FLOAT DEVICE

摘要

A float device for use in a body of water includes a float configured to transform between a deflated state and an inflated state. The float includes at least one internal chamber. The float includes a manual inflation value configured to provide a passageway for adding gas to the at least one internal chamber and a deflation valve configured to provide a passageway for releasing gas from the at least one internal chamber. A float attachment member is attached to the float, such that when the float is placed in the body of water, the float attachment member is underwater.

主权项

1. A float assembly for supporting an inlet end of a hose in a body of water, comprising:
a float configured to transform between a un-inflated configuration, wherein the float has a first dimension and an inflated configuration, wherein the float has a second dimension, the second dimension being greater than the first dimension, wherein the float is defined by only a single inflatable chamber having only a single layer of material; a mechanism for quickly inflating the float into the inflated state, wherein the mechanism is configured to fluidly couple a source of compressed gas to the float; a manual inflation valve accessible from an exterior of the float and being configured to provide a fluid passageway to an interior of the float; and an attachment member secured to the float, wherein the inflated configuration is sized to prevent a vortex from drawing air into the inlet end of the hose when it is supported in the body of water by the float.