Class 441/113 - Buoyancy means is a continuous member

Subclass of Class 441 - Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Definition: Device wherein the buoyancy means is an uninterrupted member.
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 12/11/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7169001	Life jacket A buoyancy device has a rear buoyancy area interconnected to a pair of lateral under arm buoyancy areas by a pair of front buoyancy areas, and combining to form a simulated W-shape when viewed in a plan view. The provision of the lateral or underarm buoyancy areas f...	01/30/2007
7160167	Animal safety apparatus Apparatus useful for providing buoyancy for animals are described. One apparatus includes a strap-like carrier and one or more non-inflatable floatation members secured substantially adjacent the carrier by a cover material stitched to the carrier. Another apparatus...	01/09/2007
7036448	Dock bumper A marine bumper for releasable connection to dock structure includes an elongated bumper cushion of compression resistant foam material, an inner cover of water impermeable, plastic sheeting and an outer cover of woven plastic sheet material. Passageways extending t...	05/02/2006
7018258	Flotation device A flotation device for use with objects includes a bladder forming part of an inflatable assembly having an inflatable volume defined by a first wall and a second wall sealed about a periphery. An inflation valve is in fluid communication with the inflatable volume ...	03/28/2006
7014520	Internal body encircling belt for personal floatation devices The present invention comprises a system for a buoyant material, a cover, and a belt arranged between the cover and the buoyant material. The belt is stitched to the cover at at least one location. In accordance with further aspects of the invention, the belt is sti...	03/21/2006
6905383	Personal floatation device A personal floatation device 10 includes a buoyant foam member 20 enclosed within inner and outer layers 52, 54 of a garment 50. The foam member 20 can be cut as an initially flat member, which can then be folded to fit around and ...	06/14/2005
6551161	Life jacket A life jacket has two head air bags, a plurality of shoulder air bags, a zipper disposed between the head air bags, and a plurality of pockets. Each of the pockets receives an inflated bag. A safety pin is disposed on the inflated bag. An air inlet hose i...	04/22/2003
6478510	Dive vest A dive vest that includes a torso-engaging member with a waistband, an air bladder contained throughout the torso-engaging member, beaded weight pads quickly releasable from the waistband, a scuba tank carrier plate attached to the torso-engaging member, ...	11/12/2002
6394866	1-step safety belt inflatable into a life vest A flotation device of the invention--of cell shape, substantially flat and of little bulk when deflated--is able to be filled with a compressed gas from a cartridge coupled with it so as to unfold and expand outwardly under action of the compressed gas wh...	05/28/2002
6244784	Buoyancy compensator and method of constructing the same A method and construction for a buoyancy compensator air chamber bellows utilizing a single side coated fabric having air passages for gas communication between the air chambers formed by annular disks which are welded together around and through the air ...	06/12/2001
6235661	Fabric laminated flotation foam material for manufacturing life jackets and similar articles and articles manufactured using such materials Heat, pressure, and glue are used to form a composite material in which a layer of U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation foam is located between a pair of fabric layers which are glued to the foam layer. The process of bonding the fabric layers to the foam ...	05/22/2001
6179677	Water sport belt A water sport belt that includes an inflatable bladder that is be secured around the waist of a user to provide a flotation mechanism in an emergency. The inflatable bladder has a number of accordion fold sections that are inflated with an initial amount ...	01/30/2001
6036562	2-step swimmer's safety belt inflatable into a life preserver and a life vest A first belt of the invention--substantially hollow and worn about the waist--is able to be filled with a compressed gas from a cartridge coupled with it so as to unfold and expand outwardly under action of the compressed gas which fills it. A second belt...	03/14/2000
6033029	Airplane passenger and lap child restraint system with floatation pad An airplane passenger restraint system is provided that cooperates with an existing seat belt of an airplane seat where the seat belt has two straps which are releasably coupled together. The existing airline seat is typically equipped with an existing se...	03/07/2000
5702279	Inflatable swimmer's safety belt, life preserver/life vest A first belt of the invention--substantially hollow and worn about the waist--is able to be filled with a compressed gas from a cartridge coupled with it so as to unfold and expand outwardly under action of the compressed gas which fills it. A second belt...	12/30/1997
5671480	Signaling device A flag-type signaling device for indicating the position of and enhance the visibility of the wearer, particularly while afloat in water. The device includes a first member defined, in one embodiment, by a flotation vest to be worn about the torso of a us...	09/30/1997
5618218	Inflatable water toy Disclosed is an inflatable water toy, which includes an elongate tubular body. An aperture is provided through a first end of the tubular body, and the aperture is dimensioned to slidably receive the second end of the tubular body therethrough. Advancing ...	04/08/1997
5516320	Recreational floatation device A recreational floatation device rising to about the wearer's diaphragm fits over the wearer's stomach, buttocks and hips and about his or her waist and the tops of his or her legs. The device has front and rear sections carrying a substantially uniform l...	05/14/1996
5454744	Rain pants with life saving device Rain pants with life saving device is provided which consists of waterproof overalls worn by a fisherman. A structure on the overalls extends about the chest of the fisherman, for buoying the fisherman in water to float in an upright position. A mechanism...	10/03/1995
5437569	Multipurpose floatable blanket A floatable blanket formed of a water-proof outer layer and a plurality of intermediate layers inside the water-proof outer layer, the intermediate layers being made of foamed polyethylene and separated into two groups with an air chamber defined between,...	08/01/1995
5368512	Inflatable swimmer's safety belt A first belt of the invention--substantially hollow and worn about the waist--is able to be filled with a compressed gas from a cartridge coupled with it and actuable by a pin whose placement is controlled by a pulling open of a belt buckle or by a pullin...	11/29/1994
5348504	Inflatable lifesaving belt An inflatable lifesaving belt for use in water rescues which includes a central portion and enlarged outer end portions which are joined using opposing fastening elements. One or more handles are provided along the central portion of the belt for engageme...	09/20/1994
5230645	Multipurpose life preserver A life preserver formed of a flat, rectangular sheet body made of a cellular low density polyethylene in thickness within 0.5-1.5 m/m, the sheet body including a male fastener and a female fastener aligned on the longitudinal center line of the bottom edg...	07/27/1993
5184968	Floatation swimwear A one-piece swimsuit having a lower pants portion and a two-ply upper portion is provided with a one-piece floatation member between the two plies of the upper portion of the floatation member. The floatation member may be of floatation foam rubber and ex...	02/09/1993
5180321	Swimmers's safety belt The belt of the invention is substantially hollow, and worn about the waist. The belt is able to be filled with a compressed gas from a cartridge coupled with it and puncturable by a pin whose placement is controlled by a pulling open of a belt buckle. A ...	01/19/1993
5060661	Inflatable neck and head support An inflatable neck and head support for use by a wearer which is a generally rectangular body of flexible gas impervious material with two side panels that is sealed around its entire periphery to form a closed chamber. A valve is mounted in such body to ...	10/29/1991
5037341	Inflatable life preserver An inflatable life preserver that is made from a gas impervious material in a generally rectangular shape with a closed chamber. A valve is connected thereto for inflating the chamber. The life preserver has fasteners to retain the life preserver into an ...	08/06/1991
5022879	Inflatable life belt The present invention is an inflatable life belt of light weight, compact construction which is normally worn around the waist or hips of the individual, the size of which does not interfere with the activities of the individual while on board the ship, t...	06/11/1991
5000710	Deep water exercise belt A deep water exercise belt, which supports the user in deep water in an upright, running position so as to allow vigorous exercise without placing body weight on the legs, involves a waist encircling belt of flexible buoyant material of uniform thickness ...	03/19/1991
4925418	Individual rescue apparatus An individual rescue apparatus for use around the waist of a person comprising a waist encircling support belt (1) with a Fastener (2a,2b) at its extremities, an inflation system (9-14) adapted to be secured to the support belt, a pressurized gas reservoi...	05/15/1990
4887987	Inflatable emergency flotation device An inflatable emergency flotation device to be worn around the neck of the wearer and strapped to the front of the wearer's body. The device includes a folded, flexible, airtight tube; a strap which is slidably attached to the ends of the tube; an oral in...	12/19/1989
4692125	Swimming and bathing aid The invention relates to a swimming and bathing aid especially for young children with a chest ring 19 and with two arm floating elements 17, 18 which are connected with the chest ring 19. The chest ring has such a volume that it creates along the buoyanc...	09/08/1987
4668202	Flotation garment A water ski vest is formed of EVA cross-linked polyethylene. The vest fits around the torso or over the shoulders of the wearer and is held in place by belts which extend around the vest. The belts extend through indented loops formed in the polyethylene ...	05/26/1987
4626221	Selfinflating life preserver A life preserver of the invention comprises a belt having an inside longitudinal pocket containing a double humped bladder, the bladder being inflatable by an automatic inflating device. The belt is provided with fastening portions allowing its extension ...	12/02/1986
4551107	Flotation garment A water ski vest is formed of EVA cross-linked polyethylene. The vest fits around the torso or over the shoulders of the wearer and is held in place by belts which extend around the vest. The belts extend through indented loops formed in the polyethylene ...	11/05/1985
4547165	Personal flotation device A personal flotation apparatus is made of one or more layers of cross-linked polyethylene polymeric foam material. A nylon or polyester cloth preferably having a tight weave is fused to one or both of the inner or outer surfaces. When more than one layer ...	10/15/1985
4176772	Water container A water container consisting of a tubular water-impervious flexible member, adapted to be worn around the waist, advantageously when attached to a conventional belt, or forming part of such belt, or while attached to conventional suspenders or forming par...	12/04/1979
4123814	Flotation device A water safety device of buoyant material is fitted by waist measurement around the mid-section of the wearer to provide flotation. Contoured ribs of buoyant material on the inner side of the device fit under the wearer's ribs, and openings in various por...	11/07/1978

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