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Swim safe play suit
Assignee: FLOATING SWIMWEAR Inc
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Filing: 1983-10-13
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Granted: 1986-10-28
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Expires: 2003-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A swim-safe play suit is provided and consists of a plurality of substantially equi-spaced flexible waterproof buoyant elements arranged within upper portion of the play suit in parallel relation so that if wearer of the play suit enters water the wearer will not drown.
Inventors
- 👤 Edith N. McDonald
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:58
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D7/00; A41D7/001; B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/11; B63C9/115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A buoyant swim suit having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion having a plurality of substantially equi-spaced, parallel, flexible and waterproof hollow air chambers retained there within and shoulder portions extending over the shoulders of the wearer, said lower portion being comprised of ordinary swim suit material, said swim suit further comprising separable fastening means on said shoulder portions and respective sides of said upper portion to thereby form front and rear upper portions, whereby said front and rear upper portions can be rolled downward to form a life preserver about said wearer's mid section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A buoyant swim suit having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion having a plurality of substantially equi-spaced, parallel, flexible and waterproof hollow air chambers retained there within and shoulder portions extending over the shoulders of the wearer, said lower portion being comprised of ordinary swim suit material, said swim suit further comprising separable fastening means on said shoulder portions and respective sides of said upper portion to thereby form front and rear upper portions, whereby said front and rear upper portions can be rolled downward to form a life preserver about said wearer's mid section.
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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) | 1989-10-27 | 1990-04-28 | 1990-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-10-27 | 1994-04-28 | 1994-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-10-27 | 1998-04-28 | 1998-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |