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July 6, 1911
The Citizen
Berea, Madison County, Kentucky
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A German swimming master invents portable, inflatable air cushions that enable safe, fatigue-free movement in water for both swimmers and non-swimmers, allowing vertical or horizontal positions.
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Air Cushions Aid Swimmer
Apparatus Designed by German Master Enables Person to Move About in Water Freely.
The swimming apparatus designed by a German swimming master is both for trained swimmers and those ignorant of the art. When out of use, this apparatus is readily carried in the pocket, says the Popular Mechanics. It consists of two oblong air cushions, each subdivided into five compartments which are connected together by transversal straps. Before putting on the apparatus, which consists of thin caoutchouc lined with a dense fabric, it is inflated through a valve, within a few seconds, by a few strong breaths.
Being arranged on both sides of the body, the apparatus leaves the head and neck perfectly free, thus doing away with any pendulating motions characteristic of most salvage apparatus.
New Swimming Apparatus
The person equipped with the apparatus moves about in the water with remarkable safety and stability. A special advantage of the apparatus is its allowing the swimmer at will to take up a vertical or horizontal position, thus enabling him to remain in the water for hours without fatigue.
Apparatus Designed by German Master Enables Person to Move About in Water Freely.
The swimming apparatus designed by a German swimming master is both for trained swimmers and those ignorant of the art. When out of use, this apparatus is readily carried in the pocket, says the Popular Mechanics. It consists of two oblong air cushions, each subdivided into five compartments which are connected together by transversal straps. Before putting on the apparatus, which consists of thin caoutchouc lined with a dense fabric, it is inflated through a valve, within a few seconds, by a few strong breaths.
Being arranged on both sides of the body, the apparatus leaves the head and neck perfectly free, thus doing away with any pendulating motions characteristic of most salvage apparatus.
New Swimming Apparatus
The person equipped with the apparatus moves about in the water with remarkable safety and stability. A special advantage of the apparatus is its allowing the swimmer at will to take up a vertical or horizontal position, thus enabling him to remain in the water for hours without fatigue.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Swimming Apparatus
Air Cushions
German Invention
Water Safety
What entities or persons were involved?
German Swimming Master
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German Swimming Master
Story Details
A German swimming master designs an inflatable air cushion apparatus made of caoutchouc and fabric, subdivided into compartments, that allows users to move freely in water, switch positions, and stay afloat without fatigue.