An adjustable combination flotation device comprises a support assembly structured to be disposed in an operative position about a user. The flotation device also includes a flotation assembly disposed in a supported configuration with the support assembly, the flotation assembly having at least one
An adjustable combination flotation device comprises a support assembly structured to be disposed in an operative position about a user. The flotation device also includes a flotation assembly disposed in a supported configuration with the support assembly, the flotation assembly having at least one active flotation member and at least one passive flotation member. The adjustable combination flotation device also includes an attachment assembly having at least one primary attachment mechanism structured to securely attach the support assembly to a user in a fixed configuration so as to substantially limit displacement of the device relative to the user while the support assembly is disposed in the operative position. The adjustable combination flotation device may also include a protective member disposed substantially within the support assembly and structured to inhibit penetration by an offensive object, such as a bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile.
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What is claimed is: 1. An adjustable combination flotation device comprising: a support assembly structured to be disposed in an operative position about a user, said support assembly comprising an inner panel and an outer panel, a flotation assembly disposed in a supported configuration between sa
What is claimed is: 1. An adjustable combination flotation device comprising: a support assembly structured to be disposed in an operative position about a user, said support assembly comprising an inner panel and an outer panel, a flotation assembly disposed in a supported configuration between said inner panel and said outer panel, said flotation assembly comprising at least one active flotation member and at least one passive flotation member disposed in an operative engagement with one another, an attachment assembly securely interconnected to said support assembly and comprising a primary attachment mechanism disposable between an attaching configuration and a non-attaching configuration, said primary attachment mechanism structured to securely attach said support assembly about the user in a fixed configuration substantially limiting displacement of said flotation device relative to the user, and said operative engagement is at least partially defined by said at least one passive flotation member disposed within said active flotation member thereby substantially limiting displacement of said active flotation member and said passive flotation member while disposed in said supported configuration between said inner panel and said outer panel. 2. The device as recited in claim 1 wherein said primary attachment mechanism is securely interconnected to at least a portion of said inner panel of said support assembly and is disposed in direct contact with a portion of the user's body when in said attaching configuration to facilitate secure attachment of said support assembly about the user and to partially define said fixed configuration. 3. The device as recited in claim 1 wherein said attachment assembly further comprises an auxiliary attachment mechanism securely interconnected to said support assembly and disposable between an attaching orientation and a non-attaching orientation, said auxiliary attachment mechanism structured to facilitate secure attachment of said support assembly about the user and to partially define said fixed configuration when disposed in said attaching orientation. 4. The device as recited in claim 3 wherein said auxiliary attachment mechanism is securely interconnected to at least one portion of said inner panel of said support assembly and is disposed in direct contact with a portion of the user's body when in said attaching configuration. 5. The device as recited in claim 3 wherein said auxiliary attachment mechanism comprises at least one adjustable member structured to facilitate secure attachment of said support assembly about the user in said fixed configuration. 6. The device as recited in claim 1 wherein said attachment assembly further comprises a sealing mechanism securely interconnected to said support assembly and disposable between a sealing orientation and a non-sealing orientation, said sealing mechanism structured to facilitate secure attachment of said support assembly about the user and to partially define said fixed configuration when disposed in said sealing orientation. 7. The device as recited in claim 6 wherein said sealing mechanism comprises a sliding closure mechanism. 8. The device as recited in claim 7 wherein said sliding closure mechanism comprises a zipper. 9. The device as recited in claim 1 wherein said primary attachment mechanism comprises at least one adjustable member structured to facilitate secure attachment of said support assembly about the user in said fixed configuration. 10. The device as recited in claim 1 wherein said primary attachment mechanism comprises at least one quick connect buckle. 11. The device as recited in claim 1 further comprising at least one storage section mounted to said outer panel of said support assembly on a front section thereof. 12. The device as recited in claim 1 further comprising a connection member securely mounted to said outer panel of said support assembly on a rear section thereof. 13. An adjustable combination flotation device comprising: a support assembly structured to be disposed in an operative position about a user, said support assembly comprising an inner panel and an outer panel, said inner panel and said outer panel cooperatively associating to at least partially define an interior portion and an exterior portion of said support assembly, a flotation assembly disposed in a supported configuration substantially within said interior portion, said flotation assembly comprising at least one active flotation member and at least one passive flotation member disposed in an operative engagement with one another, an attachment assembly comprising a primary attachment mechanism securely interconnected to at least one portion of said inner panel and disposable between an attaching configuration and a non-attaching configuration, said primary attachment mechanism structured to securely attach said support assembly about the user in a fixed configuration and in direct contact with a portion of the user's body thereby substantially limiting displacement of said device relative to the user, said support assembly further comprising an access mechanism disposable between an open position and a closed position, at least one protective member structured to inhibit penetration through said device by an offensive object, and said open position is structured to permit placement of said protective member into said interior portion and removal of said protective member from said interior portion. 14. The device as recited in claim 13 wherein said flotation assembly is maintained in said supported configuration substantially within said interior portion while said access mechanism is disposed in said closed position. 15. The device as recited in claim 13 wherein said open position is partially defined by allowing access to said interior portion for adjustment or repair of said flotation assembly disposed therein. 16. The device as recited in claim 13 wherein said protective member comprises a SPECTRA fabric. 17. An adjustable combination flotation device comprising: a support assembly structured to be disposed in an operative position about a user, said support assembly comprising an inner panel and an outer panel, said inner panel and said outer panel cooperatively associating to at least partially define an interior portion and an exterior portion, said support assembly further comprising an access mechanism disposable between an open position and a closed position, a flotation assembly disposed in a supported configuration substantially within said interior portion of said support assembly, said flotation assembly comprising at least one active flotation member and at least one passive flotation member disposed in an operative engagement with one another, said at least one active flotation member comprising an inflatable bladder, said at least one active flotation member further comprising a polyurethane plastic material being heat sealed with a radio frequency to at least partially define said inflatable bladder, said open position is partially defined by allowing access to said interior portion for adjustment or repair of said flotation assembly disposed therein, an attachment assembly comprising a primary attachment mechanism disposable between an attaching configuration and a non-attaching configuration, and said primary attachment mechanism is securely interconnected to at least a portion of said inner panel of said support assembly and is disposed in direct contact with a portion of the user's body when in said attaching configuration to facilitate secure attachment of said support assembly about the user and to partially define said fixed configuration. 18. The device as recited in claim 17 wherein said operative engagement is at least partially defined by said at least one passive flotation member disposed within said inflatable bladder thereby substantially limiting displacement of said passive flotation member while disposed in said supported configuration between said inner portion of said inflatable bladder. 19. The device as recited in claim 18 wherein said at least one passive flotation member comprises a closed cell foam construction. 20. The device as recited in claim 17 further comprising an actuation assembly structured to inflate said active flotation member. 21. The device as recited in claim 17 wherein said flotation assembly comprises a plurality of active flotation members. 22. The device as recited in claim 21 wherein said plurality of active flotation members are disposed in fluid communication with one another. 23. The device as recited in claim 22 further comprising an actuation assembly structured to inflate said plurality of active flotation members. 24. An adjustable combination flotation device comprising: a support assembly structured to be disposed in an operative position about a user, said support assembly comprising an interior portion and an exterior portion, said support assembly further comprising an access mechanism disposable between an open position and a closed position, a flotation assembly disposed in a supported configuration in said interior portion of said support assembly, said flotation assembly comprising at least one active flotation member and at least one passive flotation member disposed in an operative engagement with one another, said at least one active flotation member comprising an inflatable bladder, said at least one passive flotation member being disposed within said inflatable bladder substantially eliminating displacement of said passive flotation member within said support assembly, said open position is partially defined by allowing access to said flotation assembly to permit adjustment or repair thereof, said flotation assembly further comprising an actuation assembly structured to inflate said inflatable bladder, an attachment assembly comprising a primary attachment mechanism securely interconnected to at least a portion of an inner panel of said support assembly and disposable between an attaching configuration and a non-attaching configuration, said primary attachment mechanism structured to securely attach said support assembly about the user in a fixed configuration and in direct contact with a portion of the user's body thereby substantially limiting displacement of said device relative to the user, said attachment assembly further comprising an auxiliary attachment mechanism securely interconnected to said support assembly and disposable between an attaching orientation and a non-attaching orientation, said auxiliary attachment mechanism structured to facilitate secure attachment of said support assembly about the user and to further define said fixed configuration when disposed in said attachment orientation, said attachment assembly further comprising a sealing mechanism securely interconnected to said support assembly and disposable between a sealing orientation and a non-sealing orientation, and said sealing mechanism comprising a sliding closure mechanism structured to facilitate secure attachment of said support assembly about the user in said fixed configuration to further limit displacement of said device relative to the user. 25. The device as recited in claim 24 further comprising a collar member. 26. The device as recited in claim 25 wherein said collar member comprises at least one other passive flotation member. 27. The device as recited in claim 25 wherein said collar member comprises at least one other active flotation member. 28. The device as recited in claim 27 wherein said actuation assembly is further structured to inflate said one other active flotation member disposed in said collar member.
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