Swim Trainer
Pending Publication Date: 2022-03-31
KUMMEN NANCY J
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The present invention is a device for swim training, exercise, and aqua-therapy that can be used by people of different ages and sizes. This device is made up of a cross member that can be adjusted to different sizes and can be used without a standard foam float tube to perform different exercise movements. The cross member has various features such as pass-through holes, comfortable positioning for the trainee's head, and hand holds on either end. This invention is a useful addition to the pool noodle and can be used in various aqua-therapy sessions.
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Existing devices in the same technical field (referred to “swim trainers” for this document) have distinct design flaws in terms of adjustability for different student / client body types or skill levels, positioning of the student or client during training which negatively affects the efficacy of training and leads to results which may not enable the trainee to properly swim on their own, ability for some students or clients to grip and manipulate the swim trainer while training, and geometry to support a student or client as they progress in skill or recovery.
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[0012]Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 1 there is shown a cross member (10) consisting of buoyant physical material, such as foam, wood, etc., or buoyant construction, such as inflatable membrane or hollow shell filled with air or other buoyant physical material, such that the crossmember will float in water and maintain sufficient buoyancy to support a human being appropriate to the size of the design.
[0013]In further detail, now referring to the invention of FIG. 1 and now FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the crossmember has two symmetrically positioned through holes of an appropriate size to accommodate a standard foam pool float tube.
[0014]Referring now to FIG. 4, the crossmember (10) is shown from a ¾ view with a standard foam float tube (20) inserted into the through holes, forming the complete assembly, with the positioning of the hand grips in the crossmember, relative to the standard foam float tube.
[0015]Referring now to FIG. 5, the crossmember (10) is shown from a...
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The ability for a non-swimmer or unskilled swimmer to float horizontally in the water can be lifesaving and can reduce the incidence of drowning deaths. Swim training devices to facilitate teaching of basic flotation techniques to non-swimmers, unskilled swimmers, and for use in rehabilitation therapy and general aqua therapy are disclosed herein. The devices and methods are designed to encourage, facilitate, and increase psychological comfort with floating in a horizontal position, versus a vertical position. The swim trainer device includes a body and a float which may be mounted coplanar with the body, and may be adjustable. Multiple uses and configurations are discussed for use by swim instructors and others working with infants, toddlers, children, and adults.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is in the technical field of athletics and aqua-therapy training devices. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of swim training for youths and adults, aqua-therapy aids for youths and adults, and water safety training devices for youths and adults.[0002]Existing devices in the same technical field (referred to “swim trainers” for this document) have distinct design flaws in terms of adjustability for different student / client body types or skill levels, positioning of the student or client during training which negatively affects the efficacy of training and leads to results which may not enable the trainee to properly swim on their own, ability for some students or clients to grip and manipulate the swim trainer while training, and geometry to support a student or client as they progress in skill or recovery.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention is a device to be used in swim training,...
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CPCA63B69/14A63B2225/605A63B2208/03A63B2208/0257A63B2208/0252A63B2214/00A63B31/00
Inventor KUMMEN, NANCY J.
Owner KUMMEN NANCY J