Patent · US Expired

Inflating watercraft flotation device

US6814019B2 · kind B2 · utility

6Cited by
25References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 19, 2002
Grant dateNov 9, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H35/18
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flotation device for maintaining a watercraft in a floating condition is provided. The flotation device comprising a cover releasably secured to the watercraft. At least one directing bladder is positioned between the cover and the watercraft. At least one inflatable flotation bladder is positioned between the cover and the watercraft wherein upon inflation of the directing bladder, the directing bladder releases at least a portion of the cover from the watercraft.

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