Eric R Solanyk
Engineers in Loveland, CO
License number
Colorado 65364
Issued Date
Jul 27, 2009
Renew Date
Jul 27, 2009
Type
Engineer Intern
Address
Address
5464 Weld County Rd 50, Loveland, CO 80534
Professional information
Track Start Block For Swimming
US Patent:
2013009, Apr 18, 2013
Filed:
Oct 18, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/275479
Inventors:
Eric Solanyk - Loveland CO, US
Christian Stockinger - Loveland CO, US
Christian Stockinger - Loveland CO, US
Assignee:
COLORADO TIME SYSTEMS - Loveland CO
International Classification:
A63B 31/00
US Classification:
482 55
Abstract:
A starting block for swimming equipped with a single curved surface to facilitate track starts while reducing the trip hazard of such a surface. This allows for safer mounting from rear and side steps and removes undesirable gaps in the top surface of the starting block. A pliable embodiment of said curved surface can modify the distance of the curvature from the leading edge of the starting block to adapt to different swimmer needs. An apparatus to obtain said distance for a given swimmer from a meet management system to modify the pliable embodiment for quick change during time-constrained events such as meets.