Buoyant support apparatus and system for use in exercising

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1989-03-01

1991-02-19

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices

Body supporting buoyant device

441106, A63B 2300

Patent

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049939807

ABSTRACT:
An exercise device comprising a flotation jacket worn by an exerciser in water which enables the exerciser to float in an upright position while exercising and without contact with the bottom or sides of the enclosure holding the water. The jacket is fabricated from a fabric with pockets sewn in the fabric for insertion of segments of flotation material. The size and location of the segments result in equal buoyant forces at the front and back and at the sides of the exerciser to assure that the exerciser remains upright while floating in water. The fabric is such that the friction between the flotation jacket and the exerciser is increased when the fabric is emersed in water thereby preventing the jacket from riding up under the armpits of the exerciser. The flotation jacket can be fabricated easily and at low cost by using standard materials and production techniques without the need for expensive molding equipment. A buoyant support system for use in exercising is also disclosed which enables the exerciser wearing the flotation device and a harness to be supported by cables in a tank attached to the exercising device while the exerciser is floating and exercising in water placed in the tank.

REFERENCES:
patent: 960129 (1910-05-01), Wilkinson
patent: 1901906 (1933-03-01), Farmer et al.

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