Amusement devices – Swing
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-21
2011-12-20
Nguyen, Kien (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices
Swing
C473S479000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08079915
ABSTRACT:
A support member for playground equipment may include a first section with a flared end and a second section with a tapered end. An opening may be disposed in the flared end of the first section and an elongated slot may be disposed in the tapered end of the second section. When the tapered and flared ends are initially connected, the openings may be aligned and a fastener may be inserted into the aligned openings. When the tapered and flared ends are forced together and overlap a greater amount, which may create a more secure connection, the fastener may help keep in the first and second sections in alignment and may help prevent unintended rotational movement of the first and second sections.
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Kearl Jacob
Spencer Don
Stanford Carl R.
Lifetime Products, Inc.
Nguyen Kien
Workman Nydegger
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