John Yung Chi Fu

US Patent:

55246117, Jun 11, 1996

Filed:

Jul 25, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/279407

Inventors:

John Y. Fu - Hacienda Heights CA

International Classification:

B63C 900

US Classification:

12820111

Abstract:

Here discloses a swimming mask with a mobile cover which is able to close the air valve when the water comes in and open the air valve when water fades away, allowing only air to be exchanged. Within the plastic protective cover, there is an open valve serves only for the drainage of water that comes into the plastic tube from the upper part of the cover, not allowing any water to come into the tube from the base or the cover. This permits a continuous supply of fresh air. As a visual enhancer, the objective of this invention is to help the beginners to be familiarized with water and gain interest in swimming. As for the swimmers, the objective is to reduce the fatigue caused by the duration and the distance of swimming and by the head-neck coordination for the ventilation process. Young toddlers and kids, with the aid of the swimming mask, are able to learn to swim at a faster rate. This mask promotes efficiency, prevents juvenile swimming accidents, and most of all, reduces the fear of water.