Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Water rescue or life protecting apparatus – Convertible use article
Patent
1997-04-21
1998-07-28
Swinehart, Ed
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Water rescue or life protecting apparatus
Convertible use article
441115, A45C 900
Patent
active
057855684
ABSTRACT:
A life preserver/cushion that has flotation panels which may be releasably secured together to form a seat cushion and when so secured the life preserver/cushion also serves as a tossable flotation device. A fabric interconnecting panel with a hand opening is stowed between the panels. The flotation panels are separated for use as a wearable life preserver. The interconnecting panel is received over the users head. Straps and buckles on the life preserver surfaces are used to secure the device around the users trunk.
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