Patent ID: 8641580
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A swimming exercise device for a swimmer to allow generally free movement of legs and arms during performance of a swimming action by the swimmer within a body of water while the swimmer is being restricted to a generally stationary position in the body of water, the swimming exercise device comprising: a) a pole having a securing end, an outer end and a resilient flexibility along a portion of the pole at least near the outer end; b) an engagement member to contact the swimmer while leaving the swimmer free to manipulate their legs and arms during performance of the swimming action; c) a connection member having a first end and a second end with the first end secured relative to the outer end of the pole and the second end secured relative to the engagement member; d) an anchor to provide for retaining the securing end of the pole relative to the body of water, the anchor having an assembly having a portion which penetrates the concrete of the concrete pad situated adjacent the body of water subsequent to an installation of the anchor, the anchor further comprises: and wherein the anchor, the pole, the engagement member and the connection member cooperate to provide for a restriction of placement of the swimmer in the body of water during the performance of the swimming action while further providing for a lifting action to the swimmer while in the body of water during the performance of the swimming action.