US5011334A
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Buoyancy compensator with interchangeable accessories
Assignee: MASTER CRAFT BOAT Co (TN CORPORATION)
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Filing: 1989-06-22
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Granted: 1991-04-30
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Expires: 2009-06-22
Abstract
Abstract A buoyancy compensator includes detachable pockets which are removably attached to one or more flaps of the buoyancy compensator. The pockets can have different colors, designs, or indicia so that the appearance of the buoyancy compensator can be varied as desired. Each pocket includes a hook and loop fastener which can be attached to a hook and loop fastener on the associated strap.
Inventors
- 👤 Marjorie Vorhauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:33
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/02; B63C11/04; B63C11/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/91; Y10S2/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A buoyancy compensator comprising a vest having a back portion, right and left side flaps, and right and left shoulder flaps, a pocket removably inserted over one of the flaps, said one of said flaps extending into but not through said pocket, and means for removably attaching the pocket to said one flap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A buoyancy compensator comprising a vest having a back portion, right and left side flaps, and right and left shoulder flaps, a pocket removably inserted over one of the flaps, said one of said flaps extending into but not through said pocket, and means for removably attaching the pocket to said one flap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The buoyancy compensator of claim 1 including a strap attached to said one flap for securing the flap to another portion of the buoyancy compensator, the pocket being provided with an opening through which the strap extends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The buoyancy compensator of claim 1 in which the means for attaching the pocket includes a hook and loop fastener on said one flap and a hook and loop fastener on the pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The buoyancy compensator of claim 3 in which the hook and loop fastener on said one flap is attached to a strap having a pair of ends secured to the flap and the hook and loop fastener on the pocket is attached to a flap which is reversely folded over the strap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A buoyancy compensator comprising a vest having a back portion, right and left side flaps, and right and left shoulder flaps, right and left side flap pockets removably inserted over the right and left side flaps, respectively, said right and left flaps extending into but not through said right and left pockets, and means for removably attaching the pockets to said flaps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
A buoyancy compensator comprising a vest having a back portion, right and left side flaps, and right and left shoulder flaps, right and left side flap pockets removably inserted over the right and left side flaps, respectively, said right and left flaps extending into but not through said right and left pockets, and means for removably attaching the pockets to said flaps.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The buoyancy compensator of claim 5 including a strap attached to each of said right and left side flaps for securing the flap to another portion of the buoyancy compensator, each of the pockets being provided with an opening through which the strap extends.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The buoyancy compensator of claim 5 in which the means for attaching each of the side flap pockets includes a hook and loop fastener on the side flap and a hook and loop fastener on the pocket.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The buoyancy compensator of claim 5 including right and left shoulder flap pockets removably inserted over the right and left shoulder flaps, respectively, and means for removably attaching the shoulder flap pockets to the shoulder flaps.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The buoyancy compensator of claim 8 including a strap attached to each of the shoulder flaps for securing the shoulder flap to another portion of the buoyancy compensator, each of the shoulder flap pockets being provided with an opening through which the strap extends.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
The buoyancy compensator of claim 8 in which the means for attaching each of the shoulder flap pockets includes a hook and loop fastener on the shoulder flap and a hook and loop fastener on the shoulder flap pocket.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
63 words
A buoyancy compensator comprising a vest having a back portion, right and left side flaps, and right and left shoulder flaps, right and left shoulder flap pockets removably inserted over the right and left shoulder flaps, respectively, said right and left flaps extending into but not through said right and left pockets, and means for removably attaching the pockets to the shoulder flaps.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
63 words
A buoyancy compensator comprising a vest having a back portion, right and left side flaps, and right and left shoulder flaps, right and left shoulder flap pockets removably inserted over the right and left shoulder flaps, respectively, said right and left flaps extending into but not through said right and left pockets, and means for removably attaching the pockets to the shoulder flaps.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
The buoyancy compensator of claim 11 including a strap attached to each of the shoulder flaps for securing the shoulder flap to another portion of the buoyancy compensator, each of the pockets being provided with an opening through which the strap extends.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
37 words
The buoyancy compensator of claim 11 in which the means for attaching each of the shoulder flap pockets includes a hook and loop fastener on the shoulder flap and a hook and loop fastener on the pocket.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The buoyancy compensator of claim 1, wherein the vest and pocket have different colors.
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