Kenneth E Pope

US Patent:

8628366, Jan 14, 2014

Filed:

Oct 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/278307

Inventors:

Kenneth Pope - Stockbridge GA, US

International Classification:

B63C 9/08

US Classification:

441129

Abstract:

An aquatic exercise device is provided for assisting a user staying afloat and maintaining balance while performing exercises within a body of water. The device comprises a frame, a contoured body support bar, a pair of handles and a plurality of flotation and balance elements. The frame and body support bar form a “D” shape that surrounds a user's midsection when in use. Handles are disposed along the front of the device so that a user may grip the device to stabilize his or her upper body during use. The frame is encased in floatation foam to provide buoyancy. Additional balance and buoyancy is provided by larger balancing elements disposed around the floatation frame. A user may utilize the device for swimming or exercising in water in a variety of positions, particularly for the elderly, those with limited mobility or those unable to swim independently.