Personal floatation device
US8920205B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C2009/131
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A personal floatation device includes an attachment device that selectably couples to a user's body. The personal floatation device includes a housing that couples to the attachment device. The housing includes a base and an outer wall extending outwardly from a perimeter of the base. The housing includes an inner wall enclosed by the outer wall and extending outwardly from an interior region of the base. The housing includes a compressed air container extending through the inner wall. The housing includes a compressed air activation device functionally coupled to the compressed air container such that, when triggered, releases air therefrom. The housing includes an air bladder in fluid communication with the compressed air container. The housing includes a breakaway cover coupled to the outer wall that detaches when exposed to pressure from the air bladder inflating. The housing include a trigger device functionally coupled to the compressed air activation device.
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