Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Collapsible flotation device having back support member
- Patent Title (中): 具有后支撑构件的可折叠浮选装置
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Application No.: US11139493Application Date: 2005-05-31
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Publication No.: US07727038B2Publication Date: 2010-06-01
- Inventor: Brian Edward Le Gette , David Reeb , Alan Tipp , Justin Saul Werner , Ronald L. Wilson, II , Inna Alesina
- Applicant: Brian Edward Le Gette , David Reeb , Alan Tipp , Justin Saul Werner , Ronald L. Wilson, II , Inna Alesina
- Applicant Address: US VA Virginia Beach
- Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
- Current Assignee: Kelsyus, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US VA Virginia Beach
- Main IPC: B63C9/08
- IPC: B63C9/08 ; B63C9/28

Abstract:
A collapsible flotation device is provided that uses a coilable spring coupled to a panel to collapse the device when the spring is coiled, and to expand the device when the spring is uncoiled configuration. The spring can be contained within a sleeve along the outer portion of the panel. A support member that traverses the panel is provided. An inflatable bladder disposed about a part of the outer portion of the panel and coupled to the support member buoyantly supports a body weight of a user. The combination of the inflatable bladder and the support member provide support for a user in a seated position on the panel. Many configurations are disclosed, including a multi-user collapsible flotation device, multiple connected single-user flotation devices, and so forth. A back support member and a headrest, both of which can be inflatable, provide additional support for a user to maintain a seated position on the panel. A foot support member is provided for the comfort of the user.
Public/Granted literature
- US20050221702A1 Collapsible flotation device having back support member Public/Granted day:2005-10-06
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