A personal flotation device or lifejacket comprising: a back portion 12, comprising a first buoyancy device (32, figure 1B) a first front portion 14, comprising a second buoyancy device 34 and a second front portion 16, comprising a third buoyancy device (36, figure 1B). The first and second front portions are connected to the back portion by shoulder straps 18, 20 and by lateral portions 8, 10. In use, the second front portion lies between the first front portion and the user’s torso, with the two being connected by a releasable connector 22a and 22b, such as a snap-fit buckle on the shoulder strap. In some embodiments, the device further comprises a releasable connector 44 for attaching at least one strap 41 about the user’s torso. In some embodiments there is at least one front pocket (6a-6d, figure 1A).
Personal flotation device/Life Jacket for use in flood rescue or watersports
17.05.2023
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B63C LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS , Zuwasserlassen, Trockenstellen, Docken oder Bergen von Schiffen |