Friction-attached aquatic accessory
US8986061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2031/112
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An aquatic accessory adapted for frictional attachment with a shoe being worn by a user comprises a receptacle portion and a fin portion extending outwardly from the receptacle portion. The receptacle portion is adapted to receive at least a portion of an inserted shoe, and frictionally attach with the shoe. Gripping members can be configured and angled in a manner for providing increased frictional attachment between the aquatic accessory and inserted shoe. The accessory can be fabricated from a stretchable material to provide a radial attachment force for enhancing frictional attachment between the aquatic accessory and an inserted shoe.
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