Adult flotation device

Abstract

An adult flotation device is provided that as a life "vest" to prevent drowning. Attached to the upper area of a user's arms in the same location as "swimming wings", in their normal state, the device is not inflated and as such, it is extremely low-profile. Due to its low profile and lack of bulkiness, the invention is not cumbersome and allows the user to perform tasks such as fishing, rowing, water skiing and the like without hindrances. If the user should accidentally fall into the water and / or is unable to swim, the invention will transform into a flotation device by simply pulling on an inflation cord. With the invention inflated, the invention will lift the user to the surface.

Description

[0001] The present invention was first described in Disclosure Document Number 482,094 filed on Nov. 06, 2000 under 35 U.S.C. .sctn.122 and 37 C.F.R. .sctn.1.14. There are no previously filed, nor currently any co-pending applications, anywhere in the world.[0002] 1. Field of the Invention[0003] The present invention relates generally to arm encircling buoyancy devices and the like and, more particularly, to a size adjustable, self inflating flotation device for encircling a user's arms.[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art[0005] Very few leisure time activities rival that of spending a warm summer day in the water. Whether the water is at the beach, in a lake, on a boat, or even in a backyard pool, safety should be one of the prime considerations for all involved. Perhaps the most important piece of water safety gear is the flotation vest. Even if a non-swimmer should fall into deep water while wearing one, survival is almost insured. However, most flotation vests are large, bul...

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Benefits of technology

[0025] An advantage of the present invention is that its use and storage is not as cumbersome as conventional life vests.

[0026] Another advantage of the present invention is that it allows user to tan without tan lines caused by conventional lifevest.

[0027] Further, use of an inflation cartridge allows the user to automatically inflates the devices when needed.

[0028] Further still, a preferred embodiment of the present invention has allows for greater ease of use and makes user more likely to wear.

[0029] The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

[0030] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an adult flotation device according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

Problems solved by technology

However, most flotation vests are large, bulky items.

Wearing them while performing tasks such as fishing, rowing, or water skiing makes for a less than enjoyable experience.

Such bulkiness often leads to people not wearing them who should and as such, leads to unfortunate incidents such as drowning.

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