Patent ID: 6086440
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A flexible fin assembly operable when attached to at least one foot of a swimmer, said fin assembly comprising:A) at least one foot attaching element for attaching to at least one foot, or a portion thereof, of a swimmer;B) a broad, thin, elastic foil member having a long axis extending from a first end, along a narrow first portion, and a wider second portion to a free edge extending beyond the swimmer's toes; andC) means attaching said first end to said at least one foot attaching element beneath the foot such that, when operated by the swimmer, said foil member will bend in an arc transverse to said long axis away from the ball of the foot held in the foot attaching element when the foot is forced through the water with the dorsum of the foot advancing first and said foil member will bend up toward said ball on an opposite foot motion.