Compact personal inflatable flotation device
US7029354B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C9/1055
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compact personal inflatable flotation device comprising a cylindrical canister, an inflatable bladder attached to the first end of the canister, the bladder of sufficient size to provide flotation support for a user, a compressed gas cartridge removably housed within the canister, a user strap attached to the canister, a bi-directional activation mechanism with a control button disposed on the outer surface of the canister, whereby the bi-directional activation control button must be moved sequentially in the Y plane then the X plane to allow the compressed gas cartridge to fill the bladder.
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