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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 |
| 4615084 | Multiple hook fastener media and method and system for making Multiple hook-fastener media in which many protruding hooks are formed at relatively high speed from suitable bendable and settable plastic material which may be different from the substrate to which these pre-formed hooks are subsequently bonded. Many ro... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4612967 | Padded car cover A padded car cover apparatus (10) comprising a car cover member (13) comprising an inverted car cover envelope (20) having two side portions (17') and (18') wherein each of the side portions is provided with a padding member (24), that is removably receiv... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4610054 | Clipboard with releasable fastening means for attachment of accessories A clipboard includes a board having a generally planar front surface divided into two regions, a first region dimensioned to accommodate a writing tablet and a second region dimensioned to accommodate at least one accessory. A clip is secured to the board... | 09/09/1986 |
| 4609581 | Coated abrasive sheet material with loop attachment means A coated abrasive sheet or disc material having a multiplicity of loops projecting from its side opposite the abrasive, which coated abrasive material is adapted to be held on the support surface of a pad from which project a multiplicity of hooks by rele... | 09/02/1986 |
| 4606573 | Convertible roof conversion kit A simulated convertible roof conversion kit for an automobile with a rigid roof and a rear window, comprising: a skeleton-like frame forming a tub-shaped supporting structure having at least one protruding stay perpendicular to the longitudinal direction ... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4601149 | Strip to protect and seal bath tub corners The invention concerns, for combination with a corner defined by an upright wall, and a generally horizontal surface as defined by a bath tub or the like, and cured mastic applied to said corner, the following: (a) a longitudinally elongated, plastic strip, wh... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4602191 | Jacket with programmable lights A jacket with programmable lights in which apertures are provided in the garment through which tri-color light emitting diodes LED's protrude. The LED's are connected to a flexible printed circuit board which adheres to the inner surface of the garment by... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4600233 | Mini-tonneau cover apparatus for rear compartment of convertible vehicle Mini-tonneau cover apparatus for a rear compartment of a convertible vehicle includes an upper, outer periphery having a bead for securing an upper, outer portion of the flexible tonneau cover to the vehicle and a rod extending laterally across the rear c... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4600618 | Splint material with hook and loop fastener Splint material adapted for use as a splint and the like comprising a sheet of thermoplastic material which is readily formed when heated to an elevated temperature, and a layer of loop pile material bonded to one surface of the sheet such that a strap ha... | 07/15/1986 |
| 4599682 | Position responsive lighting apparel An item of apparel is disclosed that can be worn on various parts of the body such as the ankle, the arm, the wrist or the like comprising a fabric sleeve having Velcro at its ends so that it can be formed into a loop embracing the user's limb. A series o... | 07/08/1986 |
| 4597198 | Ornamental attachment for footwear and the like An ornamental attachment for mounting on lacing-type footwear has a support member extends under at least a portion of the lace longitudinally along the lacing opening of the article of footwear and face member having a display surface thereon extends ove... | 07/01/1986 |
| 4596370 | Container holder A container holder for clamping to a tubular support member. The container holder comprises a base member for supporting on its upper surface a tubular container open at its upper end. The lower surface of the base member includes an adjustable clamp for ... | 06/24/1986 |
| 4595618 | Vehicle seat belt accessory An accessory used in combination with a vehicle seat belt characterized as a novelty item, such as a stuffed teddy bear or the like, secured to a sleeve through which the seat belt is selectively introduced. The arrangement serves entertainment and, impor... | 06/17/1986 |
| 4588628 | Floor mat There is disclosed an improved floor mat construction, including a floor mat having at least one carpeted surface to which is attached, via suitable attaching means, a retainer to prevent movement of the floor mat relative to a vehicle carpet. The retaine... | 05/13/1986 |
| 4581269 | Means for anchoring carpeting or the like, and a method of and apparatus for making the same For anchoring carpeting such as of the artificial turf type, or the like, to other such carpeting or to an anchoring device, scrim carrying separable fastener means in the form of an extruded strip having an attachment flange along one edge engaged with o... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4581277 | Christmas tree stand skirt A decorative Christmas tree stand skirt comprises an elongated sheet of material which is folded into a plurality of transverse uniform pleats throughout its length. Registering holes are provided through the pleats adjacent one side edge of the material ... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4577418 | Shoe protector A construction, comfortably, quickly and easily securing and releasing a protector about and from the rear upper and heel portions of a shoe. The protector comprises a bonnet which wraps around heel and rear upper portions of a wearer's shoe. An elongated... | 03/25/1986 |
| 4573300 | Light transmitting wall panels There is provided an extruded, modular panel unit for the construction of wall-surface portions, especially of light-transmitting wall-surface portions. The panel comprises two sheet-like major surfaces interconnected and spaced apart by a plurality of we... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4563380 | Fastener assembly with improved temporary attachment layer An elongate fastener assembly comprising a flexible polymeric backing strip from which project a multiplicity of headed stems adapted to engage loops on materials pressed against the heads, and an open porous permanent attachment layer attached to the sur... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4555435 | Interchangeable identification apparatus for racing animals and event contestants and method for making same An apparatus and method for identifying race contestants and racing animals incorporating a detachable and interchangeable is described. The body of the label is detachably secured to the front of a piece of supporting material, such as a horse's saddle t... | 11/26/1985 |
| 4551891 | Composite trim foundation panel and clip A composite trim foundation panel of densified wood fibers and resin and a molded-in clip wherein the clip includes a base portion provided with outwardly flared segmented fingers which project from the inner surface thereof into the panel with the finger... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4543278 | Toy display wall hanging Disclosed is a wall hanging to removably store child's toys thereon. The wall hanging is formed in the configuration of a tree, is of flat masonite and fixedly carries hook patches of VELCRO material which are releasably engaged by corresponding loop patc... | 09/24/1985 |
| 4541154 | Hooked fabric fastener tape A hooked fabric fastener tape has on one surface of a foundation structure a number of material engaging hooks which have been produced from and by cutting one of loops of synthetic resin threads woven into the foundation structure. One of the hooks is la... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4540378 | Stuffed figure having positionable arms A stuffed ornamental figure in the shape of a character, either real or fictitious, or an animal having a one piece body and an elongated arm which attaches at its center portion to the body. The arm is capable of assuming a position to encircle the body ... | 09/10/1985 |
| 4534065 | Blanket garment wrap The disclosed invention is a blanket/comforter of the type designed to be wrapped about one's legs. In the disclosed embodiments, strips of VELCRO-type fastener material extend along the entire length of one edge, on the interior side of the blanket and i... | 08/13/1985 |
| 4531634 | Instant VELCRO assembly It is an instant and simple VELCRO improvement, and it has a male tape roll and a female tape roll being packed together in one plastic case. The two rolls of tape will be pressed and fastened together upon being pulled out the case so as to facilitate fu... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4531733 | Fastener and base using said fastener A fastener includes a pad element having number of connecting prongs having two locking ridges disposed thereon. The top locking ridges, which are disposed closest to the tip of the prongs, are smaller than the lower locking ridges, thereby facilitating e... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4532162 | Car radio and stereo protector Protective device for preventing the theft of radios, tape decks and other appliances from unattended vehicles by concealing the presence of the appliance from view by a thief looking through a window of the vehicle.... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4516616 | Portable towel accessory A cover (6) for a towel (4) comprises a sheet of water-resistant or waterproof material. Carrying means are provided for carrying the accessory (2) with the towel (4) inside the cover (6) and substantially surrounded by the cover (6) except at the undersi... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4517230 | Artificial camouflage leaf construction An artificial leaf for camouflaging a hunter's clothing and equipment by providing a three dimensional effect to destroy his silhouette and making him less visible and suspicious to game. A piece of polyester fabric material is formed into the shape of a ... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4512049 | Recreational towel A recreational towel type device specifically designed for absorbing moisture and use as a ground or furnishing cover, capable of being secured to the covered surface and further being capable securing other objects is provided.... | 04/23/1985 |
| 4489115 | Synthetic turf seam system A system and method for forming flat temporary seams between two sections of synthetic turf are disclosed. The synthetic turf includes a synthetic turf material having a polymeric backing thereon. A strip of the polymeric backing is removed along a first ... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4488316 | Mistletoe supporting headband This novel and unique headband device serves to support a fresh piece of mistletoe in front of its wearer's head. Primarily, it consists of a strip of material, which is suitably fastened to the head of the wearer, and it also includes a fork member, havi... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4481240 | Floor mat mounting system The specification discloses an improved floor mat mounting system which consists of a retaining means molded out of plastic or other similar materials which, in one of its embodiments, has one smooth surface adapted to be glued or otherwise fastened to th... | 11/06/1984 |
| 4475768 | Seat member with exchangeable cover A seat member to support a human body and having upper and lower planar surfaces spaced apart and connected by a continuous sidewall extending perpendicularly between and connected to the peripheries of said surfaces, and a plurality of similar covers res... | 10/09/1984 |
| 4470857 | Method of making foam plastic article The method of making a foam plastic cushion or structural part with a plurality of fastening assemblies thereon comprising the steps of applying a moisture proof barrier sheet of plastic to a strip of porous backing material; applying a coating of pressur... | 09/11/1984 |
| 4466136 | Composite T-shirt construction A T-shirt on which a graphical representation comprises a portion imprinted on the T-shirt is a design of an overall object to be displayed with a 3-dimension self-supporting structure temporarily connected to the T-shirt completing the design.... | 08/21/1984 |
| 4461100 | Driver's heel protector This device is a driver's heel protector, including a flexible shield for placement against a rear end of a shoe, and straps attached to the shield for securement to a lower portion of the shoe and also around a wearer's ankle.... | 07/24/1984 |
| 4454183 | Strip material with heat-formed hooked heads In an elongate strip material which can be severed into lengths to form at least a part of a fastener. The strip material comprises a backing and a multiplicity of lengths of polymeric monofilament having cross sections defining a plurality of radially pr... | 06/12/1984 |
| 4453584 | Sealing system for movable insulation Movable insulation is provided with sealing structural components to minimize or eliminate for practical purposes infiltration and convection currents in and around the movable insulation to enhance the thermal insulating quality of the assembly. Seal str... | 06/12/1984 |
