Appeal No. 2000-1486 Page 7
Application No. 08/968,871
Lennon discloses a swimming instruction and training aid.
As shown in Figure 1, the swimming instruction and training
aid is worn about the ankle and leg of a swimmer. The
swimming instruction and training aid comprises an
approximately cylindrical sleeve of resilient cellular
neoprene material surfaced on both sides with a nylon or
similar fabric. The sleeve is provided with slits so that it
can be easily fitted over the foot, placed on the ankle, and
remain in position there without movement and consequent
distraction. Lennon teaches that the swimming instruction and
training aid provides only a relatively small buoyant force.
Alston discloses a swim weight sleeve system for use in
aquatic exercises and training applications by swimmers. As
shown in Figure 1, a sleeve 1 includes a rubberized sleeve
material 2 containing an adjustable quantity of weights 3 and
adapted to snugly fit around the forearms and/or calves of a
swimmer. Sleeve 1 is adapted to stretch over the hand or foot
of a swimmer and retract to substantially its original size to
provide a snug fit conforming to the shape of the forearm or
calf of the swimmer. Securing straps 5, provided at each end
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