Patent ID: 6110048
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: A63B,A63G

Abstract:
A portable swing apparatus for allowing an individual to safely perform forward or backward loops while in a standing position comprising;a) a horizontal flat base member having top and bottom sides;b) a pair of triangular support frame structures positioned atop said base member and near opposite edges thereof,c) a top horizontal bar member rotatably attached between said triangular support frame structures, said top bar member rotating within bearing members contained in each of said support frame structures;d) a rider carrying swing assembly positioned between said triangular support frame structures comprising;e) a pair of linear swing bar members rigidly attached to said top horizontal bar member, each of said swing bar members having a top portion extending a selected distance above said horizontal bar member and a bottom portion extending a selected distance below said horizontal bar member;f) a horizontal foot support assembly secured at each end to one of said swing bar members bottom portion and positioned there between, said foot support assembly positioned a selected distance above said base member and adapted to securely fasten a rider's feet thereto;g) a rider encircling bracket member positioned between said swing bar members and attached thereto, said encircling bracket member located a selected distance above said foot support member; andh) a counter weight assembly member positioned between said swing bar member top potions and attached there between;i) whereby a rider, positioned in a standing position with feet secured by said foot support assembly and torso encircled by said encircling bracket member, causes the swing assembly to move to and fro by rhythmic body movements thereby causing said swing assembly with the rider thereon to loop around said rotatable horizontal bar member.