Collapsible swing and method of using the same

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2002-04-29

2004-03-09

Nguyen, Kien T. (Department: 3712)

Amusement devices

Swing

C472S119000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06702685

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to infant swings, and in particular, to a collapsible swing that may be used to entertain and/or pacify an infant located in the swing.
Conventional infant swings may be used to pacify and relax infants. Some conventional swings are design to be folded or otherwise collapsed for transportation and storage. However, even in their collapsed configurations, such swings may be difficult to transport and/or store due to their size and shape. Many conventional swings are difficult to transport because they lack any structure that permits a parent or caregiver to easily grasp and carry the swing.
A need exists for an infant swing that is easily disposable in a deployed configuration and in a collapsed configuration. Moreover, a need exists for an infant swing that can be easily transported.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an infant swing that may be used to pacify and/or entertain an infant. In one embodiment, the swing includes a collapsible seat frame and a collapsible base frame. In another embodiment, the swing includes curved hanger arms that support a seat. The hanger arms are supported on the base frame and are oriented so that they are open or concave towards the rear of the swing. In another embodiment, a base frame of the swing includes housings that have handles to facilitate the transportation of the swing.


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