface along the trough.... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7219437 | Laser guided work device A laser guided work device including a work board having a work surface, a line producing laser projecting a line on the work surface, and a linear motion device engaging the laser to the work board. The linear motion device translates the laser relative to the work... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7178249 | Measuring tool and method of making A tool for measuring, marking, and cutting material, the tool formed of a rigid sheet of transparent material having a transparent flexible sheet of pressure-sensitive material removably adhered thereon to cover one side of the rigid sheet and provide a removable, n... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7168178 | Ruler with rubber overmolded to stainless steel base A measuring device having a longitudinally extending polymer portion and a longitudinally extending metal portion secured to the polymer portion. The polymer portion may be molded over one longitudinal edge of the metal portion to thereby permanently secure the port... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162805 | Measuring and marking guide tool A unitary guide tool that provides a guide for measuring and marking a work piece when moved along an edge thereof, the guide tool being in the form of a generally rectangular offset or stepped bar of material having a thicker section forming a stepped side for enga... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7134214 | Illuminated ruler An illuminated ruler including a light transmissive bar having opposed ends. An opaque film bearing printed indicia in the form of ruled markings is affixed to the bottom of the light transmissive bar. A light-emitting diode is embedded within the light transmissive... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7100295 | Measuring device A measuring device includes a square ruler body provided with a plurality of scales, a plurality of marking lines, and a plurality of counting numbers. Each of the counting numbers has a corresponding numeral which is located under the respective the counting number... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7059060 | Device for recording events and measuring growth in an individual's life A device for recording both chronological events and physical growth events of an individual or group of individuals' lives. The device includes linear measuring device having at least first and second opposed sides. The first side has a linear measurement scale ins... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7044425 | Integrated keyboard platform and document support An integrated keyboard platform and document support includes a base and a keyboard support member having an upper surface. The keyboard support member is movably mounted to the base to provide adjustment through a plurality of positions of the keyboard support memb... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032319 | Ruler with anti-slipping member A ruler (2) is disclosed, for desk use having an elongated ruler body (4) with a cross-sectional profile enabling at least one part of the ruler body to be placed either at a distance from the underlying layer or in contact with the underlying layer. T... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6973733 | Straightedge with handle and level A device and method for a straightedge with a handle and a level are provided. The device includes a rectangular body having at least one flat edge surface; a handle adapted to engage the rectangular body; and at least one leveling vial mounted to the handle. The vi... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6936759 | Teaching method and template to make a guide to teach piano A plastic template is disclosed with elongated slots and circular holes in it. The template can be put on a piece of paper and by running pencil through the various slots, all of the scales, chords, and intervals can be produced on the paper to form a guide. The gui... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6925724 | Quilting ruler A quilting ruler is square or rectangular in shape and has first, second, third and fourth edges with a first set of equally spaced rulings running parallel to the first and third edges of the ruler and at right angles to a second set of equally spaced rulings runni... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6919517 | Beam scale with user friendly features A beam scale for measurement of body weight and height according to the present invention includes a frame and a weighing mechanism. The frame includes a base assembly, a pillar assembly, and a horn assembly. The weighing mechanism is housed within the frame and inc... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6907670 | Farrier measurement instrument A farrier's measurement instrument is disclosed to use in locating the preferred position for affixing a shoe to the bottom of a horse's hoof. The invention is comprised of a base of a rectilinear shape with a lower surface, a flange disposed orthogonally to the bas... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6851196 | Ruler for cutting sheet material A ruler that is to be used for cutting sheets of material perpendicular to its longitudinal edges. The ruler is a longitudinal piece of rigid material that increases in thickness from one edge to the other. A cutting groove is placed into the rigid material at a thi... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6843279 | Jacketed pipe insulation with integral ruler A pipe insulation assembly includes a length of tubular insulation with a longitudinally extending slit so that the tubular insulation can be passed over and mounted on a length of pipe and a jacket overlaying the outer surface of the tubular insulation. To facilita... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6782629 | Straight edge to facilitate holding and measuring and to provide protection when cutting A guiding device wherein an illustrated embodiment of the guiding device includes an elongated finger-resting surface, an elongated upstanding section, and an elongated first scale-supporting section. The upstanding section is positioned between the first scale-supp... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6725559 | Apparatus and methods for locating embroidery center marks on an article The tool for locating a center mark for embroidery on articles such as garments includes a planar body having orthogonally-related legs with respective exterior and interior edges. Index markings are provided on the legs along the linear edges. The index markings in... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6692032 | Mole monitoring system The present invention is a nontechnical, nonmechanical, easy to use, healthcare product that allows any individual to monitor changes in moles, freckles, or other skin growths in the comfort of their own home. It doubles as a record-keeping system that al... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6684522 | Device for measuring wood blocks and method A special tape (22) for measuring blocks used in the construction of wood structures includes two special scales. A first scale has marks (32) spaced at 141/2 inch intervals for making blocks for studs, and a second scale has marks (34) spaced at 221/2 in... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6595836 | Calibration device for pad conditioner head of a CMP machine A calibration device for a pad conditioner head of a CMP machine includes a lower first horizontal member defining an arcuate reference surface having a shape complementary to that of the outer peripheral edge of the platen of the machine, an upper second... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6543141 | Safety ruler and guide for rotary cutters A safety ruler and guide used with a rotary cutter or the cutting tool for cutting fabric, the ruler designed to protect a user's first hand when holding the ruler on top of the fabric while the second hand is cutting the fabric with the cutting tool. The... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6434844 | See-thru engineering instrument A see-thru engineering instrument has markings defining sets of longitudinal reference lines along its length. The reference lines are disposed inwardly of the side edges, and define segmentation patterns distinct to each set, distinguishing lines of the ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6427344 | Drawing compass A drawing compass including a body having a pivot point and a longitudinal slot formed therein, the longitudinal slot defining a first inner surface. The drawing compass further includes a carriage received in and movable along the longitudinal slot. The ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6315469 | Tool and method for adjustment of printhead to platen spacing in a printer A tool and a method for adjusting a space between a printhead in a print cartridge and a platen in an ink jet printer are disclosed. The shape of the tool mimics the shape of a print cartridge. The tool is inserted into an aperture in a carriage in place ... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6158135 | See-thru engineering instrument A see-thru engineering instrument has markings defining sets of longitudinal reference lines along its length. The reference lines are disposed inwardly of the side edges, and define segmentation patterns distinct to each set, distinguishing lines of the ... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6073359 | Height measuring device A height measuring device having an elongated member with a substantially rectangular cross-section. A channel or groove is formed in the middle of the elongated member's wider side and substantially extends the entire length of the elongated member. A me... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6038778 | Shaft compression packing ruler A ruler for aiding in packing a stuffing box surrounding a shaft having a measurement scale comprising at least one mark for delineating the optimal compressed height of a compressible set of packing rings, each packing ring having about the same optimal ... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6029362 | Alignment device An article for aligning and establishing fastening points for attachment means, such as nails, pegs and hooks, for the arrangement and hanging of pictures and picture frames, as well as for marking fastening points at either selected horizontal or vertica... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6018880 | Straight edge guide for cutting materials A straight edge guide having a straight edge formed along a first elongated planar member. An elevated handle is provided to hold the device in place which positions a user's hand above a blade which traverses the elongated planar member, and which transf... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5845882 | Staple hook pipe hanger A pipe hanger for suspending a pipe from a support structure at a variety of angles includes a stem and a flexible hook attached to the stem. The stem has at least one groove suitable for accepting a staple for hanging the pipe hanger from the support str... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5799407 | Flexible measuring device A measuring device includes a generally tubular, flexible body with opposite ends and a longitudinally-extending bore. The body includes a plurality of measuring indicia at regularly-spaced intervals therealong. It can be selectively mounted on the body e... | 09/01/1998 |
