US4019214A
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Floating platform
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-19
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Granted: 1977-04-26
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Expires: 1996-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A floating standing platform used as a lifesaving device. The platform includes a planar deck which is submerged in a body of water and anchored in place. U-shaped handles extend from the bottom of the deck while upright supports extending from the top of the deck support a pair of buoyant floats. The platform is anchored at a convenient place where a swimmer or the like in distress can reach the floating platform, and grasp the handles to hoist himself upon the deck to await rescue. A safety belt can be attached to one of the floats to secure the victim to the platform.
Inventors
- 👤 Stewart Shaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:57
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A lifesaving device comprising: a substantially planar deck adapted to be submerged in a body of water, a pair of spaced, substantially U-shaped handles secured to the deck and extending downwardly from the bottom surface of said deck, an upright support connected to the ends of each of said U-shaped handles extending upwardly from the top surfce of said deck, a pair of buoyant floats secured between adjacent upright supports, said deck including a centrally located opening, a spindle transversing said opening, and an anchor chain secured to said spindle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A lifesaving device comprising: a substantially planar deck adapted to be submerged in a body of water, a pair of spaced, substantially U-shaped handles secured to the deck and extending downwardly from the bottom surface of said deck, an upright support connected to the ends of each of said U-shaped handles extending upwardly from the top surfce of said deck, a pair of buoyant floats secured between adjacent upright supports, said deck including a centrally located opening, a spindle transversing said opening, and an anchor chain secured to said spindle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A lifesaving device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said U-shaped handles are tubular, and said upright supports are inserted within the ends of said tubular handles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A lifesaving device in accordance with claim 1 including a safety strap attached to one of said buoyant floats.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A lifesaving device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said buoyant floats are slidably adjustable on said upright supports to vary the distance between said floats and said deck.
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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) | 1980-04-25 | 1980-10-25 | 1981-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-25 | 1984-10-25 | 1985-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-25 | 1988-10-25 | 1989-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |