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Swim fin

US4869696A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 15, 1988
Grant dateSep 26, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 15, 2008

Classification

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

Abstract

A swim fin having a rigid blade that has the center portion of its leading edge pivotally attached to two beams which project forwardly from the foot pocket. The rigid blade pivots freely for part of its angular movement. The swim fin is designed not to snag seaweed.

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