Aquatic device

a technology for a water device and a handle is applied in the field of water devices, which can solve the problems of difficult to achieve subtle changes in direction, lack of responsiveness, and directional change in the movement of users, and achieve the effect of facilitating the selective variation of the relative positions of the handles and disassembly for ease of transportation and storag
US20090114138A1Inactive Publication Date: 2009-05-07PRITCHARD HEATHER
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
PRITCHARD HEATHER
Publication Date
2009-05-07
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An aquatic device (10) for providing manoeuvrability to a user (11) moving in water. The aquatic device (10) may be propelled through the water in any appropriate way, such as by being towed through the water or propelled through the water by the user (11). The aquatic device (10) comprises a handle means (20) adapted to be grasped by the user (11) with arms extending forwardly, and two fins (21, 22) movable one with respect of one to the other to manoeuvre the aquatic device. The aquatic device (10) can be manoeuvred through movement of the fins (21, 22) to provide directional control or variation to the orientation of the aquatic device. The directional control may include both steering and depth control. The handle means (20) are operably connected to the two fins (21, 22) whereby the user can manually control movement of the fins one with respect to the other.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates to an aquatic device, and more particularly to an aquatic device for providing manoeuvrability to a user moving in water.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] There have been various proposals for manoeuvring a person through a body of water. The proposals typically involve devices for propelling a user through a body of water in a manner which allows the user to travel either along the water surface or under water. Such devices have recreational applications and are also particularly suitable for underwater pursuits such as diving and snorkelling.

[0003] One known type of such device is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,558,551 which involves a planar member adapted to be towed behind a boat by way of a tow line to which the planar member is attached. The planar member incorporates handle apertures by means of which a user can grasp the planar member to be towed along. The planar member can be articulated by the user to provide some limited de...

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