US2005227813A1PendingUtilityA1

Starting aid for use in swimming

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Assignee: CURRY FRANCESCAPriority: May 3, 2002Filed: May 2, 2003Published: Oct 13, 2005
Est. expiryMay 3, 2022(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Francesca Curry
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Abstract

A starting aid for use in swimming comprising a platform with a leading edge wherein said platform is configured to be disposed with said leading edge adjacent to an edge of a swimming pool said aid further comprising a surface, located behind said leading edge and upwardly inclined with respect to said platform, for a swimmer to push against with one foot whilst diving from the platform.

Claims

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1 . A starting aid for use in swimming comprising a platform with a leading edge, the platform being configured to be disposed with said leading edge adjacent to an edge of a swimming pool, and comprising a first surface extending back from said leading edge and upon which a swimmer can stand, and a further surface upwardly inclined with respect to said platform, for a swimmer to push against with the other foot whilst diving from the platform, the further surface being disposed behind the first surface so that the swimmer's feet are positioned for a track start.  
   
   
       2 . A starting aid according to  claim 1  comprising a second inclined surface positioned forward of said first inclined surface.  
   
   
       3 . A starting aid according to  claim 2  wherein said second inclined surface has a width less than that of the platform.  
   
   
       4 . A starting aid according to  claim 1  wherein the angle of inclination of a said surface is adjustable.  
   
   
       5 . A starting aid according to  claim 1  wherein the distance of a said surface behind the leading edge of the platform is adjustable.  
   
   
       6 . A starting aid according to  claim 5  wherein a said surface is provided on structure slidable along a track in said platform, said track extending rearwardly from said leading edge.  
   
   
       7 . A starting aid according to  claim 5  wherein the platform is provided with an array of spaced recesses adapted to receive corresponding projections on structure providing a said inclined surface.  
   
   
       8 . A starting aid according to  claim 1  wherein the height of said platform is adjustable.  
   
   
       9 . A starting aid according to  claim 1  wherein said platform and a said surface are integrally formed.  
   
   
       10 . A starting aid according to  claim 2  wherein the second inclined surface is configured for removable attachment to the platform at or adjacent either of said platform's lateral edges.  
   
   
       11 . A starting aid for use in swimming comprising an inclined surface configured for attachment to a platform having a leading edge adjacent a pool edge such that said surface is located behind said leading edge and upwardly inclined with respect to said platform for a swimmer to push against with one foot whilst diving from the platform.  
   
   
       12 . A starting aid according to  claim 11  comprising a second inclined surface positioned forward of said first inclined surface.  
   
   
       13 . A starting aid according to  claim 12  wherein said second inclined surface has a width less that that of the platform.  
   
   
       14 . A starting aid according to  claim 11  wherein the angle of inclination of said surface is adjustable.  
   
   
       15 . A starting aid according to  claim 11  wherein the distance of a said surface behind the leading edge of the platform is adjustable.  
   
   
       16 . A starting aid according to  claim 15  wherein a said surface is provided on structure slidable along a track fastened to said platform such that it extends rearwardly from said leading edge.  
   
   
       17 . A starting aid according to  claim 15  wherein the platform is provided with an array of spaced recesses adapted to receive corresponding projections on structure providing a said inclined surface.  
   
   
       18 . A starting aid according to  claim 11  wherein said aid is adapted for removable attachment to said platform.  
   
   
       19 . (canceled)  
   
   
       20 . A starting aid according to  claim 2  wherein said platform and a said surface are integrally formed.  
   
   
       21 . A starting aid according to  claim 12  wherein the angle of inclination of said surface is adjustable.  
   
   
       22 . A starting aid according to  claim 13  wherein the angle of inclination of said surface is adjustable.  
   
   
       23 . A starting aid according to  claim 12  wherein the distance of a said surface behind the leading edge of the platform is adjustable.  
   
   
       24 . A starting aid according to  claim 13  wherein the distance of a said surface behind the leading edge of the platform is adjustable.  
   
   
       25 . A starting aid according to  claim 14  wherein the distance of a said surface behind the leading edge of the platform is adjustable.  
   
   
       26 . A starting aid according to  claim 12  wherein said aid is adapted for removable attachment to said platform.  
   
   
       27 . A starting aid according to  claim 13  wherein said aid is adapted for removable attachment to said platform.  
   
   
       28 . A starting aid according to  claim 14  wherein said aid is adapted for removable attachment to said platform.  
   
   
       29 . A starting aid according to  claim 15  wherein said aid is adapted for removable attachment to said platform.  
   
   
       30 . A starting aid according to  claim 16  wherein said aid is adapted for removable attachment to said platform.  
   
   
       31 . A starting aid according to  claim 17  wherein said aid is adapted for removable attachment to said platform.

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