Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Pool type – Accessory
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-10
2001-05-29
Recla, Henry J. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Pool type
Accessory
C472S117000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06237166
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to submersible life saving platforms, and in particular, a slanted platform to be placed on the side of a structure adjacent to a body of water.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Two important considerations for all life saving devices designed for animals are convenience and ease of use. Relating to convenience, a life saving device must be easily accessible so that it can be immediately put in place for use by the owner. A life saving structure must also be easily stored since an adult owner is not likely to leave it in place throughout the year.
Larger devices such as pool nets or alarm sensors often pose a greater problem with regards to convenience, and affordability. The larger devices tend to be bulky, which makes it difficult to move them around, and sometimes makes it prohibitive to move them in and out of the water to other locations. Bulky devices also take up much storage space.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In contrast to the prior art, the present invention provides a submersible life saving platform that includes solid base, coated in an anti-skid surfacing. This submersible life saving platform can be easily and quickly disassembled into a compact configuration. As a result, the submersible life saving platform according to the present invention is convenient to assemble, to use, to move around, and to disassemble and store, thereby making it ideal for use at home, on a boat, at a beach house, at a lake, at an animal ranch, or many other locations.
In order to accomplish the objects of the present invention, the submersible life saving platform according to the present invention has a central platform, support leg(s) disengageably connected to a front side of the central platform, and rear support leg(s) connected to the bottom side of the central platform. The bottom central platform may be covered in a non-skid surface. The bottom two legs may be attached to the base by use of a mounting hole and a cotter pin, and may be held firmly in place with an anchor strap.
In one embodiment according to the present invention, the bottom surfaces of the support legs and support panels rest on the surface when the structure is deployed, with the central platform submerged at a proper angle to allow ease of use by an animal.
Submersible life saving platforms can serve to fill a variety of needs. The unit is designed to provide a safe means for escape from drowning in a body of water. The submersible life saving platform has a portion of its length submerged to allow an animal a way to crawl out of the water. This platform can function in several different situations. Situations like mounting on a swimming pool deck to allow a way out for an animal that has fallen into the pool. Mounting on a dock to allow any animal that has gone into the water a way out. Placement on a boat to provide a person's pet an exit from the water. Use at a farm. Placed on a water trough to allow livestock a way to avoid drowning when they fall in. This unit can also be mounted on a bulkhead to provide an escape from the water.
The wide-ranging uses for these submersible life saving platforms can be attributed to the performance, convenience and security that these structures provide. When properly deployed, these structures are stable and can be used as a true life saving device without the fear of collapse. These structures are also easily installed and have removable leg supports in the front to allow the owner to conveniently store the structure. The lightweight nature of the materials used to make these structures makes it convenient for them to be moved from one location to another. These structures also provide a variety of uses. For example, a dog can use the structure to escape drowning in a swimming pool because it can not find the steps, nor can it lift its weight vertically to escape the pool.
This submersible life saving platform will primarily be used to provide animals a means of escape from a body of water. In addition, the submersible life saving platform provides an increased variety of security and durability, and yet is simple in construction and can be conveniently deployed, collapsed, and stored.
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Haynes and Boone LLP
Huynh Khoa
Recla Henry J.
Stalfire Dan
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