Stephanie R Vaughan

US Patent:

6342031, Jan 29, 2002

Filed:

Nov 5, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/968871

Inventors:

Stephanie R. Vaughan - Winchester VA 22602

International Classification:

A63B 3100

US Classification:

482 55, 441 58, 441 59, 441 60, 441 61, 434254

Abstract:

Exercise devices in the form of gaiters and gloves for use during exercising in water, particularly in âdeep waterâ with the user in generally vertical orientation. The devices are form fitting, resilient so as to preclude inadvertent injury during use, and adaptable for use by young and old, the physically fit, the lame or somewhat infirmed. When not in use, the devices are generally oval in cross-section. During use the devices conform to the users arms and/or legs and provide a snug fit for precluding or minimizing slipping and misadjustment and provide a buoyant force on the order of two to ten pounds, more or less; a force of approximately three to six pounds is about right for a young adult lady.