Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Body supporting buoyant device – With seat
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-16
2005-08-16
Olson, Lars A. (Department: 3617)
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Body supporting buoyant device
With seat
C114S345000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06929521
ABSTRACT:
A float tube or watercraft comprised of a generally U-shaped inflatable flotation chamber having two generally parallel and laterally disposed leg portions and a rearward portion. The leg portions are preferably formed integrally with the rearward portion. The invention further includes a seating device bridging the two leg portions of the flotation chamber. A stabilizing frame and system for connecting the stabilizing frame to the U-shaped flotation chamber provides support to the opposing legs of the flotation chamber and prevents them from pinching in on the occupant, and also preferably tensions a seat provided between the legs of the floatation chamber. For additional support and/or this preferred tensioning, a rigid and/or adjustable rod, or tube, extends between the opposing legs of the frame. The system for connecting the stabilizing frame comprises preferably a plurality of channel segments, which are fixedly secured to the leg and rearward portions of the flotation chamber. Alternatively, a continuous channel may be used.
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Olson Lars A.
Pedersen Barbara S.
Pedersen Ken J.
Pedersen & Co. PLLC
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