Compact personal inflatable flotation device

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2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Avila, Stephen (Department: 3617)

Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices

Water rescue or life protecting apparatus

Personal flotation device

C441S096000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07029354

ABSTRACT:
A compact personal inflatable flotation device comprising a cylindrical canister, an inflatable bladder attached to the first end of the canister, the bladder of sufficient size to provide flotation support for a user, a compressed gas cartridge removably housed within the canister, a user strap attached to the canister, a bi-directional activation mechanism with a control button disposed on the outer surface of the canister, whereby the bi-directional activation control button must be moved sequentially in the Y plane then the X plane to allow the compressed gas cartridge to fill the bladder.

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