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Toddler swing

a technology for toddlers and swings, applied in the field of children's swings, can solve the problems of rigid toddler seats, uncomfortable for toddlers, and uncomfortabl

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-23
PLAYSTAR
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Benefits of technology

"The invention is an improved toddler swing that offers support for toddlers while also being comfortable for them. The swing is made of flexible plastic material that is designed to match the contouring of the toddler's legs, rear, and back. The swing is hung in a reclined position, which further enhances the comfort of the toddler. The swing seat is made of plastic that is injection molded and has pliable properties. The wall portions of the swing seat can conform to the shape of the toddler's body and have a uniform thickness. The side wall portions are spaced apart by a first and second horizontal distance, and the front and back wall portions are also spaced apart by a first and second horizontal distance. These features improve the support and positioning of the toddler in the swing."

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Prior art toddler swings have been designed to offer the additional support needed for toddlers, but are usually uncomfortable for the toddler.
The metal insert stiffens the flexible plastic such that the toddler seat is rigid and uncomfortable.

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[0017]FIGS. 1-7 illustrate a toddler swing assembly 10 of the present invention. With reference to FIG. 1, the toddler swing assembly 10 is shown connected to a swing set or playstation 14, but can also be mounted to other suitable support structures. The playstation 14 includes a generally horizontal support beam 18 from which hanging elements such as chains 22 depend. Any suitable mounting methods can be used for connecting the chains 22 to the support beam 18. Of course, other types of hanging elements (e.g., swing hangers, cables, ropes, etc.) can be used in place of the chains 22.

[0018] In the illustrated embodiment, the toddler swing assembly 10 is pre-assembled with a pair of hanging elements in the form of chain assemblies 26 that interconnect with the chains 22 in order to quickly, easily, and interchangeably connect the toddler swing 10 to the playstation 14. Alternatively, the chain assemblies 26 can be connected directly to swing hangers (not shown) coupled to the horiz...

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Abstract

A swing includes a swing seat having a front wall portion containing apertures for receiving the legs of a user, a back wall portion, side wall portions extending between and integrally connecting the front and back wall portions, and a bottom wall portion extending between and integrally connecting the front, back, and side wall portions. The swing seat is made of plastic that is injection molded into a final swing seat shape suitable for receiving a user for swinging. At least a portion of the swing seat is pliable after being molded into the final swing seat shape.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to children's swings, and more particularly to swings designed for use by toddlers. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] There are numerous types of swings used by children on swing sets or playstations. Older children often ride swings that have the swing seat constructed of a flexible belt connected between two chains. Other swing seats are more rigid and provide a generally flat seating surface. These types of swing seats are suitable for older children who can support their bodies in an upright position while sitting and swinging. However, younger children (e.g., toddlers) typically require a swing seat that offers more support and that more securely retains the toddlers in the swing seat. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] Prior art toddler swings have been designed to offer the additional support needed for toddlers, but are usually uncomfortable for the toddler. Many prior art toddler swings are made of hard, rigid plastic. Often...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47D13/10
CPCA63G9/00
Inventor BOLLAND, MATTHEW T.ZEILINGER, BRIAN K.
Owner PLAYSTAR