US5358438A
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Recreational floatation device
Assignee: Aqua Leisure Industries Inc
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Filing: 1993-09-17
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Granted: 1994-10-25
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Expires: 2013-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A recreational floatation device. The floatation device includes an inflatable main body having an elongated horizontal axis and a flattened configuration. When inflated, the device has a buoyancy in water sufficient to support a plurality of users. The main body preferably has at least two openings positioned along the elongated horizontal axis. A main body valve is secured on the main body. The device also preferably includes at least two inflatable bladders, which are encompassed by the main body, positioned along the elongated horizontal axis and adjacent to the main body openings. Each of the bladders has a bladder valve which is secured on the main body. The main body and bladders are inflatable through the main body and bladder valves, respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry Wolfe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:28
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B34/00; B63B34/50; B63B34/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A recreational floatation device, comprising: a single inflatable main body having an elongated horizontal axis and a flattened configuration, said main body having at least two openings and a plastic wall defining said body, each opening sized to receive a user, and positioned a predetermined distance along said horizontal axis; a stretchable fabric material overlaying said plastic wall, providing a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing effect; and a main body valve directly secured on said plastic wall for inflating and deflating the entire inflatable main body, said main body, when inflated, having a buoyancy in water sufficient to support a plurality of users.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A recreational floatation device, comprising: a single inflatable main body having an elongated horizontal axis and a flattened configuration, said main body having at least two openings and a plastic wall defining said body, each opening sized to receive a user, and positioned a predetermined distance along said horizontal axis; a stretchable fabric material overlaying said plastic wall, providing a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing effect; and a main body valve directly secured on said plastic wall for inflating and deflating the entire inflatable main body, said main body, when inflated, having a buoyancy in water sufficient to support a plurality of users.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The floatation device of claim 1 wherein said plastic wall is constructed of a soft, flexible, resilient plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The floatation device of claim 2 wherein said plastic material is polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The floatation device of claim 1 wherein said plastic wall has a thickness of between about 5 and about 15 gauge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The floatation device of claim 4 wherein said plastic wall has a thickness of about 10 gauge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The floatation device of claim 1 wherein said stretchable fabric material is nylon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
The floatation device of claim 1 wherein at least two inflatable bladders are positioned adjacent to said openings, each of said bladders having a bladder valve secured on said main body plastic wall, wherein said main body and said bladders are inflatable through said main body and bladder valves, respectively, and said main body has an encompassing relationship with respect to said bladders.
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