Patent ID: 7559816

Claim:
A flotation device comprising: an elongated body portion capable of substantially fitting around a user's midsection, wherein said elongated body portion has an interior, and substantially all of said interior is comprised of lightweight and buoyant material, and wherein said interior of said elongated body portion is non-inflatable, wherein said elongated body portion has an exterior made of substantially semi-elastic material, wherein said semi-elastic material is located substantially around the user's midsection area and wherein said semi-elastic material is configured to be stretched around the user's midsection; at least two adjustable side straps attached to the elongated body portion, each adjustable side strap extending in a longitudinal direction along the major dimension of said elongated material, wherein said adjustable side straps can be adjusted for a tighter or looser fit around the midsection; and a least one adjustable bottom strap having a first end attached to a front section of said elongated body portion, wherein said adjustable bottom strap has a second end attached to a back section of said elongated body portion, wherein said first end and said second end can be fastened through the user's legs to prevent said elongated body portion from rising up away from the user's midsection when said elongated body portion is immersed in water.