Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices inventions 07/08

20080182467 - Mooring arrangement with bearing isolation ring: Apparatus for mooring a vessel to the seabed comprising a turret that is connected to the vessel for rotation about a vertical axis defined thereby and axial/radial bearing structure that can absorb axial and radial forces. The turret is connected at its lower end to a chain table or buoy... Agent: Andrews & Kurth, L.L.P.

20080176466 - Retractable tow hook: An aquatic recreational device is configured for towing with a towline and has a rider-support structure for supporting a rider during travel in water. The device has a hook for releasably retaining the towline, the hook being movable between a first position, in which the hook is oriented to be... Agent: Law Offices Of James E. Walton, Pllc

20080176467 - Cover for a flotation device and flotation device employing same: A cover for a flotation device includes a single piece fabric configured and dimensioned so as to slip over and completely enclose an individual noodle type flotation device and adapted for removal and replacement by the same or another cover. The cover possesses reopenable closures such as drawstring, zipper, button,... Agent: Dilworth & Barrese, LLP

20080171481 - Inflatable swimming safety belt: An inflatable safety belt is disclosed. The inflatable safety belt includes a belt including a means for buckling the belt about a waist of a wearer, a pair of pockets disposed in spaced relationship along a length of the belt and oriented toward a top thereof, and a source of... Agent: Daniel B. Schein, Ph.d., Esq., Inc.

20080166936 - Detachable mooring and fluid transfer system: A mooring system comprising a submerged buoy releasably connected to a vessel adjacent its keel by a structural connector. The structural connector consists of a cylindrical sleeve coaxially movable with respect to a cylindrical housing by circumferential actuators. The lower ends of the connector sleeve and connector housing capture a... Agent: Andrews & Kurth, L.L.P.

20080160848 - Surfboard leash connection module: A board connection module for detachably coupling a surfboard with a surfboard leash is provided. The leash may include a rail saver, a leash length, and an ankle strap. The leash length and rail saver couple the ankle strap with the board connection module. The board connection module detachably anchors... Agent: Patrick Reilly

20080160849 - Personal flotation device: A personal flotation device (10) includes a torso flotation pad (21), right armband flotation pad (31) and left armband flotation pad (41). The right armband flotation pad (31) is operatively connected to the torso flotation pad (21). The left armband flotation pad (41) is operatively connected to the torso flotation... Agent: Iplm Group, P.a.