US3740095A
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Inflatable support structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-05
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-01-05
Abstract
Abstract The invention is directed to a lounge of sturdy construction having special merit as a safe reliable sea lounge and is characterized by the provision of an inflatable generally flat central platform which is buoyant and substantially rigid when inflated and which is surrounded with a plurality of separate inflatable peripheral compartments rising above the platform when inflated. The invention is further characterized by the arrangement of the peripheral compartments which provide a buoyancy distribution that will impart complete stability to the lounge when in use in the water and yet will enable the lounge to be easily mounted by a person in the water. The invention is further characterized by the provision of a back and sides to support a person on the lounge in a comfortable reclining position with his weight properly oriented on the lounge.
Inventors
- 👤 W Nail
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:10
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C15/00; A47C15/004; A47C15/006; B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/50; B63B34/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An inflatable lounge comprising an inflatable generally flat platform, said platform having upper and lower panels, when said platform is inflated and maintained in substantially parallel relation by a plurality of inflatable air compartments disposed in spaced relation within said platform joined to said upper and lower panels whereby the volume of air contained in said platform and said plurality of air compartments disposed therein, is maximized for greater buoyancy and rigidity, and a plurality of separate peripheral compartments completely surrounding said central platform when inflated, and means for inflating said central platform, said plurality of air components disposed within said platform and said peripheral compartments surrounding said platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
An inflatable lounge comprising an inflatable generally flat platform, said platform having upper and lower panels, when said platform is inflated and maintained in substantially parallel relation by a plurality of inflatable air compartments disposed in spaced relation within said platform joined to said upper and lower panels whereby the volume of air contained in said platform and said plurality of air compartments disposed therein, is maximized for greater buoyancy and rigidity, and a plurality of separate peripheral compartments completely surrounding said central platform when inflated, and means for inflating said central platform, said plurality of air components disposed within said platform and said peripheral compartments surrounding said platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An inflatable lounge as claimed in claim 1 wherein said peripheral compartments surrounding said platform rise above said central platform when both said platform and said peripheral compartments are inflated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
An inflatable lounge as claimed in claim 2 wherein said central platform is rectangular in shape, said plurality of peripheral compartments number 4, two disposed longitudinally on either side and The others, one at either end, each peripheral compartment being secured to its adjacent compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
An inflatable lounge as claimed in claim 3 wherein one of said end compartments in substantially larger than the other of said end compartment and said longitudinal compartments taper from said larger end compartment towards said smaller end compartment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
An inflatable lounge as claimed in claim 4 further including a back rest formation comprising a plurality of compartments upstanding from and joined at the juncture of said enlarged end compartment and said platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
An inflatable lounge as claimed in claim 5 wherein said plurality of compartments of said back rest formation are juxtaposed and joined along their adjacent longitudinal sides, the length of their respective edges secured to the juncture of said base and enlarged end compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
An inflatable lounge as claimed in claim 6 in which said back rest formation further comprising a substantially horizontally disposed compartment surmounted on said upstanding plurality of compartments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
114 words
An inflatable lounge as claimed in claim 7 wherein said back rest formation further comprises on both sides of said horizontally surmounted compartment and adjacent thereto, a plurality of inflatable side compartments, forming side arms, disposed substantially perpendicular to said base and upstanding back rest formation, each of said side arms angled and tapered from said horizontal compartment to meet the platform along the diameter of an oblique cross-section through each arm cut by a plane parallel to said upper and lower panel of said platform and passing through the heat seal juncture of said platform and side compartment adjacent to each side arm, said platform and side are being secured along said diameter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
An inflatable lounge as claimed in claim 8 wherein a stress panel is disposed in the area between each of said side arms, said platform and said back rest heat sealed thereto.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
An inflatable lounge comprising an inflatable generally flat platform, said platform having upper and lower panels, when said platform is inflated and maintained in substantially parallel relation by means disposed therein whereby the volume of air contained in said platform is maximized for greater buoyancy and rigidity, and a plurality of separate peripheral compartments completely surrounding said central platform when inflated, and means for inflating said central platform, and said peripheral compartments surrounding said platform.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
75 words
An inflatable lounge comprising an inflatable generally flat platform, said platform having upper and lower panels, when said platform is inflated and maintained in substantially parallel relation by means disposed therein whereby the volume of air contained in said platform is maximized for greater buoyancy and rigidity, and a plurality of separate peripheral compartments completely surrounding said central platform when inflated, and means for inflating said central platform, and said peripheral compartments surrounding said platform.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |