Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Body supporting buoyant device – With seat
Patent
1994-03-28
1995-12-12
Oberleitner, Robert J.
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Body supporting buoyant device
With seat
114345, 114346, 441 40, 441 42, B63C 908
Patent
active
054744814
ABSTRACT:
A flotation system for supporting a person on a body of water for a variety of activities comprises an endless inflatable tube for supporting a person on a body of water, the tube having a circumference that defines an interior space extending from a stern end of the tube to a bow end of the tube. At least a portion of the interior space is open at the stern end. A seat platform is secured to the tube within the interior space at a location whereby a person sitting on the seat platform may face the stern end and extend his feet and legs through the open portion of the interior space into the body of water. The flotation system comprises a storage pack adapted to fit between the seat platform and the bow end. The storage pack is designed to hold the water vehicle in its uninflated condition for stowage and may be designed to be carried (much like a suitcase) or worn (much like a backpack) or both. Auxiliary items may be incorporated into the flotation system, such as a motor mount, a scuba mount, or a camouflage covering.
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Bartz Clifford T.
Cross, Jr. Harry M.
Oberleitner Robert J.
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