Patent ID: 9139267
Filing Date: 2015-09-22
Classification: B63B,B63C

Abstract:
1. A flotation device, which is a self-contained emergency flotation device, comprising: a bladder, an inflator coupled to the bladder, a cartridge coupled to the inflator for delivering compressed gas to the bladder, at least one retention strap coupled to the bladder, a mounting mechanism coupled to the at least one retention strap for mounting the flotation device to a vessel, a backup inflator for use in manual inflation of the bladder, at least one reflective material coupled to the bladder, and a rollover strap comprising a loop suitable for a human hand or foot coupled to the flotation device, wherein the flotation device is constructed into a vessel coaming pad flotation device further comprised of a soft cover which encapsulates the flotation device, padding coupled to the inside of the soft cover, a retention device, a mounting plate supports the padding, couples the retention strap to the mounting mechanism and couples the retention device to the soft cover, a protective cover between the soft cover and the bladder protecting the bladder from puncture, a mounting device connecting the vessel coaming pad flotation device to the vessel, a ventilation opening coupled to the soft cover, and a breakaway seam closure on the soft cover.