Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Body supporting buoyant device
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-18
2005-01-18
Basinger, Sherman (Department: 3617)
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Body supporting buoyant device
Reexamination Certificate
active
06843695
ABSTRACT:
The water walker assistant is a rectangular shaped buoyant frame with handles for assisting physically challenged individuals walk or float in water. The frame is made of interconnected elongated buoyant members, such as PVC tubing, which are fitted with sections of buoyant foam. The interconnected members define front, rear and side sections of the frame, and the front section is optionally a removable crossbar. The user enters the device by either removing the crossbar or placing the device over his/her body. The water walker assistant features two handles with hand-grips, and cushioned side sections to support the user's forearms inside the device. Elongated members with foam fittings extend from the rear and front of the invention, adding stability to the device, while providing shock absorption in the event of contact with obstacles.
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Jackson Barbara B.
Jackson Raymond W.
Basinger Sherman
Litman Richard C.
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