Recreational buoyancy device
US3955230A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 1975 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B34/50
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portable, recreational, buoyancy device comprising an integral rigid, ring-like floating unit having a central opening designed to accommodate the user's body, straps supporting the user in said opening, shoulder straps associated with the unit to suspend the unit from the shoulders of the user when in the opening, and oars mounted on the unit. This versatile device safely buoys and propels the user when floating in the water. When suspended from the user's shoulders, the upper surface of the rigid unit may provide a handy, readily accessible shelf for storage of equipment. The device at the same time provides much greater personal mobility for the user in water areas.
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