Patent ID: 6346022
Filing Date: 2002-02-12
Classification: B63C

Abstract:
A reversible inflatable personal flotation device, comprising:an inflatable bladder comprising a collar configured to be worn about the neck of a user and an adjoining chest portion extending down from the collar generally over the user's chest and mid-section when the device is being worn, the chest portion extending from a top part adjoining the collar to a bottom part opposite the top part; a first strap having a first end fastened to the collar of the bladder; a second strap operatively connected to the first strap at a point generally between the user's shoulder blades when the device is being worn and the bladder is uninflated, the second strap extending from the bottom of the chest portion of the bladder up to the first strap and back down to the bottom of the chest portion of the bladder; an inflator operatively coupled to the bladder; and wherein the first and second straps are discrete parts operatively coupled to one another.