Abstract: A remotely controlled, self-propelled floating cooler includes a main body member that generally has an ovoid shape, as shown, for streamlined movement through the water. The main body member is generally hollow, which allows for ice, drinks, food, and the like to be placed inside of the main body member through an opening or hatch on top. A lid may be removably secured to the opening on top, and preferably includes securing means for maintaining the lid in a closed position, even in rough water. Remotely controlled propulsion means are attached to an underside of the cooler on one end thereof. Other features include an audio receiver with speakers, port and starboard running lights, GPS navigation, submerged spotlights, and video cameras mounted above and below the waterline, all of which may be operated via a remote control device.

Abstract: A cover adapted to be reversibly attached over an opening of a storage compartment contained on a personal watercraft. The cover includes a generally planar substrate having formed therein a dry storage chamber and at least one additional feature selected from the group consisting of a cup holder, an equipment rail, a surround tray, an accessory mounting plate, and a magnetic surface.

Abstract: Growing system for growing plants, for example vegetables and ornamental plants, includes a container tray (1) which is floatably arranged in a liquid reservoir (14). The container tray (1) is configured to float on nutrient water (6) during use and has at least one opening (4) which is arranged in a tray bottom (2) of the container tray (1) for bringing a growth substrate (11) which is arranged on the container tray (1) into contact with the nutrient water (6). The container tray (1) is a substantially flat container tray (1) which includes an upright tray edge (3), and wherein the at least one opening (4) has an upright opening edge (5) having a height which is such that the growth substrate (11) is situated above a water line of the nutrient water (6) during use.

Abstract: The ball-shaped drinking container is adapted for use in containing beverages. The ball-shaped drinking container is contained within a shell that may be formed in the shape of a sports ball potentially including, but not limited to, a football, a baseball, a basketball, or a soccer ball. The ball-shaped drinking container is formed in such a manner that the ball-shaped drinking container will float. This feature makes the ball-shaped drinking container suitable for outdoor use by an end user. The ball-shaped drinking container comprises a shell, a hinged lid, and a bladder.

Abstract: The utility model discloses an anti-drop phone cover with buoyancy. The phone cover consists of a cover body and suspending members; the body is internally filled with a foam layer and externally provided with an anti-scratch layer and has two mounting holes respectively formed at two corners; the suspending members are respectively disposed in the mounting holes; an arc-shaped projection of the front end of each one of the suspending members is formed with a round hole for suspending phone accessories. The cover is internally filled with a foam layer which is disposed in the bottom face and four lateral faces of the body therefore has very high buoyancy. The cover body is externally provided with an anti-scratch layer and avoids scratches. The suspending members capable of suspending accessories are disposed at two corners of the body of the utility model, the suspending members are internally provided with two step portions.

Abstract: A system related to enabling the in-service capabilities of mobile electronic devices in certain challenging environments. The present system enables recovery of mobile communication device dropped in water of a depth preventing any radio frequency transmission and making recovery of the device difficult. Preferred embodiments of the system contain a deployable flotation feature enabling an emergency, SOS/MAYDAY-signal transmission indicating GPS position via satellite link and/or cellular network in addition to strobe activation.

Abstract: Floatation device used to house beverages above water surface that the user is occupying. The main body will be made from polyethylene or copolymer foam, with connector arms made of plastic attached to additional floatation balls (made of polyethylene or copolymer foam) all intended to keep the beverage holder above the water surface. Device will be able to attach to consumer to allow for the consumer to float without the device floating away in the water.

Abstract: A fishing gear holding assembly is provided for floating on a water surface to facilitate fishing without having to leave the water. The assembly includes a buoyant support having an outer perimeter wall, a bottom wall, an upper wall, and an inner perimeter wall. The inner perimeter wall defines a well in the support. A box has a base wall and a peripheral wall coupled to and extending upwardly from the base wall. The box is positioned in the well. At least one upright tube is coupled to and positioned in the box. The upright tube is configured for receiving and supporting a fishing rod in an upright position. A plurality of floats is positioned in the well around the box.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments disclosed herein is a method of transporting equipment between sea-surface and seafloor by providing a structure with equipment mounted thereon. The equipment may be liquid storage tanks, pumps, compressors, separators, metering systems, energy sources, communication systems, buoyancy tanks, and the like. The structure is used for disposal and installation in a subsea environment by changing the volume of buoyancy material within at least one buoyancy tank.

Abstract: An aquatic receptacle with a sectioned floating rim that, while floating, maintains an opening for receiving articles into the receptacle. Embodiments can include an escape barrier over the mouth of the receptacle to prevent loss of contents while floating. One embodiment has a lanyard that can attach the receptacle to a diver, allowing it to float and be pulled along by the diver. A lanyard can have a breakaway mechanism that can detach the receptacle from a diver or other structure if sufficient force is applied to the lanyard. There can also be a shock-arrest mechanism that reduces the amount of force exerted on a diver or structure before the lanyard breaks. Force exerted on the lanyard pulls the floatable rim at least partially beneath the water surface causing the sections of the floatable rim come together and close over the mouth of the container to prevent loss of articles within the container.

Abstract: An aquatic collection receptacle that floats while remaining attached to a diver. Embodiments can include floatable rim with an attached underwater container. Further embodiments include an escape barrier or crossing lines over the mouth of the receptacle to prevent loss of contents while floating. A lanyard connects the receptacle to a diver, allowing it to float and be pulled along by the diver. If pulled beneath the water surface by the lanyard, the floatable rim can fold or otherwise close over the mouth of the container to prevent loss of contents. Alternative embodiments include a breakaway lanyard to ensure safety of the diver.

Abstract: A floating apparatus for receiving, containing, and transporting live catch in water is provided with a floating structure and a container structure disposed in the floating structure. The container structure is water permeable, such as by way of holes or mesh, to allow catch disposed therein to remain in water and alive. One or more conveniences are provided in the floating member, such as a water-resistant storage compartment, a cup holder recess, an audio output speakers, a radio tuner, a video display device, a water resistant battery compartment, a connector for connecting an electronic device to a speaker, a shellfish size gauge, and/or a tether clip or hook.

Abstract: The floating valet can be used by people to hold various items while they are in the water. The floating valet can hold one or more drinks (cups, cans, bottles, etc.), chap stick, game items, and has a waterproof bag for keys, wallets, other valuables, electronic devices such as cell phones, smart phones, music players, tablets and the like, and other items which could be damaged by water. The waterproof bag is made to allow the cell phone or smart phone to be used when in the bag, including full use of their touch screen, buttons, music, and other audio features with no degradation of sound quality or volume. Bluetooth wireless features are available when the device is in the bag. The floating valet allows people to keep their property near them when in the water, and not have to leave them on dry land where they might be stolen. The floating valet has multiple means of adjusting counterbalancing weight(s) to keep it floating level in the water when the distribution of weight changes.

Abstract: A floating beverage container that remains substantially upright when placed in liquid, and continues to function well when placed in a cup holder or other substantially flat surface, including a floatation compartment releasably attached to a ballast chamber. The floatation compartment includes an interior surface including multiple inner diameters and a tapered upper section to accommodate many types of beverage containers. The ballast compartment has a substantially flat bottom surface.

Abstract: A water-proof container for holding a mobile device includes a base adapted to support a mobile device, a cover, a hinge for interconnecting the base and cover to one another, and a locking mechanism for locking the cover to the base. A groove is formed in an interior wall of the cover in circumscribing relation to the cover. A thin, transparent sheet of plastic has a bead formed in its peripheral edge and the bead is press fit into the groove so that the thin sheet of plastic closely overlies the operative face of the mobile device when the cover is latched to the base. A hollow lock housing is pivotally mounted about a pivot pin. A one hundred eighty degree (180°) rotation of the lock housing positions the opening on an opposite side of the container 10, capturing the latch.

Abstract: A water resistant and buoyant case is provided for a mobile electronic device. The case includes an enclosure sleeve defining an interior cavity and an opening at one end for form fittingly receiving the device, a watertight seal of the opening, a portion of the front side of the enclosures defined by a transparent, transmissive film, ports defined through the enclosure for transmission of sound and passage of electrical connectors and preventing water penetration into the interior cavity, and a buoyant cradle releasably secured to a backside and opposite ends of the enclosure.

Abstract: A multi-purpose floatable container includes a casing, a cap, at least one linkage disc, and at least one buckling bolt. The casing has four corners and each corner has a linking groove, an upper hole, an upper enlarged hole, and a lower hole. The at least one linkage disc is partially and respectively inserted into at least one of the linking grooves. Each one of the at least one linkage disc has four connecting orifices longitudinally defined through the linkage disc. Each one of the at least one buckling bolt is inserted into the top hole of one of the corners, the upper hole, the connecting orifice, and the lower hole for fixing the cap on the casing. The container can be utilized as a single unit for storing objects in the casing. Multiple containers can also be assembled to form a floating platform for diversified purposes.

Abstract: A container includes a container body, a body insert, a seal structure, and a cover. The container body has a cavity therein defined by a closed lower end portion thereof and an open upper end portion thereof. The body insert is within the cavity. At least a portion of a bottom wall of the body insert is spaced away from an interior surface of the container body defining the closed lower end portion thereof. The seal structure is between the body insert and the container body such that a sealed gas chamber is defined within the cavity between the container body and the body insert. The cover is movably attached to at least one of the container body and the body insert in a manner allowing the cover to be moved between a position covering the cavity and a position allowing access into the cavity.

Abstract: A cup holder is disclosed including a body in the shape of an Animal, a container compartment in the body shaped to hold a beverage container, a keel projecting downward from the body, and a ballast to orient the body in an upright position.

Abstract: A flotation device has a main body with an opening therein to receive a container. The flotation device is preferably covered with a water proof or resistant covering to protect a foam main body portion.

Abstract: A floating beverage cooler apparatus comprises, in an exemplary embodiment, a flotation bladder configured for removably receiving a beverage container. A protective cover is adapted to enclose and cover the flotation bladder and provides a bottom panel spanning an underside thereof. A storage flap is configured to be at least partially removably engaged substantially centrally with the bottom panel such that, when the apparatus is in use, a cavity is formed between the storage flap and bottom panel for providing added stability and resistance against lateral forces. When the apparatus is not being used, and the flotation bladder is deflated, the storage flap may be rotated about the protective cover and re-engaged with the bottom panel so that the storage flap lies over a top surface of the protective cover, thereby enclosing substantially all of the flotation bladder and protective cover, and optionally the beverage container, in a storage envelope.

Abstract: A recreational and/or lifesaving device comprising a floating foam hull comprising cavities a which securely retain stores of bottled water easily for consumption over time, preventing dehydration of a person adrift. In another embodiment, the hull comprises at least one cut-out, which can be used by a wading fisherman to humanely store catch items alive.

Abstract: A container includes a container body, a body insert, a seal structure, and a cover. The container body has a cavity therein defined by a closed lower end portion thereof and an open upper end portion thereof. The body insert is within the cavity. At least a portion of a bottom wall of the body insert is spaced away from an interior surface of the container body defining the closed lower end portion thereof. The seal structure is between the body insert and the container body such that a sealed gas chamber is defined within the cavity between the container body and the body insert. The cover is movably attached to at least one of the container body and the body insert in a manner allowing the cover to be moved between a position covering the cavity and a position allowing access into the cavity.

Abstract: Improvements in a compliant upright drink insulator attachment device that is works with a standard drink insulator. The attachment device uses two parts where one part mates with the second part to slip through a standard insulated drink holder. These insulated drink holders are commonly called coolies or koozies and are manufactured with a central hole to allow for draining. A clip connects a compliant cord to one or both of the two parts. The compliant cord is configured as a coiled cord. A weight is connected to the free end of the compliant cord to keep the insulated drink holder in an upright orientation in the water. The compliant cord allows the weight to move semi independent from the insulated drink holder, and further allows the weight to be stored within the insulated drink holder for storage when it is not being used.

Abstract: A floating beverage cooler apparatus comprises, in an exemplary embodiment, a flotation bladder configured for removably receiving a beverage container. A protective cover is adapted to enclose and cover the flotation bladder and provides a bottom panel spanning an underside thereof. A storage flap is configured to be at least partially removably engaged substantially centrally with the bottom panel such that, when the apparatus is in use, a cavity is formed between the storage flap and bottom panel for providing added stability and resistance against lateral forces. When the apparatus is not being used, and the flotation bladder is deflated, the storage flap may be rotated about the protective cover and re-engaged with the bottom panel so that the storage flap lies over a top surface of the protective cover, thereby enclosing substantially all of the flotation bladder and protective cover, and optionally the beverage container, in a storage envelope.

Abstract: A multi-purpose device for holding food items for cooking, storage and other purposes is disclosed. One use of the device is for the poaching of one or more eggs. The device is formed and dimensioned to float in boiling water without tipping over and spilling an egg contained within.

Abstract: One embodiment of a buoyant fishing tackle box package is provided. The buoyant fishing tackle box package includes a buoyant fishing tackle box, a location detection system and a control device. The buoyant fishing tackle box includes a lower body member, an upper body member and a pair of handle members. The lower body member includes a weighted base portion which keeps the fishing tackle box in an upright position. The lower body member is hollow and substantially hemispherical in shape. The upper body member is hollow and substantially hemispherical in shape. The upper body member is removably engaged with the lower body member. The pair of handle members is attached to an outer surface of the lower body member. The location detection system is disposed on one of the lower body member and the upper body member. The control device is operatively coupled to the location detection system.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a slot and hole combination incorporated in a device to keep containers from tipping over. In one embodiment the slot and hole combination is incorporated into a flotation device for use in lakes, pools, hot tubs, spas, etc. for floating containers filled with beverages.

Abstract: A floating oil storage system and associated methods for storing oil are disclosed. In some embodiments, the floating oil storage system includes a storage cell, a floating member disposed within the storage cell, whereby the storage cell is divided into a first compartment and a second compartment disposed below the first compartment, a pump operable to deliver oil under pressure into the first compartment, whereby the first compartment expands and the second compartment contracts expelling seawater from the second compartment, and a suction tank operable to receive oil expelled from the first compartment under hydrostatic pressure of seawater in the second compartment, whereby the first compartment contracts and the second compartment expands receiving seawater.

Abstract: An inflatable container having an inflatable chamber having a main storage compartment and a main storage compartment access opening, and further having a lower portion that includes at least one storage cavity having a storage cavity access opening. The inflatable container also includes an outer cover formed over the exterior of the inflatable chamber. The inflatable container also provides a storage bag that is formed such that when the inflatable chamber is deflated, the inflatable container may be contained within the storage bag.

Abstract: The beverage and food raft incorporates a pontoon structure that supports a substantially flat upper surface member. A plurality of recessed openings are spaced around the perimeter of the upper surface to accommodate drink receptacles (cans, bottles, cups, etc.). A central recess functions as an ice receptacle for chilling bottled and canned drinks. Other recesses are strategically positioned and sized to retain bowls or plates containing various snack items. A plurality of eyelets are provided for towing or mooring lines. Interlocking handles are provided for securing multiple rafts together, if desired.

Abstract: A floating apparatus for supporting fishing accessories includes a base member having a plurality of apertures. The apparatus further has a mechanism for floating the base member and a tether line including a plurality of spring clamps having opposed end portions removably connectable to the base member and a user respectively. The floating mechanism includes a first plurality of floats and a second plurality of floats provided with a conduit formed therein respectively. The second plurality of floats are juxtaposed between the first plurality of floats respectively and spaced radially about the base member. The floating mechanism further includes a resilient cord passing through the first and second plurality of floats via the respective conduits thereof. The floating mechanism further includes a plurality of fastening members having opposed end portions for securing the cord about the perimeter of the base member.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to large waterborne, towed flexible fluid containment vessels for the transportation of cargo comprising a fluid or fluidisable material and a method of fabricating the vessels. The flexible fluid containment vessel includes an impervious, elongated flexible tubular structure comprised of fabric having a first circumference. The vessel also includes a sealed front end and rear end and a means for filling and emptying the vessel of cargo. The front end or the rear end of the tubular structure is formed by weaving, knitting or braiding in such a manner to have a taper that terminates in a second circumference that is less than the first circumference.

Abstract: An inflatable container having an inflatable chamber having a main storage compartment and a main storage compartment access opening, and further having a lower portion that includes at least one storage cavity having a storage cavity access opening. The inflatable container also includes an outer cover formed over the exterior of the inflatable chamber. The inflatable container also provides a storage bag that is formed such that when the inflatable chamber is deflated, the inflatable container may be contained within the storage bag.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the growth of algae and like organisms in plastic water tanks exposed to sunlight comprises providing an outer tank surface operative to reflect off a substantial portion of sunlight that hits the tank off the outer tank surface; and providing an opaque inner tank layer operative to substantially prevent sunlight passing through the outer tank surface from entering an interior of the tank. A two layer tank is provided comprising a light colored outer layer and a dark sun-blocking inner layer, and is conveniently made by a rotational molding process.

Abstract: A flexible fluid containment vessel fabricated out of a fabric for transporting and containing a large volume of fluid, particularly fresh water, having a tapered front and/or rear portions on which an end portion is affixed in the form of a clamping mechanism sealing the same.

Abstract: A buoyant apparatus for connection to a beverage insulator, comprising an elongate arm having a rod like configuration and including an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper and lower portions being joined at a predetermined angle; a top plate connected to the upper portion of the elongate arm member having a slot and/or air vent located therein; and a stabilizer weight connected to the lower portion of the arm operable for stabilizing the buoyant apparatus in moderately rough aquatic action, wherein the buoyant apparatus is inserted into the beverage insulator by passing the elongate arm through a flexible air vent located in a bottom wall of the beverage insulator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container for transporting fresh water by sea, comprising a flexible covering for receiving fresh water and a pulling device which is joined to the flexible covering and made of a tubular retaining body which is used for coupling bridle lines. A rapid filling and emptying of the container is achieved in such a way that the tubular retaining body is enclosed at least partially by the flexible covering and that filling and emptying openings in the tubular retaining body open directly into the space enclosed by the flexible covering. The present invention further relates to a method for filling or unloading such a container.

Abstract: A shaving cream dispenser with a weighted bottom and/or an air space in its upper section allowing for upright flotation in water. The dispenser can also be colored red on its top section and white on its bottom section to resemble a fishing bobber.

Abstract: An oil storage tank installed on the seabed under a marine structure with a working tower, an incinerating tower, a heliport, an oil separator, a drilling deck, a production deck, and a bottom deck, including a inner vessel and an outer vessel which are spar-type coupled to each other, an oil storage chamber formed in the inner vessel, a permanent ballast tank provided in the lower portion between the inner and outer vessels, and permanently holding pieces of iron, orecrete, concrete, sludge, etc., a sea water ballast tank provided on a separating panel, and an air buoyancy tank provided on the tank in such a manner that the overall tank acts as a buoy and the oil storage chamber is bottomless.

Abstract: An apparatus relating to sealable floating beverage holders and containers for use in an aquatic environment that are constructed to inhibit listing as the volume of the beverage in the container varies, and a method of advertising using the floating beverage holders and containers are disclosed. The apparatus includes a float, a beverage container, and a ballast. A beverage container sleeve may also be used. The ballast helps to keep the beverage container and float level in the water and helps to prevent it from tipping over. The beverage container is sealable to prevent the beverage from spilling and to prevent water from splashing into the beverage. The method of advertising utilizes the apparatus to display messages while the apparatus is used in an aquatic environment.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for sea transport of liquids including a first enclosure, an at least partially flexible second enclosure disposed within the first enclosure and being adapted when filled, to generally fill the first enclosure, one of the first and second enclosures being a light liquid enclosure and the other of the first and second enclosures being a sea water enclosure, a light liquid port coupled to the light liquid enclosure for selectably filling it with a liquid lighter than sea water and a sea water port coupled to the sea water enclosure for selectably allowing sea water to fill it, thereby causing light liquid to be expelled against the force of gravity from the light liquid enclosure.

Abstract: A buoy which is suitable for supporting various sizes of beverage containers and allows the center of gravity of the combined buoy and container to be readily adjusted in order to restrain tipping.

Abstract: A floating beverage holder is shown which provides flotation and stability to a beverage container in the water. The holder includes a receptacle for receiving the beverage, a stabilizer for making the receptacle stable in the water to reduce the opportunity for tipping over, and flotation member, which may be movable relative to the receptacle.

Abstract: A floating candle holder is provided that includes: an anchor portion formed of a material having a density greater than that of water; a candle having a wick, the candle positioned above the anchor portion; and a shield portion having an opening defined in the top thereof for changing the candle, the shield portion positioned above the anchor portion, about the candle, and extending above the top of the wick of the candle by an amount that is at least 0.7 times as high as the largest horizontal internal dimension of the opening defined in the top of the shield portion. The anchor portion and shield portion are adapted to float the candle on water. The water line of the floating candle holder is within the bottom two-thirds of the overall height of the floating candle holder, and the center of gravity is below the water line, whereby the location of the center of gravity below the water line helps stabilize the floating candle holder against being capsized by winds.

Abstract: A vacuum-insulated container for transporting and dispensing beverages or food products has a stainless steel vacuum-insulated liner surrounded by a body. The body includes several cylindrical sections attached together. Expanding foam is sprayed between the liner and the body, and the expanded foam helps to prevent the cylindrical sections from detaching. A weight is placed between the body and the liner for adjusting a center of mass of the container. The center of mass is adjusted to be spaced radially away from a central longitudinal axis of the container, below a mid-plane of the container, and 180° away from a handle around the central longitudinal axis. Thus, if the container falls into water or tips on its side, it will come to rest in a position with the handle standing substantially upright. The handle can fold flush with the container and can extend away from the container for grasping. A locking means is provided to releasably lock the handle in the extended position.

Abstract: An anchored, floating drink tray having an annular floating member which maintains a main body above the surface of the water, the main body having a plural number of drinking glass recesses which receive lidded glasses in a secure manner, such that the tray may be temporarily inverted or submerged without harm to the contents in the glasses.

Abstract: An oil storage tank installed on the seabed under a marine structure with a working tower, an incinerating tower, a heliport, an oil separator, a drilling deck, a production deck, and a bottom deck, including a inner vessel and an outer vessel which are spar-type coupled to each other, an oil storage chamber formed in the inner vessel, a permanent ballast tank provided in the lower portion between the inner and outer vessels, and permanently holding pieces of iron, orecrete, concrete, sludge, etc., a sea water ballast tank provided on a separating panel, and an air buoyancy tank provided on the tank in such a manner that the overall tank acts as a buoy and the oil storage chamber is bottomless.

Abstract: An anchored, floating drink tray having an annular floating member which maintains a main body above the surface of the water, the main body having a plural number of drinking glass recesses which receive lidded glasses in a secure manner, such that the tray may be temporarily inverted or submerged without harm to the contents in the glasses.

Abstract: A floating caddy for holding and storing the gear of wading hunters comprising an inflatable tube formed from an impermeable fabric for providing flotation for the caddy. The tube is configured to create a water resistant storage compartment within its periphery. The top of the storage compartment has weather resistant zipper for access into the storage compartment. The caddy is fitted with straps for attaching a shotgun and shoulder straps mounted to the tube to allow the caddy to be carried on the back of the hunter in knapsack fashion. The caddy may be floated in and out of a flooded area by a wading hunter by means of a tether attached to the tube. The fabric forming the caddy maybe printed in a desired camouflage pattern.