Lake raft
OwnerRichard Dombeckinventor
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Abstract
A light-weight, transportable raft to be utilized for recreational purposes. The raft is constructed of high-impact plastic material (polyethylene) and is sized to comfortably accommodate two people. Handles are conveniently located to make lifting and carrying easy. The raft is provided with a partially filled internal styrofoam core to maintain floatation and thus, does not require inflation before use. A soft, vinyl-covered ensolite mat is removably fastened to the top surface of the raft to enhance comfort. Safety features include high visibility color, an anchor housing, a battery operated night light, paddle holders and drain openings. Book holders, bottle holders and cooler holders are strategically arranged on the raft's surface.
Claims14
A recreational raft including:
- a one-piece body member, said body member having a hollow interior;
- a front end wall, a rear end wall, an upper surface, a lower surface and a pair of side walls defining said one-piece body member;
- an upstanding rim, said rim formed on said upper surface and extending substantially around said pair of sidewalls and said rear end wall, wherein said rear end wall includes two corner areas and said upstanding rim is discontinued at said two corner areas;
- a solid floatation material, said floatation material disposed in and partially filling said hollow interior of said body member;
- a mat fabricated from a soft, supple material, said mat removably attached to said upper surface;
- a plurality of runners, said plurality of runners positioned on said lower surface;
- an array of safety and convenience devices disposed on said upper surface;
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- at least four handles formed in said rim, said handles having open areas for draining water from said upper surface.
A recreational raft including:
- a one-piece body member fabricated from a plastic material, said body member having a hollow interior;
- a front end wall, a rear end wall, an upper surface, a lower surface and a pair of side walls defining said one-piece body member;
- an upstanding rim, said rim formed on said upper surface and extending substantially around said pair of sidewalls and said rear end wall, wherein said rear end wall includes two corner areas and said upstanding rim is discontinued at said two corner areas;
- a solid floatation material, said floatation material disposed in and partially filling said hollow interior of said body member;
- a plurality of runners, said plurality of runners positioned on said lower surface;
- a pair of handles imbedded in each said front end wall and said rear end wall;
- a mat fabricated from a soft, supple material, said mat removably attached to said upper surface;
- an array of safety and convenience devices disposed on said upper surface;
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- at least four handles formed in said rim, said handles having open areas for draining water from said upper surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.