Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices inventions 09/09

20090239427 - Retract a flag: “Retract-A-Flag is a snorkelers/divers flag and buoy that automatically dispenses and retracts lanyard as diver descends and ascends. This allows diver to focus completely on dive and not on line tending as this is a hands free function. Lanyard is kept taut and clear of diver, eliminating diver/lanyard entanglement. Safety... Agent: David C. Civita

20090239428 - Life buoy, especially for avalanches: The invention relates to a life buoy that can be used especially in the event of an avalanche, said life buoy comprising at least one envelope that can be inflated by inflation means including a pressurised gas generating cartridge and means for emptying the buoy. The envelope is a single... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20090233503 - Connection system and method for connecting and disconnecting a floating unit to and from a buoy which is connected to a subsea installation: The present invention relates to a connection system and a method for connecting and disconnecting a floating unit to and from a buoy which is connected to a subsea installation, where the buoy comprises a first connection device for connecting pipes and/or lines for transfer of fluid, control signals and/or... Agent: Merchant & Gould PC

20090233505 - Armored inflatable boat cocoon: Abstract: An armored inflatable boat cocoon (10), having an element flap (15) which has a small window (12) for seeing and a long zipper (13) which a person can unzip and step in to get protection, the element flap (15) is controlled by numerous cords (11), the armored inflatable boat... Agent: Ming Yat Kwok

20090233504 - Life guard tow vest: In accordance with the aspects of the present invention (Life Jacket), The LIFE GUARD TOW VEST/HARNESS VEST is to assist the less experienced swimmers in a safe rescue attempt, for all involved, by placing this HARNESS VEST on survivor and towing them with the attachment to the line and GUARD... Agent: Meris Nelson

20090233506 - Bladder of inflatable floating-assistant vest and manufacturing method of the same: The present invention relates to a bladder of floating-assistant vest in which a chest bladder and a back bladder are provided and fit with the ergonomic of human being's shoulder; the waterproof fabric blanks are tailored so a W-shaped sheet member composed by the two tailored waterproof fabric blanks is... Agent: The Weintraub Group, P.L.C

20090227161 - Biophysical geoengineering compositions and methods: Described here are compositions, methods and apparatus for biological and physical geoengineering. Disclosed are inorganic particles, prill, pucks, or floats for dispersal on a body of water, the compositions having several properties: 1) positive buoyancy, 2) a sustained-release matrix for delivery of iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, molybdenum, manganese, cobalt,... Agent: K. Karel Lambert

20090221198 - Water sports equipment: This invention relates to water sports equipment (10) for supporting a standing rider whilst the rider and the equipment are towed through the water, the equipment comprising: an elongate board (14) having an upper surface (16) carrying first (31, 33) and second (32, 34) foot securing means, said foot securing... Agent: Modern Times Legal

20090221199 - Jetray watercraft: The present invention provides an improved board for transporting a human over water or snow with shock absorption means for reducing impact to body parts. Impact reduction leads to tolerance of faster speeds, better control of the watercraft, improved vision for guidance, and less harmful impact on the human body;... Agent: Gerald J. Cechony