Patent ID: 6062929
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B63C,F41H

Abstract:
A vest-like flotation garment comprising;buoyant work vest and a flotation unit attached to the work vest in order to enhance the buoyancy of the work vest,the work vest comprising a wear-resistant outer layer and an inner lining, between which is arranged at least one elastic and shape-permanent flotation body, andthe flotation unit comprising one or more flotation members arranged on the front part of the work vest and extending around the neck section thereof,wherein the flotation unit comprises a body flotation cushion integrated with a neck flotation collar, said flotation unit being detachably fixed to the work vest with the aid of a first fastening means, one member of which is arranged at the neck section of the work vest and the second member of which is arranged at the neck section of the flotation collar, and a second fastening means, one member of which is arranged on a portion of flotation cushion spaced from the neck section and the second member of which is arranged on the front part of the work vest, andwherein the flotation unit comprises a wear-resistant outer layer and an inner lining, between which is arranged at least one elastic and shape-permanent flotation body.