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 |
| 7798335 | Clothing accessory organizer An apparatus for organizing articles of clothing is disclosed, including a housing having first and second drums rotatably mounted thereto. A drive system is used for rotating a belt around the first and second drums. The belt includes a plurality of hooks for hangi... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7428791 | Display system having a magnetic drive assembly and associated methods A display system may include a frame, column connection members connected to the frame, and column members rotatably connected to the column connection members. The display system may also include a magnetic drive assembly carried by the frame that engages the colum... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7322916 | Tool magazine device for vertical machining center The invention provides a tool magazine device for a vertical machining center having a protective cover for a shank. A tool magazine device 100 disposed in a vertical machining center comprises a chain 120 moved between sprocket wheels 130 and | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321984 | Automatic storage unit in smart home A method, system, and device for computer control of access to a storage unit. The computer monitors the physical environment inside the storage unit, assists in placing and retrieving desired articles of clothing, and provides a method of visualizing possible ensem... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7163108 | Display system and associated methods A display system may include a frame, column connection members connected to the frame, and column members positioned adjacent one another and rotatably connected to the column connection members. Each column member may include a connector and elongate display membe... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7093723 | Display system and associated methods A display system may include a frame, column connection members connected to the frame, and four-sided column members positioned adjacent one another and rotatably connected to the column connection members. Each column member may include a connector and elongate di... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6905035 | Accessory organizer An apparatus can be used for organizing clothing accessories such as jewelry, neckties, scarves, and other items. The apparatus can hang from a closet rod and has a slidable track so that the items hanging from hooks attached to the slidable track can be easily acce... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6878340 | Mixing and pouring apparatus and vessel therefor A mixing and pouring apparatus for computer controlled processing of mixing and pouring operations includes a rotatable arm capable of holding vessels therein, the arm rotatable at programmable speeds and time lengths to perform automated moving and pouring processe... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6698854 | Key organizer The key organizer has a housing with a first section and a second section which are pivotally connected. First and second drums are rotatably mounted on axles within a cavity of the housing. A first belt is engaged with the first and second drums and has ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6609773 | Storage apparatus A storage apparatus (10) comprising a plurality of first storage compartments (26) which are rotatably mounted around a substantially vertical shaft (14). The apparatus (10) being arranged such that the first compartments (26) are usually in a raised posi... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6428454 | Tool pot separation type chain A tool pot separation type chain for use in a tool magazine includes a plurality of tool pots, and a plurality of pairs of laterally spaced link plates each adjacent ones of which are connected to each other by a connection pin. Each of the pairs of link ... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6363738 | Refrigerator A shelf placing frame formed in a hollow shape and a timing belt arranged along its periphery utilizing the hollow part are prepared. A lever movable along the frame is fixedly connected to the timing belt so as to rotationally move the timing belt. A scr... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6086175 | Altar with vertically movable boxes An altar includes a cabinet body and a platform, which is located in front of the cabinet body and which has a flat top surface. The cabinet body has an interior chamber and several columns of compartments, each of which is open to the interior chamber an... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5938145 | Wire carousel A powered carousel for storing spools of wire. The wire carousel comprises an upright support frame having a carousel on the support frame mounting a plurality of carrier frames, each carrier frame has a plurality of removable shafts for mounting spools o... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5836675 | Illuminated closet orgainzer A closet organizer adapted to be secured to a closet rod or rack having a switch actuated rotatable belt. A plurality of said hooks are mounted on the belt for holding ties or belts. A translucent lighting panel extends about substantially the entire oute... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5762649 | Storage apparatus for round stencils A storage system for round stencils, in particular those used in the textile industry, has two or several holders for releasably holding the round stencils. The holders of the storage system may be moved by a drive, preferably all together. Also disclosed... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5645173 | Clothing accessory organizer An apparatus for organizing articles of clothing is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having first and second drums rotatably mounted thereto. A belt is engaged around the first and second drums that has a plurality of first hook members for han... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5476436 | Chain magazine for holding machining tools The invention concerns a chain magazine designed to hold the machining tools for machining devices, in particular tooling machines. The magazine comprises a continuous chain fitted with holder devices for the machining tools and driven by at least two spr... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5474187 | Clothing accessory organizer An apparatus for organizing articles of clothing is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having first and second drums rotatably mounted thereto. A belt is engaged around the first and second drums that has a plurality of first hook members for han... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5339968 | Vertical merchandise display carousel A vertically extending carousel for the display of clothing items and the like. The carousel provides cantilever supported, horizontally extending display racks on which the garments can be displayed. An access position at the bottom of the carousel inclu... | 08/23/1994 |
| 4998857 | Storage structure for textile bobbins The present invention concerns a storage structure for yarn bobbins and it comprises a plurality of storage units having support devices of the bobbin. Such storage units are distributed in a plurality of stationary deposit equipments. The storage units c... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4920632 | Auxiliary magazine for electronically-driven machine tools An auxiliary magazine for electronically-driven machine tools which greatly increases the efficiency and tool magazine capacity of the machine tool. A separate unit has revolving chain tool storage units adapted to integrate, through a guide shoe, with th... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4821888 | Carousel material handling apparatus The material handling apparatus is disclosed comprising a plurality of storage bins and a continuous pathway. The pathway includes spaced apart linear pathway segments joined by arcuate end segments. The bins are supported on the pathway to move about the... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4821887 | Rotatable stock closet A rotatable stock closet for the storage of articles such as electronic parts, and the like, including a plurality of container conveying units arranged vertically one above another on a frame. Each unit includes outer and inner rails with guide channels ... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4780952 | Tool carriage for loading machine tools A tool carriage for automatically loading tools into and unloading tools from tool magazines of numerically controlled tools. A tool changing assembly is mounted for two-dimensional movement with respect to a slide member which is movable in two dimension... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4699276 | Chain-type tool storage magazine A magazine (10) for a machine tool (not shown) comprises a number of links (12) joined together by pins (14) to form a closed chain (16). A socket (32) is formed in each link for receiving a tool (34) to position the tool center line (36) midway between a... | 10/13/1987 |
| 4688680 | Tool-magazine indexing device There is provided a tool-magazine indexing device for rapidly indexing tools by the utilization of pressure oil, which comprises a tool-magazine housing a number of tools, a cylindrical feed-back shaft making one rotation in synchronization with one circu... | 08/25/1987 |
| 4676560 | Circulating rack The present invention provides a circulating rack having an electric drive which can be pivoted, to a limited degree, in opposed directions dependent upon the transmitted torque of the electric drive. The drive is mounted on a pivotal rocker element which... | 06/30/1987 |
| 4650264 | Control system for vertical storage equipment A control system for vertical storage equipment requires only two sensing devices, in combination with a microprocessor controller, for positioning a selected article carrier at a specified work station. One sensor senses a reference mark having a direct ... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4581810 | Method and apparatus for controlling tool magazines A tool magazine is divided into four regions respectively containing substantially the same number of tool pots. When a designated tool is contained in a first or fourth region the magazine is rotated in the clockwise direction to index the designated too... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4541533 | Chain for a machining center A machining center chain is provided that is capable of holding various tools therein. A tool holding part is secured to one of a pair of oppositely disposed link plates, while a pull stud bolt holding part is secured to the other of the pair of link plat... | 09/17/1985 |
| 4422554 | Mechanized retrievable horizontal storage rack A mechanized rack assembly for the storage of items of virtually any identity makes use of a centrally disposed frame for supporting a multiple number of stacks of vertically spaced trays arranged to travel around the frame. Each stack is jointed to adjac... | 12/27/1983 |
| 4306350 | Automatic tool changer and tool storage arrangement for machine tool A combined tool storage and tool change arrangement for use with a machine tool of the type which includes a power driven rotatable spindle having a socket which receives a tool shank of a predetermined size. The tool storage arrangement comprises a main ... | 12/22/1981 |
| 4192563 | Device for displaying samples of drapes, fabrics or other textile products A device is described for displaying drapes, fabrics, or other products comprising a horizontal closed-loop track for receiving the upper ends of the samples to be displayed, which samples are interconnected together at their upper ends to form a closed l... | 03/11/1980 |
| 4182021 | Tool magazine with a tool removal device A tool magazine is provided wherein an endless chain carrying a plurality of tool sockets is guided on a magazine frame and is indexable to present to a removal station one of the tool sockets receiving a desired tool. An operating arm mechanism carrying ... | 01/08/1980 |
| 4164809 | Machine tool with automatic tool change apparatus In a machine tool with an automatic tool change apparatus, a tool storage magazine for removably storing a plurality of tools is installed, extending within a column which slidably supports a spindle head. The column is formed with an opening. Means are p... | 08/21/1979 |
| 3976149 | Rock drill equipment having a mechanized drill bit exchange At a rock drill, preferably most forwardly on its frame, a magazine with drill bits is arranged. When a drill bit has been worn such that it must be exchanged, the drill rod is retracted so much that the worn drill bit arrives at the magazine. By special ... | 08/24/1976 |