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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7927162 | Multi-functional, personal flotation device A multi-functional, personal flotation device provides a life preserver for a person in combination with an integrated tethering system to aid in retrieval of the wearer. The integrated tethering system may be used alone or in conjunction with an integrated signalin... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7695335 | Marine locator device A marine locator device including: a light section including a visible light emitter and an infrared light emitter; a communication device operable to broadcast an information signal; a controller operable to communicate with and control the light section and the co... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7530873 | Reflective life jacket and associated method A reflective life jacket includes a buoyant body suitably sized and shaped for fitting over an upper thoracic cavity of a user. The apparatus further includes a plurality of disposable stacked reflective strips positioned along selected regions of the body and a mec... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7442105 | Personal visibility marker A personal visibility mark may increase the visibility of a person in the water to operators of watercraft or the like and may be used in combination with a personal floatation device. The personal visibility mark may include a housing including at least one intake ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7267509 | Floatation device A wrist mounted inflatable floatation device to provide temporary floatation support for a swimmer, boater, wader, or other person who is in the water. A wrist mounted floatation device is conveniently worn when someone is in the water or on a boat. It is attached t... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7232354 | Inflatable buoyancy device with water-dependant triggering mechanism This invention is directed toward a device which provides buoyancy to objects with negative buoyancy in water. The invention comprises a water-sensitive trigger which, when activated, causes a compressed gas to exit a canister and enter a balloon, which expands, the... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7195369 | Safety light for aquatic garments An aquatic garment carries a safety light and circuit attached to the garment so that it may not be detached without damage. The circuit times an interval in response to change of state of an acceleration switch. The circuit causes the light to light at least once d... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7150668 | Buoyancy garment A clothing item such as a shirt is combined with a concealed and entrapped bladder which can be inflated in the event of an emergency. The shirt can be of fashionable appearance and the buoyance function disguised to make the buoyancy device more attractive to those... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7150667 | Metal air battery and buoyancy module for life vests An individual flotation device includes a shell that has a cavity for receiving air and a housing that is connected to the shell. The housing has a metal air battery compartment that is dimensioned and configured to receive a metal air battery and also has an apertu... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7104858 | Emergency supplemental flotation device Personal flotation device comprises an inflatable spheroid balloon and a strap secured to said balloon. The strap includes a loop into which a person's arm, leg or upper body may be slipped. ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7053822 | Wearable satellite tracker The Wearable Satellite Tracker (WST) is a worn by the operator and carries a two-way satellite transceiver that communicates to a Central Tracking Monitor a message with; a unique serial number of the device, position information (via GPS receiver), and the status o... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7023338 | Apparatus, systems and methods for aquatic sports communications The exemplary embodiment of the present invention integrates a two-way communications device into a personal floatation device (“PFD”; sometimes also referred to herein as a “life vest”). Integration of the two-way communications device in the exemplary PFD ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7001227 | Personal floatation and rescue device The present invention is a device to be used in emergency situations requiring floatation and rescue. An inflatable raft with a waterproof cover is connected to a telescopic shaft equipped with electric generators and wind catchers. The electricity, which is produce... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6972678 | Wireless-based system and method for hull-based sensing The present invention describes a wireless system and method for distributing sensors in large numbers that makes possible the application of a number of algorithms for the extraction of important physical quantities. More specifically, the method involves (a) forma... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6935911 | Aquatic alarm, security and rescue station An aquatic rescue apparatus including a base, housing connected to the base which includes at least one alarm mechanism contained therein, a triggering mechanism positioned on the housing and connected to the alarm mechanism, and a flotation device releasably connec... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6935912 | Self-contained, emergency marker for attaching to, and selectively ascending from, a diver's buoyancy control device A self-contained, emergency marker for attaching to, and selectively ascending from, a scuba diver's buoyancy control device. A buoy portion is contained in an enclosure and is selectively released therefrom by an activating apparatus. A buoy inflates, escapes from ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6899583 | Inflatable buoy An inflatable buoy (20) that may be worn by a person, such as a swimmer, and used as a flotation aid and beacon in an emergency situation. The buoy (20) has securing means (2a) for being secured to a forearm (3) of a person, an inf... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6843694 | Wearable emergency flotation device This invention relates to emergency flotation devices, particularly to a wearable device in the form of a collar; and most particularly to a device suitable for wear by a pet or young child which may be worn during watersports, and which will not deploy until predet... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6749473 | Extensible safety signal device A signaling device for enhancing the visibility of the wearer of the device. A flexible coilable resilient rod is provided with a flag. The rod is designed to be coilable or collapsible into a compact configuration and stored within and confined by a container. The ... | 06/15/2004 |
| RE38475 | Radio beacon that uses a light emitter as an antenna Emitters for locating an item or person who as in some way become separated from their expected location are provided. The emitters of the present invention comprise a power source, a light emitting means, and a radiowave emitting means, the light emitting means com... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6558082 | Combined ballast and signalling device for a personal flotation device A counterweight assembly is provided to enhance heads up surface positioning of a person. The assembly includes a weight/ballast member strategically disposed on a cylinder/tank worn by a diver during a dive. The weight member can be attached by several d... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6551159 | Automotive underwater evacuation system A vehicle evacuation system for aiding the escape of a person trapped in a motor vehicle having a vehicle seat, a vehicle seat belt and vehicle windows, which has entered a body of water, includes a cutting tool for cutting through a vehicle seat belt; a ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6551160 | Survival suit A survival suit for providing a user with an inflatable suit that would keep its wearer afloat, keep them warm, and provide food and water in an emergency. The survival suit includes a main body portion and leg portions that extend from the main body port... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6447353 | Toddler/adult float jacket A personal flotation vest device is provided that includes front flotation members that work in conjunction with a buoyant neck stabilizing member extending from the top of the back of the vest portion, and a buoyant buttocks support member extending from... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6439941 | Automated fail-safe sea rescue flotation system A sea rescue signaling system including a personal flotation device equipped with a GPS receiver, a satellite radio-telephone, a hydrostatic pressure detector, and a controller. When the pressure detector senses a minimum specified submersion of the devic... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6386137 | Rescue signal device A rescue signal device for indicating the location of a person requiring rescue attention. The rescue signal device includes a canister. The canister has a lumen therein adapted for holding helium under relatively high pressure. The canister has an apertu... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6368174 | Visible floatation device An apparatus for the detection of a person afloat in the water includes a garment portion that is worn by the person. The garment portion preferably includes an inflatable vest. An actuation mechanism detects immersion in the water, preferably at a predet... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6270386 | Avalanche life-preserving jacket with airbag An avalanche life jacket having an airbag inflatable by a gas release system upon actuation is disclosed. The life jacket provides a torso strap and buckles for attaching the life jacket to the user. Prior to inflation, the airbag is folded and enclosed w... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6220910 | Expandable safety flag for flotation device An expandable safety flag stowed in a pouch attached to a flotation vest. The pouch includes an opening leading to an interior of the pouch. When not in use, the safety flag is stowed within the interior of pouch. When desired, the safety flag is removed ... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6203390 | Life jacket having deployable balloon An elongate, flexible tether line connects to a life jacket a large, brightly-colored balloon that is easy for a rescuer to observe when it is inflated and floating in a body of water. The balloon is stored within an internal cavity of the life jacket in ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6195039 | Location signalling apparatus A signalling device which is housed within a tubular container includes a mylar balloon; a pressurized, lighter-than-air gas source; and multiple beacon devices. The device signals its location and, as such, is useful in rescue or retrieval operations. A ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6183328 | Radio beacon that uses a light emitter as an antenna Emitters for locating an item or person who as in some way become separated from their expected location are provided. The emitters of the present invention comprise a power source, a light emitting means, and a radiowave emitting means, the light emittin... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6033275 | Water safety floatation assembly and associated method A water safety floatation assembly includes a water safety vest and a pocket secured to the water safety vest. The assembly further includes a flag and pole assembly positionable between a stowed position and a signaling position, wherein (i) the flag and... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5951205 | Amphibious audible alarm device An amphibious audible alarm device for a diver to use with an air tank in the water or above water surface in the event of incident or emergency to get other people's attention. The device includes a valve member connecting with the air tank for controlli... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5951348 | Life preserver for an infant or young child The life preserver for an infant or young child includes a pair a vertically stacked, peripherally disposed, inflatable tubes. A life vest is sized to enclose the torso of the infant or young child. The life vest is attached at a plurality of locations to... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5893786 | Automatic telescoping bouyant identification device for use with a water spout life vest An automatic, telescoping, buoyant identification device for use with a water sports life vest is provided having an otherwise conventional life vest/floatation device that is equipped with a telescoping spotting pole or flag mounted to the back of the ve... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5839931 | Safety stop anchor Disclosed is a safety stop anchor including a buoy distantly connected to a diver via a fixing rope. Before the diver returns to the surface, the buoy helps the diver to easily and relaxedly stay at the required safety decompression stop or stops to avoid... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5800227 | Self erecting personal water safety device A self erecting personal water safety device includes a marker device having a flag portion and a base portion normally in the collapsed state; an erection chamber in the flag portion and a compressible storage chamber in the base portion for storing an a... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5791956 | Divers safety device A safety device to be worn by a diver includes means for monitoring the breathing of the diver and causing release and inflation of a surface marker buoy attached thereto by a line if it detects he has stopped breathing. The monitoring means may also be o... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5788415 | Integrally-encased diving control valve means A diving control valve device includes a casing having a nozzle device fitted in the casing for connecting an air source from an air tank, an inflating valve device, a deflating valve device and an alarming valve device integrally encased in the casing fo... | 08/04/1998 |
