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Swimming propulsion device

US9334033B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2014
Grant dateMay 10, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2034

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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