WHO: I’m a new member - I joined because I’m told there are a couple of thousand other members who are skilled craftsmen/craftswomen, many of whom are also inventors. MakerSpace is the home of experienced hands and brains that can help me figure out how to prototype my invention.
WHAT: I have a patent on a vertical swim fin that I believe will propel underwater swimmers at much higher speeds with much less effort - now at the “prove it” stage. I’m not very good with my hands and need help building a working prototype - mostly with the horizontal cross-piece to which the swimmer will connect his/her feet. Selection of viable materials is also of great importance.
WHY: In addition to possible use by Navy SEALS, there is a HUGE market with “swim finners” (international competitive under-water swimmers who use something like a big fiberglass putty knife to swim like dolphins - comparatively inefficient).
Opinions & suggestions welcomed.
Thanks,
George