LIFE-APPLIANCE (VERSIONS) Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC B63C9/22 B63C9/08 B63C9/00 A63B31/18 

FIELD: transport.

SUBSTANCE: utility model relates to life-saving appliances. Life-appliance is available in three versions. In compliance with first version, it comprises waist belt 1 provided with lock 2 to interconnect its ends and rear waist fastener 3(1), float 4 with, at least, one axial float fastener 5(1), and connection rope 6. Waist bent 1 and rope 6 allow length adjustment. Waist fastener 3(1) is composed of semi-ring and arranged on waist belt rear to displace along the belt. Float 4 represents elongated ball. Semi-ring fastener 5(1) is arranged on float surface. Rope 6 may be connected to said axial fastener 5(1) by appropriate rope fastener. Opposite end of rope 6 is connected by another rope fastener is connected or may be connected to belt fastener 3(1). In compliance with second version, aforesaid float may be arranged nearby swimmer belly or nest to allow his vertical position if water. In compliance with third version, life-appliance float 4 may be arranged behind swimmer head at his neck level to allow horizontal position with face upward.

EFFECT: constant belaying and keeping swimmer afloat.

10 cl, 11 dwg