Patent · US Expired

Internal body encircling belt for personal floatation devices

US7014520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References
49Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 14, 2003
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63C9/115
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention comprises a system for a buoyant material, a cover, and a belt arranged between the cover and the buoyant material. The belt is stitched to the cover at at least one location. In accordance with further aspects of the invention, the belt is stitched to the cover near a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. In accordance with other aspects of the invention, the belt passes through the cover and is stitched to the cover near the location where the belt passes through the cover.

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