Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Water rescue or life protecting apparatus – Convertible use article
Reexamination Certificate
2008-12-03
2010-10-26
Venne, Daniel V (Department: 3617)
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Water rescue or life protecting apparatus
Convertible use article
Reexamination Certificate
active
07819715
ABSTRACT:
A cushion-type personal flotation device saver includes: (a) a generally rectangular shaped main portion comprising two closed, opposite sides, a closed end, and an open end opposite the closed end; (b) at least one main strap attached to the main portion, the main strap comprising at least one grab strap; (c) a releasable closure mechanism attached along at least one edge of the open end of the main portion; (d) a central chamber within the main portion, the chamber being accessible at the open end of the main portion; and (e) a removable collared insert that fits closely within the main portion chamber, the collared insert being slidable into and out of the main portion chamber. A combination personal flotation device saver and personal flotation device is also included. This simplified abstract is not intended to limit, and should not be interpreted as limiting, the scope of the claims.
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US Coast Guard “Think Safe: Choose the Right Personal Flotation Device”, Item 000-BO-006 PPPC/150000/08-08, pp. 1-16, USA.
http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/life—jacket—wear—wearing—your—life—jacket.aspx, 3 pages.
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