Quick detach inflatable lifejacket
US8696398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C9/1255
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A personal flotation is provided having a body harness portion and an inflatable lifejacket portion. The body harness portion is positionable on a wearer. The lifejacket is positionable about the neck of the wearer, where the lifejacket portion is removably secured to the body harness portion with a quick release connector. The lifejacket can be removed from the wearer by decoupling lifejacket portion from the body harness portion, and removing the lifejacket portion from about the neck of the wearer. The body harness portion will remain positioned on the wearer.
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