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Aquatic exercise device

US5219317A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 1992
Grant dateJun 15, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 21, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B23/03508
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved aquatic exercise device for a user immersed in water, comprising a restraining member having a top surface and a bottom surface with the restraining member defining a front portion, an intermediate portion and a rear portion. A float comprises the restraining member having an outer skin with an internal surface defining the internal volume for receiving a gas for providing increasing the buoyancy of the aquatic exercise device. The internal volume may receive a ballast for reducing the buoyancy of the aquatic exercise device. The restraining member is secured to a foot of a user to enable the restraining member to restrain the foot movement of the user and with the flotation means to partially supporting the user in the water.

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