Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
441129000 | BODY SUPPORTING BUOYANT DEVICE | 75 |
20080227346 | Canine swim safe vest and collar - The present invention is a dog “swim safe” floatation system, including flanking water wings sewn directly to a suspension-type harness for the dog. The harness can be adjusted by a system of Velcro and latches and thus the entire apparatus can be conveniently modified to promote stability. A canine floatation collar is also disclosed. | 09-18-2008 |
20090017707 | Reconfigurable Buoyant Apparatus - In one embodiment, a buoyant device includes multiple buoyant members with each buoyant member defining a first aperture and a second aperture. Each buoyant member is coupled to an elongate member such that the elongate member extends from that first aperture to that second aperture. | 01-15-2009 |
20090075537 | Whitewater ankle floatation safety device - An assembly, preferably for use near the ankle, preferably made, at least in part, of a soft buoyant flexible material is disclosed. The assembly has two basic forms. The first basic form is a band that wraps around the user's lower leg above the user's ankle joint above, or in one embodiment, on the user's foot gear. This form of the assembly has a mechanism for holding the assembly on the leg of the user. The other basic form is one that incorporates the assembly into or on a boot, sock, wet or dry suit, pants or similar device at a location that wraps the assembly around the user's lower leg when in use. The assembly helps move the user's lower leg toward the surface of the water and hold it on the surface of the water to help prevent foot entrapment with rocks, trees or other objects in the water and also helps to prevent the foot or leg from being injured due to contact with underwater and river-surface objects. The assembly has particular value as a safety floatation device for whitewater boating in all its forms and for swimming in strong currents or in rapids. A variation of the assembly may be used as a safety device for traversing or ice-skating on a body of ice. | 03-19-2009 |
20090137167 | Suntan sprinkler mattress - This pool apparatus functions as a floating platform on the pool that a person can relax or recreated with or set on a solid area to lounge on. The main functions are the timed or manually controlled sprinkler mechanism that is intended to cool a person off while they are relaxing on it, a speaker system that will enable a user to hear sound such as music, optional maneuverability through manual or remote control. | 05-28-2009 |
20090163096 | Floatation device for teaching proper swimming techniques - A floatation device or system for teaching proper swimming techniques and a method for making the same is disclosed. The device of the present invention has an elongated flattened body that is fashioned into a figure-eight like or a pear-like shape. The elongated flattened body is made from one or more buoyant tubular structures that form a first loop with a first aperture and a second loop with a second aperture. At least one of the first and second apertures is sufficiently large enough to be positioned around a torso portion of a swimmer's body. The device is capable of being used in a number of different swimming positions for teaching proper swimming techniques. | 06-25-2009 |
20090170389 | COLLAPSIBLE FLOTATION DEVICE - A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve. | 07-02-2009 |
20100075556 | Buoyant Cushion - The present invention relates generally to buoyant cushions for use in a pool and being adaptable for use as outdoor furniture or in cooperation with outdoor furniture. The physical properties of the buoyant cushion having physical properties that include buoyancy, weather-resistance, and malleability that allow the buoyant cushion to be used dually as a lounging floatation device, in bodies of water such as pools, lakes, or the ocean, and as a cushion adapted to compliment outdoor furniture or to be used independently. | 03-25-2010 |
20100093236 | Recreational pet float / play platform - A non-inflatable flotation device for pets to enjoy water play activities. The buoyant semi-rigid frame consists of PVC or similar material encased in a cylindrical buoyant tube made from closed cell polyethylene or similar material. The frame is wrapped in a woven mesh fabric of vinyl, polyester or similar material that is waterproof, ultraviolet resistant, and resistant to the effects of claws, teeth and rough play. The fabric has sleeves sewn in to allow easy insertion of the frame. The device is sized to accommodate pets of different weights. The semi flexible frame allows for the trampoline to form a sling type configuration under the weight of a pet, to provide a secure and stable semi submerged floating environment. The semi flexible and semi submersible nature of the device allows for the pet to mount and dismount the device without pet owners' assistance. | 04-15-2010 |
20100203781 | Light weight insulated, flexible buoyant article - An insulated, flexible article having insulating properties, as well as light weight and excellent buoyancy characteristics, and comprising a core mat with individual close spaced air or flexible other gas filled cells made of thin, highly flexible plastic and with one or both faces of the mat having one or more flexible face sheets laminated to the core mat to form a composite sheet that can be shaped using patterns and sewn, bonded or otherwise assembled to be a flexible, insulative and buoyant article. | 08-12-2010 |
20100273374 | SURF AND RODEO AQUATIC ENTERTAINING BALL DEVICE - The surf and rodeo ball of the present application comprises a lower semi spherical body having an outer surface sufficient to define a volume for displacing enough water to support the apparatus itself and one or more persons riding it. The surf and rodeo ball of the present application also comprises a higher portion comprising a rope, a rope hook ring, a rope hook, for each of the hands of the user and a central elevated structure to accommodate and support the user's body. In addition to providing the amusement and exercise device, the ball has uses as a floating safety device. | 10-28-2010 |
20100297899 | Inflatable device with electronic devices - An inflatable device that floats on water has an inflatable body that has a hollow interior, a speaker unit removably secured to the body, a battery box removably secured to the body, and wiring that electrically connects the speaker unit with the battery box. The wiring is housed inside a tube that extends inside the hollow interior of the body and exits the body at at least one exit location, the wiring including a first electrical connector that is removably coupled to the speaker unit, and a second electrical connector that is removably coupled to the battery box. | 11-25-2010 |
20100297900 | Recreational flotation device - A flotation recreational device consists of a buoyant vessel having a semispherical exterior surface and a sufficient internal area adapted to accommodate an operator. The vessel is configured to have a geometrical center which is a metacenter of a spherical buoyant body serving as a base of the partially-spherical exterior surface. The center of sphere is spaced from and located above the center of gravity of the operator, so the radius of sphere is greater than the height of said center of gravity. The stability of a vessel-operator system is determined by a stability of a distance between the metacenter and the center of gravity of the operator. The vessel can be in the form of a circular shell, an elliptical shell, or a barrel. | 11-25-2010 |
20110014831 | COLLAPSIBLE FLOTATION DEVICE - A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve. | 01-20-2011 |
20110065344 | Baby cot with life raft function - A baby cot ( | 03-17-2011 |
20110081815 | FLOATATION DEVICE FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN - A floatation device for a pregnant woman is formed from a panels of an air impermeable material defining an inflatable chamber having an abdomen cavity passing there through to allow a pregnant woman rest on the floatation device while lying in a prone position. The unique torso cavity shape and cover encasing the chamber functionally combine to provide the woman an improved level of comfort when using the device. Internal structural support features, handles, and appropriate device dimensions can further combine to increase the level of comfort provided to the user. | 04-07-2011 |
20110117802 | Water flotation platform for support of scuba divers - A flotation platform device for support of scuba divers is disclosed. The flotation platform device comprises a plurality of flotation compartments attached together to form an arch shaped structure terminating in a tapered prow and connected to a pair of parallel flotation compartments terminating at an opposite end from the tapered prow, at least one sleeve affixed to a lower edge of a bottom portion of the pair of parallel flotation compartments, at least one sheet attached to a top portion of an inner peripheral edge of the device and at least one fastening means. The plurality of flotation compartments and the pair of parallel flotation compartments are sewn together and filled with a foam material to make the flotation platform device non-inflatable and light weight. The fastening means is designed to connect with at least one detachable strap that allows the flotation platform device to use as a backpack. | 05-19-2011 |
20110159756 | POOL FLOAT - A floating bed includes a body having four edges, including an upper edge, a lower edge, and two side edges. The body is optionally made from foam materials or foam rubber materials, such as polyethylene (PE) or ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). The body has first and second surfaces that include a plurality of transverse concave and convex ridges that are optionally evenly distributed. Each concave ridge on the first surface optionally corresponds to a convex ridge on the second surface, and each convex ridge on the first surface optionally corresponds to a concave ridge on the second surface. | 06-30-2011 |
20110183557 | FLOATATION DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - The invention is directed to a floatation device that includes a plurality of buoyant tubes in parallel relationship to one another, where each buoyant tube has a first end, a corresponding second end and a middle portion. Positioned between the plurality of buoyant tubes is a series of tethers capable of securing two or more buoyant tubes together. Preferably, there is at least one tether positioned between a first buoyant tube and a corresponding second buoyant tube, each tether including a first tether portion and a corresponding second tether portion. The floatation device includes a plurality of adjustable couplers, each positioned between the first tether portion and second tether portion. Each adjustable coupler is capable of expanding, contracting, and sizing a tether to a specific linear space to conform to a user's unique body size. Each buoyant tube is preferably made of polystyrene, can include fluorescent coloring and have ornamentation. | 07-28-2011 |
20110263170 | SUBMERSIBLE WATER TOY AND RELATED METHOD OF USE - A submersible water toy for stunt based activities includes a main body portion constructed of a buoyant material. The main body portion defines an upper deck surface upon which the user can stand or otherwise be supported. The buoyancy of the main body portion is such that at least a portion of the user's weight is supported when used in a pool or other body of water. | 10-27-2011 |
20110294383 | Inflatable device with electronic devices - An inflatable device that floats on water has an inflatable body that has a hollow interior, a speaker unit removably secured to the body, a battery box removably secured to the body, and wiring that electrically connects the speaker unit with the battery box. The wiring is housed inside a tube that extends inside the hollow interior of the body and exits the body at at least one exit location, the wiring including a first electrical connector that is removably coupled to the speaker unit, and a second electrical connector that is removably coupled to the battery box. | 12-01-2011 |
20120015571 | Swim ring and swimming aid - A swim ring, including: at least one ring stabilizing a swim position of the swim ring; wings protruding upward from a base component or from the ring and configured with disengageable wing connectors; and suspenders configured to be attached on one side at the base component or at the ring and on the other side at the wings, wherein the ends of the suspenders are configured to be connected to the wings through disengageable suspender connectors, wherein a wing side suspender connector and a wing connector of a first wing are integrally combined to form a combined one piece wing side connector, wherein the combined one piece wing side connector, a suspender side suspender connector and a wing connector of a second wing are configured, so that establishing disengageable connections of the connectors with one another is only possible in a single connection configuration. | 01-19-2012 |
20120071049 | COLLAPSIBLE FLOTATION DEVICE - 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. | 03-22-2012 |
20120088418 | COLLAPSIBLE FLOTATION DEVICE - A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve. | 04-12-2012 |
20120156951 | UNDERWATER VIEWING FACILITY - An underwater viewing facility consisting of a buoyant platform, having a through-hole, the hole employs an underwater observation device in form of a transparent viewing chamber, preferred of a semi-spherical configuration, a chamber in which a person lying prone on the platform, can insert his entire head or at least his face, enjoying a panoramic wide angle sight. | 06-21-2012 |
20120164899 | Aquatic Exercise Device - An aquatic exercise device is provided for assisting a user staying afloat and maintaining balance while performing exercises within a body of water. The device comprises a frame, a contoured body support bar, a pair of handles and a plurality of flotation and balance elements. The frame and body support bar form a “D” shape that surrounds a user's midsection when in use. Handles are disposed along the front of the device so that a user may grip the device to stabilize his or her upper body during use. The frame is encased in floatation foam to provide buoyancy. Additional balance and buoyancy is provided by larger balancing elements disposed around the floatation frame. A user may utilize the device for swimming or exercising in water in a variety of positions, particularly for the elderly, those with limited mobility or those unable to swim independently. | 06-28-2012 |
20120252292 | LUMINOUS ENVY TANNING FLOAT SYSTEM - Luminous Envy Tanning Float is a device to promote even and accelerated tanning adapted for use in water preferably comprises the following components: a pair of angled, reflective, tan; a cushioned core-supported portion; a pillow; at least one cup holder; and at least one warning label to prevent sun-burning. A user-sunbather is comfortably supported via the inflatable flotation device for even and accelerated tanning during at least one sunbathing period on a body of water and/or land. | 10-04-2012 |
20120252293 | SEGMENTED RECREATIONAL DEVICE - A segmented flotation device available in a plurality of colors, sizes, and configurations is disclosed. Each flotation device includes one or more buoyant members strung together with an elastic band. A recessed cup at each end of the device stores a coupler which is in turn secured to the elastic band. The coupler is configured with couplers for interconnecting flotation devices to create a variety of shapes and structures such as grids, float mats, and long float lines. A cord lock may be provided on the elastic band for adjusting the preloaded tension. A plurality of flotation devices can be packaged with other accessories connectable to the devices for creating a seat, mat, island or other structure, for holding beverages, or for providing awning structure. | 10-04-2012 |
20130052896 | Decorative Noodle - A flotation device for supporting a user may include a flotation body, a connecting sleeve to detachably connect to the flotation body and a decorative member including a base portion to detachably connect to the connecting sleeve. | 02-28-2013 |
20130178124 | DOUBLE PILLOW FLOTATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A double pillow flotation device that allows users to easily turn over while minimizing the risk of falling off the flotation device, which is accomplished in part by the use of multiple head supports at opposite ends of the flotation device. | 07-11-2013 |
20130183878 | Device and method for securely and safely connecting a person and their flotation device to a surface - A method for anchoring comprises providing an anchoring apparatus comprising: a flexible and floatable pad, a self-coiling cord connected to the pad, and a suction cup connected to the self-coiling cord. The method further comprises providing a floatation device, attaching the suction cup to a surface, wherein the surface comprises at least one of a side of a pool and a hull of a boat, and resting a body part on the flotation device so that the pad is sandwiched between the body part and the flotation device and so as to anchor the flotation device in a position relative to the surface. | 07-18-2013 |
20130280972 | Swimming noodle - A noodle apparatus adapted for using as swimming noodle, toy and/or cushioning includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and at least one elongated main body integrally extended between the first end portion and the second end portion. The main body is made of deformable and floatable material so that the swimming noodle is capable of floating on water. The main body has a predetermined cross section and is twisted in a spirally extending manner, wherein the elongated main body is arranged to be selectively stretched to fit a desirable need of a user. | 10-24-2013 |
20140024273 | DUAL PILLOW FLOATATION DEVICE - A floatation device having a body portion, a first pillow portion attached to a first end of the body portion, and a second pillow portion attached to a second end of the body portion is provided. In this way, when a user laying on the floatation device desires to change positions, for example, change from laying on the back to laying on the stomach (or vice versa), yet desires to continue to have the user's head elevated by a pillow portion, the user can change position without dismounting the floatation device. | 01-23-2014 |
20140065905 | COLLAPSIBLE FLOTATION DEVICE - A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve. | 03-06-2014 |
20140073209 | WORKOUT RAFT - Disclosed is a flotation platform engineered to permit aquatic based exercise routines in a pool or Shallow calm waters for fitness or rehabilitation. An exercise method directed for a total body workout. A raft that exercise routines are performed on water to reduce stress, as if compared to ones workout With heavy equipment or on hard surfaces. The workout raft includes a removable pillow to allow more Resistance for both upper and lower body. The raft includes flexible connectors for the arm rest for a Variety of arm exercises. The raft includes a quarter hole behind the users knees to allow the user to Bend the raft easily in and out of the water. Disclosed is a raft that works out about every part of the Body. It has a number of color coded chambers that can be inflated for the desired level of resistance. | 03-13-2014 |
20140094075 | AQUAPLANE - An aquaplane including a pair of inflatable members, a connection assembly and a control assembly is provided. Each of the inflatable members has a leading end, a foot fixing portion and a back end, wherein the foot fixing portion is located between the leading end and the back end. The connection assembly is connected between the leading ends of the inflatable members, and the control assembly is disposed on the pair of inflatable members, and is located adjacent to the foot fixing portions. A user is capable of treading on the foot fixing portions of the aquaplane to drive the back ends of the two inflatable members to repeatedly close to each other and separate from each other, so as to drive the aquaplane to move forward on water. | 04-03-2014 |
20140113515 | Interlocking Floatation Device - An apparatus for floatation of one or more persons on water includes a floatation device. The floatation device is sized for a single person and can be interlocked (i.e., secured) to additional floatation devices. Each individual floatation device is preferably made from an air-filled vinyl mattress or from foam. Each floatation device preferably includes at least one protrusion and at least one recess; however any desired combination of protrusions and recesses may be included. The protrusion of one individual floatation device interlocks within a recess of a second individual floatation device. A pair of retaining clips helps maintain each of the protrusions within the recesses. Any desired number of the individual floatation devices may be secured together to provide a larger overall floatation device for use by multiple persons while still providing each person their own personal floatation device. | 04-24-2014 |
20140179183 | INFANT RECREATIONAL FLOATATION DEVICE - An infant recreational floatation device is provided. In some embodiments, a floatation device for an infant is provided, the floatation device comprising an inflatable ring having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the inflatable ring includes: an air chamber having an upper chamber portion and a lower chamber portion that are divided by a layer; a cut through the air chamber of the inflatable ring that forms a first end of the inflatable ring and a second end of the inflatable ring, wherein the first end and the second end of the inflatable ring are displaced to insert a neck of the infant into an interior space; a plurality of cut-out portions adjacent to the interior space; and a plurality of fasteners placed on the top surface and the bottom surface of the inflatable ring that detachably connect the first end and the second end of the inflatable ring. | 06-26-2014 |
20140242861 | FLOTATION DEVICE - The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a flotation device suited to teach beginner swimming techniques or provide enjoyment in an aquatic environment while providing flotation to at least a portion of the swimmer's body. The flotation device for aiding a swimmer in a body of water may comprise a body formed from an extruded foam and comprising a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side rail, a second side rail, a leading lateral surface, and a trailing lateral surface, and wherein the extruded foam is a flexible cellular foam. The presently disclosed subject matter also relates to methods of making the flotation device. | 08-28-2014 |
20140295721 | PATIENT TRANSPORTER WITH SPONSONS - A patient transporter having sponsons that provide buoyancy when deployed on water is provided. A sponson assembly formed by two sponsons connected to each other by a material, and which can be positioned beneath a patient transporter to provide buoyancy, is also provided. | 10-02-2014 |
20140323000 | WIGGLY WAGGLY FUN NOODLE - Fun “noodles,” elongated flexible tubes formed of closed-cellular foam plastic used for play in water, are provided with decorative wiggly waggly tails at their ends, the tails being capable of new play patterns and water splashing effects. | 10-30-2014 |
20140357141 | Multipurpose Personal Flotation Device - Multipurpose personal flotation devices are provided. The devices preferably feature a unique D-ring design and use a comfortable and effective closed cell foam as buoyant material. A partial internal frame helps make the flotation devices well adapted for aquatic exercise and aquatic therapy. Also provided are flotation devices that can be assembled and disassembled. Kits for assembling the devices are also provided herein. | 12-04-2014 |
20140364024 | Semi-rigid Floating Tube Assembly - An amusement device is formed by an elongate, semi-rigid, floating tube assembly with an outer, sleeve-forming tube of soft, flexible, buoyant material and semi-rigid, modular, inner tubing inserted longitudinally into the sleeve. The inner tubing is assembled from a series of identical, rigid, tubular, plastic links each having ball and a socket joint at respective opposite ends rotatively engaged with respective socket and ball joints of adjacent links. The engaging/abutting surfaces of the joints form interference, watertight fits to join the links in end-to-end relation to any desired length and enabling the tube assembly to be transversely bent by a person into different stable shapes. A creaking sound, audible to a user, is emitted during rotative movement of the joints during transverse bending of the tube assembly. | 12-11-2014 |
20150031256 | BEVERAGE HOLDER FOR POOL NOODLE - A beverage device comprising a beverage holder having an upper end and a lower end with the lower end having a beverage holder connector. A beverage holder support has a connecting end and a locking end. The locking end has a protruding portion having an outside diameter sized to fit inside a pool noodle and an annular wall having an inside diameter sized to fit around the pool noodle. The connecting end has a beverage holder support receiver for receiving the beverage holder connector. | 01-29-2015 |
20150118926 | Recreational flotation device - A recreational flotation device can comprise a closed container formed from a water-permeable material and containing a plurality of discrete floatable elements so the container is deformed and deformable by a user in the water to provide selection and variation in the manner in which a user's body can be supported above and under the water's surface. Articles that pose environmental disposal problems can be used as discrete floatable elements. | 04-30-2015 |
20150118927 | Interlocking Swim Noodles - An improved swim noodle system is described. The system has a first interlocking swim noodle including a first central core defining a first longitudinal axis coaxial with the first central core and a first periphery disposed about the first central core. The first elongated swim noodle further comprises alternating nodes and alcoves disposed about an entirety of the first periphery. The first nodes diverge outwardly from the first central core and extend longitudinally generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first alcoves converge outwardly from the first central core and extend longitudinally generally parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The first nodes and the first alcoves are arranged to mate by resistance fit with the second elongated swim noodle. | 04-30-2015 |
20150140880 | Pool Lounge that Facilitates Interactions between Two People - A floating pool lounge is disclosed. The floating pool lounge has a head end and a foot end, and includes an opening between the head end and the foot end. The opening extends through the thickness of the lounge and is sized to admit a human head. The pool lounge may also include handles disposed on respective sides, and a head and cervical support disposed around the opening toward the foot end. In some embodiments, particularly where the pool lounge is not rigid enough to resist movement, it may carry a series of connected channels or pockets, and substantially rigid frame members may be connected within the channels or pockets to rigidify the structure. | 05-21-2015 |
20150147928 | SWIMMING AID AND METHODS OF USE - A swimming aid for the shin or shins of a swimmer. In an embodiment of the invention, the aid is wearable by inserting a leg through the swimming aid. In an alternative embodiment, the swimming aid further includes a zipper or other means of closure. | 05-28-2015 |
20150321736 | FLOTATION DEVICE FOR USE IN WATER RECREATION - A recreational water flotation device includes a central body defining an upper surface and a bottom surface and having a front and a rear. A left lateral element extends from a left end of the central body and defines a left canted surface canted toward the central body and further defines a left end of said flotation device. A right lateral element extends from a right end of the central body and defines a left canted surface canted toward the central body and further defining a right end of the flotation device. A propulsion unit is mounted to the bottom surface of the central body. The device is buoyant in water. Preferably, the central body, the left lateral element, the said right lateral element are fabricated of a material buoyant in water. | 11-12-2015 |
20150343267 | SWIM AID FLOTATION DEVICE - A swim aid flotation device for supplementing the buoyancy of a swimmer's lower body torso and legs while allowing the swimmer the ability to kick their legs includes a unitary or two part foam member generally in the form of an inverted T-shape with the horizontal part of the T-shape connected to the vertical part of the T-shape. The vertical portion has an expanded top portion and keeps the device positioned between the legs while the horizontal portion straddles the legs. A flexible woven strap connects the device with a loop around the swimmer's body at the waist keeping the device positioned in the crotch area of the swimmer. This provides sufficient buoyancy without need for squeezing the legs together, maintains the swimmer's body in a more horizontal swim position and allows scissor leg kicks or other types of leg kicking motion. | 12-03-2015 |
20160016643 | FOLDABLE FLOATING MATTRESS - A floating mattress includes a first section coupled to a second section by a joint which provides for the first section to rotate relative to the second section. At least one the first section and the second section is filled with a buoyant material. A sidewall of at least one the first section and the second section is permeable to water. | 01-21-2016 |
20160052607 | Adjustable Flotation Device - An adjustable flotation device is a device that is utilized to support the user's body in a variety of supported positions when the user is floating in a body of water. The device features an upper support member and a lower support member that are connected by a first adjustable strap and a second adjustable strap. The lengths of the first adjustable strap and the second adjustable strap may be adjusted to allow the user to utilize the present invention in a variety of supported positions. An at least one upper flotation aid and a lower flotation aid are utilized in conjunction with the upper support member and the lower support member in order to provide buoyancy to the device when in water. The upper support member and the lower support member may be separated from the first adjustable strap and the second adjustable strap for portability and storage. | 02-25-2016 |
20160107732 | LIGHTED INFLATABLE TUBE - This invention relates to a lighted inflatable tube, preferably with internal LED light embedded therein. | 04-21-2016 |
20160114872 | COLLAPSIBLE FLOTATION DEVICE - A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve. | 04-28-2016 |
20160175655 | SWIM AID FLOTATION DEVICE | 06-23-2016 |
20160375967 | Personal Floatation Assembly - A personal floatation assembly includes a housing that has a first end, a second end, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a top wall and a bottom wall. The housing is comprised of a flexible and air impermeable material such that the housing can be inflated to support a body on water. A torso support is positioned on the top wall. The torso support is elongated and extends between the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge. The torso support is spaced between 2.0 feet and 3.0 feet from the first end and is spaced from the second end at least 2.0 feet. The torso support is comprised of a flexible and air impermeable material such that the torso support can be inflated. | 12-29-2016 |
441130000 | With seat | 20 |
20080227347 | Underwater Submersion Installation - The invention concerns an underwater immersion installation ( | 09-18-2008 |
20100210158 | WATERCRAFT WHICH CAN BE PROPELLED BY HUMAN POWER - The watercraft includes: an open rigid frame having a concavity, two rigid oblong floats ( | 08-19-2010 |
20100233924 | COLLAPSIBLE FLOTATION DEVICE HAVING BACK SUPPORT - 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. | 09-16-2010 |
20100248568 | Underwater Furniture - The present invention is an underwater chair to support a person at least partially submerged in a body of water. The chair comprises a main structure ( | 09-30-2010 |
20110014832 | SEAT CONSTRUCTION FOR BABY FLOAT - According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a seat construction for a float, the seat construction comprising an upper layer made of a first plastic material, a lower layer made of a second plastic material, and a middle layer made of a reinforced plastic material, wherein the middle layer is interposed between the upper layer and the lower layer, and wherein the upper layer and the lower layer are bonded together around an outer edge of the seat construction. | 01-20-2011 |
20110034095 | SURF PERCH - A surf perch may be configured to receive a surfboard and permits a user to insert a surfboard therein, allowing him or her to sit/float in an anchored position in the water while he or she awaits a satisfactory wave. The perch may include an octagonal hole disposed vertically therethrough, which creates a mooring system and controls the angle of the anchor line relative to that of the surf perch. Additionally, the surf perch may also include a backrest assembly, with a backrest being capable to rotate upward. Also, the surf perch may be equipped with leg protection chaps surrounding the portion of the user's legs that hang into the water. | 02-10-2011 |
20110034096 | SURF PERCH - A surf perch may be configured to receive a surfboard and permits a user to insert a surfboard therein, allowing him or her to sit/float in an anchored position in the water while he or she awaits a satisfactory wave. The perch may include an octagonal hole disposed vertically therethrough, which creates a mooring system and controls the angle of the anchor line relative to that of the surf perch. Additionally, the surf perch may also include a backrest assembly, with a backrest being capable to rotate upward. Also, the surf perch may be equipped with leg protection chaps surrounding the portion of the user's legs that hang into the water. | 02-10-2011 |
20110039465 | FLOATING CABANA - The present invention is floating lounge that provides a central corridor between two lounge portions and a floating base supporting said lounge. The two lounge portions each have a concave channel extending along the length of each lounge portion on the underside of the cabana. | 02-17-2011 |
20110217891 | Method and Apparatus for Partially Submerged User Operation - An “in the water” user experience is provided. A device holds a user partially submerged in the water, and propels the user and device with the user partially submerged. The user and device together have a center of buoyancy, which can be adjusted to accommodate users of different size and weight. Thus, a user can be propelled through the water. | 09-08-2011 |
20120064786 | RECREATIONAL FLOTATION DEVICE - A recreational flotation device can comprise a closed container formed from a water-permeable material and containing a plurality of discrete floatable elements so the container is deformed and deformable by a user in the water to provide selection and variation in the manner in which a user's body can be supported above and under the water's surface. Articles that pose environmental disposal problems can be used as discrete floatable elements. | 03-15-2012 |
20140235121 | Water floatation device - A water floatation device for supporting a person in a body of water, the device comprising: a base having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front end, and a back end; a seat located on the upper surface and having a raised back portion, a raised front portion, and a central sitting portion positioned between the raised back portion and the raised front portion; and an anti-tipping element located on the lower surface of the base; the base, seat, and anti-tipping elements being composed of a buoyant material. | 08-21-2014 |
20140308861 | Floating Chair - A buoyant, submersible chair that is comprised of a framework of buoyant foam tube sections and a support assembly of rope and buoyant foam tube sections that may be broken down into smaller units that is used to float a user in a body of water. The present invention is lightweight, buoyant, adjustable for personal preference of flotation and comfort, and can be carried on the back in a way that is similar to a back-pack. The present invention is proposed in several different embodiments, each style having numerous seating positions. | 10-16-2014 |
20150017852 | Buoyant Pool Lounge Chair Frame and Buoyant Pool Lounge Chair Using the Same - A buoyant pool lounge chair frame and buoyant pool lounge chair using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the buoyant pool lounge chair frame for supporting a floatation device while the buoyant pool chair frame is floating in water, a pod frame is provided including a rigid base portion and a window having a vertical opening therethrough. A substantially inverted parabolic surface is positioned at the front of the pod frame and a centra including a rigid back is positioned at the rear of the pod frame such that the window is therebetween. The pod frame is sized to accept a floatation device such that the substantially inverted parabolic surface and the centra engage the floatation device in a load-bearing relationship. | 01-15-2015 |
20150289663 | FLOATING LOUNGE WITH IMPROVED BACK SUPPORT - According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a recreational floatation device comprising a body portion comprising an inflatable member having a first inner perimeter surrounding a first inner area, a first support portion comprising a layer of material extending through the first inner area and attached to the inflatable member at its first inner perimeter to support a user of the device, a back support member located within said first inner area, a hinge mechanism coupled to the back support member and the first inner perimeter and configured to allow the back support member to rotate between a first position, wherein a substantial portion of the back support member extends generally away from the first inner area, and a second position, in which the back support member lies substantially within the first inner area. | 10-15-2015 |
20150375834 | Submersible Personal Flotation Device - A personal flotation device includes a hard outer shell, a seat, a centered leg straddle support, and a water ballast valve. The flotation device is fully submersible and has adjustable buoyancy that allows the user to sit upright on the device, floating at approximately armpit level in the water with the user's arms free and feet dangling down. The user can use his or her arms and legs to propel through the water, or perform other activities while floating because his or her hands are free to do so. | 12-31-2015 |
20160007758 | Buoyant Pool Lounge Chair Frame and Buoyant Pool Lounge Chair Using the Same | 01-14-2016 |
20160096598 | INFLATABLE CRAFTS WITH AN INTEGRAL UNDERWATER VIEWING WINDOW - Inflatable crafts incorporating an integral underwater viewing window, designed for a plurality of users and inflatable craft. The clear special lenses of the viewing window can be sonic welded to the host craft's viewing port walled cavity's, upper and lower perimeters, becoming one with the crafts and can be filled with water eliminating light re-fractions. There is a specially designed pillow sonic welded partially around the underwater viewing window. Crafts for lying prone, do not bend. Making for absolute comfort and ease of use. Further features are inflatable stand offs for bottom lens protection. An integral underwater viewing window within a hand held inflatable host for all ages from 2 to 90. It can be waded with or swam with. | 04-07-2016 |
441131000 | Annular buoyant member | 2 |
20130323992 | FLOATING TOY CONSTRUCTION WITH IMPROVED SAFETY FEATURES - According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a construction for a float, the construction comprising a flotation device having a top portion, a bottom portion and an opening disposed through the top portion and the bottom portion, a seat portion located proximate the bottom portion of the flotation device, and a side wall coupled between the seat portion and an edge of the opening, wherein the seat portion is configured to support a user at a location proximate the bottom portion of the flotation device. | 12-05-2013 |
20140329425 | COLLAPSIBLE FLOTATION DEVICE - 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. | 11-06-2014 |
441132000 | U-shaped buoyant member | 1 |
20130267135 | RECREATIONAL FLOTATION DEVICE - A recreational floatation device is disclosed. In one example, the recreational floatation device comprises a main body having a front portion and members extending substantially parallel from the front portion, a seat portion attached to the main body between the two parallel members and adjacent to the front portion, for receiving and supporting a user of the recreational flotation device in a seated portion, and a floating board removably attachable to said main body, when positioned between the parallel members. | 10-10-2013 |