Patents Assigned to Finis INC
  • Patent number: 7798876
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a kickboard. The kickboard includes a wedge-shaped flotation body with a top surface and a bottom surface. The kickboard preferably includes an adjustable strap feature for positioning a swimmer's hands in a flattened position while swimming with the kickboard in a forward position. The top surface preferably includes depression features for fitting or cradling against the swimmer's arms with the swimmer's arms outstretched. Preferably, the kickboard includes one or more fins protruding from the bottom surface of the wedge-shaped flotation body and the bottom surface includes one or more contoured channels to further stabilize the kickboard while swimming with the kickboard in the forward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Finis Inc.
    Inventor: John Mix
  • Patent number: 7677939
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an arm-brace for improving the efficiency of a swimmer's stroke. In accordance with the embodiments of the invention, the arm brace includes a first closed loop and a second closed loop that together form a figure-eight configuration. The first closed loop and the second closed loop are preferably at an angle with respect to each other such that the swimmer's hand is positionable through a portion of the first closed loop and the swimmer's forearm is positionable through the second closed loop. The arm brace is configured to control an angle between the swimmer's elbow and wrist in order to promote early vertical forearm positioning as the swimmer's arm moves through a catch phase of a swimming stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Finis Inc.
    Inventor: Nicolas Dahl
  • Patent number: 7081809
    Abstract: This invention relates to systems to regulate pace. More particularly, this invention relates to providing a user with a regulated pace through the use of an electronic pace regulating, timing, and coaching device. In accordance with the instant invention, a portable programmable electronic device is configured to provide an audible signal at a repeated frequency that is selectable by the user. The pace timer and coaching device provides the user with a set audible cue at a set frequency to be followed during an exercise session. The audible cues provide a single regulated pace to be followed by the user while performing repetitive actions, motions, or strokes such that a desired training or racing pace is adhered to. The device is configured to detachably couple to swim goggles, to a user, to sunglasses, to an arm band, to exercise equipment, or to other articles of clothing utilized while exercising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Finis INC
    Inventors: John Mix, Roar Viala
  • Patent number: D415544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Finis, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert L. Applegate
  • Patent number: D672667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Finis Inc.
    Inventor: John Mix