US3698026A
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Swimming teaching and training aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-15
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1990-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A special mitt aids teacher and competition swimmer in training by allowing near natural swimming with accentuation of errors or strength building with proper strokes.
Inventors
- 👤 Jenry J Buntin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:37
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B31/00; A63B31/08; A63B31/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A swimming training aid to be secured to the hand of a swimmer comprising a substantially planar portion approximately the size of the width of the fingers and extending to cover approximately no more than the palm of the hand, a second portion integrally joined to said planar portion and adapted to override at least the tips of said fingers and cover only the area of said fingers, said planar and second portion connected to each other outward of said finger area, and holding means at one end of said aid adapted to fasten said aid about the wrist to said hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A swimming training aid to be secured to the hand of a swimmer comprising a substantially planar portion approximately the size of the width of the fingers and extending to cover approximately no more than the palm of the hand, a second portion integrally joined to said planar portion and adapted to override at least the tips of said fingers and cover only the area of said fingers, said planar and second portion connected to each other outward of said finger area, and holding means at one end of said aid adapted to fasten said aid about the wrist to said hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said planar portion is sligHtly curved inward toward the palm of said hand.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein at least said planar portion protrudes laterally forming a substantially contiguous line with the thumb of said hand free of any overlapping of said thumb when said thumb is substantially held forward and unbent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said holding means is a strap and buckle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said holding means is an elastic strap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said planar and second portions are held by rivets.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |