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Harness for swim fins
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-06-03
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Granted: 1989-12-26
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Expires: 2008-06-03
Abstract
Abstract Harness for securing a swim fin beneath a wearer's foot is disclosed including two strap portions having respective front and rear anchor points on opposite sides of the fin relative to the wearer's foot, the strap portions forming an X configuration and being sufficiently long to pass over the wearer's instep, an adjustable heel strap being secured to the respective strap portions forward of their rear anchor points and of a sufficient length for adjustable engagement behind and above the wearer's heel.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Piatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:39
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B31/00; A63B31/08; A63B31/10; A63B31/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
Harness for securing a swim fin beneath a wearer's foot, comprising a single strap having two strap portions each having respective front and rear anchor points on opposite sides of the fin relative to the wearer's foot, the strap portions being arranged in an X configuration relative to each other and being of a suitable length for passing over the wearer's instep, said single strap having opposite end portions passing downwardly through the respective front anchor point and being overlapped and secured to each other beneath the fin to assure a positive coupling therebetween, and an adjustable heel strap secured to the respective strap portions forward of their rear anchor points, the adjustable heel strap being of a suitable length for adjustable engagement behind and above the wearer's heel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
Harness for securing a swim fin beneath a wearer's foot, comprising a single strap having two strap portions each having respective front and rear anchor points on opposite sides of the fin relative to the wearer's foot, the strap portions being arranged in an X configuration relative to each other and being of a suitable length for passing over the wearer's instep, said single strap having opposite end portions passing downwardly through the respective front anchor point and being overlapped and secured to each other beneath the fin to assure a positive coupling therebetween, and an adjustable heel strap secured to the respective strap portions forward of their rear anchor points, the adjustable heel strap being of a suitable length for adjustable engagement behind and above the wearer's heel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The swim fin harness of claim 1 wherein front and rear ends of the two strap portions are secured to the respective front and rear anchor points of the swim fin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The swim fin harness of claim 1 wherein the heel strap comprises a first heel strap element secured to one strap portion and a second heel strap element secured at one end to the other strap portion, adjustable means being secured to the opposite end of the second heel strap element for adjustable engagement with the first heel strap element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The swim fin harness of claim 1 wherein the two strap portions and the adjustable heel strap are flexible to adapt to the configuration of the wearer's foot and to comfortably secure the swim fin in place.
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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) | 1992-12-25 | 1993-06-26 | 1993-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-12-25 | 1997-06-26 | 1997-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-12-25 | 2001-06-26 | 2001-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |