Patent ID: 9469388
Filing Date: 2016-10-18
CPC Classification: A63B,B63B,B63C

Claim Text:
1. A multi-functional convertible underwater raft; for use by one or more people in all bodies of water; comprising: a non-inflatable foam member hollow raft that allows one or more people to float fully submerged in water; a foldable frame structure further capable of being folded into a compact light weight storage configuration; the foldable frame structure comprising non-inflatable foam members made from cut sections of closed-cell polyethylene; a rope to tie the foam members together; self-locking end caps with one at each end of the foam members to prevent the rope from tearing through the foam members under pressure; two carabiner clips used for the purpose of creating different configurations of the convertible underwater raft for multi-functional uses; wherein equal lengths of closed-cell polyethylene foam members are cut; that possess the ability to float without inflation; each self-locking end cap is made of cast UV protected white urethane resin, each self-locking end cap is comprised of a hollow stem of a 1 inch exterior diameter tapered down at the bottom of the stem for easier threading into the hole in the foam members, the self-locking end caps are designed to protect from tearing, wherein the self-locking end cap is circular with a curved top attached to the non-tapered end of the stem; leaving the tapered end of the hollow stem open to run the rope through; the self-locking end cap is held in place in the foam members by four teeth attached to the stem; held in place by fully inserting the stem of the end caps until the top of the self-locking end cap is firmly against the end of the foam member; where the self-locking end cap is then rotated a ¼ turn to a locked position to prevent dislodgment.