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Inflating watercraft flotation device

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-12-08
FLOATLOGIC
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[0012] The present invention is a flotation system for floating a vessel in the water. The flotation system comprises a first flotation bladder and a second flotation bladder. A first edge material extends substantially along the length of the first flotation bladder and a second edge material extends substantially along the length of the second flotation bladder. A plurality of aligne

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This can happen if the hull is breached due to a collision with some object or in heavy waves if the watercraft is swamped.
If the watercraft sinks, a serious condition exists in that loss of life and loss of property often occurs.

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[0024] As illustrated in FIG. 1-8, the present invention is an inflating watercraft flotation device, indicated generally at 10, for floating a watercraft 12 in the water or supporting a watercraft 12 on land. The flotation device 10 is compact and storable, in an uninflated condition, in a container 14 or box positioned or mounted on or near the watercraft 12 to be deployed upon a breach occurring in the hull 16 of the watercraft 12, when the watercraft 12 is swamped, or when above-water storage or in-water towing is desired. The container 14 can be any type of container and is not limited to the container 14 illustrated and described herein.

[0025] The container 14 can be constructed from any type of material and can be provided with a lid 18 for covering and protecting the uninflated flotation device 10 therein. Furthermore, the container 14 provides an unobtrusive visual presence, so that the storing of the flotation device 10 within the container 14 does not significantly affec...

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Abstract

A flotation system for floating a vessel in the water is provided. The flotation system comprises a first flotation bladder and a second flotation bladder. A first edge material extends substantially along the length of the first flotation bladder and a second edge material extends substantially along the length of the second flotation bladder. A plurality of aligned apertures are spaced along the first edge material and the second edge material. A spacing device is receivable between corresponding aligned apertures of the first edge material and the second edge material for maintaining a spacing between the first flotation bladder and the second flotation bladder. An inflation mechanism inflates the first flotation bladder and the second flotation bladder.

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[0001] The present application is a continuation of pending provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 477,144, filed on Jun. 10, 2003, entitled “Inflating Watercraft Flotation Device”.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to flotation devices for watercraft and, more particularly, it relates to an inflating flotation device that would improve the stability of the watercraft and inhibit the watercraft from sinking if the hull was breached or swamped. The flotation device is positionable and inflatable under the watercraft when water enters the hull of the watercraft thereby increasing stability and inhibiting sinking and to store the boat out of the water, as alternate dry dock method. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] Boating is both a popular pastime and a vital commercial activity in much of the world today. A watercraft is often a substantial investment for the owner and / or operator. In the case of commercia...

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IPC IPC(8): B63B7/08B63B35/34B63B43/04B63B43/14E02B3/00
CPCB63B7/08B63B43/14B63B43/04B63B35/34B63B34/00
Inventor MEARS, TONY W.
Owner FLOATLOGIC
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