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Adjustable buoyant system

a buoyant system and adjustable technology, applied in the field of adjustable buoyant systems, can solve the problems of net force that tends to accelerate the system upwards, and achieve the effects of regulating buoyancy, retaining buoyancy, and adjusting buoyancy capacity

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-07-16
GOLDSTEIN BRADLEY
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This patent is about a buoyant system that can change into different shapes and support objects while staying buoyant in a fluid. The system is made up of a frame made of lightweight tubes that can be adjusted and attached to other objects. The frame has junctions that allow for flexibility in its shape and buoyancy. The system also has a buoyant outer shell made of lightweight material that encapsulates the frame. The buoyant shell can adjust to the changing shapes of the frame and is comfortable for users to hold onto while floating. The technical effects of this invention include increased flexibility, adjustable buoyancy, and the ability to support various objects in a fluid.

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This difference in pressure results in a net force that tends to accelerate the system upwards.

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[0029]The present invention is best understood by reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein.

[0030]The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,”“lower,”“left,”“rear,”“right,”“front,”“vertical,”“horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the in...

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Abstract

A buoyant system reconfigures into an assortment of functional and ornamental configurations for supporting a user or object, creating an ornamental effect, and regulating buoyancy. The system adjustably reconfigures into an eclectic assortment of shapes, support structures, entertainment utilities, and ornamental objects while retaining buoyancy in a fluid. A frame member forms the base frame for the system. The frame member includes a plurality of hollow, lightweight, air filled tubes that join at a plurality of junctions. Each tube can rotate, swivel, bend, extend, retract, or detach to adjust the configuration of the system. A buoyant member, such as foam, encapsulates the frame member to provide a protective, aesthetic exterior shell. The buoyancy can also be adjusted by manipulating the volume and number of tubes and buoyant member, and releasing air from within the tubes.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to an adjustable buoyant system. More so, the adjustable buoyant system adjustably reconfigures into an eclectic assortment of functional and ornamental configurations while remaining buoyant in a liquid and supporting both buoyant and nonbuoyant attached objects.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The following background information may present examples of specific aspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts, or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon.[0003]Typically, flotation involves phenomena related to the relative buoyancy of objects and people. The device may include a personal flotation device is piece of equipment designed to assist a wearer, who may be eith...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B63B35/85B63B38/00B63B35/73
CPCB63B35/85B63B38/00B63B35/73A63H23/10B63C9/13B63B34/50
Inventor GOLDSTEIN, BRADLEY
Owner GOLDSTEIN BRADLEY
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