Flotation Device

摘要

The present application is directed to a flotation device for use in aquatic physical therapy. The flotation device preferably comprises side portions that wholly or partly surround the user, and permit the user's elbow(s) and/or forearms to rest upon and be supported thereby. The flotation device also preferably has at least one handgrip permitting the user to easily hold onto and be supported by the flotation device. Additionally, the present invention comprises methods of making and using such a flotation device.

主权项

1. A flotation device comprising a substantially flat component comprising a buoyant material, said substantially flat component having a forward portion comprising a forward edge and two side portions having a length and width sufficient for a user to rest the elbow or forearm; each such side portion comprising an interior side edge continuous with a rear edge of the forward portion to define a void sized to be sufficiently large that a person's body may be positioned within such void, and wherein the flotation device further comprises a handhold component selected from the group consisting of: one or more elongated void formed within the forward portion of the flotation device, and one or more peg holes formed within the forward portion of the flotation device.