Swim weights
OwnerGregory A. Alstoninventor
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Abstract
A swim weight sleeve system for use in aquatic exercises and training applications by swimmers is disclosed. Sleeve (1) includes a rubberized sleeve material (2) containing an adjustable quantity of weights (3) and adapted to snugly fit around the forearms and/or calves of a swimmer. Sleeve (1) is adapted to stretch over the hand or foot of a swimmer and retract to substantially its original size to provide a snug fit conforming to the shape of the forearm or calf of the swimmer. Securing straps (5), provided at each end of sleeve (1), ensure a secure fit of the sleeves. A wrap-around weighted sleeve (6) and a non-weighted sleeve (10) that absorbs water to serve as weight during swimming are also disclosed.
Claims4
A weighted training device for use on a swimmer's forearms or lower legs comprising:
- a thin, generally cylindrical sleeve for encircling a limb of a swimmer, said sleeve having a resilient, smooth outer surface for allowing said sleeve to stretch over the swimmer's hand or foot and to retract for a snug fit on the swimmer's limb, and for allowing unobstructed flow of water araound said sleeve;
- an elastic band on a first end of said sleeve for providing a watertight seal between the swimmer's limb and said sleeve;
- a retaining means on a second end of said sleeve for securing the second end of said sleeve to the swimmer's limb;
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- a plurality of weights within said sleeve for providing a desired amount of weight resistance.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.