US3861675A
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Swimmer training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-26
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-10-26
Abstract
Abstract The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus having variable weights which may be attached to a line connected to a belt worn about the waist of a swimmer for applying weight to provide a restraining force against a swimmer attempting to swim away from the device which helps build, condition and tone the various muscles of the human body employed in swimming.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Thorenz Hopper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A swimmer training device comprising: A. A BASE; B. AN EXTENDIBLE POST UPSTANDING FROM SAID BASE HAVING TELESCOPIC TUBES HAVING SPACED OPENINGS ALONG THEIR LENGTH THROUGH WHICH A LOCKING PIN MAY BE PASSED TO MAINTAIN A DESIRED HEIGHT; C. MULTIPLE PULLEY MEANS MOUNTED AT THE TOP OF SAID POST; D. A SECOND PULLEY MEANS; E. VARIABLE WEIGHT MEANS RELEASABLY CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND PULLEY MEANS COMPRISING A STACK OF VARYING SIZE AND WEIGHT WEIGHTS WHICH MAY BE ADDED OR REMOVED AS DESIRED; F. SWIMMER ATTACHING MEANS IN THE FORM OF A BELT ADAPTED TO BE SECURED ABOUT THE BODY OF A SWIMMER; G. LINE MEANS ONE END OF WHICH IS SECURED TO SAID SECOND PULLEY MEANS, SAID LINE MEANS BEING ROVED BACK AND FORTH OVER THE MULTIPLE PULLEY MEANS BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND PULLEY MEANS AND THE OTHER END OF SAID LINE BEING CONNECTABLE TO SAID SWIMMER ATTACHING MEANS, AND PULLEY GUIDE MEANS EXTENDING OBLIQUELY OFF SAID BASE THROUGH WHICH SAID LINE MEANS IS PASSED AND MAINTAINED CLOSE TO A PARALLEL ATTITUDE RELATIVE TO THE SWIMMERS BODY IN THE WATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A swimmer training device comprising: A. A BASE; B. AN EXTENDIBLE POST UPSTANDING FROM SAID BASE HAVING TELESCOPIC TUBES HAVING SPACED OPENINGS ALONG THEIR LENGTH THROUGH WHICH A LOCKING PIN MAY BE PASSED TO MAINTAIN A DESIRED HEIGHT; C. MULTIPLE PULLEY MEANS MOUNTED AT THE TOP OF SAID POST; D. A SECOND PULLEY MEANS; E. VARIABLE WEIGHT MEANS RELEASABLY CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND PULLEY MEANS COMPRISING A STACK OF VARYING SIZE AND WEIGHT WEIGHTS WHICH MAY BE ADDED OR REMOVED AS DESIRED; F. SWIMMER ATTACHING MEANS IN THE FORM OF A BELT ADAPTED TO BE SECURED ABOUT THE BODY OF A SWIMMER; G. LINE MEANS ONE END OF WHICH IS SECURED TO SAID SECOND PULLEY MEANS, SAID LINE MEANS BEING ROVED BACK AND FORTH OVER THE MULTIPLE PULLEY MEANS BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND PULLEY MEANS AND THE OTHER END OF SAID LINE BEING CONNECTABLE TO SAID SWIMMER ATTACHING MEANS, AND PULLEY GUIDE MEANS EXTENDING OBLIQUELY OFF SAID BASE THROUGH WHICH SAID LINE MEANS IS PASSED AND MAINTAINED CLOSE TO A PARALLEL ATTITUDE RELATIVE TO THE SWIMMERS BODY IN THE WATER.
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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |