Swing designed to promote attunement between child and caretaker
US9084940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47D13/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides a swing that is operable to promote attunement between a child and caretaker. The swing comprises two seats, one of the two seats being configured to be occupied by a caretaker, such as a parent, and another of the two seats being configured to be occupied by a child. The two seats are arranged so that the caretaker and the child can face one another and comfortably see each other's eyes. The two seats are also configured such that, during operation of the swing, both the caretaker and child share the experience of swinging. Thus, using the swing of at least one embodiment of the present invention, a caretaker and child may share the mutual enjoyment of the swinging action while maintaining eye contact with one another, resulting in attunement.
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