Title: Swimming apparel flotation device

Abstract: A floatation device to which a swimmer's suit may be secured for retrieval at a later time. The floatation device includes floatation apparatus and apparatus for attaching the bathing suit to the floatation apparatus. The apparatus for attaching the suit to the floatation device may include a spring biased clip, a hole provided in the floatation device, or a pair of narrowly separated fingers extending from the floatation apparatus. The floatation apparatus may be formed of a closed cell synthetic foam formed of a material such as polyethylene, or any other buoyant material.

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Inventors: Taylor, William F. (45 Grove St., Essex, MA, 01929)

Application Number: 06/100566
Filing Date: 1979-12-05
Publication_date: 1982-01-26
Assignee: Taylor, William F.

Primary Class(es): 441/32 24/545, 114/267, 441/1, 43/44.920, 2/900, 24/564, 441/6
Other Classes: B63B22/00; B63B51/02; B63B21/52
US Patent Ref:

1617723	February, 1927	Roberts	9/313	Air buoy for bathers and the like
1757277	May, 1930	Wegner	9/313	Swimming device
1942738	January, 1934	Zimmer	43/449.5	Means for attaching a fishing line to a bob
3041696	July, 1962	Ferri	241/37A	Snap-on hanger clothespin
3132417	May, 1964	Irwin	9/8R	Production of plastic foam articles
3456457	July, 1969	Cass	2/67	COSTUME JEWELRY NOVELTY FOR ATTACHMENT TO BATHING GARMENTS OR THE LIKE
3747257	July, 1973	Olsen	43/449.2	ADJUSTABLE WEIGHT BOBBER

Other Refs: FR1201632

January, 1960

43/449.2

Primary Examiner: Blix, Trygve M.
Assistant Examiner: Keen D. W.
Attorney: Weingarten, Schurgin & Gagnebin

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