Abstract The essence of the present invention resides in the use of a belt which is adapted to fit around the waist of an individual and which is provided with a warning device thereon. The individual may be a swimmer, skin diver or snorkeler. The belt structure includes a mid-section being provided with a padding which is disposed on the inside surface thereof. The mid-section of the belt is provided with an upwardly extending flexible arm retaining member. A flexible arm extends upwardly from the retaining member on the mid-section of the belt and may have connected thereto a warning falg, an international danger signal or flashing light, which will be visible to a mariner so that the mariner will be aware of the position of an individual swimmer in the water. Flexible belt members are connected to the ends of the mid-section of the belt with appropriate locking means to fasten the entire belt around the body of the user.
Inventors
👤 Richard A Wainwright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-10-31 07:12
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/02; B63C11/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A warning device comprising a belt for securing said device to the waist of a swimmer''s body, a mid-section portion releasably connected to said belt, an upstanding rigid rod, an up-right flexible member mounted on said mid-section portion for receiving said upstanding rigid rod to hold said rigid rod perpendicular to said swimmer''s body, a warning device connected to the upper end of said rigid rod, said rigid rod maintaining said warning signal above the water level while the swimmer is in a horizontal position so that the warning signal may be seen by approaching marine vehicles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A warning device comprising a belt for securing said device to the waist of a swimmer''s body, a mid-section portion releasably connected to said belt, an upstanding rigid rod, an up-right flexible member mounted on said mid-section portion for receiving said upstanding rigid rod to hold said rigid rod perpendicular to said swimmer''s body, a warning device connected to the upper end of said rigid rod, said rigid rod maintaining said warning signal above the water level while the swimmer is in a horizontal position so that the warning signal may be seen by approaching marine vehicles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The warning device according to claim 1 wherein said warning means is a flag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The warning device according to claim 1 wherein said warning means is an international signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The warning device according to claim 1 wherein said warning means is a flashing light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The warning device according to claim 1 wherein said belt is comprised of two end sections and a mid-section, said mid-section having disposed thereon said retaining member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The warning device according to claim 5 wherein said mid-section is provided with a pad on the bottom surface thereof which is adapted to fit against the back of the swimmer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The warning device according to claim 6 wherein a flexible member is connected to the upper surface of said mid-section and said retainer member is connected thereon.