Patent ID: 6582267
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: B63B,B63C

Abstract:
A flotation vest, comprising:a shell including a pair of front parts and a back part cooperatively defining a continuous internal cavity; each said front part having a torso portion, a lapel portion, a first side and a second side; said back part interconnecting the first side of each said front part; a buoyancy means disposed within the internal cavity defined in each said front part torso and lapel portions and said back part; the second side of each said front part disposed for operative association with said other second side; a pair of shoulder straps connected to the shell; each one of said pair of shoulder straps having a fixed length and connected to a free end of each said lapel portion and extending therefrom terminating at a first coupling element such that a neck hole is defined; and, a back strap connected to said back part and extending therefrom to engage said first coupling element such that a pair of oppositely disposed armholes are defined, whereby said vest accommodates various differently dimensioned wearers and provides uninhibited arm motion.