Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Swimming aid to increase stroke efficiency – Foot attached
Patent
1997-04-30
1998-08-18
Basinger, Sheaman
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Swimming aid to increase stroke efficiency
Foot attached
441 64, A63B 3111
Patent
active
057952043
ABSTRACT:
A combination water shoe and swim fin is provided offering foot protection on land or in water. A pliable sole having a slip resistant lower surface is formed to a shoe upper body formed of mesh material allowing for quick water drainage from the inner foot receiving cavity formed between the sole and upper body. Extending from the sole outward from the outer shoe sidewall is a swim fin. The swim fin extends laterally outward, and does not extend forward beyond the toe fence of the shoe.
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Basinger Sheaman
Gugliotta John D.
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