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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 |
| 7325508 | Dual-axis chain support assembly A support assembly for a mooring line of a floating vessel comprises a trunnion block which is pivotally supported on the vessel and a stopper block to which the mooring line is releasably secured. One of the trunnion block and the stopper block comprises a convex s... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7000556 | Sealing device and method for sealing between a chain and a chain pipe A sealing device (1) and method for sealing between a chain (2) and a chain pipe (3), said chain for example being an anchor chain on a marine offshore platform or on a ship, and said chain pipe (3) leading for example to a chain locker f... | 02/21/2006 |
| 5517937 | Offshore turret system A turret that is rotatably mounted on a vessel and connected to risers extending down to sea floor wells, is constructed so the turret is of moderate diameter to enable the use of a moderate size bearing and moderate weight turret, while providing room ar... | 05/21/1996 |
| 4679800 | Hawser chain seal assembly A hawser chain assembly and method for installation of its sealing element is disclosed. The assembly includes a housing adapted for connection in series with a hawser pipe of a marine vessel such as a semi-submersible drilling rig. The housing may be mov... | 07/14/1987 |
| 4567840 | Closure for a chain entry aperture A closure for a chain entry aperture in which two or more seal blocks of a suitable elastomeric material are slidable between a position in which the aperture is open, and a position in which the seal blocks cooperate to close the aperture and seal around... | 02/04/1986 |
