The present invention is in the field of pool floats, wherein the pool float has one or more built-in speakers, and a built in power source having a battery compartment, or a solar power compartment.
Many pool floats are currently on the market having different features to accommodate the users. However, none of the existing pool floats have the structure and/or function of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention provides novel structure and/or functions, which do not exist in the prior art.
Prior art U.S. Pat. No. 8,366,502 discloses a pool float having an inflatable body, a speaker unit secured to the body, a battery box removably secured to the body, and wiring that electrically connects the speaker unit with the battery box.
However, the structure and function of the present invention is distinguishable from the '502 patent because it does not use electrical wiring as used in the '502 patent.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved flotation device, which includes convenience structure for the user, including one or more built-in speakers.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved flotation device, which includes convenience structure for the user, including a headrest, or an armrest, or a removable pillow, having one or more built-in speakers contained therein.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved flotation device, which includes convenience structure for the user, wherein the built-in speakers are powered by solar power, instead of batteries.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved flotation device, which includes convenience structure for the user, wherein the flotation device includes foam for flotation, instead of being an inflatable body.
The present invention provides an inflatable device that floats on water having an inflatable body for flotation; and a built-in speaker unit being secured in a first compartment in the body. In addition, the first compartment and the speaker may be in the headrest, or armrest, or in a removable pillow. Further, the battery box is secured in a second compartment in the body, wherein the battery is rechargeable and the speaker unit is connected to the battery as a power source, or to a solar power source.
The present invention also provides a flotation device that floats on water having a foam body for flotation; and a built-in speaker unit being secured in a first compartment in the body. In addition, the first compartment and the speaker may be in the headrest, or armrest, or in a removable pillow. Further, the battery box is secured in a second compartment in the body, wherein the battery is rechargeable and the speaker unit is connected to the battery as a power source, or to a solar power source.
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It should be understood that the present invention also provides an alternative flotation device similar to flotation device 10 that also floats on water, but is has a foam body for flotation, instead of being inflatable. In this embodiment, the flotation body is filled with foam, instead of air. In addition, multiple speaker units are located in the headrest, or armrest, or in a removable pillow, similar to the first embodiment. Further, in this alternative embodiment, the power source may be either batteries or a solar panel. In addition, the batteries are rechargeable and the speaker units are connected to the batteries as a power source. Alternatively, the speaker units may be solar powered using a solar cell.
The present invention provides an ergonomic pool float with an integrated and waterproof Blue Tooth speaker system, which is powered by removable and rechargeable batteries, including a lithium ion battery, which has up to 20 hours of power after a full charge. In addition, the Blue Tooth speaker is either a 4.0 or a 4.1 low energy BLE having a range of 70 to 80 feet. Also, the speaker has been tested to IPX 6/7 waterproofing and weatherproofing, and is not effected by sand or snow. Further, the speakers are at least 3 watts to 10 watts with performance drivers to improve sound quality. Also, the cell phone has hands-free calling, and there is an external control pad having an on/off switch, and a control for pairing and for volume. Further, the present invention may include a built-in air pump, as another feature of the invention.
An advantage of the present invention is to provide an improved flotation device, which includes convenience structure for the user, including one or more built-in speakers.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide an improved flotation device, which includes convenience structure for the user, including a headrest, or an armrest, or a removable pillow, having one or more built-in speakers contained therein.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide an improved flotation device, which includes convenience structure for the user, wherein the built-in speakers are powered by solar power, instead of batteries.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide an improved flotation device, which includes convenience structure for the user, wherein the flotation device includes foam for flotation, instead of being an inflatable body.
A latitude of modification, change and substitution is intended in the foregoing disclosure, and in some instances, some features of the invention will be employed without a corresponding use of other features. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the spirit and scope of the invention herein.