Swimming aquatic creature simulator
US6179683A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H23/04
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A swimming aquatic creature simulator having a body which propagates waves of undulation of and along that body to thereby propel the simulator through a fluid in a lifelike manner. The body is formed of an elastomeric material and may be shaped like a fish. Applying oscillating rotational motion to the body at a location forward of the center of mass of the body produces undulating movements of the body which propel the simulator. The oscillating motion input may be provided by twisting a rigid shaft or flexible cable, which is connected to the body at a point forward of the center of mass. An internal motor can also be used to provide the oscillating motion input.
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