Inflatable float device
OwnerBrian V. Steelinventor
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Abstract
The device includes two inflatable pontoon members (10, 12) and a frame assembly (24) which extends between and is secured to the two pontoon members (10, 12). The frame assembly (24) includes a horizontal seat section (25) and a back section (33) which is movable between a horizontal position and a vertical position. Two back straps (70, 72) are provided on the frame assembly to facilitate carrying of the device when the back section (33) is in its horizontal position and to support the back section when the back section (33) is in its vertical position. Two stabilizing straps (92, 94) extend between the pontoon members (10, 12) beneath the frame assembly (24) to provide rigidity for the device.
Claims14
An inflatable flotation apparatus, comprising:
- inflatable flotation means having an open center area;
- a frame assembly having a first, relatively flat, backpack configuration position and a second, seat configuration position, the frame assembly being movable between said first and second positions when the flotation means is inflated;
- means attachable to the apparatus which permits the apparatus to be carried on the back of a user when the frame assembly is in its backpack configuration position and the flotation means is inflated;
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- elements carried on the frame assembly to support a user when the frame assembly is in its seat configuration position.
An inflatable flotation apparatus, comprising:
- inflatable flotation means, comprising two spaced-apart elongated pontoon members;
- a frame assembly having a first, relatively flat, backpack configuration position and a second, seat configuration position, wherein the frame assembly is movable between said first and second positions when the flotation means is inflated;
- means for securing the frame assembly to the inflatable means;
- elements carried on the frame assembly to support a user in a seated position when the frame assembly is in its seat configuration position;
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- a bracing element which extends between the two pontoon members, beneath the frame assembly, providing rigidity for the device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.