Heel protector for use with a swim fin
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a heel protector for use with a swim fin showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right end elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a left end elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of a second embodiment thereof;
FIG. 9 is a top plan view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a right end elevational view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 12 is a left end elevational view of FIG. 8;
FIG. 13 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 8; and,
FIG. 14 is a front elevational view of FIG. 8.
The broken lines in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 are understood to represent conventional stitching. The large dark areas of FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 are understood to represent conventional hook and loop material.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 6, 1997
Date of Patent: Sep 7, 1999
Assignees: Patrick James Velecky (New South Wales), Kim Maree Velecky (New South Wales)
Inventor: Patrick James Velecky (Bondi, New South Wales 2026)
Primary Examiner: Ruth McInroy
Law Firm: Ladas & Parry
Application Number: 0/67,558
International Classification: 2902;
