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Exercise device for use in swimmingExercise device for use in swimming description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080085817, Exercise device for use in swimming. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]The applicants for utility patent coverage in the U.S. for the invention taught, enabled, and claimed in this Continuation-In-Part Utility Patent application, hereby incorporates by reference herein, and claims the benefit of priority of the respective filing dates accorded the following Utility patent application earlier filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, namely: [0002]U.S. Utility Patent Application No. 10/666,123 filed Sep. 22, 2003, titled Exercise Device for use in Swimming Pool, and,hereby incorporates by reference herein, and under 37 CFR 119(e) claims the benefit of priority of the respective filing dates accorded the following provisional patent applications earlier filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, namely: [0003]U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/645510 filed Jan. 19, 2005 and entitled "Stationary Swimming Device for Current Generating Pool", and, [0004]U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/698680 filed Jul. 13, 2005 and entitled "Stationary Swimming Device for Small Pool Area". [0005]The aforementioned U.S. Patent Application, and the aforementioned U.S. Provisional Patent Applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety for all purposes into this Patent Application. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0006]The present invention relates to the general art of exercise and therapeutic equipment, and to the particular field of swimming accessories. DISCUSSION OF THE RELATED ART [0007]Swimming is well recognized for exercise and therapy. People can swim even if they are disabled, elderly, or the like, because swimming provides excellent cardiovascular exercise as well as excellent physical exercise without placing undue stress and strain on muscles, tendons, bones and joints. People can swim well into their 80's and 90's when they cannot participate in most other sports. [0008]While excellent, swimming does have some drawbacks. For example, some people do not have easy or convenient access to a public swimming pool. Others are shy or reluctant to swim in a public pool or in a pool that has many other swimmers. Some pools are not easily accessible to some users. [0009]Therefore, there is a need for a means for permitting a person to swim while overcoming the above-mentioned problems. [0010]The art contains several examples of devices that allow a person to swim in place. That is, some form of resistance is applied to a swimmer so the swimmer can exert energy in swimming while not requiring a great deal of space. A common example of this is the bungee cord tied to a swimmer and anchored to a stationary object associated with the swimming pool. The swimmer swims to the end of the bungee cord and then tries to swim further while the cord stretches and retards the swimmer. The bungee cord, along with nearly all other presently-available devices, includes a belt that is worn around the swimmer's waist. While the presently-available devices solve many of the above-mentioned problems, they have problems of their own. [0011]The most important drawback associated with the presently-known devices is that these designs focus on the effect of holding the swimmer's body stationary in the water and these known devices fail to address the significant forces affecting the body during the act of swimming. Proper alignment is crucial in any sport and, if not addressed, can lead to fatigue, serious injury and/or pain. [0012]Therefore, there is a need for a device that permits swimming in place but which provides proper alignment for the swimmer during swimming. [0013]Furthermore, many of the presently-known devices are not comfortable to wear. Some of the devices have waist bands that place a great deal of force on the swimmer over a small area. This stress may create sores and may improperly align the forces on the swimmer. [0014]Therefore, there is a need for a device that permits swimming in place but which provides proper alignment for the swimmer during swimming and which is comfortable for the swimmer. [0015]Still further, most of the presently-known devices are not versatile. They do not permit different users to customize the device to their particular needs and requirements. The devices cannot be customized for a particular exercise regimen. Often, the presently-known devices are difficult and cumbersome to don or doff which may exacerbate problems associated with using those devices for a disabled swimmer. [0016]Many of the presently-known devices are not amenable to use with other accessories, such as timers and the like. This further vitiates the advantages associated with swim-in-place devices by further limiting their versatility. [0017]Therefore, there is a need for a device that permits swimming in place but which is versatile and which is easy to don and/or doff. PRINCIPAL OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION [0018]It is a main object of the present invention to provide a device that can be used to improve swimming skills and obtain the benefits of lap swimming. [0019]It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that can be used during therapy that includes swimming. [0020]It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that can be used to improve swimming skills and obtain the benefits of lap swimming while using only a small area. [0021]It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that can be used to improve swimming skills and obtain the benefits of lap swimming while using only a small area including a home swimming pool. [0022]It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that can be used to improve swimming skills and obtain the benefits of lap swimming while the swimmer swims against resistance in a swim-in-place mode. [0023]It is another object of the present invention to provide a device that can be used to improve swimming skills and obtain the benefits of lap swimming while the swimmer swims against resistance in a swim-in-place mode while retaining a proper alignment. Continue reading about Exercise device for use in swimming... Full patent description for Exercise device for use in swimming Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Exercise device for use in swimming patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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