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Recreational floatation device

US5358438A · kind A · utility

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14References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 17, 1993
Grant dateOct 25, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 17, 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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