Flotation aid
US8113897B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C9/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flotation aid which has an inflation unit comprising an inflatable bladder and a gas container assembly including a capsule containing a compressed gas for inflating the bladder and having a valve through which gas may be released into the bladder, the gas container assembly being located substantially within the bladder and actuating means actuable externally of the bladder for actuating the valve to allow release of gas from the capsule into the bladder to inflate the bladder. In one form, the inflation unit is housed within a two-part longitudinally split casing, the parts of the casing being interconnected but being separated upon and by inflation of the bladder to release the bladder. In another form, the floatation aid is incorporated in pants or other article of clothing being located in a pocket and secured to the pants or article of clothing.
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