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US 7,018,258 B2Granted
Flotation device
OwnerL. Scott McLartyinventor
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Abstract
A flotation device for use with objects includes a bladder forming part of an inflatable assembly having an inflatable volume defined by a first wall and a second wall sealed about a periphery. An inflation valve is in fluid communication with the inflatable volume through one of the walls, and the inflatable assembly wraps over the inflation valve to protect the inflation valve.
Claims17
A flotation device comprising:
- a bladder having an inflatable volume;
- a cover joined to said bladder to form an inflatable assembly, wherein said cover includes a first portion sealingly engaging a second portion, wherein upon inflation of said bladder, said first portion disengages from said second portion to allow expansion of said bladder;
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- an inflation valve in fluid communication with said inflatable volume, wherein said inflatable assembly wraps over said inflation valve to form a protective cavity covering said inflation valve.
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A flotation device comprising:
- a bladder forming part of an inflatable assembly and having an inflatable volume;
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- a water actuated inflation valve in fluid communication with said inflatable volume, wherein said inflatable assembly wraps over said inflation valve to protect said inflation valve;
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- a cover forming part of the inflatable assembly enclosing said bladder is water tight, and a cut-off valve extending through said cover has an open position and a closed position, wherein in said open position, water can flow through said cut-off valve and actuate said water actuated inflation valve.
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A flotation device comprising:
- a bladder forming part of an inflatable assembly and having an inflatable volume;
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- a inflation valve in fluid communication with said inflatable volume, wherein said inflatable assembly wraps over said inflation valve to protect said inflation valve;
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- a window formed in said inflatable assembly over said inflation valve, wherein said window allows a user to determine the status of said inflation valve.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.