Flotation unit for swimming pools
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1. A flotation unit comprised of an upper portion having more than one holding space therein and a lower portion that is substantially solid;
- wherein the more than one holding spaces are located anywhere across a top surface of the flotation unit, wherein both the upper portion and the lower portion are comprised of a resilient foam and wherein the flotation unit has a sufficient size and weight to be self-stable,wherein the upper portion and lower portion are distinct such that a substantially flat ledge comprising a part of the lower portion than extends beyond the length or width of the upper portion is present,wherein lower portion has a bottom surface and said bottom surface is substantially flat,wherein the lower portion has a buoyancy capable of supporting greater than the weight of lower and upper portions combined; and
,wherein the more than one holding space are voids in the upper portion.
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A flotation unit, for example a table, for use within water such as a swimming pool has a sufficient size and weight to be self-stable without requiring any external stabilization such as weights or extensions. The flotation unit may have an upper portion having one or more holding spaces therein and a lower portion that is substantially solid. The flotation unit may alternatively have a hollow interior. The flotation unit may include a sunshade, cup holders or electronic equipment within the holding spaces. The flotation unit is readily carried and transported.
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1. A flotation unit comprised of an upper portion having more than one holding space therein and a lower portion that is substantially solid;
- wherein the more than one holding spaces are located anywhere across a top surface of the flotation unit, wherein both the upper portion and the lower portion are comprised of a resilient foam and wherein the flotation unit has a sufficient size and weight to be self-stable,
wherein the upper portion and lower portion are distinct such that a substantially flat ledge comprising a part of the lower portion than extends beyond the length or width of the upper portion is present, wherein lower portion has a bottom surface and said bottom surface is substantially flat, wherein the lower portion has a buoyancy capable of supporting greater than the weight of lower and upper portions combined; and
,wherein the more than one holding space are voids in the upper portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
- wherein the more than one holding spaces are located anywhere across a top surface of the flotation unit, wherein both the upper portion and the lower portion are comprised of a resilient foam and wherein the flotation unit has a sufficient size and weight to be self-stable,
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