Patent · US Expired

Unique swim fin

US5597336A · kind A · utility

30Cited by
7References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 27, 1995
Grant dateJan 28, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 27, 2015

Classification

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

Abstract

A uniquely configured fin (2) that has an open instep (60) and which is secured to the foot of the wearer by padded securement means (52) so as to accommodate a plurality of foot sizes and wherein the fin (2) is made in a two part single mold process. Protuberances (70) may be placed on selected drag surfaces of the fin (2) to act as vacuum breakers to reduce drag of the fin (2) as it propels a swimmer through the water.

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