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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5342229 | Float tube anchor apparatus An anchor organization for mounting to a float tube for positioning of the float tube relative to a body of water includes a support cable mounted to the float tube at a first end of the support tube, with a second end of the cable mounted to a semi-spher... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5273468 | Marker buoy A marker buoy for marking a particular spot on the bottom of the sea despite heavy seas. The buoy includes a hollow cylindrical chamber whose outer surface forms a spool. A length of line is attached to the chamber and wound around the spool with an ancho... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5256093 | Marking buoy with shock cord A lightweight plastic buoy with an elastic shock cord (31) attached to the nylon line (30) and lead weight (32). Included in the buoy is a plastic spool (21) attached to a metal shaft and crank (20) in a housing (11). A plastic pin (23) is attached to a f... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5188551 | Marker body A marker device for fishermen including a body or flotation portion made from a transparent, plastic bottle. A sheet of brightly colored fluorescent or retroreflective paper lines the inside of the bottle, making the marker highly visible. A threaded cap ... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5100353 | Electromagnetic marker float release The present invention provides a marker float release that includes a houg; an electromagnet mounted to the housing having an electromagnetic core; and a buoyant element having a permanent magnet. The buoyant element is positioned against the housing so ... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5096448 | Marker buoy A hollow, elongated tubular member, constructed of flexible resilient material, an inlet-outlet for admitting and discharging air, and including a separate, removable sleeve constructed of material as resilient, or less resilient than the buoy bladder, fo... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5090930 | Power-driven float assembly A power-driven float device includes a combination and inflatable float tube, a support body for the power supply on which there is mounted a vertical shaft and an electric motor and impeller together with the battery for powering the electric motor and m... | 02/25/1992 |
| 5083953 | Transferrable and reusable marker and retrieval system for water transport objects subject to possible sinking An improved apparatus for use in association with a vessel to facilitate raising the vessel and/or cargo carried thereby should it become sunken. The apparatus is readily attachable to or mountable on any equipment and includes a float having an upper por... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5073135 | Buoyant marker A device includes two enlarged end portions joined by a medial portion. It serves as a light-weight sturdy plastic container for motor oil or as buoyant marker for marking areas in a body of water where fish have been located. After the oil is used, fishi... | 12/17/1991 |
| 5069575 | Roll forming notches in a thin-wall power transmission member An apparatus and method for forming a power transmission member from a thin-walled blank, the apparatus including a pair of dies (84) having opposed work surfaces, and a mandrel (50) positioned between the work surfaces of the dies (84) for receiving a bl... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5019000 | Method and apparatus for preventing eyeglasses from sinking in water An eyeglass retainer is provided for holding eyeglasses afloat in the event the eyeglasses accidentally fall into a body of water. The eyeglass retainer is comprised of an elongated, water impervious, resilient hollow flexible tube having open ends which ... | 05/28/1991 |
| 5000482 | Ski locating device utilizing a foam ball A ski locator device is provided which comprises a tether having one end attached to the ski and the other attached to a compliant dome member in engagement with a portion of the outer surface of a brightly-colored foam ball. The foam ball is compacted an... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4995842 | Buoy with reduced drag An elongated buoy with protruding external ribs extending about the circumference of the buoy. The ribs are oriented substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the buoy and create turbulence when the buoy is dragged upon the surface of the wa... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4981453 | Emergency transmitter buoy and bracket assembly An emergency position indicating radio beacon is controlled by an annular switch ring which rotates to ON, OFF, SET, and TEST positions. In the SET position, the buoy transmitter automatically turns on in response to removal of the buoy from a mounting br... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4976641 | Buoy with self-ejecting weight A surface buoy. The buoy includes top and bottom flotation members of hemispherical configuration and a reel member positioned between them. An elongate flexible cord is coiled about the reel member and has a first end secured thereto. A second end of the... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4936804 | Non-inflatable buoyancy aid A non-inflatable buoyancy aid is described comprising an annular structure of closed cell plastic foam which is held in position about a wearer's arms and legs through positive displacement and material friction. The buoyancy aid maintains the wearer in e... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4932910 | Emergency location marker system The emergency location marker system carried by a vessel for marking a location on the water and signaling, especially for locating and rescuing an individual in the water, comprises a flotation and support structure with an advantageously collapsible sel... | 06/12/1990 |
| 4858369 | Fishing float A fishing float is shown for use in running a trotline. The fishing float includes a spherical body molded from a light weight plastic material which has a hollow interior and an exterior. A line-engaging downward projection extends from one point on the ... | 08/22/1989 |
| 4808133 | Marker buoy with self retracting line An anchor locating buoy system is provided with a self-retracting anchor line. The buoy system automatically collects and stores any excess portion of line between a marker float and an anchor thereby minimizing the distance between the marker float and t... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4781636 | Portable marker buoy The portable marine marker buoy having a transparent signal support housing which is carried by a float and is stabilized in the water by a depending weight assembly and which is restrained from drifting by an anchor which is deployed by an automatically ... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4731036 | Indicator means A device for indicating the presence in water of an object consisting of material capable of being affected by a magnet, the device containing a magnet. The device enables a reliable and effective indication to be given of metallic objects which are prese... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4729746 | Buoy having excellent resistance against external pressure Disclosed is a buoy which comprises a high density polyethylene foam as a buoyant member, and an outer skin covering the surface of the foam. The buoy has excellent resistance against external force and the loss of the buoyancy by the reduction of the vol... | 03/08/1988 |
| 4721486 | Automatic marker buoy release mechanism A marker buoy releasing mechanism for marking the location of a sunken boat includes an air tight housing having a differential pressure switch mounted therein for sensing the pressure within the housing and externally thereof. When the differential press... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4702715 | Automatic emergency rescue apparatus An automatic rescue apparatus for deploying a flotation device. The unit can be mounted vertically on the rail of a vessel or horizontally on the deck. The rescue apparatus has a life ring, a launcher housing containing a radio receiver and a trigger devi... | 10/27/1987 |
| 4668200 | Life buoy with a radar responder A life buoy equipped with a radar responder adapted to transmit waves in response to radar waves from a searcher, the life buoy comprising a hull member of a rigid plastic hollow construction, the hull member water-tightly accommodating a receiving antenn... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4664638 | Blackwater lifesaver A safety device to locate someone in trouble in the water. A three piece apparatus consisting of a U shaped nylon body mount and a modified rectangle polypropylene floater connected by a flexible line between the floater and body mount.... | 05/12/1987 |
| 4601126 | Buoyant marking device for fishermen A buoyant marking light for fishermen is disclosed comprising a pair of buoyant body members interconnected by an elongated sleeve. A light element extends radially outwardly from the center axis of each body member. A weight element is secured within eac... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4586456 | Inflatable balloon distress marker having small article containing compartment therein A balloon distress marker wherein the balloon has, in a wall thereof, a small compartment interiorly of the balloon and accessible through an aperture in the wall of the balloon for retaining an article therein. The compartment is substantially smaller th... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4544364 | Illuminated buoy marker The present invention is a self-setting, illuminated buoy marker for anglers, made of a translucent material which is elongated in shape and has a bifurcated body of two end members connected to a narrow waist stem member. The marker has a lighting device... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4501563 | Marker buoy There is provided a marker buoy useful to indicate the location of an underwater structure. The buoy is made from a material having a density less than water, including first and second elongated side members and a central portion therebetween. The centra... | 02/26/1985 |
| 4393617 | Animal trap signal apparatus A signal apparatus for use with an animal trap positionable underwater includes an open ended housing adapted to be secured in a substantially vertical position to a stationary portion of the trap. A movable cover releasably closes the open end of the hou... | 07/19/1983 |
| 4312600 | Traffic barricade A traffic barricade or marker comprises a base in the form of a conventional pneumatic vehicle tire having a pair of substantially vertical flexible plastic tubular posts upstanding from the tire upper sidewall from aperture means located diametrically ac... | 01/26/1982 |
| 4312089 | Swimming apparel flotation device A floatation device to which a swimmer's suit may be secured for retrieval at a later time. The floatation device includes floatation apparatus and apparatus for attaching the bathing suit to the floatation apparatus. The apparatus for attaching the suit ... | 01/26/1982 |
| 4240371 | Signal bladder A signalling device for underwater divers, in the form of an inflatable bladder held within a container and attached to a reel. The device can be attached to a diver, being strapped to his arm or to his air tank, for example. The device can be actuated by... | 12/23/1980 |
| 4231312 | Flexible ocean upwelling pipe In an ocean thermal energy conversion facility, a cold water riser pipe is releasably supported at its upper end by the hull of the floating facility. The pipe is substantially vertical and has its lower end far below the hull above the ocean floor. The p... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4112862 | Apparatus and means for permanently marking a buoyant mine which has been severed from its mooring wire during mine sweeping operations A frangible container is pivotally connected to the sweep wire of mine sweeping equipment so as to intercept the mine mooring wire passing therealong and be pivoted thereby so as to connect thereto during the pivot motion and to be severed as the mooring ... | 09/12/1978 |
| 4099281 | Navigational buoy A navigational buoy is provided having a buoy and an inflatable anchor. The buoy and anchor are connected by a hollow stem that is itself flexible or is rigid and is connected to the anchor by a flexible elastomeric bearing. The stem is adapted to provide... | 07/11/1978 |
