Class 441/83 - Air-sea rescue device

Subclass of Class 441 - Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Definition: Device wherein means to assist a person in the water is carried
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 12/11/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7306501	Inflatable aquatic rescue collar An inflatable rescue collar is disclosed. The collar is formed of an elongated inflatable cylindrical tube having appropriate ends and which is of a size to extend around the upper torso of an individual. The bladder is generally toroidal in cross-section and define...	12/11/2007
7223142	Marine rescue assembly and a method for rescuing an individual A marine assembly which obviates the need for a rescuer to enter the water 500 to rescue an individual 400, and which includes a containment portion 14 which is generally semi-cylindrical in cross-section and which has a first firm portion 12...	05/29/2007
6953374	Man overboard retrieval device A man overboard retrieval device where a frame supports a net and rollers. The frame is secured to a handle. The frame includes a hinged arm. ...	10/11/2005
6893308	Rescue loft A rescue device to be deployed from an airborne device or aerial location, that has an upper portion, with a substantially rigid frame portion, lateral and transverse net members, that are coupled to the frame portion, and a substantially planar sheet member, that i...	05/17/2005
6598831	Device suspended to a carrier for rescuing people or equipment The present invention relates to a device suspended from a carrier craft for the recovery of persons or items of equipment, of the type comprising a connection (21) joining the craft to a foldable and deployable pod (20) formed by a framework associated w...	07/29/2003
6321689	Animal rescue device for swimming pools An animal rescue device 10 for suspension from the exterior periphery 102 of the side 101 of a swimming pool 100 wherein the device 10 includes a collapsible framework member 20 adapted to be attached to the swimming pool 100 and having a cross-piece elem...	11/27/2001
6073287	Rescue device The rescue device comprises a first sheet member and two second sheet members that are disposed on each side of the first sheet member. The second sheet members are angled relative to the first sheet member to define an angle alpha. The rescue device has ...	06/13/2000
6050869	Marine rescue snare A floatable marine rescue snare is provided comprising one or more buoyant elongate rods axially connected by a tie line and formed in a loop, with a slippage device fixed to one end of the snare and slidably engaged with a portion of the snare between it...	04/18/2000
5989087	Lidar detection using shadow enhancement A method is presented for detecting a body at sea. A lidar system provided nboard an aircraft transmits radiation at a wavelength in the blue/green region of the energy spectrum towards the surface of the sea. The lidar system is tuned to receive return re...	11/23/1999
5797343	System for establishing a towing connection between a marine casualty and a salvage vessel A system for establishing a towing connection between a marine casualty and a salvage vessel, characterized in that it comprises a loop-forming arrangement which is held distended in the horizontal plane and which is connected to a towline, the towline be...	08/25/1998
5779511	Overboard recovery device and rescue identifying signal A man overboard rescue device comprises a sheet-like lifting harness having an effective shape as defined by a top, a first foot and a second foot with each of the top. Each of the first foot and the second foot including means for securing each foot to a...	07/14/1998
5713538	Automatically-actuated cargo and personnel scooping apparatus with perforated cushions and a net to hold and keep person in place This apparatus is a tongs-like device for remotely scooping up cargo and personnel, comprising two identical elongated members pivoted at a selected distance from the device's top with a pivot pin. The lower portions are curved and vertical with cushions ...	02/03/1998
5597335	Marine personnel rescue system and apparatus The present invention provides for an air, sea, or land deployed rapid response, self-propelled, autonomous or semi-autonomous marine vehicle (AMV) possessing a pair of extendible hydraulic cylinders encased in a pneumatic inflation chute, with an ability...	01/28/1997
5502854	Floating foldable stretcher designed, in particular, for the recovery of injured persons at sea Floating stretcher designed, in particular, for the recovery of injured persons at sea, of the type including a metallic framework (1) capable of being winched by a helicopter, supporting a panel (2) of composite material ensuring the buoyancy of the whol...	04/02/1996
5499416	Floating stretcher designed, in particular, for the recovery of injured persons at sea Floating stretcher, designed, in particular, for recovering injured persons at sea, of the type including a metallic framework (1) capable of being winched by helicopter and supporting a panel of composite material (2) ensuring the buoyancy of the whole, ...	03/19/1996
5421287	Visual locating device for persons lost at sea or the like A signalling device for indicating, by day or night, the position of a person lost at sea (on land or in space) comprises an elongate brilliantly colored streamer made up of flat, flexible, inherently buoyant material with built-in support struts to keep ...	06/06/1995
5375795	Fixed rescue basket for helicopters A rescue device for a helicopter, the rescue device, being removably attached to the helicopter and including a basket-like structure, the front portion of which extends beyond the forwardmost portion of the helicopter....	12/27/1994
5320566	System and method for rescuing an individual from a body of water A rescue system and method includes a net which is mounted on a bridge or overpass so that it generally hangs therefrom. Attachment ropes are secured to the upper edge portion of the net and to a suitable vehicle on the bridge or overpass. The net has lat...	06/14/1994
5283916	Process for transporting injured or stranded people, and protective capsule for carrying out the process The invention concerns a new concept for the transportation of injured or stranded people and a new rescue capsule suitable for this purpose. The process involves the following stages. A capsule which can be closed on all sides, and which has an inflatabl...	02/08/1994
5086998	Air/sea rescue device The invention relatres to an Air/Sea Rescue Device to allow retrieval of persons or objects floating near the surface of water for use with a rescue helicopter. The device provides for the use of an upper frame which is attached to the skids of the helico...	02/11/1992
5020742	Airborne rescue system This airborne rescue system includes a boom (25) with telescoping members (31) for extending a line (19) and collar (14) to a rescue victim (16). The boom extends beyond the tip of the helicopter rotor (18) so that the victim may avoid in the rotor downwa...	06/04/1991
4883301	Cushion for a personnel/cargo net Additional shock absorbing structure composed of separate fluid filled rubber tubes disposed on a base spreader ring of a personnel/cargo net for absorbing shock on landing to prevent injuries to passengers on the net....	11/28/1989
4799907	Survival apparatus Survival apparatus for an aircraft or the like. The survival apparatus includes a survival canister 12 in which survival gear is stowed. The canister assembly is buoyant and water tight. It is stowed prior to use in a cylindrical member 16 which is closed...	01/24/1989
4753620	Floating rescue apparatus Rescue apparatus for rescuing a person in water has a body with inflatable pontoons interconnected by an upwardly bowed upper connector and a downwardly bowed lower connector to provide an opening between the pontoons to receive the person. Thrusters coop...	06/28/1988
4690650	Sea rescue kit for deployment from a helicopter A sea rescue kit deployable from a helicopter includes a first self-inflating life raft, a second self-inflating life raft, a line connecting the first and second life rafts, and a device associated with the line to retard the line in the water relative t...	09/01/1987
4642061	Personnel rescue apparatus for use on water Rescue apparatus for rescuing a person in water has a body with inflatable pontoons interconnected by upper and lower frames to provide an opening between the pontoons to receive the person. Thrusters cooperate with the lower frame below the surface, and ...	02/10/1987
4639229	Survival kit air deployable apparatus and method An apparatus and method for airplane deployment over water of survival kit apparatus is provided. A pair of deflated, inflatable rafts are contained in a rigid container shell having a removable tail cone. A stabilizer drogue may be used to longitudinally...	01/27/1987
4627821	Helicopter rescue device A rescue device for use with a helicopter comprises a floatation ring large enough to surround several standing persons and a rigid, non-buoyant open decking capable of supporting those persons. A collapsable netting surrounds the deck and connects the fl...	12/09/1986
4566659	Pivotable support rescue hoist A pivotable support mechanism for an aircraft rescue hoist or the like. The pright position provides sufficient structural strength to support objects to be lifted by the hoist. The swing-away position provides clearance for access to other equipment witho...	01/28/1986
4564161	Helicopter rescue basket A rescue basket structure to be suspended from a helicopter winch cable comprises a cruciform-like suspension frame and a collapsible rectangular basket-like container suspended by cables from the frame. The suspension frame has tail fins to stabilize the...	01/14/1986
4208738	Deployable sonar array with interconnected transducers operated in the bending mode A sonar array consists of a significant number of interconnected disk-shaped transducer projectors operating in the bending mode and packaged in a cylindrical housing including a first or lower section including an electronics and battery package for powe...	06/17/1980
4138077	Helicopter-carried rescue apparatus A helicopter-carried rescue apparatus including a collapsible net assembly which is adapted to be carried in a fully collapsed condition when the helicopter equipped with the rescue apparatus is in cruise toward the scene of a disaster and which is fully ...	02/06/1979
4113207	Airborne rescue device An Airborne Rescue Device utilizes an inverted trough-like elongated element secured to the underbelly of a helicopter and extending in a forward-like direction. The free end of the trough-like member is pivotably secured to one end of an elongated rod wh...	09/12/1978
3934847	Rescue capsule for use with a helicopter A helicopter has a fuselage with a floor that has an opening therethrough. A rescue capsule is operably connected to the helicopter by cables and winches, and it has a projecting guide member that enters the floor opening to correctly align and stabilize ...	01/27/1976

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