US3724012A
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Aquatic device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-08
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-04-08
Abstract
Abstract An aquatic device capable of floating in the water at the side of a pool and having a head rest at a distal end providing floating support for the head of a person while he exercises or practices swimming with his head on the head rest and his body stretched out in the water. The device preferably includes an anchoring structure for attaching the device to the side of the pool, and float means pivotally connected to the anchoring structure allowing pivotal movement of the device while floating and also allowing it to be raised out of the water.
Inventors
- 👤 P Sanderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:11
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/12; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
An aquatic device for use by swimming in exercising and training, comprising float means for causing the device to float in the water including a frame and float members carried on said frame, anchor means at one end of said float means for attaching the device to the side of a pool, and head rest means on said float means at a distal end thereof providing floating support for the head of a person while he exercises or practices swimming with his head on said head rest means and his body stretched out in the water, said frame comprising a loop having free ends pivotally attached to said anchor means and a bend at the distal end thereof carrying said head rest means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
An aquatic device for use by swimming in exercising and training, comprising float means for causing the device to float in the water including a frame and float members carried on said frame, anchor means at one end of said float means for attaching the device to the side of a pool, and head rest means on said float means at a distal end thereof providing floating support for the head of a person while he exercises or practices swimming with his head on said head rest means and his body stretched out in the water, said frame comprising a loop having free ends pivotally attached to said anchor means and a bend at the distal end thereof carrying said head rest means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The aquatic device as claimed in claim 1 in which said float members comprise floatable tubes eccentrically mounted on said loop and rotatable to different positions to adjust the level at which the device floats.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The aquatic device as claimed in claim 2 in which said float tubes have a friction fit on said loop and are movable axially of said loop to different positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The aquatic device as claimed in claim 3 in which said loop is pivotal upwardly out of the water to a raised position at the side of the pool.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
110 words
An aquatic device foR use by swimmers in exercising and training, comprising anchor means for affixing the device to the side of a pool, support means pivotal on said anchor means and projecting therefrom to extend out from the side of the pool over the water, head rest means at the distal end of said support means, and flotation means on said support means, said support means including a loop having free ends pivotally connected to said anchor means and a transverse portion at the distal end thereof carrying said head rest means, said flotation means being mounted on said loop between said head rest means and said free ends.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
110 words
An aquatic device foR use by swimmers in exercising and training, comprising anchor means for affixing the device to the side of a pool, support means pivotal on said anchor means and projecting therefrom to extend out from the side of the pool over the water, head rest means at the distal end of said support means, and flotation means on said support means, said support means including a loop having free ends pivotally connected to said anchor means and a transverse portion at the distal end thereof carrying said head rest means, said flotation means being mounted on said loop between said head rest means and said free ends.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The aquatic device as claimed in claim 5 in which said loop is pivotal upwardly out of the water to a raised position at the side of the pool.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
77 words
An aquatic device for use by swimmers in exercising and training, said device comprising anchor means to be attached to the side of a pool, pivot means carried by said anchor means, a support loop pivotally connected to said pivot means at one end thereof, said loop having a head rest portion at an end of said loop opposite said pivoted end, and floats carried by said loop intermediate said pivoted end and said head rest portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
An aquatic device for use by swimmers in exercising and training, said device comprising anchor means to be attached to the side of a pool, pivot means carried by said anchor means, a support loop pivotally connected to said pivot means at one end thereof, said loop having a head rest portion at an end of said loop opposite said pivoted end, and floats carried by said loop intermediate said pivoted end and said head rest portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The aquatic device as claimed in claim 7 in which said floats comprise floatable tubes eccentrically mounted on said loop.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The aquatic device as claimed in claim 8 in which said tubes have a friction fit on said loop and are rotatable and axially movable to different positions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |