Life vest with rescue handle

摘要

A life vest with a rescue handle located on the back side thereof. The rescue handle has a flange located at the lower end thereof, the flange being attached to the back side of the life vest with the rescue handle extending substantially vertically upwards. The rescue handle is attached to the back side of the life vest in a manner adapted to support the weight of a user. The rescue handle has a non-loop shape that eliminates the potential for entanglement with objects in the water.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
a swim assist vest having a back portion; and a handle subassembly including a rescue handle and a flange, the handle assembly coupled in a substantially fixed position to the back portion of the swim assist vest such that a weight of a wearer is supported when the rescue handle is pulled, the back portion of the swim assist vest includes at least a portion formed of an inner layer and an outer layer of fabric and a flotation panel located between the outer layer of fabric and the inner layer of fabric, the outer layer of fabric having an opening, a portion of the rescue handle is received through the opening such that at least a portion of the flange is disposed between a portion of the outer layer of fabric and a portion of the inner layer of fabric.