61 |
ENGIN NAUTIQUE PROPULSABLE PAR LA FORCE HUMAINE |
EP08827265.3 |
2008-06-26 |
EP2158123A2 |
2010-03-03 |
Coffournic, Yves |
The watercraft according to the invention comprises: 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 said frame, on either side thereof, so as to offer a user a grip for his hands, and seat means (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. |
62 |
PERSONAL PROPULSION DEVICE |
EP05718341.0 |
2005-03-29 |
EP1732806A2 |
2006-12-20 |
Li, Raymond |
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. |
63 |
Propulsion system for a person or a watercraft |
US15148624 |
2016-05-06 |
US10029775B2 |
2018-07-24 |
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. |
64 |
Swimming Propulsion Device |
US15837201 |
2017-12-11 |
US20180105248A1 |
2018-04-19 |
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. |
65 |
Propulsion system |
US15363358 |
2016-11-29 |
US09878211B1 |
2018-01-30 |
Justin Knowles |
Disclosed is a propulsion system that comprises a power source coupled to a flotation device. The power source can be rechargeable. The system further comprises at least one thruster configured to be coupled to a person. A power cable operably couples the power source and the at least one thruster. The system is configured such that the at least one thruster propels the person through the water while the power source remains at a surface of the water and coupled to the flotation device. The system can include an air supply assembly. |
66 |
Swimming Propulsion Device |
US15149730 |
2016-05-09 |
US20160251067A1 |
2016-09-01 |
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. |
67 |
Device for training swimmers and performing physiotherapeutic exercises |
US14108530 |
2013-12-17 |
US09192817B2 |
2015-11-24 |
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. |
68 |
Aquatic equilibrium cycle |
US13066831 |
2011-04-25 |
US09056220B2 |
2015-06-16 |
Erik Richards; Andrew Howansky |
Several embodiment of an exercycle which is suspended by floatation devices just below the surface of the water, requires the user to exercise both upper and lower body portions to work the cycle while maintaining balance in the water. The aquatic equilibrium cycle can be used for muscle toning, physical therapy or competition. Some embodiments employ a foot pedal having hinged wings which produce an octopus-type propulsion to move the cycle in a forward direction. Some embodiments allow the adjustment of the magnitude of floatation force to accommodate the body size of the particular end user. |
69 |
UNIT FOR MEASURING PARAMETERS OF SWIMMER |
US14108555 |
2013-12-17 |
US20140171268A1 |
2014-06-19 |
Anthony Frolov |
Provided is a device for measuring parameters of a swimmer. The device includes a motive force sensor configured to measure a motive force associated with the swimmer, wherein the motive force is generated by the swimmer moving in a water reservoir, a processing unit configured to process measurements received from the motive force sensor, wherein the processing generates processed measurements, a transmitter configured to transmit the processed measurements to a peripheral unit, a housing configured to enclose at least the motive force sensor, the processing unit, and the transmitter, and one or more fasteners connected to the housing and configured to fasten a restraining element, wherein the restraining element is configured to transfer the motive force from the swimmer to the motive force sensor. |
70 |
SWIMMING TRAINING DEVICE |
US13553306 |
2012-07-19 |
US20140024501A1 |
2014-01-23 |
Juan Cruz TABENA ISERN; Roberto ALFONZO-LARRAIN |
A device for improving the swimming performance of a user. The device includes an upper layer made of a translucent or transparent material, a middle layer disposed adjacent the first layer and made of a reflective material, and a lower layer disposed adjacent the second layer. The third layer is made of an opaque material. Additionally, a line is disposed along a length of at least one of the upper, middle, and lower layers to assist the user in determining a position of the user, so as to correct movements of the user. |
71 |
Aquatic equilibrium cycle |
US13066831 |
2011-04-25 |
US20110275487A1 |
2011-11-10 |
Erik Richards; Andrew Howansky |
Several embodiment of an exercycle which is suspended by floatation devices just below the surface of the water, requires the user to exercise both upper and lower body portions to work the cycle while maintaining balance in the water. The aquatic equilibrium cycle can be used for muscle toning, physical therapy or competition. Some embodiments employ a foot pedal having hinged wings which produce an octopus-type propulsion to move the cycle in a forward direction. Some embodiments allow the adjustment of the magnitude of floatation force to accommodate the body size of the particular end user. |
72 |
SWIMMING PROPULSION DEVICE |
US13073343 |
2011-03-28 |
US20110230107A1 |
2011-09-22 |
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. |
73 |
Personal propulsion device |
US12767216 |
2010-04-26 |
US07900867B2 |
2011-03-08 |
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. |
74 |
RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR SECURING A USER ON A WATERCRAFT, AND WATERCRAFT HAVING A RESTRAINT SYSTEM |
US12452628 |
2008-07-09 |
US20100236468A1 |
2010-09-23 |
Peter Walpurgis |
The invention relates to 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 (14) which is passed around the body of the user (10). Furthermore, the restraint system has two stepped straps (22a, 22b) which are fitted onto the belt strap (14) on the one hand in the area (18) of the stomach of the user and on the other hand in the area (20) of the back of the user and are each passed through the step of the user (10). A connecting strap (26), one end (28) of which acts on the belt strap (14) in the area (18) of the stomach of the user (10), can be fitted at its other end (30) to the water-craft. Furthermore, the invention relates to a watercraft having a belt system such as this. |
75 |
UNDERWATER DIVE PLANE |
US12725621 |
2010-03-17 |
US20100236467A1 |
2010-09-23 |
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. |
76 |
Personal propulsion device |
US11789552 |
2007-04-25 |
US07735772B2 |
2010-06-15 |
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. |
77 |
Swimming Propulsion Device |
US12186719 |
2008-08-06 |
US20090042462A1 |
2009-02-12 |
Christopher C. Langenfeld; Ryan K. LaRocque; Stanley B. Smith, III; James M. Knight; Thomas S. Schnellinger |
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. |
78 |
Personal propulsion device |
US11088330 |
2005-03-23 |
US20060054735A1 |
2006-03-16 |
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. |
79 |
Aquatic exercise apparatus and method therefor |
US10816258 |
2004-04-01 |
US20050227821A1 |
2005-10-13 |
Richmond Powell; Mark Beltz |
An aquatic exercise apparatus and method therefor comprised of two flotation devices connected by a plurality of tube members that can be easily and inexpensively adjusted by length and angle, allowing a person to swim by cranking two flotation devices while kicking his or her feet. Preferably, PVC tubes and PVC elbows are used so that the overall length of the aquatic exercise device and the length between a first handle and a second handle can be easily and inexpensively adjusted by substituting PVC tubes of different lengths and PVC elbows of different angles. In this way, swimmers of different sizes can use the same aquatic exercise apparatus by adjusting it to their preference. Additionally, a single swimmer can adjust the aquatic swimming apparatus in order to focus on different muscle groups. |
80 |
Human controlled towable device for water surface and subsurface operation |
US09897327 |
2001-07-02 |
US06575114B2 |
2003-06-10 |
Richard H. Sandler; Hussein A. Mansy |
A device for use in human controlled water surface and subsurface travel includes a towbar having first and second end portions. The device includes a first control member that is rotatably coupled to the towbar adjacent to the first end portion and the first control member has a first control surface and a second control surface opposite the first control surface. The device further includes a second control member rotatably coupled to the towbar adjacent to the second end portion and spaced from the first control member, and the second control member has a third control surface and a fourth control surface opposite the third control surface. The device further includes first and second grips spaced apart and fixed to the towbar between the first and second control members so that rotation of the first and second grips about a longitudinal axis of the towbar enables the first and second control members to be independently rotated about the longitudinal axis of the towbar. |