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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6568977 | Multifunction foldable float A flotation device with six pieces that are removably attached to each other. The six pieces can be rearranged to create a tub and seat a leaky boat or life buoy. The pieces are removably attached to each other by a series of perforations and hook and loo... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6062930 | Multipurpose recreational mat A multipurpose recreational mat for primary use in water and a secondary use on an inflexible surface. The mat comprises three flotation bodies preferably made of a closed cell polyurethane foam. A waterproof unitary cover surrounds the flotation bodies f... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5855498 | Pillow-stuffed floating device A flotation device useable as a life-preserver and a water toy, the device including a casing formed of water-impermeable synthetic plastic film material shaped to define a pocket for receiving a conventional pillow having a compressible filler. The pocke... | 01/05/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5374192 | Child survival and training apparatus A survival and training apparatus for children is constructed in the form of a teddy bear. The teddy bear has an exterior casing formed of multiple durable materials including a fluorescent fabric of lime yellow color that is visible during daytime condit... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5370113 | Breathing apparatus held in a convertible case and garment assembly A self contained breathing apparatus comprises a compressed air cylinder, facemask and hose which when not in use are stored and carried within a case formed from an assembly of flexible sheet material. The elements of the case are constructed such that w... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5318312 | Portable folding utility carrier A portable folding utility carrier, is capable of carrying a maximum load of sixty (60) pounds and used for transporting objects from place to place. The portable folding utility carrier is very similar to that of a suitcase but with wheels attached to th... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5226184 | Floatable wave subduing blanket A floatable wave subduing blanket made from cellular low density polyethylene in a rectangular shape having a plurality of cylindrical inflatable floats detachably fastened to the four sides thereof. The cylindrical inflatable floats subdue water waves as... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5219308 | Lightweight non-inflatable flotation device A lightweight, non-inflatable flotation device for assisting a person engaged natatorial activities or one engaged in aquatic therapy who might not otherwise be capable of performing such functions. The flotation device attaches to the extremities of the ... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5074815 | Lifesaving equipment An improved storage container for a lifesaving device is provided herein. Such storage container includes the combination of an oar or paddle, the upper end of which is hollowed-out, to give a pocket of sufficient dimension to accommodate an inflatable li... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5049102 | Recreational raft apparatus A recreational raft apparatus which comprises an inflatable, floatable body portion, and at least one closable pocket in association with the body portion of the raft. The raft may further comprise an inflatable pillow which is attached to the body portio... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5033497 | Combination surfboard-shipping bag, ground pad, and tent A padded body, that is adapted to be used as a ground pad and as padded tent bottom is folded over a surfboard and secured in closed position. The surfboard is thus effectively protected while being shipped and stored. A tent is adapted to be connected to... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4668201 | Toy animal life preserver A substantially indestructible, long wearing, life preserver teddy bear toy is constructed with a shaped body of foam plastic enveloped in a tough, snug fitting, water repellant, close fitting fabric outer layer so that the body absorbs less than 5% of it... | 05/26/1987 |
| 4657516 | Reinflatable life preserver device A life preserver device which is constructed with an inflatable inner bag located inside an inflatable outer bag, with the device being deployed in the back of a seat in an aircraft. When extremely rough turbulance is encountered or a crash landing is env... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4650432 | Convertible raft, tent and mattress A plurality of rod elements, an inflatable mattress and a cover are configured so that they can be assembled to form a stable raft having good flotation characteristics for supporting an adult individual while traversing a body of water. The components us... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4619622 | Swim safe play suit A swim-safe play suit is provided and consists of a plurality of substantially equi-spaced flexible waterproof buoyant elements arranged within upper portion of the play suit in parallel relation so that if wearer of the play suit enters water the wearer ... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4619623 | Life-jacket assembly The present invention relates to a life-jacket assembly primarily intended for aircraft passengers, including a buoyant body (7) furnishing at least the principal part of the buoyancy, and straps or the like adapted to retain the life-jacket assembly in p... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4380441 | Flotation vest Foam buoyancy sections carried in the front of a flotation vest are formed in four separate pieces that are cut from rectangular sheets of buoyancy material without any waste material.... | 04/19/1983 |
| 4157134 | Bag with life preserving buoyant means A combination bag and float wherein the bag has a pair of generally semi-circular floatation elements containing foamed plastic hinged to its bottom. The elements have an outer reflective surface and handles. Adhesive means such as mating Velcro bands sec... | 06/05/1979 |
