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Aquadynamic swim apparatus

US5749759A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 6, 1996
Grant dateMay 12, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 6, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B31/12
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An aquadynamic swim apparatus and method. A foil projects outwardly from a swimmer's lower leg, the foil having the shape of an airfoil and being adapted for a controlled angle of attack and rate of change thereof in response to forces applied by a swimmer's leg strokes. A second foil projects inwardly from the swimmer's lower leg, the foil being adapted for passive, limited inclination and declination.

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