Multi-functional, personal flotation device

Details Multi-functional, personal flotation device Multi-functional, personal flotation device

2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)

Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices

Water rescue or life protecting apparatus

Personal flotation device

C441S116000, C441S118000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07927162

ABSTRACT:
A multi-functional, personal flotation device provides a life preserver for a person in combination with an integrated tethering system to aid in retrieval of the wearer. The integrated tethering system may be used alone or in conjunction with an integrated signaling device. The integrated signaling device extends when the life preserver is use. The integrated tethering system facilitates the recovery of a person wearing the multi-functional, personal flotation device. The integrated signaling device or the integrated tethering system may also include a sound or a visual alarm.

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