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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167672 | Buoyant cushion Buoyant cushions or the like are used and are adaptable for varied other uses, such cushions having physical properties that include buoyancy, weather-resistance, malleability, strength, and comfort to the user, and allows the cushion to be used dually as lounging f... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8079888 | 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... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7988512 | 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 w... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7927163 | 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... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7914352 | Cover for a flotation device and flotation device employing same A cover for a flotation device includes a single piece fabric configured and dimensioned so as to slip over and completely enclose an individual noodle type flotation device and adapted for removal and replacement by the same or another cover. The cover possesses re... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7837527 | Floating island The present invention is a floating island (FI), which is a buoyant apparatus for a watery environment such as, for example a swimming pool. The FI may be designed as a playful apparatus enabling users to safely climb upon the FI. The FI may be designed especially, ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7811145 | 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... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7578716 | Aquatic float An aquatic float comprises a torso supporting section for supporting the torso of a person using the float, a head and neck supporting section secured at one end of the torso supporting section for supporting the head and neck of a person using the aquatic float, an... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7425190 | Exercise kit for personal flotation device The instant invention relates to a kit for converting an elongated flexible noodle-type personal floatation device into a floating exercise assembly. Specifically, the rider straddles the flexible noodle-type device while rotating the first exercising assembly and/o... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7363668 | Multifunctional active carbon cocofiber mattress for lifesaving The embodiments relate to an active carbon cocofiber mattress with the functions of floating and life saving. The embodiment can be folded to form a floating bed. The mattress core comprises prefabricated solid and rigid cocofiber mattresses with an ultra-thick sand... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364486 | Water rescue device A water rescue device for use in man overboard situations, comprising a foldable frame structure formed from a plurality of individual segments. The device is restrained in a compact storage configuration until needed. When deployed, resilient band or elastic cord m... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357728 | Human free-fall slide A slide and process of using the slide for humans' amusement, recreation and entertainment. The slide is an inflatable apparatus comprising a slide device and an airbag device. The slide device is an inflatable bag having a slide segment. The airbag device has a bot... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357688 | Floatation apparatus and method A portable floatation apparatus comprising a platform, a ramp, and a buoyancy structure non-removably attached to the platform. At least one buoyancy structure may be removably attached under the platform to adjust the buoyancy of the floatation apparatus. The platf... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7335079 | Multipurpose flotation device A multipurpose throwable personal flotation device includes a pair of flat buoyant panels pivotally connected at inward ends to a central buoyant panel with parallel hinges. Each of the panels is enclosed in a fabric cover, with lines of stitching connecting layers ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322868 | Water devices and methods for making and using such devices Water devices and methods for making and using such devices are described. The devices contain a main part for buoying a user's body and a part for supporting the body. The supporting part is releasably connected to the main part by a mechanism which is easily adjus... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318762 | Elongated flotation device with spray nozzle A flotation device includes an elongated and flexible member with a channel extending between longitudinal ends of the flexible member, where the flexible member is configured to support an individual within water during a recreational activity, and a nozzle member ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314399 | Floating sportsman's blind An improved float tube arrangement for outdoor water-related activities, particularly hunting and fishing. The float can be deployed as a blind for partially concealing and camouflaging a user, who sits in the circular middle of the float upon an adjustable seat sup... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7309268 | Hovering inflatable towable water-sport device An inflatable towable device capable of both being towed across a surface and to hover over the surface is disclosed. The device includes an inflatable frame and a wing surface that extends across the bottom surface of the inflatable frame. The inflatable frame is a... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7261607 | Hovering inflatable towable water-sport device An inflatable towable device capable of both being towed across a surface and to hover over the surface is disclosed. The device includes an inflatable frame and a wing surface that extends across the bottom surface of the inflatable frame. The inflatable frame is a... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255620 | Child carrier and swimming aid A child carrier and swimming aid allows a caregiver to carry a child in pressing relation to the caregiver's torso and allows the device to be used in the water. The adult dons a harness and places the child into a vest, which vest is a personal flotation device. Th... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249772 | Beverage cooler A portable beverage cooler comprises an automobile tire and a bottom membrane attached thereto. Optionally, a drain valve may be inserted in the side wall of the tire to facilitate draining liquid from inside the beverage cooler. Additionally, a pair of handles may ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7238073 | Inflatable towable float A towable structure is configured to be towed behind a boat while floating above the surface of a body of water. In one implementation, the towable structure has a platform for supporting one or more passengers thereon extending between or otherwise supported by at ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7238075 | Personal water activity apparatus with variable light display for protection against sharks and other water-borne predators Apparatus for protecting users of surfboards, kayaks and other personal water activity apparatus against sharks and other water-borne predators is provided. A plurality of lights is provided on the bottom and side surfaces of the personal water activity apparatus. T... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7232356 | Inflatable towable float A towable structure is configured to be towed behind a boat while floating above the surface of a body of water. In one implementation, the towable structure has a platform for supporting one or more passengers thereon extending between or otherwise supported by at ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7223143 | Inflatable, self-propelled life vest Self-propelled life vest for assisting a swimmer in water includes an inflatable body, the body being configured for being worn on a torso of a swimmer. An upper connector is provided and configured for connecting the body to an upper portion of a swimmer, in use. A... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219944 | Removable box tarpaulin for a vehicle This invention relates to a novel containment device which can be removably placed in the rear interior of a vehicle and used for containing sundry items. More particularly, this invention pertains to a novel flexible box tarpaulin which can be detachably installed ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7210976 | Inflatable raft with inflatable climbing slide An inflatable play structure includes an inflatable platform and an inflatable slide attached to the platform. The platform provides stability to the slide when the structure is used in water so that it does not easily turn over. Further, the slide is preferably pos... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7191721 | Innovative hull-less naval vessel A hull-less naval vessel includes a platform completely raised from the liquid medium by of rotating floating elements fixed beneath the platform by of ball bearings. Through the lifting effect of the floating elements, the vessel will glide on the liquid surface wi... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7182401 | Buoyant pool chair with sealed frame A buoyant pool chair supports a swimmer in an upright, semi-reclining or sitting position while the chair is floating in a swimming pool. Interconnected rigid frame members collectively form an open chair frame including a seat frame, left and right arm frames attac... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7160165 | Device for rippling of water A device for dabbling in water. A body section has a support frame which possesses a configuration of a ring so that a user can freely pass through the ring. A first floating section has first rods which are secured to the support frame to be spaced apart one from a... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7146664 | Pneumatic surgical prone head support and system A pneumatic surgical prone head support (100) (100′) (100″) is provided that includes a support body (110) within which is disposed a pneumatic pressure distribution network (130) that is fluidly coupled to a plurality of infla... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140936 | Island swim raft A swim raft constructed of a three-dimensional shaped body exhibiting a substantially planar bottom, a curved side, and a sloping top. The body has an outer shell constructed of a polyester laminate shell material and which encapsulates an inner foam core. At least ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137856 | Collapsible mat assemblies An assembly has a foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation, a sheet material covering portions of the frame member when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation, and one or more floatation devices. The floatation devices can be atta... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7127764 | Maternity air mattress with adjustable bellows system An improved multiple chambered maternity mattress (10) is specially configured to include a bellows (24) for providing fine-grained adjustability of size and firmness of its centrally disposed womb well region (AWW). The bellows (24) consisting ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7101344 | Multi-functional float board structure A multi-functional float board structure uses a wedge shape design and is constructed with buoyant materials. The float board includes an the inclined surface design on one side of the float board which when placed on a level surface can facilitate foot stretching f... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7101241 | Floatation apparatus and method A floatation method and apparatus for effectively supporting and effectively exercising a person in a liquid. A method and apparatus for effectively playing a game in a liquid. The liquid may be water or any liquid used for cleaning or moisturizing a person's skin, ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094189 | Apparatus for fitness stretching A fitness stretching apparatus comprising a base and a cage structure surrounding the base. The cage structure includes at least a first stretching station for performing stretching of a muscle. A second stretching station is located on the base and within the cage ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090557 | Ornamental display using wind motion A mobile constructed from a single sheet of material having alternating cut lines and fold lines so that wind striking the mobile causes the intervening panels to undulate. ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7052347 | Elongated flotation device with spray nozzle A flotation device includes an elongated and flexible member with a channel extending between longitudinal ends of the flexible member, where the flexible member is configured to support an individual within water during a recreational activity, and a nozzle member ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040949 | Flexible connector A structural connection device to be used primarily as a toy in conjunction with foam tubes, popularly known as “noodles” which are commonly used at swimming pools, wherein the connector is preferably made from foam and is configured as a longitudinal flexible m... | 05/09/2006 |
