US4074904A
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Swimming workout suit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-04
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1996-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A belt shaped swimming workout suit for the purpose of increasing the water drag upon the body of swimmers during training and workouts. The suit is provided with vanes which are hand adjustable so that water drag can be set according to the desire of most swimmers.
Inventors
- 👤 Agostino Arcidiacono
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:20
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B31/00; A63B69/00; A63B69/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A swimming workout suit comprising in combination: a primary belt shaped surface; a secondary belt shaped surface substantially of the same width and longer than said primary surface; said secondary surface flatly joined to said primary surface at selected intervals forming a plurality of open ended substantially semi-cylindrical vanes in a integral structure; said vanes formed by the outer wall of said primary surface and by the inner wall of said secondary surface; said vanes disposed around said suit and oriented in the direction of the swimmer motion; said walls forming a fixed size inlet aperture at one end of said vane and an adjustable size outlet aperture at the other end of said same vane; said adjustable aperture provided with means to match and adhere selected portions of the terminal border of said secondary surface with that of the primary surface and thereby selectively control the water flow through said vane and the resistance provided by said vane; means associated with said belt shaped suit primary surface ends to secure said suit around a swimmer body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A swimming workout suit comprising in combination: a primary belt shaped surface; a secondary belt shaped surface substantially of the same width and longer than said primary surface; said secondary surface flatly joined to said primary surface at selected intervals forming a plurality of open ended substantially semi-cylindrical vanes in a integral structure; said vanes formed by the outer wall of said primary surface and by the inner wall of said secondary surface; said vanes disposed around said suit and oriented in the direction of the swimmer motion; said walls forming a fixed size inlet aperture at one end of said vane and an adjustable size outlet aperture at the other end of said same vane; said adjustable aperture provided with means to match and adhere selected portions of the terminal border of said secondary surface with that of the primary surface and thereby selectively control the water flow through said vane and the resistance provided by said vane; means associated with said belt shaped suit primary surface ends to secure said suit around a swimmer body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention defined in claim 1 additionally comprising a conventional swimming suit attached thereto.
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) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |