Personal flotation device
US6582266B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C9/087
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A personal flotation device, includes a shell defining a cavity having a first portion and a second portion for each receiving a buoyant element where the first and second portions are relatively moveable. Aa fastener for releasably interconnecting the first and second portions having a first and a second part such that when interconnected relative movement of the first and second portions is limited. A safety device is connected to the second portion and is associated with the first part of the fastener for redundant interconnection of the first and second portions in the event that the fastener is unintentionally disconnected.
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