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US 5,511,999 AGranted
Flipper
OwnerAndrew A. Cochran, Scott B. Dilloninventors
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Abstract
An improved flipper comprising a curved body having a foot pocket to receive a foot of a person therein. A shallow blade extends from a front end of the body. A heel strap is at a back end of the body to retain a heel of the foot of the person thereto. A dorsal fin extends outwardly from the body over the foot pocket. Propulsion, direction and diversion of water past the dorsal fin, will give directional guidance and stability to the person swimming in water.
Claims5
An improved flipper comprising;
- a) a curved body having a foot pocket to receive a foot of a person therein;
- b) a shallow blade extending from a front end of said body;
- c) a heel strap at a back end of said body to retain a heel of the foot of the person thereto;
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- d) a dorsal fin having a base, said dorsal fin extending outwardly from said body, said base limited to the length of said foot pocket, whereby propulsion, direction and diversion of water past said dorsal fin, will give directional guidance and stability to the person swimming in water.
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