Patent ID: 6743023
Filing Date: 2004-06-01
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A swim stroke trainer apparatus, comprising:a forearm paddle adapted to be connected with a swimmer's forearm, said forearm paddle including a hand portion contacting a swimmer's hand and a forearm portion contacting a swimmer's forearm, said hand portion including a stabilizer grip to be gripped by a swimmer's hand, said forearm portion including a connector connecting said forearm portion with a swimmer's forearm, wherein relative motion between the hand and forearm is limited, wherein said forearm paddle includes a throat extending between the stabilizer grip and the forearm portion and having a resistance surface adjacent said fin, said resistance surface applying pressure to the forearm, said forearm paddle including a fin extending forwardly at an angle away from the forearm portion and configured to convert generally forward motion into a generally downward force thereby promoting a downward motion of the hand and forearm; and a bicep/tricep float adapted to be connected with a swimmer's upper arm, said bicep/tricep float promoting an elevated elbow.