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Buoyant aquatic recreational device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-02
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1989-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A buoyant aquatic recreational device of generally spherical shape having at least one opening therethrough which opening does not go through the geometrical center of the buoyant body and is sized to receive a person''s arms so that when the body is placed in water under a human, it will support the human.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Lino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:34
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/13; B63C9/135; A; A63; A63B; A63B67/00; A63B67/007; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An aquatic recreational device comprising: a buoyant body of generally spherical shape; a buoyant body having two openings therethrough to receive a person''s arms; the surface of the buoyant body having two slots, each of the slots being associated with one of the openings such that a person may insert an arm in one of the openings through the associated slot; the openings through the buoyant body being through a portion thereof which excludes the geometrical center of the buoyant body so that when the device is placed in water under a person whose arms are placed in the openings, the person may be supported by the device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
An aquatic recreational device comprising: a buoyant body of generally spherical shape; a buoyant body having two openings therethrough to receive a person''s arms; the surface of the buoyant body having two slots, each of the slots being associated with one of the openings such that a person may insert an arm in one of the openings through the associated slot; the openings through the buoyant body being through a portion thereof which excludes the geometrical center of the buoyant body so that when the device is placed in water under a person whose arms are placed in the openings, the person may be supported by the device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The aquatic recreational device of claim 1 including at least one handle affixed to the buoyant body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The aquatic recreational device of claim 2 wherein there are two handles affixed to the buoyant body.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |