Personal water safety device
US8016627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C9/155
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A personal water safety device includes a strap and a housing attached to the strap. The strap includes a cinch and a fastening device. The housing includes an inflatable bladder, an inflation assembly disposed within the inflatable bladder, and an actuator. The actuator includes a lanyard and a ring. The inflation assembly includes a frame and a gas container. The frame includes a retaining clip to prevent the gas container and a portion of the inflatable bladder from prematurely dislodging. The gas container deploys gas to the inflatable bladder for inflation. The inflatable bladder remains attached in a substantially stationary position adjacent to the upper arm of the user by the strap. The inflatable bladder can be disposed in a substantially cylindrical shape. The inflatable bladder can be formed from a highly visible material. A second strap can be attached to the inflatable bladder for stability.
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