Patent · US Expired

Swim fin

US4657515A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 15, 1985
Grant dateApr 14, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 15, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B31/11
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A swim fin having a foot pocket and two flexible beams projecting directly forwardly from the sides of the toe of the foot pocket. A rigid blade is attached to the flexible beams so that a space exists between it and the foot pocket. The elements which are provided to attach the two flexible beams to the rigid blade include a pivot point for the rigid blade. The swim fin is simple in design and is designed for maximum efficiency, comfort and reliability.

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