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Diving fin

US4795385A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 14, 1988
Grant dateJan 3, 1989
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2008

Classification

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

Abstract

A diving fin includes a heel strap coupled to opposite sides of a foot pocket wherein coupling of at least one end of the strap to at least one of the opposite sides of the foot pocket as well as adjustment of the fastening effect of the strap on the divers heel can be achieved by a buckle. The buckle comprises a first coupling member of sheath-like configuration and a second coupling member having a plug portion adapted to be releasably engaged into the first coupling member and a retaining frame movably supports therearound the strap.

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