Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Water rescue or life protecting apparatus – Personal flotation device
Patent
1992-06-29
1993-06-15
Swinehart, Edwin L.
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Water rescue or life protecting apparatus
Personal flotation device
441125, B63C 908
Patent
active
052193080
ABSTRACT:
A lightweight, non-inflatable flotation device for assisting a person engaged natatorial activities or one engaged in aquatic therapy who might not otherwise be capable of performing such functions. The flotation device attaches to the extremities of the user to provide additional buoyancy. It is comprised of a elongate piece of relatively soft, pliable material, i.e., closed cell expanded polymer material, which is folded around the hand or foot of the user and held in place by retaining straps.
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