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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2015
Filed:
Jul. 01, 2011
Richard A. Barbis, Eugene, OR (US);
Richard A. Barbis, Eugene, OR (US);
Swimways Corporation, Virginia Beach, VA (US);
Abstract
A vest type flotation device having means for holding the flotation device in a folded configuration for transport and storage. In one embodiment a transport and storage strap member is attached substantially at its outer end to one of the right and left sides. The transport and storage strap member has a first portion of a first releasable locking member set attached thereto adjacent its inner end. A second portion of the first releasable locking member set is attached to one of the right and left front portions of the device. A second portion of a second releasable locking member set is attached to the right or left side of the device opposite the side to which the outer end of the transport and storage strap member is attached.