Lifejacket storage device
OwnerAlfred Joseph Koontz, IVinventor
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Abstract
A lifejacket storage device comprising a first layer, forming a generally closed container, a layer of cushioning lining an inside of the first layer, a cavity within the closed container, and a resealable access port to access the cavity. In a preferred embodiment, the first layer is marine vinyl, the cushioning is a uniform layer of marine foam, and the resealable access port is a marine-grade zipper. In another embodiment, the cushioning is a layer of beanbag beans. The lifejacket storage device is intended for, but not limited to, use outdoors, such as on the beach, the decks of boats, patios, pool sides, and in water. In a preferred embodiment, the lifejacket storage device floats on water and further comprises a reflective band and reflective elements.
Claims19
A lifejacket storage device for use in a marine environment comprising:
- a flexible first layer forming a generally closed container;
- cushioning lining an inside of the first layer;
- a cavity for life jacket storage within the closed container;
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- at least one resealable access port embedded within a wall of the storage device to enable insertion and removal of life jackets from the cavity.
A lifejacket storage device for use in a marine environment comprising:
- a flexible, waterproof first layer forming a generally closed container;
- cushioning with a density of less than 1 g/cm3 lining an inside of the first layer;
- a cavity for life jacket storage within the closed container;
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- at least one resealable access port embedded within a wall of the storage device to enable insertion and removal of life jackets from the cavity.
A lifejacket storage device for use in a marine environment comprising:
- a flexible, waterproof first layer of marine vinyl forming a generally closed container;
- marine foam cushioning with a density of less than 1 g/cm3 lining an inside of the first layer, wherein the cushioning has a minimum uniform thickness of 0.5″ and a maximum uniform thickness of 5″;
- a cavity for life jacket storage within the closed container;
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- at least one resealable access port embedded within a wall of the storage device, wherein the resealable access port is sized to enable insertion and removal of life jackets from the cavity.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.