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.
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1. A collapsible flotation device, comprising: a mesh membrane having a first edge and a second edge on an opposite side of the mesh membrane from the first edge, a distance between the first edge of the mesh membrane and the second edge of the mesh membrane defining a width of the mesh membrane;an
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A collapsible flotation device, comprising: a mesh membrane having a first edge and a second edge on an opposite side of the mesh membrane from the first edge, a distance between the first edge of the mesh membrane and the second edge of the mesh membrane defining a width of the mesh membrane;an inflatable member disposed about the mesh membrane and forming a closed loop, the inflatable member having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the inflatable member and the second portion of the inflatable member being disposed at opposite locations of the mesh membrane, the mesh membrane extending between the first portion of the inflatable member and the second portion of the inflatable member;a back support member coupled to the inflatable member, the back support member having a first position and a second position, the back support member in the first position being at least one of fully reclined or prone, the back support member in the second position being at least one of partially reclined or upright; anda foot support member coupled to the inflatable member, the foot support member configured for the user's feet to be rested thereon,the collapsible flotation device configured to support a user in a seated position at least when the back support member is in the second position and the collapsible flotation device is disposed on water. 2. The collapsible flotation device of claim 1, wherein a portion of the mesh membrane is disposed on at least a portion of the back support member. 3. The collapsible flotation device of claim 1, further comprising a shape-retaining member coupled to at least one of the mesh membrane or the inflatable member, the shape-retaining member being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration. 4. The collapsible flotation device of claim 1, further comprising: a support member configured to buoyantly support a weight of the user's legs when the user is seated on the mesh membrane and the collapsible flotation device is at least partially disposed on water, the support member is disposed between the back support member and the foot support member, at least a portion of the inflatable member is disposed within the support member. 5. The collapsible flotation device of claim 1, further comprising a flexible material disposed about at least a portion of the mesh membrane, wherein: at least a portion of the inflatable member is disposed within at least a portion of the flexible material, the first portion of the inflatable member and the second portion of the inflatable member is separated by the width of the mesh membrane,at least one of (1) the flexible material within which the first portion of the inflatable member is at least partially disposed or (2) the first portion of the inflatable member, is in contact with the first edge of the mesh membrane, andat least one of (1) the flexible material within which the second portion of the inflatable member is at least partially disposed or (2) the second portion of the inflatable member, is in contact with the second edge of the mesh membrane. 6. The collapsible flotation device of claim 1, further comprising: a sleeve disposed about at least one of the mesh membrane or the inflatable member; anda shape-retaining member being disposed within the sleeve, the shape-retaining member being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration. 7. The collapsible flotation device of claim 1, wherein a hole is defined between the inflatable member and the foot support member, the hole is configured to receive the user's legs and to permit water to pass therethrough. 8. The collapsible flotation device of claim 1, further comprising: a connector configured to secure the back support member when the back support member is in the first position. 9. The collapsible flotation device of claim 1, wherein: the inflatable member is a first inflatable member, andthe back support member includes a second inflatable member different from the first inflatable member. 10. The collapsible flotation device of claim 1, wherein a height of the back support member in the second position is greater than a height of the back support member in the first position. 11. An collapsible flotation device, comprising: a flexible membrane including an inner portion and an outer portion disposed about at least a portion of the inner portion of the flexible membrane, at least the inner portion of the flexible membrane being formed with a mesh;an inflatable member forming a closed loop and defining an opening surrounded by an inner perimeter of the closed loop, at least a portion of the flexible membrane extending across the opening of the inflatable member,the inflatable member configured to support a user in a seated position, at least a portion of the inflatable member being disposed beneath a leg of the user when the user is in the seated position; anda buoyant foot support member coupled to the flexible membrane and the inflatable member to define a hole between the foot support member and the at least a portion of the inflatable member, the hole sized to receive the user's legs and to provide access of the user's feet to water when the user is in the seated position and the collapsible flotation device is at least partially disposed on water. 12. The collapsible flotation device of claim 11, wherein the inner portion of the flexible membrane is a water permeable material and the outer portion of the flexible membrane is a water impermeable material. 13. The collapsible flotation device of claim 11, wherein the inner portion of the flexible membrane is formed with a first material and the outer portion of the flexible membrane is formed with a second material different than the first material. 14. The collapsible flotation device of claim 11, wherein the buoyant foot support member is inflatable. 15. The collapsible flotation device of claim 11, further comprising a shape-retaining member coupled to the flexible membrane, the shape-retaining member being movable between a coiled configuration and an uncoiled configuration. 16. The collapsible flotation device of claim 11, further comprising: a back support member coupled to the flexible membrane, the back support member having a first position in which the back support member supports the user in a fully reclined or prone position and a second position in which the back support member supports the user in the seated position, the second position of the back support member being different than the first position of the back support member. 17. The collapsible flotation device of claim 11, wherein the flexible membrane defines a non-planar seating area when the user is seated on the collapsible flotation device and the collapsible flotation device is at least partially disposed on water such that the user is supported at least in part by the flexible membrane while the user is partially submerged in the water when the user is seated on the flexible membrane and the collapsible flotation device is at least partially disposed on water. 18. The collapsible flotation device of claim 11, wherein the inflatable member includes a support member configured to support a weight of the user's legs and a back support, the back support and the support member being disposed at opposite locations of the inner portion of the flexible membrane, the support member of the inflatable member is disposed between the back support of the inflatable member and the buoyant foot support member. 19. The collapsible flotation device of claim 16, further comprising: a connector configured to secure the back support member when the back support member is in the first position. 20. The collapsible flotation device of claim 16, wherein: the inflatable member is a first inflatable member, andthe back support member includes a second inflatable member different from the first inflatable member. 21. The collapsible flotation device of claim 11, further comprising: a headrest movably coupled to a back support of the collapsible flotation device, the headrest being movable from a headrest position to a position in which the headrest supports the user's back; anda fastener configured to secure the headrest to the back support. 22. The collapsible flotation device of claim 11, further comprising: a headrest removably coupled to the inflatable member, the headrest including an inflatable bladder. 23. The collapsible flotation device of claim 11, wherein an outer portion of the flexible membrane defines a pocket configured to receive a personal item of the user seated thereon, the collapsible flotation device further comprising: a floating drink holder coupled to the inflatable member via a tether. 24. A collapsible flotation device, comprising: a flexible panel having a head end and a foot end, the flexible panel including an inner portion constructed of a mesh material;a back support member coupled to the head end of the flexible panel, the back support member having a first position and a second position different from the first position, the back support member in the first position being at least one of fully reclined or prone, the back support member in the second position being at least one of partially reclined or upright;a foot support member coupled to the foot end of the flexible panel, the foot support member configured to have the user's feet rested thereon;an inflatable member coupled to the flexible panel and forming a closed loop, the inflatable member defining a seating area within the closed loop, the mesh material of the inner portion of the flexible panel extending across the seating area; anda support member coupled to the flexible panel between the back support member and the foot support member, at least a portion of the inflatable member disposed within the support member.
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