Aquatic exercise device
US5219317A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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