21 |
Restraint system for securing a user on a watercraft, and watercraft having a restraint system |
US12452628 |
2008-07-09 |
US08251007B2 |
2012-08-28 |
Peter Walpurgis |
A restraint system for securing a user on a watercraft, on which the user at least partially rests. The restraint system has a belt strap which is passed around the body of the user. Also, the restraint system has two stepped straps which are fitted onto the belt strap in the area of the stomach of the user and also in the area of the back of the user and are each passed through the step of the user. A connecting strap, one end of which acts on the belt strap in the area of the stomach of the user, can be fitted at its other end to the watercraft. Also, this invention relates to a watercraft having such a belt system. |
22 |
WATERCRAFT WHICH CAN BE PROPELLED BY HUMAN POWER |
US12666857 |
2008-06-26 |
US20100210158A1 |
2010-08-19 |
Yves Coffournic |
The watercraft includes: an open rigid frame having a concavity, two rigid oblong floats (11, 12) respectively fastened at the two ends of the frame, extending transversely with respect to the frame, on either side thereof, so as to offer a user a grip for his hands, and seat element (7) serving to support a user positioned astride. The frame is tubular and provided in its lower part with at least one water access orifice (8, 9, 10) and in its upper part with at least one vent (E1, E2) enabling the frame to fill at least partially with water and act as a ballast. |
23 |
Personal propulsion device |
US11789552 |
2007-04-25 |
US20080156942A1 |
2008-07-03 |
Raymond Li |
The present invention provides a personal propulsion device including a body unit having a center of gravity, where the body unit includes a thrust assembly providing a main conduit in fluid communication with at least two thrust nozzles, with the thrust nozzles being located above the center of gravity of the body unit. The thrust nozzles are independently pivotable about a transverse axis located above the center of gravity, and may be independently controlled by a single common linkage. The present invention may further include a base unit having an engine and a pump, which provides pressurized fluid to the body unit through a delivery conduit in fluid communication with both the base unit and the thrust assembly. |
24 |
Swim trainer |
US11033412 |
2005-01-10 |
US20050170936A1 |
2005-08-04 |
Joel Quinn |
A swim-in-place trainer having flow assist features incorporated into the pool design. The flow assist features may include a contoured bottom having a flow directional hump located in approximately the center of the swim area. The flow directional hump may extend laterally across the entire swim area and separate a deeper front portion of the pool from a shallower rear portion of the pool. Other flow assist features may include a front and rear ridge for directing water to and from the swim area, respectively. Interior side walls disposed on opposing sides of the swim area may each include an inner front portion for creating a flow improving vortex to reduce water friction. An optional propulsion means, such as a pump or impeller, may provide a variable water flow dependent upon the location of a swimmer in the swim area or other factors. |
25 |
Fin-pole swim apparatus |
US448610 |
1983-01-31 |
US4472147A |
1984-09-18 |
Cecilio V. Jimenez |
This device is for aiding a swimmer to obtain more thrust when swimming underwater. Primarily, it consists of a pair of poles secured to a harness, which is worn by the user. It also consists of a plurality of pivotal fins secured to the harness, for increasing the speed of the user, who moves the device by a pair of handle grips secured to the poles. |
26 |
Aquatic maneuvering device |
US831405 |
1977-09-08 |
US4149483A |
1979-04-17 |
John W. Scott, Jr. |
A device to be towed through the water by a boat and which in turn is adapted to tow a person through the water, the body of the device having a constant buoyancy and being equipped with steering means whereby it can be maintained on the surface of the water while being towed, can be submerged while towing a person with scuba gear, and which can be maneuvered under water to partially or completely roll the device and its user. |
27 |
Propeller |
US34824964 |
1964-02-28 |
US3204699A |
1965-09-07 |
GONGWER CALVIN A |
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28 |
Swimming appliance with flap drive |
US60286732 |
1932-04-02 |
US1918185A |
1933-07-11 |
WILHELM HOFIUS HEINRICH |
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29 |
Swimming device |
US37671929 |
1929-07-08 |
US1757277A |
1930-05-06 |
EMIL WEGNER |
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30 |
Combination life buoy and swimming device |
US5133925 |
1925-08-20 |
US1581080A |
1926-04-13 |
CANDIDO TORRES |
|
31 |
Mechanical swimming device |
US58446322 |
1922-08-26 |
US1495201A |
1924-05-27 |
MARTIN RADO |
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32 |
Paddle for water sports |
US15113546 |
2015-01-23 |
US10029147B2 |
2018-07-24 |
Alexander Ian Nugent O'Connor |
A paddle for water sports is provided that allows a user to more effectively propel themselves through the water. The paddle comprises a blade, a fastener for fastening the paddle to a user's forearm, a gripping portion mounted to the blade and a connector extending from the fastener to the paddle, wherein the connector is bendable to enable the blade to be moved between an operating position and a stowed position. |
33 |
Swimming propulsion device |
US15149730 |
2016-05-09 |
US09840315B2 |
2017-12-12 |
Christopher C. Langenfeld; Christopher M. Werner; Ryan K. LaRocque; Thomas S. Schnellinger; Stanley B. Smith, III |
A swimming propulsion device. The swimming propulsion device includes a fuselage at least one propulsor pivotally connected to the fuselage, and in some embodiments, at least one stabilizer affixed to the fuselage. The device also includes a swimmer connection mechanism removably attached to the fuselage by a locking mechanism whereby the swimmer connection mechanism connects a swimmer to the device, and a control mechanism installed within the propulsor. A method for efficient swimming is also disclosed. |
34 |
PADDLE FOR WATER SPORTS |
US15113546 |
2015-01-23 |
US20170007887A1 |
2017-01-12 |
Alexander Ian Nugent O'Connor |
A paddle for water sports is provided that allows a user to more effectively propel themselves through the water. The paddle comprises a blade, a fastener for fastening the paddle to a user's forearm, a gripping portion mounted to the blade and a connector extending from the fastener to the paddle, wherein the connector is bendable to enable the blade to be moved between an operating position and a stowed position. |
35 |
PROPULSION SYSTEM FOR A PERSON OR A WATERCRAFT |
US15148624 |
2016-05-06 |
US20160325815A1 |
2016-11-10 |
Houman NIKMANESH |
The present disclosure provides that includes a power supply; a propulsion device and an adapter. The propulsion device includes a housing comprising an outer surface, a motor disposed within the housing and coupled to a propeller for generating propulsion forces for propelling the propulsion device; and an electrical connection on the outer surface of the housing and connected to the motor. The adapter comprises an electrical conduit extending between a first end and a second end of the adapter, the first end configured to couple to a support for the power supply and the second end configured to releasably attach to the outer surface of the housing of the propulsion device to form a watertight seal and to electrically connect, via the electrical conduit, the power supply to the electrical connection on the outer surface of the housing to supply power from the power supply to the motor. |
36 |
Swimming Propulsion Device |
US14246360 |
2014-04-07 |
US20140370766A1 |
2014-12-18 |
Christopher C. Langenfeld; Christopher M. Werner; Ryan K. LaRocque; Thomas S. Schnellinger; Stanley B. Smith, III |
A swimming propulsion device. The swimming propulsion device includes a fuselage at least one propulsor pivotally connected to the fuselage, and in some embodiments, at least one stabilizer affixed to the fuselage. The device also includes a swimmer connection mechanism removably attached to the fuselage by a locking mechanism whereby the swimmer connection mechanism connects a swimmer to the device, and a control mechanism installed within the propulsor. A method for efficient swimming is also disclosed. |
37 |
DEVICE FOR TRAINING SWIMMERS AND PERFORMING PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC EXERCISES |
US14108530 |
2013-12-17 |
US20140171270A1 |
2014-06-19 |
Anthony Frolov |
Provided are a device for training swimmers and performing physiotherapeutic exercises, a method for assembling a device for training swimmers and performing physiotherapeutic exercises, a unit for measuring parameters of a swimmer, and a method for assembling a unit for measuring parameters of a swimmer. The device for training swimmers and performing physiotherapeutic exercises comprises a tank configured to accommodate a swimmer and a cover connected to the tank. The device for training swimmers and performing physiotherapeutic exercises further comprises a restraining element. A first end of the restraining element is connected to the tank and the second end of the restraining element is configured to be connected to the swimmer. The unit for measuring parameters of a swimmer comprises a housing, within which a motive force sensor, a processing unit, and a transmitter are enclosed. |
38 |
Swimming propulsion device |
US13073343 |
2011-03-28 |
US08690617B2 |
2014-04-08 |
Christopher C. Langenfeld; Christopher M. Werner; Ryan K. LaRocque; Thomas S. Schnellinger; Stanley B. Smith, III |
A swimming propulsion device. The swimming propulsion device includes a fuselage at least one propulsor pivotally connected to the fuselage, and in some embodiments, at least one stabilizer affixed to the fuselage. The device also includes a swimmer connection mechanism removably attached to the fuselage by a locking mechanism whereby the swimmer connection mechanism connects a swimmer to the device, and a control mechanism installed within the propulsor. A method for efficient swimming is also disclosed. |
39 |
Underwater dive plane |
US12725621 |
2010-03-17 |
US08191494B2 |
2012-06-05 |
Paul Richard Tosch, Jr.; Mark Oliver Thomas Queen |
An underwater dive plane includes a central rotating hub, rotating wing holders on either side of the central rotating hub, and wings attached to the wing holders. The attachment is accomplished by a threaded bolt inserted through the center of the central rotating hub and through the center of the wing holders in a way that permits the wing holders to rotate around the threaded bolt. A rope threaded through a hole in the central rotating hub leads to a watercraft and allows towing a person holding onto the dive plane. The rotating wings allow the diver to control the angle and direction of the dive. |
40 |
Swimming propulsion device |
US12186719 |
2008-08-06 |
US07988508B2 |
2011-08-02 |
Christopher C. Langenfeld; Ryan K. LaRocque; Stanley B. Smith, III; James M. Knight; Thomas S. Schellinger |
A swimming propulsion device. The swimming propulsion device includes a fuselage having a forward section and an aft section, at least one propulsor pivotally connected to the forward section of the fuselage, and in some embodiments, at least one stabilizer affixed to the aft section of the fuselage. The device also includes a swimmer connection mechanism removably attached to the fuselage by a locking mechanism whereby the swimmer connection mechanism connects a swimmer to the device, and a control mechanism attached to the fuselage and the propulsor. A method for efficient swimming is also disclosed. |