Swim Training Vest

Abstract

An apparatus related to a swim training vest with which one or more water resistance induction ducts may be associated; consisting of a front panel and back panel secured together by an adjustable strap; generating a variable amount of resistance in the water by adjustment of a flap at the exhaust end of the water resistance induction ducts.

1 . An apparatus for swim training comprising:
 a. a shell suitable for a swimmer to wear whereby said shell is comprised of an opening for said swimmer's neck and head;   b. a front panel comprising a front panel exterior side and a front panel interior side wherein when said shell is worn by said swimmer said front panel interior side is positioned next to said swimmer's chest;   c. a rear panel comprising a rear panel exterior side and a rear panel interior side wherein when said shell is worn by said swimmer said rear panel interior side is positioned next to said swimmer's back;   d. a connecting mechanism wherein said connecting mechanism is capable to connect said front panel and said rear panel when said shell is worn by said swimmer;   e. and a variable number of water resistant induction ducts wherein said water resistant induction ducts positioned on exterior side of said front panel or on exterior side of said rear panel and may be added and removed to increase or decrease resistance.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said water resistant induction duct comprises an intake opening wherein said intake opening is suitable for entry of water while said swimmer is swimming forward while wearing said apparatus and an exhaust opening wherein said exhaust opening comprises a flap wherein said flap is capable of impeding the exit of water from said water resistant induction duct. 
     
     
         3 . An apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said flap can be adjusted to control the rate of impedance of the exit of water from said water resistant induction duct. 
     
     
         4 . An apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said intake opening can be adjusted to control the rate of entry of water into said water resistant induction duct. 
     
     
         5 . An apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said apparatus is constructed in part of elastic material wherein said elastic material is neoprene. 
     
     
         6 . An apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said water resistant induction duct is constructed of plastic material wherein said plastic material is nylon. 
     
     
         7 . (canceled) 
     
     
         8 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . An apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said flap can be adjusted to control the rate of impedance of the exit of water from said water resistant induction duct. 
     
     
         10 . An apparatus of  claim 2  wherein said intake opening can be adjusted to control the rate of entry of water into said water resistant induction duct. 
     
     
         11 . An apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said apparatus is constructed in part of elastic material wherein said elastic material is neoprene. 
     
     
         12 . An apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said water resistant induction duct is constructed of plastic material wherein said plastic material is nylon.