Patent ID: 6176815
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A swimming exercise and training apparatus comprising:a flotation member sized and shaped to be positioned against a portion of a person's upper torso, said flotation member be constructed of a material capable of buoyantly resting on the surface of a body of water with said person thereon;means for removably securing said flotation member to said portion of said person's upper torso;means for retaining said flotation member substantially in place;wherein said means for retaining said flotation member substantially in place comprises at least one cord having a first end attached to said flotation member and an opposite second end structured for attachment to a gel station object;further comprising at least one stake member, each of said at least one stake members being attached to said second end of said at least one cord and being structured for removable attachment to a stationary surface;wherein each of said at least one stake members includes an upper portion with a generally flat surface, said generally flat surface being structured to facilitate the exertion of force thereon so as to push said at least one stake member into said stationary surface; andfurther comprising a swivel secured to said upper portion of said at least one stake member and attached to said second end of said at least one cord, said swivel being structured to allow said at least one cord to pivot around said at least one stake member in a generally horizontal plane.