GB2388050B - Starting aid for use in swimming - Google Patents

Starting aid for use in swimming

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GB2388050B
GB2388050B GB0210230A GB0210230A GB2388050B GB 2388050 B GB2388050 B GB 2388050B GB 0210230 A GB0210230 A GB 0210230A GB 0210230 A GB0210230 A GB 0210230A GB 2388050 B GB2388050 B GB 2388050B
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swimming
platform
starting aid
leading edge
aid
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Francesca Curry
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Priority to GB0210230A priority Critical patent/GB2388050B/en
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Priority to AT03718975T priority patent/ATE400328T1/en
Priority to ES03718975T priority patent/ES2306864T3/en
Priority to CNB038100665A priority patent/CN1299785C/en
Priority to AU2003223008A priority patent/AU2003223008B2/en
Priority to US10/513,559 priority patent/US20050227813A1/en
Priority to PCT/GB2003/001941 priority patent/WO2003092819A2/en
Priority to DE60322045T priority patent/DE60322045D1/en
Priority to EP03718975A priority patent/EP1501609B1/en
Publication of GB2388050A publication Critical patent/GB2388050A/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B5/00—Apparatus for jumping
    • A63B5/08—Spring-boards
    • A63B5/10—Spring-boards for aquatic sports

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Toys (AREA)
  • Measurement Of Unknown Time Intervals (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)
  • Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)
  • Chemical And Physical Treatments For Wood And The Like (AREA)

Abstract

A starting aid for use in swimming comprising a platform with a leading edge wherein said platform is configured to be disposed with said leading edge adjacent to an edge of a swimming pool said aid further comprising a surface, located behind said leading edge and upwardly inclined with respect to said platform, for a swimmer to push against with one foot whilst diving from the platform.
GB0210230A 2002-05-03 2002-05-03 Starting aid for use in swimming Expired - Lifetime GB2388050B (en)

Priority Applications (9)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0210230A GB2388050B (en) 2002-05-03 2002-05-03 Starting aid for use in swimming
PCT/GB2003/001941 WO2003092819A2 (en) 2002-05-03 2003-05-02 Starting aid for use in swimming
ES03718975T ES2306864T3 (en) 2002-05-03 2003-05-02 DEVICE HELP DEVICE FOR USE IN SWIMMING.
CNB038100665A CN1299785C (en) 2002-05-03 2003-05-02 Starting aid for use in swimming
AU2003223008A AU2003223008B2 (en) 2002-05-03 2003-05-02 Starting aid for use in swimming
US10/513,559 US20050227813A1 (en) 2002-05-03 2003-05-02 Starting aid for use in swimming
AT03718975T ATE400328T1 (en) 2002-05-03 2003-05-02 JUMPING DEVICE FOR SWIMMERS
DE60322045T DE60322045D1 (en) 2002-05-03 2003-05-02 LEAVING DEVICE FOR SWIMMERS
EP03718975A EP1501609B1 (en) 2002-05-03 2003-05-02 Starting aid for use in swimming

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GB0210230A GB2388050B (en) 2002-05-03 2002-05-03 Starting aid for use in swimming

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GB0210230D0 GB0210230D0 (en) 2002-06-12
GB2388050A GB2388050A (en) 2003-11-05
GB2388050B true GB2388050B (en) 2005-10-12

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US (1) US20050227813A1 (en)
EP (1) EP1501609B1 (en)
CN (1) CN1299785C (en)
AT (1) ATE400328T1 (en)
AU (1) AU2003223008B2 (en)
DE (1) DE60322045D1 (en)
ES (1) ES2306864T3 (en)
GB (1) GB2388050B (en)
WO (1) WO2003092819A2 (en)

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US8696525B2 (en) * 2011-10-18 2014-04-15 Colorado Time Systems Track start block for swimming
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US9623272B2 (en) 2014-01-08 2017-04-18 Pentair Water Pool And Spa, Inc. Adjustable plate for starting block
USD742984S1 (en) 2014-01-08 2015-11-10 Pentair Water Pool And Spa, Inc. Swimmer starting platform
JP6438296B2 (en) * 2014-12-25 2018-12-12 株式会社メタルテック大藪 Back assistance device for backstroke
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DE2517738A1 (en) * 1975-04-22 1976-11-04 Newestin Rennert Alexander Von Diving device for swimmers - has edge of diving stand curved to shape of divers feet
US4134583A (en) * 1976-03-09 1979-01-16 Davidson James J Starting assist device for swimmers

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GB2388050A (en) 2003-11-05
ATE400328T1 (en) 2008-07-15
WO2003092819A3 (en) 2003-12-18
ES2306864T3 (en) 2008-11-16
GB0210230D0 (en) 2002-06-12
EP1501609A2 (en) 2005-02-02
CN1649648A (en) 2005-08-03
EP1501609B1 (en) 2008-07-09
US20050227813A1 (en) 2005-10-13
DE60322045D1 (en) 2008-08-21
AU2003223008A1 (en) 2003-11-17
WO2003092819A2 (en) 2003-11-13
CN1299785C (en) 2007-02-14
AU2003223008B2 (en) 2007-08-02

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