Recreational floatation device
US5304082A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B34/52
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A recreational floatation device. The floatation device includes an inflatable main body having an elongated horizontal axis and a flattened configuration. When inflated, the device has a buoyancy in water sufficient to support a plurality of users. The main body preferably has at least two openings positioned along the elongated horizontal axis. A main body valve is secured on the main body. The device also preferably includes at least two inflatable bladders, which are encompassed by the main body, positioned along the elongated horizontal axis and adjacent to the main body openings. Each of the bladders has a bladder valve which is secured on the main body. The main body and bladders are inflatable through the main body and bladder valves, respectively.
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