Shark wear

a technology of sharks and sock bones, applied in the field of shark wear, can solve the problem that sharks are not easily contained by men

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-02-12
MIANO DEANO
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Further, unlike tigers, bears and other land predators that can be shot or otherwise controlled, sharks are not easily contained by man.
Nonetheless, the threat of a shark attack is one most swimmers and ocean enthusiasts would rather avoid and is a hazard that must be considered by anyone entering the marine domain.

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[0009]As illustrated in FIGS. 1-3, the present invention is shark wear presenting divers, swimmers and surfers with a method of defense should they encounter a shark.

[0010]The shark wear of the present invention is a line of wearable accessories containing easily accessible defensive devices should one become face to face with a shark. This line is presented as gloves, elbow pads, knee pads, lanyards and flippers, all fashioned from a durable, waterproof, insulated material such as neoprene; this is the material most commonly used in the wetsuits worn by water enthusiasts. The above accessories, as mentioned, further comprise defense mechanisms that are mounted directly to the garments or secured to the garments via strips of the hook and loop system known as Velcro. Designed to injure an approaching shark, the defensive device is an implements comprised of a sharpened arrowhead, having four sides, and wherein each side has a flange, and the four flanges terminate in a single point,...

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Abstract

The shark wear of the present invention provides protection against aquatic predators comprising a lanyard, gloves and flippers equipped with a defensive device comprising an arrowhead having four sides, and wherein each side has a flange, and the four flanges terminate in a single point.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]This patent application claims priority under 35 USC 119 (e) (1) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 864,662 filed Aug. 12, 2013, of common inventorship herewith entitled, “Shark Wear.”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates generally to shark wear and, more particularly, the invention relates to shark wear presenting divers, swimmers and surfers with a method of defense should they encounter a shark, or other aquatic predator.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]There are few wild animals that invoke more fear, awe, and interest than sharks. For many of those who live near or frequent beaches, the threat of a shark attack is an ever-present thought, creating a dark cloud that looms over pleasant activities such as swimming, snorkeling or diving. While there a wide variety of species of sharks, most of which pose no threat to humans, many who fear these animals visualize dangerous predators ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B63C11/02A41D13/012
CPCB63C11/02B63C2009/0088A41D13/012A47K7/04
Inventor MIANO, DEANO
Owner MIANO DEANO
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