Patent ID: 6638126
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: B63C

Abstract:
A personal floatation device comprising:first means comprising at least a buoyant member provided with a neck receiving opening; and second means to apply the weight of the wearer to said first means; wherein said second means are positioned underneath said first means to position a center of gravity of the resulting combination wearerâ€”personal floatation device substantially under the water level and prevent overturning of the same; wherein said second means comprises a harness and said harness comprises a saddle and said harness and said saddle are positioned underneath the first means; wherein the harness comprises a set of straps, wherein each strap has a first end and a second end, and wherein said first ends are connected to the buoyant member while the second ends are connected to the bottom of the saddle; wherein the saddle has a fore part and a rear part, and wherein at least one of said first ends is connected to a fore part of the saddle and is intended to pass at the crotch of the wearer, and at least one of said first ends is connected to a rear part of said saddle; and wherein the buoyant member comprises a collar provided with a slit communicating with the neck receiving opening and a periphery of said collar; and wherein fastening means are provided to removably fasten opposite sides of the slit.