IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0370082
(2003-02-21)
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발명자
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- Le Gette, Brian Edward
- Reeb, David
- Tipp, Alan
- Werner, Justin Saul
- Wilson, II, Ronald L.
- Alesina, Inna
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
16 인용 특허 :
84 |
초록
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A collapsible flotation device is provided that uses a coilable spring coupled to a panel to collapse the device when the spring is coiled, and to expand the device when the spring is uncoiled configuration. The spring can be contained within a sleeve along the outer portion of the panel. A support
A collapsible flotation device is provided that uses a coilable spring coupled to a panel to collapse the device when the spring is coiled, and to expand the device when the spring is uncoiled configuration. The spring can be contained within a sleeve along the outer portion of the panel. A support member that traverses the panel is provided. An inflatable bladder disposed about a part of the outer portion of the panel and coupled to the support member buoyantly supports a body weight of a user. The combination of the inflatable bladder and the support member provide support for a user in a seated position on the panel. Many configurations are disclosed, including a multi-user collapsible flotation device, multiple connected single-user flotation devices, and so forth. A back support member and a headrest, both of which can be inflatable, provide additional support for a user to maintain a seated position on the panel. A foot support member is provided for the comfort of the user.
대표청구항
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1. A collapsible device, comprisinga panel including an inner portion and an outer portion; a spring disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the spring being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; a back support member disposed at an end of the panel; a support
1. A collapsible device, comprisinga panel including an inner portion and an outer portion; a spring disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the spring being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; a back support member disposed at an end of the panel; a support member traversing the panel, the support member including a first end and a second end coupled respectively to a first location and a second location of an outer portion of the panel, the inner portion of the panel being disposed proximate to the support member; and an inflatable bladder disposed about at least a part of the outer portion of the panel and coupled to the back support member and to the support member, the inflatable bladder being configured to buoyantly support a body weight of a user on the panel, and the combination of the inflatable bladder, the back support member, and the support member being configured to support a user in a seated position on the panel. 2. The collapsible device of claim 1, further comprising:a sleeve disposed about the outer portion of a panel, the spring being disposed within the sleeve. 3. The collapsible device of claim 1, wherein the inner portion includes a water-permeable material.4. The collapsible device of claim 3, wherein the water-permeable material is a mesh material.5. The collapsible device of claim 1, wherein the inflatable bladder is a first inflatable bladder from a plurality of inflatable bladders.6. The collapsible device of claim 5, wherein the plurality of inflatable bladders includes:a second inflatable bladder coupled along at least a portion of the support member; and a third inflatable bladder coupled to the back support member. 7. The collapsible support member of claim 6, wherein the third inflatable bladder is configured to move the back support member through a range of reclined positions.8. The collapsible device of claim 1, further comprising: a foot support member disposed at an end of the panel opposite the back support member.9. The collapsible device of claim 8, further comprising: a foot support inflatable bladder coupled to the foot support member, the foot support inflatable bladder configured to inflate the foot support member.10. The collapsible device of claim 1, further comprising a headrest coupled to the back support member.11. The collapsible device of claim 10, further comprising a headrest inflatable bladder coupled to the headrest, the headrest inflatable bladder being configured to inflate the headrest.12. The collapsible device of claim 10, wherein at least one of the headrest and the back support member is adjustable to different heights.13. A collapsible device, comprising:a panel including an inner portion and an outer portion; a spring disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the spring being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; a back support member disposed at an end of the panel; a support member traversing the panel, the support member including a first end and a second end coupled respectively to a first location and a second location of the outer portion of the panel, the inner portion of the panel being disposed proximate to the support member; and a first inflatable bladder disposed about at least a part of the outer portion of the panel and coupled to the support member, the first inflatable bladder being configured to buoyantly support a body weight of a user on the panel; and a back support inflatable bladder coupled to the back support member, the back support inflatable bladder being configured to inflate to a plurality of inflation levels associated with a plurality of reclined seated positions, the combination of the first inflatable bladder, the back support inflatable bladder, the back support member, and the support member being configured to support a user in a plurality of reclined seated positions on the panel. 14. The collapsible device of claim 13, further comprising:a sleeve disposed about the outer portion of a panel, the spring being disposed within the sleeve. 15. The collapsible device of claim 13, wherein the inner portion includes a water-permeable material.16. The collapsible device of claim 15, wherein the water-permeable material is a mesh material.17. The collapsible device of claim 13, wherein the first inflatable bladder is a first inflatable bladder from a plurality of inflatable bladders.18. The collapsible device of claim 17, wherein the plurality of inflatable bladders includes a second inflatable bladder coupled along at least a portion of the support member.19. The collapsible device of claim 13, further comprising:a foot support member disposed at an end of the panel opposite the back support member. 20. The collapsible device of claim 19, further comprising:a foot support inflatable bladder coupled to the foot support member, the foot support inflatable bladder configured to inflate the foot support member. 21. The collapsible device of claim 13, further comprising a headrest coupled to the back support member.22. The collapsible device of claim 21, further comprising a headrest inflatable bladder coupled to the headrest, the headrest inflatable bladder being configured to inflate the headrest.23. The collapsible device of claim 22, wherein at least one of the headrest and the back support member is adjustable to different heights.24. A collapsible device, comprising:a chair, including: a seat portion disposed about a seating area; a back portion coupled to the seat portion; and a membrane configured to support a user within the seating area, the membrane having a first end and a second end, the first end of the membrane being coupled to a first location on the seat portion, the second end of the membrane being coupled to a second location on one of: the seat portion and the back portion; an inflatable bladder coupled along at least a part of the seat portion and coupled to the back portion of the chair, the inflatable bladder being configured to buoyantly support a body weight of a user substantially on the membrane, and the combination of the seat portion, the back portion, the membrane, and the inflatable bladder being configured to support a user in a seated position on the membrane; a spring coupled to at least a part of the seat portion of the chair, the spring being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration. 25. The collapsible device of claim 24, wherein the seating area includes a first portion and a second portion, the membrane being disposed within a first portion of the seating area without being disposed within the second portion of the seating area.26. The collapsible device of claim 24, wherein the membrane includes a water-permeable material.27. The collapsible device of claim 26, wherein the water-permeable material is a mesh material.28. The collapsible device of claim 24, wherein the inflatable bladder is a first inflatable bladder from a plurality of inflatable bladders.29. The collapsible device of claim 28, wherein the plurality of inflatable bladders includes:a second inflatable bladder coupled along at least a part of the back portion; and a third inflatable bladder coupled along at least a part of the seat portion. 30. The collapsible device of claim 29, wherein the second inflatable bladder is configured to move the back portion through a range of reclined positions.31. The collapsible device of claim 24, further comprising:A footrest coupled to the spring at an end of the spring opposite the back portion, the footrest being partially coupled to the seat portion of the chair. 32. The collapsible device of claim 31, further comprising:a foot support inflatable bladder coupled to the footrest, the foot support inflatable bladder configured to inflate the footrest. 33. The collapsible device of claim 24, further comprising a headrest coupled to the back portion.34. The collapsible device of claim 33, further comprising a headrest inflatable bladder coupled to the headrest, the headrest inflatable bladder being configured to inflate the headrest.35. The collapsible device of claim 33, wherein at least one of the headrest and the back portion is adjustable to different heights.36. A collapsible device, comprising:a panel including an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion being divided into multiple seating sections to accommodate a plurality of users; a spring disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the spring being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; a back support member disposed at an end of the panel; a support member traversing the panel, the support member including a first end and a second end coupled respectively to a first location and second location of the outer portion of the panel, the inner portion of the panel being disposed proximate to the support member; and an inflatable bladder disposed about at least a part of the outer portion of the panel and coupled to the support member, the inflatable bladder being configured to buoyantly support body weights of a plurality of users on the panel, and the combination of the inflatable bladder, the back support member, and the support member being configured to support a plurality of users in seated positions facing substantially the same direction on the panel. 37. The collapsible device of claim 36, further comprising:a sleeve disposed about the outer portion of a panel, the spring being disposed within the sleeve. 38. The collapsible device of claim 36, wherein the inner portion includes a water-permeable material.39. The collapsible device of claim 38, wherein the water-permeable material is a mesh material.40. The collapsible device of claim 36, wherein the inflatable bladder is a first inflatable bladder from a plurality of inflatable bladders.41. The collapsible device of claim 40, wherein the plurality of inflatable bladders includes:a second inflatable bladder coupled along at least a portion of the support member; and a third inflatable bladder coupled along at least a portion of the back support member. 42. The collapsible device of claim 41, wherein the third inflatable bladder is configured to move the back support member through a range of reclined positions.43. The collapsible device of claim 36, further comprising:one or more foot support members disposed at an end of the panel opposite the back support member. 44. The collapsible device of claim 43, further comprising:one or more foot support inflatable bladders coupled to the one or more foot support members, the one or more foot support inflatable bladders configured to inflate the one or more foot support members. 45. The collapsible device of claim 36, further comprising one or more headrests coupled to the back support member.46. The collapsible device of claim 45, further comprising one or more headrest inflatable bladders coupled to the one or more headrests, the one or more headrest inflatable bladders being configured to inflate the one or more headrests.47. The collapsible device of claim 45, wherein the one or more headrests are each or the back support member is adjustable to different heights.48. An apparatus, comprising:a plurality of collapsible devices connected together by way of a connecting portion, each of the collapsible devices including: a spring moveable between a coiled and an uncoiled configuration; a panel having an inner portion and an outer portion, the spring being coupled about the outer portion of the panel; a back support member disposed at an end of the panel; a support member traversing the panel, the support member having a first end and a second end coupled respectively to a first location and a second location of the outer portion of the panel, the inner portion of the panel being disposed proximate to the support member; and an inflatable bladder disposed about at least a part of the outer portion of the panel and coupled to the support member, the inflatable bladder being configured to support a body weight of a user on the panel, and the combination of the inflatable bladder, the back support member, and the support member being configured to support a user in a seated position on the panel, the connecting portion being configured to join the plurality of collapsible devices proximate to an outer portion of the panel of each of the collapsible devices. 49. The apparatus of claim 48, at least one device from the plurality of collapsible devices further including:a sleeve disposed about the outer portion of a panel, the spring being disposed within the sleeve. 50. The apparatus of claim 48, wherein the connecting portion is one or more elastic members attached to each of the collapsible devices.51. The apparatus of claim 48, wherein the connecting portion is table-like structure.52. A collapsible device, comprising:a panel including an inner portion and an outer portion; a spring disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the spring being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; a back support member disposed at an end of the panel; a support member traversing the panel, the support member including a first end and a second end coupled respectively to a first location and a second location of the outer portion of the panel, the inner portion of the panel being disposed proximate to the support member; and a buoyant member disposed about at least a part of the outer portion of the panel and coupled to the support member, the buoyant member being configured to buoyantly support a body weight of a user on the panel, and the combination of the back support member, the buoyant member, and the support member being configured to support a user in a seated position on the panel. 53. A floating device, comprising:a panel including an inner portion and an outer portion; a shape-retaining member disposed about at least a part of the outer portion of the panel, the shape-retaining member being movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration; a back support member disposed at an end of the panel; a support member traversing the panel, the support member including a first end and a second end coupled respectively to a first location and a second location of the outer portion of the panel, the inner portion of the panel being disposed proximate to the support member; a buoyant member disposed about at least a part of the outer portion of the panel and coupled to the support member, the buoyant member being configured to buoyantly support a body weight of a user on the panel, and the combination of the back support member, the buoyant member, and the support member being configured to support a user in a seated position on the panel; and a buoyant foot support member attached to the panel.
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