Swim fin assembly - Google Patents
Abstract
A swim fin assembly of a generally T-shaped configuration including a flexible fin and an elongated foot support bar traversing and being operatively connected to the fin in a rigid securement. The fin is progressively more flexible from its forward end to its rearward end and from its upper and lower edges toward its center. A pair of foot receiving members are pivotally mounted on the foot support bar proximate its extended ends such that upon securing one's feet in the foot receiving members the fin is substantially perpendicular with respect to the wearer's feet such that upon exerting a stepping-type motion employing alternating thrusts in a prone position in a body of water, the resulting reciprocal pivotal movement of the foot support bar about its midpoint causes the vertically oriented fin to move from side-to-side and propel the wearer through the water.
Patent number: 6561862
Filing date: Mar 15, 2002
Issue date: May 13, 2003
Inventor: George B. Moore
Primary Examiner: Jesus D. Sotelo
Attorney: Holland & Knight LLP
Current U.S. Classification
441/61; 441/64; 440/14; 440/25; 440/32
International Classification
A63B 3111
