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Floatation device

US11760445B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 2, 2021
Grant dateSep 19, 2023
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 26, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63C9/15
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hinged floatation device in which the two end portions of one elongate floatation panel are pivotably attached to the two end portions of another elongate floatation panel such that the floatation panels can be pivoted with respect to each other from a compact storage and carrying positioned, where one panel lies substantially flat against the other, to various deployed positions in which the two panels bow outwardly away from each other for sitting in the device while floating, laying on the device while floating, or floating in a vertical position with the device positioned around the user's torso.

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