San Antonio Inventors Launch Pool Buoy, World's First Floating Pool Umbrella

SAN ANTONIO, May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A revolutionary development in water recreation known as Pool Buoy (boo-e)  is launching this spring, bringing pool time to a new level of fun and sun protection. San Antonio entrepreneurs Jeremy and Erica Sloan are the husband-and-wife team behind Shade Science, LLC, and inventors of Pool Buoy, the first and only floating pool umbrella.

The unique design of the weighted buoy keeps the umbrella stable in both wind and waves, and the shade provides sun protection while floating freely in the water. The seven-foot beach-style umbrella is made from sturdy aluminum and covered in fabric with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 95 for guarding against sun damage. It fits precisely into the patent-pending buoy topped by a tray and five cup holders. 

"Spend one summer under the Texas sun and you'll know exactly why the Pool Buoy is a game changer," said Erica Sloan, co-creator and director of sales for Pool Buoy. "We set out to make something people want and something people need by creating a product that feels playful but works to protect you when you're in the water."  

Jeremy and Erica Sloan worked with local industrial designer Matthew Lucero to refine the design for the first Pool Buoy prototype that was manufactured in January 2015. It's created to be durable and withstand significant wind and wave turbulence without tipping. The entire unit weighs less than 15 pounds and assembles in five easy steps.

"The idea developed around the notion that people want to enjoy the outdoors in their pool or at the lake and have protection from the sun.  The Pool Buoy does just that," said Jeremy Sloan, Pool Buoy co-creator.    

Pool Buoy is available for direct purchase online at www.MyPoolBuoy.com and at select retailers nationwide beginning early May 2015.

ABOUT POOL BUOY:
Designed by husband-and-wife team Jeremy and Erica Sloan, founders of Shade Science, LLC, Pool Buoy is the first and only floating pool umbrella. The seven-foot beach-style umbrella is made from sturdy aluminum and covered in fabric with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 95 for "more fun, less sun" during water play. It fits precisely into the patent-pending buoy topped by a tray and five cup holders. The unique design of the weighted buoy keeps it stable in both wind and waves, and the shade provides sun protection while floating freely in the water. For more information, please visit www.MyPoolBuoy.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. 

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