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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7146973 | Launching device A launching device of the present invention includes a launch unit having a first coupling element and a second coupling element. A barrel may be releasably connected to one of the first and second coupling elements and a cylinder may be releasably connected to the ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7147527 | Apparatus for deploying a rope A miniature foam football with an internal weighting element and a swivel ring or clip is used for deploying a rope. The weighting element is insert-molded in the football foam for low cost of manufacture, and allows the ball to be thrown accurately for distances of... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7029353 | Line capture system and method A system and method involving a line capture device (10) and a flotation apparatus (49), the line capture device (100) having a body (14), at least one line retainer, each line retainer having a line retainer portion (16) and a lat... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6398606 | Rescue apparatus A water or land rescue system is provided which includes a spring loaded firearm and rescue device. The firearm includes a barrel, a shoulder stock and a trigger. The rescue device is adapted to be releasably secured to one end of the spring situated with... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6379206 | Rescue holding clamp A rescue clamp rescues precariously located victims, such as swimmers in water, such as seas, rivers, streams, ponds or swimming pools, climbers in deep ravines, persons on top of a burning building or persons fallen down a well. The rescue clamp includes... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6379205 | Rescue holding clamp A rescue clamp rescues precariously located victims, such as swimmers in water, such as seas, rivers, streams, ponds or swimming pools, climbers in deep ravines, persons on top of a burning building or persons fallen down a well. The rescue clamp includes... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6379207 | Inflatable life buoy launcher gun The invention concerns an inflatable life buoy launcher gun for throwing, towards a shipwrecked person, a life buoy or life jacket folded in a sheathing body around a pyrotechnic gas generator. When the life buoy or life jacket reaches near the person, th... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6257942 | Phosphorescent rescue line throw-bag A glow-in-the-dark rescue line throw-bag having a phosphorescent rope line loosely stored in a receptacle having a transparent sidewall. A first end of the phosphorescent rope line is secured to the receptacle, with the central portion of the phosphoresce... | 07/10/2001 |
| 5895300 | Water rescue device A water rescue device is provided which includes a spring loaded firearm. The firearm includes a barrel, a shoulder stock and a trigger. Situated within the barrel is a spring. An aerodynamic floatation device is adapted to be releasably secured to one en... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5811713 | Apparatus for launching projectiles Apparatus for launching a projectile comprising a male launching tube having an attachment end and a discharge end opposite from the attachment end, an energy device having a discharge end and having the capability of producing an instantaneous discharge ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5775966 | Life-saving device with launcher The object of the invention is a life-saving device with launcher which provides for the automatic inflation of the float by simply acting on a lever. The mechanism is comprised of a gas tank or similar integral at its top portion with the float so that s... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5690524 | Life support apparatus Life support apparatus comprising a flotation device in a collapsed condition which is launcher to a distressed target, the flotation device being connected by a flexible line, so that when the flotation device arrives at or near the target, it is deploye... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5584736 | Self-propelled rescue apparatus Rescue apparatus comprising a self-propelled missile mounted on a hand-held launcher and arranged to carry a flotation device in a collapsed condition from the launcher to a distressed target, the launcher and flotation device being connected by a flexibl... | 12/17/1996 |
| 4799906 | Rescue apparatus Rescue apparatus comprising, a launcher, a missile and a supply of line mounted on the launcher, the launcher comprising a non-lethal firearm adapted to fire a blank round and having a barrel with a bore closed at its muzzle end, the muzzle end having gas... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4778424 | Water rescue projectiles The disclosure relates to a water rescue projectile including an elongate float capable of supporting a victim in water and having one domed shaped leading end and a trailing end to which a flexible sleeve is secured forming a continuation of the elongate... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4505179 | Line throwing device A line throwing device adapted to be launched from a riot gun or similar tubular launching device comprises an elongated projectile that fits in the tubular launching device, a fin assembly slidably mounted on the body of the projectile such that the fin ... | 03/19/1985 |
| 4332234 | Gun system with barrel opening sealed off by projectile A cylindrical projectile is introduced into the barrel of the propelling apparatus in such a way that the base of the projectile is in contact with a rear cover plate of the breech block. An enclosure communicates with the barrel by means of an elbow and ... | 06/01/1982 |
| 4160298 | Capsule for a life saving line and float A standard container having the usual filling neck with threads is converted into a device for throwing a lifeline from a safe area, such as a boat, over open water to a desired spot where it functions as a buoy and tow rope. After removal of the standard... | 07/10/1979 |
| 4077349 | Line boy A propelling device is provided for propelling lines from a boat to a dock or land. The device is particularly designed for larger pleasure boats which may have but one pilot or operator, but which normally require more than one person for docking. The pr... | 03/07/1978 |
| 4058862 | Water safety device An inflatable water flotation device for remote rescue of a victim in peril of drowning. The device has one or more elongate, closed tubular members constructed of a flexible, air-impervious material permitting compact folding and storage of the device in... | 11/22/1977 |
| 4056861 | Buoyant life-saving device A life-saving device adapted to be thrown to swimmers requiring aid consisting of a buoyant member loosely confined within a net-like web. The web is preferably buoyant and the opening in the web permits ready grasping thereof by the swimmer and the web a... | 11/08/1977 |
| 3992739 | Water safety device An inflatable water flotation device for remote rescue of a victim in peril of drowning. The device comprises an elongate, closed tubular member constructed of a flexible, air impervious material permitting compact folding and storage of the device in a d... | 11/23/1976 |
| 3974536 | Lifesaving device A lifesaving device including a water floatable member to which is attached a lifeline, the floatable member or body being sized as to be conveniently held in one hand by the user and thrown with relatively complete accuracy to a person in need in the wat... | 08/17/1976 |
