Swimming propulsion device

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2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)

Marine propulsion

Operator powered drive for propelling means

C441S060000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07988508

ABSTRACT:
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.

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