Patent ID: 9186554
Filing Date: 2015-11-17
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A swim fin comprising: a. a fin component having a centerline; and b. a strapless leg amputation coupling attached to the fin component, the leg amputation coupling having a centerline and an opening into which an amputated leg may be removably inserted, wherein the centerline of the fin component and the centerline of the leg amputation coupling are substantially aligned with one another, wherein the coupling is formed of an inner prosthetic shell and an outer shell that is more rigid than the prosthetic shell, wherein the inner prosthetic shell is configured to fit an individual, and wherein the outer shell is joined to the fin component at, an interface that is fixed so that the coupling and fin component do not pivot with respect to one another to minimize irritation or pain to an amputee when using the swim fin.