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Swimming aid

a technology for swimming and aids, applied in swimming aids, swimming fins, sports apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of reducing stroke power, reducing stroke power, and reducing stroke power

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-12-24
PAMIFRA NOMINEES
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"The present invention provides a device for use in swimming that helps improve swimming performance. The device includes an elastic member that is placed on the swimmer's arm and attached at the hand and elbow with attachment means. The elastic member helps to bend the swimmer's hand towards the outer forearm, which reduces the distance between the hand and the posterior forearm. The device may also include spacing elements to maintain a distance between the elastic member and the posterior forearm. The elastic member is preferably in the form of an endless loop with integrally formed attachment means at each end."

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However, this has the disadvantage that it forces the elbow and wrist to flex in a manner which reduces stroke power and encourages poor form.
It is also cumbersome in practice when used with swimming strokes other than freestyle.

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[0013]In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a device for use in swimming is constructed from one or more pieces of rubber, elasticised tubing as illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0014]The rubber tubing is an elastic member 2 that is positioned on the posterior forearm of a swimmer as illustrated in FIG. 2. It has a first end 4 and a second end 6. The first end 4 is connected to a first attachment means 8 in the form of a loop of elastic material. The loop 8 is formed from the same material as the elastic member 2. Similarly, the second end 6 is attached to a rubber loop 10 forming a second attachment means. The first attachment means 8 and second attachment means 10 are integrally formed with the elastic member 2, forming an endless loop.

[0015]Between the loop 8 and first end 4, and between the loop 10 and second end 6, is a spacing element 12 in the form of one or more small rubber pads. These pads 12 operate to space parts of the elastic member 2 from the forearm of the swimm...

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Abstract

A device for use in swimming comprising an elongate elastic member for positioning on the posterior forearm of a swimmer's arm, a first attachment means for attaching one end to a distal portion of the arm near the hand or wrist of the swimmer, and a second attachment means for attaching the other end to an intermediate portion of the arm near the swimmer's elbow. The device vibrates and creates turbulence on the posterior side of the forearm, enabling the swimmer to modify his or her stroke to maximise the generated turbulence, encouraging correct stroke technique.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates a device for use in swimming, for example as a coaching or training aid.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many devices have been developed for use in swimming, including devices that are used to assist in the development of swimming stroke technique. One such device is a hand paddle, which attaches to the hand of a swimmer and provides a flat surface which extends over the palm and fingers of the swimmer. This device increases the propulsive force of a stroke by increasing the surface area of the hand. However, this has the disadvantage that it forces the elbow and wrist to flex in a manner which reduces stroke power and encourages poor form. It also effects the stroke in such manner that a different swimming rhythm is experienced by the swimmer when compared with swimming without the paddle. It is also cumbersome in practice when used with swimming strokes other than freestyle.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]In a first aspect, the pres...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B31/12A63B69/12
CPCA63B31/00
Inventor MURPHY, MORGAN
Owner PAMIFRA NOMINEES