US3769647A
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Aquatic lounge & tray ensemble
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-18
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1991-08-18
Abstract
Abstract An aquatic lounge-and-tray ensemble adapted to support an occupant in a generally reclining position while in water comprising rigidly interconnected floating means provided with means to support the occupant. The ensemble includes tray means for supporting food, beverage, cigarettes and the like and a suitable shade or canopy means. The ensemble also includes paddle means. The ensemble further comprises readily detachable components wherein the buoy means are inflatable members.
Inventors
- 👤 N Basa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:26
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An aquatic lounge-and-tray ensemble comprising in combination a pair of transversely spaced longitudinally extending buoyant means, a floating means disposed transversely at one end of said buoyant means and spaced longitudinally therefrom, longitudinally extending means rigidly interconnecting one end of each of said pair of buoyant means to the adjoining spaced floating means, said floating means having an upper surface provided with a head rest for an occupant with the body of the occupant lying between the pair of buoyant means over which the arms of the occupant can be draped, said longitudinally extending interconnecting means including concave cushioned sections in which the armpits of the occupant are adapted to rest, transversely extending means rigidly interconnecting said buoyant means and under which the body of the occupant is disposed, and leg supporting means depending from part of said transversely extending interconnecting means in which the legs of the occupant are adapted to be supported.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An aquatic lounge-and-tray ensemble comprising in combination a pair of transversely spaced longitudinally extending buoyant means, a floating means disposed transversely at one end of said buoyant means and spaced longitudinally therefrom, longitudinally extending means rigidly interconnecting one end of each of said pair of buoyant means to the adjoining spaced floating means, said floating means having an upper surface provided with a head rest for an occupant with the body of the occupant lying between the pair of buoyant means over which the arms of the occupant can be draped, said longitudinally extending interconnecting means including concave cushioned sections in which the armpits of the occupant are adapted to rest, transversely extending means rigidly interconnecting said buoyant means and under which the body of the occupant is disposed, and leg supporting means depending from part of said transversely extending interconnecting means in which the legs of the occupant are adapted to be supported.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The Ensemble as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said buoyant means and floating means comprises an inflatable cushion and each of said means rigidly interconnecting said buoyant means and floating means are constituted by hollow tubular elements affording intercommunicating conduits for an inflating medium therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ensemble as defined in claim 2, wherein threaded means are provided for detachably connecting said hollow tube elements to said buoyant means and said floating means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The ensemble as defined in claim 3, wherein said threaded means include a threaded female coupling element wherein opposite ends of said coupling are in threaded relationship with an end of one said hollow tubular elements and a fitting extending out of one of said inflatable cushions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
An ensemble as defined in claim 1 comprising a tray removably mounted on said transversely interconnecting means over the area between said buoyant means and overlying the body of the occupant, said tray being adapted to support food, beverage, cigarettes, and the like.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The ensemble as defined in claim 5, wherein said tray is supported by plugs extending downwardly therefrom nesting in vertically extending upwardly directed sockets on said means rigidly interconnecting said buoyant means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The ensemble as defined in claim 6, wherein said tray in-cludes shade means disposed thereover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The ensemble as defined in claim 1, wherein a paddle is operatively secured to each of said buoyant means outboard thereof by loop means integral with said buoyant means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The ensemble as defined in claim 1, wherein said floating means includes a concave recess in the top thereof to receive the head of the occupant.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
The ensemble as defined in claim 1, wherein opposite ends of said floating means are each provided with a pair of detachable secured vertically extending rods forming support posts for a canopy detachably secured thereto.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The ensemble as defined in claim 10, wherein a transversely extending, horizontal board provides the canopy and said support posts with rigidity, and said board has aperture means with hook members extending therethrough from each of said support posts.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The ensemble as defined in claim 11, wherein said board is provided with a generally horizontally extending pocket in which a book or the like may be stored.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The ensemble as defined in claim 12, wherein said pocket includes an inwardly and downwardly extending lower wall which inherently impedes a book or the like stored therein from falling out.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
58 words
The ensemble as defined in claim 10, wherein generally vertically extending pocket means adaptable to receiving a drinking glass and a bottle is supported on a pair of said support posts at least at one end of said floating means by looped clamp means extending around the associated support posts and attached to said vertically extending pocket means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |