Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Rafts – Inflatable
Reexamination Certificate
2000-05-18
2001-08-28
Avila, Stephen (Department: 3617)
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Rafts
Inflatable
C441S129000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06280271
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of water recreation devices, and more particularly to an air inflatable shaded float.
2. Description of Related Art
The prior art is replete with myriad and diverse water recreation devices that include a mechanism for providing shade. While all of the aforementioned prior art constructions are more than adequate for the basic purpose and function for which they have been specifically designed, they are uniformly deficient with respect to their failure to provide a simple, efficient, and practical inflatable shaded float.
As a consequence of the foregoing situation, there has existed a longstanding need for a new and improved inflatable shaded float and the provision of such a construction is a stated objective of the present invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, the present invention provides an inflatable shaded float that includes a horizontal base upon which a number of users may sit or recline, a vertical support extending up from the base, and a horizontal canopy attached to the support to provide shade for a portion of the base. The base, support, and canopy are all inflatable so that the float may be entirely deflated to a compact package that is easily transported from one location to another. The support and canopy are shaped to give the appearance of the tail of a whale while making a dive.
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Avila Stephen
Henderson & Sturm LLP
Sportsstuff Inc.
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