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Apparatus for providing a continuous swinging motionApparatus for providing a continuous swinging motion description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070200406, Apparatus for providing a continuous swinging motion. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0001] Not Applicable SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM [0002] Not Applicable CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0003] Not Applicable TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0004] The present invention relates generally to automatic swinging device. More specifically the present invention relates to a portable, battery-operated device for providing a continuous swinging motion in a hammock, recliner, or rocking chair. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0005] The relaxation generated from swinging on a porch swing, rocking chair, or hammock is enjoyed by numerous people every day. Some people may prefer a slow, gentle motion with little displacement of the chair while others prefer a much faster motion with a much greater displacement, while still others may prefer a different combination of displacement and swing. [0006] Most swings, rocking chairs, or hammocks are put into motion by either the occupants or an outside force, often, another person. When a swing, rocking chair, or hammock is put into motion by its occupant, the occupant must bend and extend the knees to force displacement of the body's center of gravity in time with the pendular cycle of the swing, rocking chair, or hammock. The very young, the elderly, and the physically handicapped are often incapable of this movement. [0007] Several U.S. Patents have been granted on automatic swinging devices, but all have shortcomings with respect to speed control, displacement control, and overswing. U.S. Pat. No. 4,456,244 issued to Lawson, et al. on Mar. 26, 2002 teaches an automatic swinging device that is designed and configured to be coupled to any desired apparatus that can be sat on and in which the user wishes to be swung automatically, if desired. The Lawson apparatus an be attached to any device so as to provide for a final product that provides an automatic swinging motion and may include an attachment element that claims to eliminate wobbling during the swing motion, a feature generally associated with conventional swings. The Lawson devices, while addressing the wobble issue, fails to provide a solid connection means or any means for dealing with an overswing condition. [0008] Another device known in the prior art is commonly know as the "Attic Ghost", which is a hardwired device that must be professionally installed into the ceiling of a porch. The "Attic Ghost" is a fixed device that has a limited application, to that of a porch swing, but is inferior in that the device is not portable and requires overhead mounting to be effective. [0009] Thus, there is a need for a unique and useful automatic continuous swinging motion device that can be attached or retrofitted to existing furniture, such as benches, chairs, hammocks or the like, that are desired to be swung. This automatic continuous swinging motion device should be simple in design and structure so as to efficiently enable swinging to commence when desired and to control the speed and displacement while also offering an occupant the desire to adjust both independently. The automatic continuous swinging motion device should be designed so as to accommodate any size of furniture, regardless of size. The swinging motion should be such that the passenger can maintain the natural rhythm of the swinging motion without the feel of any forced motion or any effort. [0010] As discussed, none of these previous efforts provide the benefits intended with the present invention or method, by providing for automatic continuous swinging motion device that can be attached to any item that is desired to be swung. [0011] The present invention provides a product that is directly marketable to the consumer. Additionally, prior techniques do not suggest the present inventive combination of component elements as disclosed and claimed herein. [0012] As discussed, the present invention achieves its intended purposes, objectives and advantages by accomplishing the needs as identified above, through a new, useful and unobvious combination of component elements, which is simple to use, with the utilization of a minimum number of functioning parts, at a reasonable cost to manufacture, assemble, test and by employing readily available material. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0013] The present invention is an automatic continuous swinging motion device that attaches easily to any existing swing, rocking chair, or hammock providing an operator variable control over speed and displacement, while also providing a rigid connection that eliminates overswing. To enable such a configuration, the automatic continuous swinging motion device of the present invention comprises a driving unit, an actuating unit, and a power unit. The driving unit provides the pushing pulling force for enabling the appropriate swing for the article that is attached to the present invention. The actuating unit is an adjustable rotating arm initiates and terminates the swinging process as desired by the operator. The power unit supplies power to the assembly, and the control unit provides variable adjustment means for the swinging speed of the adjustable rotating arm. The device is attached to the desired apparatus via a rigid pole that prevents overswing. Swing speed can be controlled by either adjusting the rotating arm length or turning the speed control knob of the control unit. Swing displacement is controlled by adjusting the rotating arm length. [0014] In light of the aforementioned problems associated with the prior devices, it is an object of the present invention to teach an automatic continuous swinging motion device that is portable and provides variable adjustment for swing speed and displacement. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate the present invention and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles of the invention and to enable a person skilled in the pertinent art to make and use the invention. [0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the swinging apparatus of the present invention as it may be applied to a hammock illustrating a preferred embodiment of attachment means used; [0017] FIG. 2 illustrates internal components of the present invention; Continue reading about Apparatus for providing a continuous swinging motion... Full patent description for Apparatus for providing a continuous swinging motion Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Apparatus for providing a continuous swinging motion patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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