Abstract: A convertible toy that can be ridden by a child alternatively: (i) floating on water in a swimming pool or (ii) downhill sledding on snow covered hills. The toy has an elongate hull for buoyantly floating the toy and child on a water surface, and for sliding downhill on a frozen snow covered hill surface. For example, the hull may be a hollow blow molded plastic body with downwardly extending ribs having a flat bottom surface. Handlebars are mounted to a steering shaft housed within the hull for steering the direction of the toy. The steering shaft can be releaseably mounted with a water jet nozzle and alternatively with a snow riding ski. The toy mimics both a snowmobile and a jet-powered watercraft, for use in summer and winter. The water jet nozzle is supplied with pressurized water from a swimming pool filtration system via a flexible hose.

Abstract: An inflatable float for use in water by persons to float therein comprising a first and second air chambers each having a top and bottom side, a submerged air chamber interposed between the first and second air chambers forming a saddle capable of being straddled by a person, and a pair of support members connecting the submerged air chamber to the bottom sides of the first and second air chambers. The support members are connected to the bottom side of each of the first and second air chambers such that substantially the entire length of both bottom sides remain in floating contact with the surface of the water. The first and second air chambers may be shaped to form the head and tail of an animal.

Abstract: The floatation device is a combination of an adult water exerciser and a child float. The floatation device allows a child to float safely and securely on the water while an adult uses the device as a kickboard to push it or as a leg buoy to pull it. The floatation device includes a buoyant board and in the middle of the board is a generally circular opening through which an adult places a child onto a holding seat which hangs down directly underneath the opening. Attached to the rear of the board and directed over the opening is a canopy which is designed to shield the child from the sun and from splashes. The canopy includes a canopy window through which an adult pushing the board from behind may monitor the child. The floatation device also includes a handlebar attached to the rear of the board. An adult may grip the handlebar and use the floatation device like a kickboard.

Abstract: A floating device that includes a floating member that is cooperatively designed to provide floating support to the lumbar portion of a user's body, a floating member for the legs and a floating member for the head. Elongated rigid members adjustably interconnect the floating members depending on user's height. A shade member is suspended above the head floating member and includes a telescopically adjustable support member.

Abstract: A floatation device for safely supporting a person, including paralyzed, disabled, or mobility impaired persons, upon a body of water for exercise or relaxation. This device encloses the person within concentric outer flotation members and a seat assembly from which position the person may float, walk or wade in the water as desired while either being continuously supported or providing only the support required. The outer flotation members are spaced from the user to also enclose him and these outer members provide the buoyancy and stability required for use. If desired, a hand rest can be positioned intermediate the outer flotation members and seat assembly of the floatation device for further ease of use and for grasping purposes.

Abstract: A multipurpose flotation blanket including a blanket body formed of two opposite flotation layers peripherally sealed and covered with a water proof covering and defining an inflatable air chamber, a handle unit detachably fastened to the blanket body for carrying by hand when the blanket body is folded up and arranged into the form of a hand bag, and an air valve assembly made on the blanket body for letting air be driven into or out of the air chamber, and wherein when the two opposite flotation layers of the blanket body are pulled apart, a current of air is inducted into the air chamber to inflate the blanket body; the air valve assembly has an inlet nozzle, a plug rod fitted into the inlet nozzle to seal the air passage, and a pull strip connected to the inlet nozzle for pulling the inlet nozzle away from the plug rod.

Abstract: A floatable aquatic vehicle for receiving and suspending an individual in a seated, floating configuration in water. The vehicle includes a support frame having an egg-like configuration. The egg-like configuration of the frame is a continuously arcuate enclosure having a large radius of curvature at a first side and a smaller radius of curvature at an opposing second side, the first and second sides being joined together. The vehicle also includes a flexible cover for encasing a buoyant float and a central opening for receiving the individual. The frame is coupled to the flexible cover so that the frame supports the cover at the opening.

Abstract: A flotation device that converts an existing flexible round foam flotation piece into a floating seat for recreational and/or exercise purposes. The flotation device is water resistant, lightweight, flexible and easy to carry and store. The round flotation piece, commonly known as a noodle, is inserted through a sleeve in the flotation device wherein the floating seat then takes shape. Due to the flexible characteristics of the invention, a wide range of body shapes and sizes provide a comfortable and stable flotation aid that allows the user to remain mostly submerged in the water with unrestricted movement of the arms and legs. In addition to the floating chair concept, other configurations utilizing the round flotation piece are possible by utilizing a reconfigured attachment device. For example, a flotation device can be made to form a floating raft by using a plurality of sleeves to mate with three round flotation pieces.

Abstract: A sportsman's flotation device is disclosed, having a hull including a bow, stern and a full keel, a seat disposed within the keel and an opening defined in the device for receiving the sportsman's legs therethrough for propelling and directing the device. The device may include a buoyancy activated barrier for opening an closing an exit, interchangeable stern adapters for modifying the shape or configuration of the device and detachable wheel and handles for transporting the device. Also included are a plurality of attachment points on the hull for receiving a variety of attachments associated with hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation, including a car top carrier.

Abstract: The apparatus has front and rear floatable members. A main shaft is fixedly coupled to the rear end of the front member and extends upward wherein it has an upper portion defining a pivot axis. A connecting member is fixedly coupled to the front end of the rear member and extends forward and upward. The connecting member has a forward connecting portion comprising an aperture through which the upper portion of the main shaft extends such that the two members may turn relative to each other. Handle bars are connected to the main shaft. A seat is coupled to the rear member for supporting a person. Paddles having inner ends are coupled to a paddle shaft. A support is coupled to the front member for supporting the paddle shaft and paddles for rotation about a paddle axis transverse to the pivot axis.

Abstract: An inflatable floating spa for use in water by a person to recline and rest therein that is formed from a resilient material and comprises an air chamber that provides support for suspended upper and lower water chambers which remain submerged and a sheet means that is interposed between the upper and lower water chambers forming a seat.

Abstract: A flotation device designed to support a person in a partially submerged position in a body of water includes a long narrow flexible main body member made of buoyant closed cell foam material. A first cylindrical float section, made of the same material, is attached to one end of the main body member. A second cylindrical section, also made of the same buoyant material, has a slot in it and slides over the second end of the main body member to frictionally engage the main body member to locate the second float section at various positions between the first and second ends of the main body member.

Abstract: A floating recreational seating device comprised of an inflatable tube portion formed by four semi-circle portions. An air intake valve extends inwardly within the inflatable tube portion. The air intake valve couples with a pipe that extends inwardly of the inflatable tube portion. The inflatable tube portion has a plurality styrofoam blocks disposed intermittently therein. Each of the styrofoam blocks has a pipe extending therethrough. The pipe allows air to flow through the inflatable tube portion. The inflatable tube portion serves to fill with air to float in a body of water. Four seat portions are secured to the four semi-circle portions of the inflatable tube portion. The four seat portions extend downwardly of the inflatable tube portion. The four seat portions are adapted for a user to sit in while the inflatable portion is within a body of water. A square support portion secures to the four securement rings of the inflatable tube portion.

Abstract: A water saddle is formed of a unitary member of expanded plastic such as polystyrene having closed cells on it surface. The saddle includes a center seat located between end sections. The center of the seat portion is narrower than the end sections and includes tapered surfaces to be grasped by a riders legs which extend to a bottom surface which curves downwardly from one end section to a maximum depth below the seat portion and them upwardly to the other end section. The saddle is designed such that the center of buoyancy of the combined saddle and rider is significantly below the surface of the water, leaving the rider's arms, shoulders and head out of the water.

Abstract: The invention is to a stool for use in a swimming pool. The stool has a single leg attached to a seat. A gripper device is placed on the end of the leg to prevent the leg from slipping when it engages the bottom of the pool.

Abstract: A floatation unit comprised of a generally rectangular air bag, and having an inflation hose and valve, is disclosed. Four grab loops project from the four corners of the air bag, two of the corners also including hooks for engaging a water craft's gunwale, the other two of the corners including cinch straps. A pair of the floatation units is used to stabilize a water craft by engaging the hooks of each to opposing gunwales of the craft, and tensioning their cinch straps beneath the craft. A pair of floatation units is also used to displace space with a water craft, thereby reducing its likelihood of sinking if swamped. For displacement, each of the pair of units is hooked to a thwart within the water craft, and their cinch straps are tensioned between them to suspend the units securely between the thwarts. A pair of the units may also support a seat panel between them, the seat panel having corner loops through which the cinch straps pass.

Abstract: An elongated flexive cradle is provided including longitudinally spaced and variably inflatable head, lower back and thigh cushions. At least the lower back and thigh cushions are adjustably shiftable longitudinally of the cradle and remote operable hand acutatable inflation/deflation structure is operatively associated with the cushions for individual adjustable inflation and deflation thereof by a person disposed on the cradle in a reclining position thereon when the cradle is disposed generally parallel and closely beneath the surface of a body of water.

Abstract: A floating chair moves forward, turn or drifts under control of a pair of on/off switches connecting a rechargable battery to power a pair of sump pumps which jet water from the rear of a pair of elongated floats supporting the chair. The battery is in a float which is behind the chair and extends between the elongated floats. A buoyant roller beneath the floats enable the unit to roll on dry land.

Abstract: An inflatable towable chariot includes a generally U-shaped inflatable wall bladder insertable within an exterior jacket including a generally U-shaped wall pocket of a size and shape to receive and be substantially filled by the wall bladder upon inflation of the wall bladder. A floor is connected to the pocket and spans and substantially covers the area partially enclosed by the pocket for supporting a passenger on the chariot. The floor may likewise be constructed as a pocket for receiving either an inflatable floor bladder, or a rigid floor insert. Upon inflation of the wall bladder, the bladder and exterior jacket partially define the shape of one another and reinforce one another afford a relatively rigid raised wall. Handles on the exterior jacket accommodate securement of a passenger in any desired standing, kneeling, sitting or reclining position.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a float (1) in the form of a body of revolution, a pair of arms (20) connected to the central portion of the float and extending symmetrically on either side of the float, and a pair of gripping members (31), each of which is accessible by a user (U1, U2) supported on one of said arms (20), whereby two users located opposite each other can impart a rocking movement to the apparatus about the axis of revolution (XX') of the float.

Abstract: A water-activated survival lamp unit for mounting to a flotation device in proximity to the water line. The survival lamp unit comprises a hermetically sealed light transmissive housing in which are mounted a light source and a battery in an electrical circuit together. A water-responsive actuator is provided, including a pair of electric terminals extending outside the housing in a spaced apart relationship. The actuator is responsive to a momentary electrical path established between the terminals through a coherent body of water to close the electrical circuit between the battery and the light source for a predetermined time period largely exceeding the duration of the electrical path, thus causing timed actuation of the light source. Periodic water splashing of the electric terminals allows to reestablish at intervals the electric path, each time resetting the actuator which closes the electrical circuit for an additional time period.

Abstract: The combination of a sunshade and a floatable support member or platform for the sunshade for use in swimming pools or the like. In an alternative embodiment, the floatable support member is adapted to serve as a seat for a person whereas in yet still another alternative embodiment, the floatable support member is adapted to serve as a refreshment stand or convenient storage facility.

Abstract: The device includes two inflatable pontoon members (10, 12) and a frame assembly (24) which extends between and is secured to the two pontoon members (10, 12). The frame assembly (24) includes a horizontal seat section (25) and a back section (33) which is movable between a horizontal position and a vertical position. Two back straps (70, 72) are provided on the frame assembly to facilitate carrying of the device when the back section (33) is in its horizontal position and to support the back section when the back section (33) is in its vertical position. Two stabilizing straps (92, 94) extend between the pontoon members (10, 12) beneath the frame assembly (24) to provide rigidity for the device.

Abstract: An insert for an inflatable, buoyant toroid has a bottom portion with one or more contoured, concave surfaces radially disposed about a circular base and one or more seating portions above the bottom portion. The center of gravity of the insert is on a vertical axis passing substantially through the center of the circular base whether the insert contains a passenger or not. A flotation device comprising the insert and an inflatable, buoyant toroid has positive stability in water. The center of gravity of the insert is adjusted by a ballasting apparatus. The insert is provided with a variety of comfort enhancing options. The insert includes fastening devices for fastening the insert to an inflatable buoyant toroid. An insert can be provided with a top portion including an access door for using the insert as an equipment storage device.

Abstract: A floating hammock for a user to rest thereupon on the water of a swimming pool. The floating hammock comprises a sling for the user to lie his/her body thereupon; a headrest for the user to rest his/her head thereupon; a footrest for the user to rest his/her feet thereupon; and a pair of armrests for the user to rest his/her arms and hands thereupon. The headrest, the footrest, and the armrest are either inflatable or made of foam such that the floating hammock is capable of floating above the water. The user resting upon the floating hammock can immerse himself/herself further into the water by adjusting either the length of the armrests or that of the sling.

Abstract: A heating apparatus comprises a closed vessel having thermally conducting walls and containing a gas that is heated by one or more electrical heating elements in the vessel. The vessel is received in a duct through which air is blown. The air is heated by the heat transferred to the vessel walls by the gas in the vessel. Pressure and thermostatic switches in the circuit of the heating element communicate with the gas in the vessel and provide a double-safety, over-temperature power shut-off. The heating apparatus may be used to blow hot air into water in a tub through hoses leading to inlet openings or to an air distribution mat placed in the tub. The bubbles of hot air heat the water and produce strong agitation. A special raft receives the air distribution mat, which heats water in the raft by bubbling hot air through it. The heating apparatus can also be used for space heating, warming and drying towels and clothes, hair drying and grooming animals.

Abstract: An inflatable aquatic device suitable for supporting a person in reclined position thereon when inflated. The device comprises at least one pair of elongated inflatable tubular members 61, 62 of substantially equal length and configuration which are interconnected by pliant spacer members 63 for maintaining the inflatable tubular members in spaced relationship, substantially symmetrical about the longitudinal axis of the device, and for providing, with said inflatable tubular member, a support wherein the person's body is supported with a substantially minimal areal contact with the spacer members. The aquatic device is comprised of sections which are flexible connected at their adjoining ends and adapted to support the lower legs, thighs, and torso of the person reclined thereon.

Abstract: A portable personal floatation device for water sports such as fishing and the like is constructed of a light material such as styrofoam and has a main cross panel with an opening for a user to fit through so the floatation device surrounds the user. The device is designed to be easily accessible for the user, with a door provided on a side panel. The central opening in the main panel of the device accommodates the occupant to carry the device and wade into the water, and as the device begins to float, the occupant may sit on the main panel of the device.

Abstract: A recreational, floating recliner which allows the user to sit upright, lay horizontal or recline in any position therebetween, atop the surface of any water body. The recliner is preferably comprised of a single sheet of waterproof material folded over and cut into the shape of a chair so that, like a chair, the recliner has a head section, back section, a seat section and two arm sections. Each of these sections is filled with a buoyant material, such as closed cell polyethylene, so that the recliner with the user thereon has a positive buoyancy on the water body surface.

Abstract: An inflatable exercise device for cushioning and supporting the body when used by an exerciser doing sit-up type exercises to stress the exerciser's abdominal muscles. The one-piece device is comprised of at least one hollow inflatable chamber containing a pressurized fluid medium and is formed from a thin flexible resilient plastic material. One portion of said chamber when inflated is generally T-shaped and supports the buttocks, tailbone and lumbar spine areas of the exerciser. The other portion of said chamber when inflated is generally U-shaped and supports the upper and lower back muscles of the exerciser to provide a pelvic tilt effect when the exerciser moves reciprocatably and pivotally between essentially prone and sit-up positions to assist in such pivotal movement. The pressurized hollow chamber of the device maintains the exerciser in longitudinal alignment and out of contact with the device supporting surface, with the user's weight comfortably supported.

Abstract: A flexible, multicellular, flotable, water-repellant mattress having opposite complementary end surfaces of similar shape and size; and means for detachably coupling the end surfaces together to form a toroidal shape with the mattress. The mattress has a length about three times its width, and may be an inflatable raft or a foam slab. The coupling means may be a means for lacing the end surfaces together, or interengaging fastener members, such as a zipper or Velcro fastener members. The novel mattress can be used flat or with the end surfaces coupled together in a multiplicity of uses on land or floating on the surface of a body of water.

Abstract: A floating lounge for use in a swiming pool or the like is disclosed. The floating lounge has a lounge body that is adapted to support a person in a reclined position while floating in water. The lounge body has an enclosed fluid distribution chamber and orifices distributed throughout the top surface thereof for delivering small jets of fluid under pressure onto a person supported on the lounge body in a reclined position to provide a massage-like action.

Abstract: A portable personal floatation device for water sports such as fishing and the like is constructed of a light material such as styrofoam and has a horizontal main panel with an opening for a user to fit through so the floatation device surrounds the user. The device is designed to be easily accessible for the user, with a door provided on a side panel. The central opening in the main panel of the device accommodates the occupant to carry the device and wade into the water, and as the device begins to float, the occupant may sit on the main panel of the device.

Abstract: An inflatable article comprises a peripheral inflatable member adapted to be folded on itself about a line, defining two generally similar parts, thereof; and a cushion member attached to the peripheral member along the inside of one of the parts. When folded, the article can be in the form of a chair.

Abstract: A multipurpose and inflatable raft mainly composed of an inflatable circular raft unit, an inflatable shperical raft unit and an inflatable back seat, wherein said circular raft unit comprising several retainer plates for the connection with the retaining rings of the spherical raft unit so as to form a raft of high buoyance, and by means of fixtures attached to the circular raft unit for the fixation of pedalling device to form a pedalling raft, and by means of locating plates arranged bilaterally to the circular raft unit for the fixation of either oar for use in water or braking rod for use in snow-skiing as a braking device.

Abstract: This invention relates to so-called water beach toys or accessories and more specifically to portable float. This device is especially adapted for safe use for infants and young children in swimming pools, lakes or other bodies of water.The present invention is to provide an absolutely safe, portable floating device which will support an infant or young child's body and simultaneously therewith allows the body to be partly submerged in the water.It is another object of the present invention to provide a floating device that also shields the sun's harmful rays from an infant or young child's delicate skin.It is further object of the invention to provide a floating device which has a tow line that will emancipate a mother from an infant for the child's individual play and at the same time allowing the mother to be within safety reach of the infant.It is further object of the invention to provide a floating device which is lightweight and portable.

Abstract: A floating swimmer-supporting device includes a tubular pyramidical structure. The sloping edges of the pyramidial structure are telescopic tubes which are foldable towards each other when the device is collapsed for transportion and storage. Floats are hingedly attached to the outer ends of the tubes. The swimmer wears a belt or jacket which is suspended from the top of the structure.

Abstract: A floatable carrier for a baby, comprising interior walls forming a baby receiving cavity, exterior walls fastened to the interior walls and forming a buoyancy space therebetween, said interior wall including a bottom wall, and a ballast secured to and extending downwardly from the bottom wall.

Abstract: A seat insert which can be inserted into an inflated or uninflated inner tube by allowing portions of the seat insert to pivot relative to each other the seat insert so that can be inserted into the tube, forced downwardly into longitudinal alignment, and locked into place in the inner tube.

Abstract: A fastener pad formed on one side with an adhesive bond and defining an eye for receipt of a hook. The hook is connected with a suction cup by means of the coiled tether.

Abstract: A personal flotation device for protecting the life of an infant human has a support housing with a back rest, a seat portion, and side wings co-extensive with each. A protective hood is pivotally mounted from the upper portion of the backrest wings. A support stand having a ballast weight contained at the lower end thereof is pivotally mounted from the area joining the backrest and set portion of the device. This permits accurate adjustment for various sizes and weights of children with whom the device is designed to be used. Appropriate signalling and attention attracting apparatus is also incorporated with this device. Also, a shoulder harness, seat belt, crotch belt and adjusting buckles therefor are provided.

Abstract: An improvement to a wave ski comprising an adjustable seat which slides longitudinally along a track located on the upper surface of the wave ski and a fin associated with the seat, whereby the user can simultaneously adjust the longitudinal position of the seat by the use of footrests and the fin on the wave ski. In another embodiment of the invention, the adjustable seat which moves longitudinally along a track located on the upper surface of the wave ski and the fin associated with the seat includes a slot extending longitudinally along or adjacent to the center line of the wave ski and is adapted to receive the fin or portion of the seat, whereby the user can again simultaneously adjust the longitudinal position of the seat and fin on the wave ski.

Abstract: An automatically disconnecting connector apparatus for a floatable device, such as a fisherman's float tube, includes one coupling member having an aperture and another coupling member having another aperture. The other coupling member is bifurcated so that it can receive the first-mentioned coupling member therein. In this relationship, the apertures of the coupling members are aligned for receiving a shaft of a pin member which is retained in the apertures by gravity when the floatable device is in an upright position. The pin member is automatically extracted in response to gravity when the floatable device is overturned, thereby automatically disconnecting the connector apparatus.

Abstract: A water ski aid for supporting a water skier includes an inflatable seat member. A pair of inflatable arms is used to secure the skier to the inflatable seat member. The free ends of the arms overlap the body of the skier when in a secure position in the seat member. The arms separate when the skier gains sufficient speed to overcome the drag of the inflatable seat member.

Abstract: A float (10) is disclosed for providing vertical, side-to-side and front-to-back support to a user. Float (10) includes a seat (11) for supporting the user in a pre-determined astride, sidesaddle or reclined position. First and second buoyant elongate body supports (20 and 21) are each secured by a hinge to opposite ends of seat (11). The body supports (20 and 21) support opposite sides of the torso of the user depending upon the manner in which the user sits on the seat. The body supports (20 and 21) are freely and independently moveable about their respective hinges (12 and 13) within a relatively wide angle of travel to permit adjustment to varying body positions and movements. According to one embodiment of the invention, auxiliary stabilizing floats (33, 34 and 39, 40) are telescoped within bores (30 and 31) of the body supports (20' and 21'). By extending the auxiliary floats (33, 34 and 39, 40) greater resistance to side-to-side or front-to-back tipping is provided.

Abstract: A flotation device for supporting a person in water comprises an elongate tubular frame including at least one body-support member, and front and rear float assemblies mounted on the frame. The rear float assembly comprises two float elements spaced apart transversely of the elongate frame, and the float elements are so disposed that, when the device is floating in the water, the body-support member is below water level, so that a person using the device is partly in the water.

Abstract: A submersible floatation structure is formed of lengths of tubing which are interconnected by fittings. In one embodiment, the tubing end fittings are formed of a polymeric material, such as polyvinyl chloride. The tubing lengths and fittings are interconnected to form a selectable configuration, which, in some embodiments, may be in the form of a reclining chair, a raft, a buoy, or a life preserver ring. Valves are provided for allowing water to enter the structure and thereby provide a ballast which serves selectably to submerge the structure, or render the structure for use on land.