Floatation device and associated methods

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2007-04-10

2007-04-10

Olson, Lars A. (Department: 3617)

Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices

Water rescue or life protecting apparatus

Personal flotation device

Reexamination Certificate

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11316148

ABSTRACT:
A floatation device is to be worn by a user and includes a front portion, a pair of opposing side portions connected to the front portion, and a pair of rear portions connected to the respective pair of opposing side portions. Each one of the pair of rear portions includes a first end adjacent the respective side portions, and a second end opposite the first end. The second ends of the pair of rear portions define a floatation device closure that is moveable between an opened position and a closed position. The floatation device also includes at least one pocket adjacent at least one of the front portion, and the pair of opposing side portions.

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