Patent ID: 8070543

Claim:
A compact storable life raft comprising: at least one air chamber said at least one air chamber forming a generally rectangular shaped body when said life raft is unfolded and inflated; valves in fluid communication with said at least one air chamber for inflating and deflating said at least one air chamber; an accessory pouch releasably attached to one surface of said body, wherein said accessory pouch enables storage of a plurality of accessories therein; a tether defined by a first tether end and a second tether end, wherein said tether is connected to said body at said first tether end, said tether comprising a tether attachment feature carried by a second tether end for being removeably connected to a user; and a storage assembly constructed integrally with another surface of said generally rectangular shaped body, said storage assembly defined having a plurality of foldable panels extending outward from said another surface of rectangular shaped body; said plurality of foldable panels are folded over said life raft when said life raft is folded and deflated creatin a storage container for storing said life raft; a fastener carried by at least one foldable panel for securely holding said plurality of foldable panels in a folded position over said life raft, when said life raft is folded and deflated; said plurality of foldable panels return to a planar configuration upon unfastening said fastener, providing effortless deployment of said life raft, and including a clip for securing said life raft to a person, object or for hanging.