Swimming propulsion device
US8690617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H1/36
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A swimming propulsion device. The swimming propulsion device includes a fuselage at least one propulsor pivotally connected to the fuselage, and in some embodiments, at least one stabilizer affixed to the fuselage. The device also includes a swimmer connection mechanism removably attached to the fuselage by a locking mechanism whereby the swimmer connection mechanism connects a swimmer to the device, and a control mechanism installed within the propulsor. A method for efficient swimming is also disclosed.
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