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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8066540 | 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 oute... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7727038 | Collapsible flotation device having back support member 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 oute... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7497753 | Safety seat A safety seat with air enclosure mechanism for infants that permits its retrieval from a body of water with a significant amount of air to extend the breathing time of the enclosed child and prevent drowning. The seat includes a compartment for a flexible enclosure ... | 03/03/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7293840 | Swimming pool furniture A swimming pool furniture having a vented assembly that can be submerged in an upright, stationary position on the bottom surface of the swimming pool allowing the user to access the furniture with his or her body partially submerged in the pool. The assembly includ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7284562 | Tarpaulin or canopy corner construction A method of constructing a water-resistant corner for a tent or other fabric structure, and the corner formed therefrom. A protective panel may be laid over a flooring material sheet, and the sheet and the protective panel are folded into a corner. The formed corner... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7267135 | Tent corner construction A method of constructing a water-resistant corner for a tent or other fabric structure, and the corner formed therefrom. A protective panel may be laid over a flooring material sheet, and the sheet and the protective panel are folded into a corner. The formed corner... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264522 | Children's water board with manually-operated spray mechanism A water board for use by a child or young person for play in the water includes a board-mounted spray mechanism manually-operable for enabling the rider to selectively spray metered amounts of water outwardly from a barrel mounted on the spray mechanism. ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7247077 | Aquatic toys An aquatic toy that is capable of maintaining a desired form and position in water, which includes a fabric portion, at least one hollow opening formed in the fabric portion, a frame pocket formed substantially around a perimeter of the hollow opening, and a frame m... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7237821 | Stroller with playing tool A stroller includes a playing tool main body coupled on a guard bar, a playing tool coupled on a plurality of rotational shaft installed in the main body, a cover formed to be transparent and protecting the playing tool, a driving motor installed in the main body an... | 07/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7207857 | Floating assemblies A floating assembly for suspending a person on water has a sheet material that defines the periphery for the floating assembly. A plurality of floatation devices are attached to the periphery. The plurality of floatation devices includes a top floatation device that... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7195132 | Inflatable floating cooler An inflatable container having an inflatable chamber having a main storage compartment and a main storage compartment access opening, and further having a lower portion that includes at least one storage cavity having a storage cavity access opening. The inflatable ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7146665 | Inflatable, disposable pillow with comfort features An inflatable pillow that is of low cost, thus disposable. The inflatable pillow taught is one fabricated from very low cost materials and of a very low cost fabrication process resulting in a disposable inflatable pillow. The present invention teaches a user comfor... | 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 |
| 7134436 | Medical device for overcoming airway obstruction A medical device for overcoming upper airway obstruction when a patient is placed in a supine position, featuring a flat rectangular support base that attaches to the support frame perpendicularly, and a variation of lower jaw supports that attach to the support fra... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7048654 | Collapsible structures Collapsible structures are disclosed having a central panel, a first support panel disengageably connected to the left side of the central panel, and a second support panel disengageably connected to the right side of the central panel. Each of the central panel and... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048091 | Portable lifeguard chair A portable chair is disclosed having a seat, a frame that supports the seat, a ladder that provides access to the seat; and a hollow tank that holds a liquid mass, connected to the frame. The frame includes first and second side supports each having a forward suppor... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7029355 | Recreational floatation apparatus A recreational floatation apparatus. The apparatus has a generally square frame having several floatation cylinders are attached. Additional floatation cylinders are added at the front and back for further cushioning and floating power. The apparatus can include a p... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025418 | Positionable floating chair A floating chair includes a buoyant member attached to a seat member (“seat”) for maintaining the seat above water. A maneuvering device is operatively attached to the seat. A battery and a CPU are in communication with the maneuvering device. A solar panel is i... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7023338 | Apparatus, systems and methods for aquatic sports communications The exemplary embodiment of the present invention integrates a two-way communications device into a personal floatation device (“PFD”; sometimes also referred to herein as a “life vest”). Integration of the two-way communications device in the exemplary PFD ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7008281 | Child carrier floatation enhancement A floatation enhancing structure for providing improved flotation of a baby seat, a car seat, or a child/infant carrier includes a buoyant collar that is attached to the seat or carrier generally horizontal to the plane of the seat in repose. A vertical hoop or buoy... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6971936 | Collapsible flotation device having support member 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 oute... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6931678 | Water-swung hammock A water-swung hammock includes a floatable body for supporting a main body frame including at least one leg support for securing the main body frame to the floatable body. A staging platform may be coupled to the main body frame and capable of supporting a user. A s... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929521 | U-shaped float tube with stabilizing frame A float tube or watercraft comprised of a generally U-shaped inflatable flotation chamber having two generally parallel and laterally disposed leg portions and a rearward portion. The leg portions are preferably formed integrally with the rearward portion. The inven... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6918347 | Variable aquatic floating kit for leisure and sports An aquatic floating kit variable in combination for leisure and sports, said floating kit comprises: a seat for seating and lying and at least an arciform floating member, the seat and the floating members are mutually detachably connected, changing in amount and in... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6878026 | Amphibious table with seats attached A device to be used for sitting at a table in a water filled area, such as a water pool. The device comprises an upper rigid, flat, floating body made of buoyant material and defining a table top, at least one lower seat member and a connecting member for rigidly at... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6837765 | Flotation device A flotation device includes an elongate buoyant body and an outwardly extending seat disposed intermediate first and second longitudinal ends of the buoyant body. The flotation device is configured to buoyantly support a user in both a reclining and a sitting positi... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6808434 | Buoyant chair and table ensemble Provided herein is a buoyant ensemble comprising a plurality of chairs having a table centrally located among the chairs. An ensemble according to the invention is especially well-suited to be placed into a recreational body of water, such as a lake or swimming pool... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6783181 | Buoyant pool chair 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... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6773319 | Water jet powered floating device for pools The present invention is a water jet powered floatable device for an above-ground pool or an in-ground pool comprising, in combination, a floatable device and a water flow conduit system with a control valve to direct the exiting of the water either downwardly in th... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6715830 | Child restraint system for use in watercraft A child restraint system for securing a child aboard a watercraft, the child restraint system including a base to be secured to a fixture of the watercraft, a seat assembly adapted to be releasably coupled to the base in a manner to support the child in a seated pos... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6589089 | Self-righting flotation seat for an infant A self-righting floatation seat for an infant that includes a body holding the infant and a harness detachably attached to the body. The body includes a lower portion receiving the infant, a handle extending upwardly from the lower portion, and a canopy d... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6551193 | Water fowl toy A water fowl toy for providing a humorous and entertaining gag for the user. The water fowl toy includes a water fowl-shaped structure having a body, a neck, a head, and a tubular tail, and being adapted to hold water therein with the tubular tail being i... | 04/22/2003 |
