GB2050954A - Swimming aids - Google Patents

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GB2050954A
GB2050954A GB7846986A GB7846986A GB2050954A GB 2050954 A GB2050954 A GB 2050954A GB 7846986 A GB7846986 A GB 7846986A GB 7846986 A GB7846986 A GB 7846986A GB 2050954 A GB2050954 A GB 2050954A
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expanded polystyrene
swimming aid
cylindrical block
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Radford I R
Thompson B J
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Thompson B J
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/08—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like
    • B63C9/13—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like attachable to body member, e.g. arm, neck, head or waist
    • B63C9/135—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like attachable to body member, e.g. arm, neck, head or waist using solid buoyant material

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Abstract

A swim float comprises a moulded cylindrical block of expanded polystyrene, a nylon webbed belt which extends through the block and means for securing the belt together around the body of the wearer. <IMAGE>

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SPECIFICATION Swimming aid, aqua bottle This invention relates to a swimming aid for use by bathers.
According to the invention, such an aid comprises of a moulded cylindrical block of expanded polystyrene, a nylon webbed belt which extends through the block and means for securing the belt together around the body of the wearer.
The accompanying drawing is a view of the swimming aid according to the invention.
In the illustration, the swimming aid comprises of a single cylindrical block of moulded expanded polystyrene of between 8 grams/litre and 160 grams/ litre density manufactured by the expanded polystyrene processing method as a single unit shown by the letter A. Each unit may be coloured if necessary with a variety of colours by the application of a dye added in the moulding process.
Through the centre of each cylindrical block is passed a nylon webbing belt B. which passes around the stomach or diaphragm of the wearer as shown at C. such a belt is afixed to the wearer by the means of a buckle shown at D. the belt is secured to the unit.
1. A moulded cylindrical block of expanded polystyrene through which is passed a nylon webbing belt which is affixed rigidly to the unit and which belt is affixed to the wearer by means of a buckle.
2. A swimming aid substantially as described by reference to the accompanying drawing.
**WARNING** end of DESC field may overlap start of CLMS **.

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Swimming aid, aqua bottle This invention relates to a swimming aid for use by bathers. According to the invention, such an aid comprises of a moulded cylindrical block of expanded polystyrene, a nylon webbed belt which extends through the block and means for securing the belt together around the body of the wearer. The accompanying drawing is a view of the swimming aid according to the invention. In the illustration, the swimming aid comprises of a single cylindrical block of moulded expanded polystyrene of between 8 grams/litre and 160 grams/ litre density manufactured by the expanded polystyrene processing method as a single unit shown by the letter A. Each unit may be coloured if necessary with a variety of colours by the application of a dye added in the moulding process. Through the centre of each cylindrical block is passed a nylon webbing belt B. which passes around the stomach or diaphragm of the wearer as shown at C. such a belt is afixed to the wearer by the means of a buckle shown at D. the belt is secured to the unit. CLAIMS
1. A moulded cylindrical block of expanded polystyrene through which is passed a nylon webbing belt which is affixed rigidly to the unit and which belt is affixed to the wearer by means of a buckle.
2. A swimming aid substantially as described by reference to the accompanying drawing.
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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2147256A (en) * 1983-09-28 1985-05-09 Trw Cam Gears Ltd Power steering system
CN103448887A (en) * 2012-05-28 2013-12-18 凌怀宇 Cylindrical back floater
CN103448888A (en) * 2012-05-29 2013-12-18 凌怀宇 Hemispherical end cylindrical back float

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2147256A (en) * 1983-09-28 1985-05-09 Trw Cam Gears Ltd Power steering system
CN103448887A (en) * 2012-05-28 2013-12-18 凌怀宇 Cylindrical back floater
CN103448888A (en) * 2012-05-29 2013-12-18 凌怀宇 Hemispherical end cylindrical back float

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