Patent ID: 8147286
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: B63C

Abstract:
1. A safety device, comprising: an elongate tubular member defining a longitudinal axis that extends along the largest dimension of the elongate tubular member, the elongate tubular member having distal and proximal ends, wherein the elongate tubular member is positionable between an initial position and at least one second position; a first appendage defining a first longitudinal axis that extends along the largest dimension of the first appendage, the first appendage secured to the proximal end of the elongate tubular member such that the first longitudinal axis is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongate tubular member, at least a portion of the first appendage extending beyond the outer surface of the elongate tubular member; a second appendage defining a second longitudinal axis that extends along the largest dimension of the first appendage, the second appendage secured to the distal end of the elongate tubular member such that the second longitudinal axis is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the elongate tubular member, at least a portion of the second appendage extending beyond the outer surface of the elongate tubular member; and a tether assembly having a proximal end secured to at least one of the distal and proximal ends of the elongate tubular member.