A life preserver has one or more torso portions 3, 4 extending over the front of a wearer's torso in use: a neck portion extending behind the wearer's neck in use; a first inflatable bladder 80 configured to provide buoyancy primarily to the one or more torso portions when inflated; and a second inflatable bladder 60 configured to provide buoyancy to the neck portion when inflated; and inflation means 112-118 for controlling inflation of the first bladder and the second bladder such that the second bladder begins inflation after the first bladder.


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    Title :

    LIFE PRESERVER


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-02-20


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63C LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS , Zuwasserlassen, Trockenstellen, Docken oder Bergen von Schiffen



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