Collapsible flotation device having back support member
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B63C-009/08
B63C-009/28
출원번호
UP-0139493
(2005-05-31)
등록번호
US-7727038
(2010-06-22)
발명자
/ 주소
Le Gette, Brian Edward
Reeb, David
Tipp, Alan
Werner, Justin Saul
Wilson, II, Ronald L.
Alesina, Inna
출원인 / 주소
Kelsyus, LLC
인용정보
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14인용 특허 :
95
초록▼
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▼
What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus, comprising: a panel including an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion of the panel having a first edge and a second edge on an opposite side of the inner portion of the panel from the first edge, a distance between the first edge of the inner po
What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus, comprising: a panel including an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion of the panel having a first edge and a second edge on an opposite side of the inner portion of the panel from the first edge, a distance between the first edge of the inner portion of the panel and the second edge of the inner portion of the panel defining a width of the inner portion of the panel, the inner portion of the panel being substantially planar across the width of the inner portion of the panel; a shape-retaining member disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the shape-retaining member being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; a back support member coupled to at least part of the inner portion of the panel; and a buoyant member disposed about at least the inner portion of the panel, at least a portion of the buoyant member being disposed within at least a portion of the outer portion of the panel, the buoyant member having a first portion and a second portion different from the first portion, the first portion of the buoyant member and the second portion of the buoyant member being disposed at opposite locations of the inner portion of the panel and separated by the width of the inner portion of the panel, the inner portion of the panel extending continuously between the first portion of the buoyant member and the second portion of the buoyant member without an intervening buoyant member, at least one of the outer portion of the panel within which the first portion of the buoyant member is at least partially disposed or the first portion of the buoyant member being in contact with the first edge of the inner portion of the panel, at least one of the outer portion of the panel within which the second portion of the buoyant member is at least partially disposed or the second portion of the buoyant member being in contact with the second edge of the inner portion of the panel, the buoyant member having an outermost width that substantially defines an outermost width of the apparatus, the apparatus being configured to support a user in a seated position. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a sleeve disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the shape-retaining member being disposed within the sleeve. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the inner portion includes a mesh material. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the back support member is configured to support the user in an upright seated position. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the back support member is configured to support the user in an upright seated position; and at least one buoyant member is configured to support the fully extended legs of the user on the panel. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the back support member, the panel and the buoyant member are collectively configured to support the user in a reclining seated position with legs of the user being fully extended on the panel. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the back support member has a plurality of configurations each being uniquely associated with a plurality of reclining seated positions of the user. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a foot support disposed at an end portion of the panel, the foot support configured to buoyantly support a weight of the user's feet. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus defines a plane when in an expanded configuration and the back support and the buoyant member are fully inflated, the back support member having a height in a direction transverse to the plane at least twice as great as a height of the buoyant member in the direction. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a length of the apparatus is substantially the same as a width of the apparatus. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the buoyant member includes a third portion different from the first portion and the second portion, the third portion of the buoyant member and the back support member being disposed at opposite locations of the inner portion of the panel and separated by a length of the inner portion of the panel. 12. An apparatus, comprising: a panel including an inner portion and an outer portion; a shape-retaining member disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the shape-retaining member being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; a first buoyant member disposed about at least a portion of the outer portion of the panel; and a second buoyant member disposed below the first buoyant member, the second buoyant member configured to move at least a portion of the inner portion of the panel from a first configuration when the second buoyant member is deflated and in which the at least a portion of the inner portion of the panel is positioned at a first angle with respect to the remaining portion of the inner portion of the panel and a second configuration when the second buoyant member is inflated and in which the at least a portion of the inner portion of the panel is positioned at a second angle less than the first angle with respect to the remaining portion of the inner portion of the panel. 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the at least a portion of the inner portion of the panel is configured to support the user in an upright seated position. 14. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the at least a portion of the inner portion of the panel is configured to support the user in an upright seated position; and at least one buoyant member is configured to support the fully extended legs of the user on the panel. 15. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the at least a portion of the inner portion of the panel, the remaining portion of the inner portion of the panel and the first buoyant member are collectively configured to support the user in a reclining seated position with legs of the user being fully extended on the panel. 16. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the at least a portion of the inner portion of the panel has a plurality of configurations each being uniquely associated with a plurality of reclining seated positions of the user. 17. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the inner portion of the panel includes a mesh material. 18. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the apparatus defines a plane when in an expanded configuration and when the second buoyant member and the first buoyant member are fully inflated, the second buoyant member has a height in a direction transverse to the plane at least twice as great as a height of the first buoyant member in the direction. 19. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the first buoyant member and the second buoyant member collectively have a length such that when the user is positioned in the seated position on the panel the user's legs are disposed over the first buoyant member. 20. An apparatus, comprising: a panel including an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion of the panel including a mesh material, the panel defining an opening configured to collectively receive a user's legs therethrough, the opening being outside the inner portion of the panel; a shape-retaining member disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the shape-retaining member being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; a back support member coupled to at least part of the panel; and a buoyant member disposed about at least a portion of the outer portion of the panel, the buoyant member having a front portion, the front portion of the buoyant member and the back support member being disposed at opposite locations of the inner portion of the panel and separated by a length of the inner portion of the panel, the front portion of the buoyant member being disposed between the inner portion of the panel and the opening, the combination of the buoyant member, the panel and the back support member being collectively configured to support the user in a seated position. 21. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the back support member is configured to support the user in an upright seated position. 22. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the back support member is configured to support the user in a reclining seated position. 23. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the back support member has a plurality of configurations each being uniquely associated with a plurality of reclining seated positions of the user. 24. The apparatus of claim 20, further comprising: a foot support disposed at an end portion of the panel, the opening disposed between the foot support and the front portion of the buoyant member, the foot support configured to buoyantly support a weight of the user's feet. 25. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the panel and the back support member are collectively configured to support the user in a seated position with the user's legs fully extended on the panel. 26. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the panel and the back support member are collectively configured to support the user in a seated position with the user's legs extending over at least a portion of the buoyant member and through the opening of the panel. 27. An apparatus, comprising: a panel including an inner portion and an outer portion, the inner portion of the panel including a mesh material, the panel defining an opening; a shape-retaining member disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the shape-retaining member being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; a back support coupled to at least part of the panel, the mesh material being disposed between the back support and a support member defined by the panel; a buoyant member disposed about at least a portion of the outer portion of the panel, the combination of the buoyant member, the panel and the back support being collectively configured to support a user in a seated position; and a foot support disposed at an end portion of the panel, the opening disposed between the foot support and the support member, the foot support configured to buoyantly support a weight of the user's feet. 28. The apparatus of claim 27, further comprising: a sleeve disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the shape-retaining member being disposed within the sleeve. 29. The apparatus of claim 27, wherein the foot support includes a buoyant member. 30. The apparatus of claim 27, wherein the back support member has a plurality of configurations each being uniquely associated with a plurality of reclining seated positions of the user. 31. An apparatus, comprising: a panel including an inner portion and an outer portion disposed about at least a portion of the inner portion of the panel, the inner portion of the panel having a first edge and a second edge on an opposite side of the inner portion of the panel from the first edge, a distance between the first edge of the inner portion of the panel and the second edge of the inner portion of the panel defining a width of the inner portion of the panel; a shape-retaining member disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the shape-retaining member being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration; and a back support member coupled to at least part of the inner portion of the panel, the outer portion of the panel including a buoyant member disposed about at least the inner portion of the panel, the buoyant member having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the buoyant member and the second portion of the buoyant member being disposed at opposite locations of the inner portion of the panel, the inner portion of the panel extending continuously between the first portion of the buoyant member and the second portion of the buoyant member without an intervening buoyant member, the buoyant member having an outermost width that substantially defines an outermost width of the apparatus, the apparatus being configured to support a user in a seated position. 32. The apparatus of claim 31, further comprising: a sleeve disposed about the outer portion of the panel, the shape-retaining member being disposed within the sleeve. 33. The apparatus of claim 31, wherein the inner portion includes a mesh material. 34. The apparatus of claim 31, wherein the back support member has a plurality of configurations each being uniquely associated with a plurality of reclining seated positions of the user. 35. The apparatus of claim 31, further comprising: a foot support disposed at an end portion of the panel, the foot support configured to buoyantly support a weight of the user's feet. 36. The apparatus of claim 31, wherein the apparatus defines a plane when in an expanded configuration and the back support and the buoyant member are fully inflated, the back support member having a height in a direction transverse to the plane at least twice as great as a height of the buoyant member in the direction.
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