Flotation device

Abstract

A flotation device includes a hollow body, a container attached to the hollow body and comprising a nozzle extending into the hollow body, and a latching member formed at the hollow body to attach the hollow body to an object requiring flotation. The hollow body and the container respectively contain two chemical materials, such that when the container is pressed, it ejects material therefrom via the nozzle into the hollow body, whereby the material from the container reacts with the material in the hollow body to produce a gas to inflate the hollow body.

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BACKGROUND1. Technical FieldThe present disclosure relates to a flotation device.2. Description of Related ArtLife jackets, life vests, and life rings are all well known flotation devices often to be deployed when a person is drowning in the water. However, these flotation devices must be filled with air at the time of use, or stored in an inflated state, which can be inconvenient for prompt response to emergency, provides a flotation device with inadequate inflation in time of need.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSThe drawing is a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of a flotation device.DETAILED DESCRIPTIONReferring to the drawing, an exemplary embodiment of a flotation device includes a hollow body 10, a container 20, and a latching member 30.The hollow body 10 is longitudinal and of elastic material, such as plastic. The hollow body 10 contains weak acid powders, such as oxalic acid powders. The latching member 30 includes a grommet 32 and a latching tape 34, respectively ...

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However, these flotation devices must be filled with air at the time of use, or stored in an inflated state, which can be inconvenient for prompt response to emergency, provides a flotation device with inadequate inflation in time of need.

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