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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7886682 | Multifunctional emergency kit and associated method A multifunctional emergency kit includes a portable canister with an open top end and a lid. A helium cartridge is anchored within the canister, and a mechanism is included for automatically initiating an inflation process of the balloon while the lid is initially d... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7878141 | Airbag system for use in an avalanche The present invention is directed to an airbag system that a user can deploy to reduce the chances of being buried in an avalanche or if buried, likely being buried near the surface, thereby improving the user's chances of surviving the experience. In one embodiment... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7503277 | Aerostat inflator A device for deploying an aerostat includes a cylindrical shaped container having an open end and a closed end and a center tube axially oriented in the container. A tapered disc is mounted for axial movement on the center tube, and it has a taper of increasing diam... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7356951 | Inflatable dancing toy with music An inflatable toy may include a housing, a balloon-like structure, a blower mechanism, a drive mechanism, and a motor. The balloon-like structure may include a base, an inflatable portion, and an inlet. The base and the inflatable portion may define an air storage a... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337724 | Floatable smoke pot A floatable smoke pot which floats in a stable position with a casing can water-tightly closed by a cover through a closure device. Smoke-generating bodies of a pyrotechnic material, which can be ignited by an igniting device, are arranged in the casing can. A stabl... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7303453 | Collapsible inflatable dive buoy An inflatable dive float is provided with a supported flag that is collapsible to a small size for ease of handling and storage. The dive float includes a novel buoyancy element formed of a durable flexible cover and lightweight replaceable bladder provided by a con... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7275496 | Balloonsonde launcher An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receivi... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270077 | Avalanche survival kit A apparatus for use in surviving at least one of an avalanche and a mudslide. The apparatus includes a housing having a selectively inflatable member stored therein. The apparatus further includes a means connected to the housing for securing the housing to a user a... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7213496 | Illuminated aircraft countermeasures A countermeasure device for negating a guidance seeking system is provided. The countermeasure device includes a membrane defining an internal chamber, a gas disposed in the chamber, and an illuminating device. The illuminating device includes a light source produci... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7191779 | Snorkel with whistler Provided is a snorkel having a whistler. In one embodiment, the whistler is mounted on a breathing tube. A swimmer wearing the snorkel may seize the whistler by the mouth prior to making a clear, shrill sound by activating the whistler. ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7156257 | Compressed gas cylinder The present invention provides a compressed gas cylinder that is capable of storing a compressed fluid at high pressures. The cylinder of the present invention includes a body terminating in an inwardly domed cap. The dome included in the cap of the compressed gas c... | 01/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7001235 | Surface marker buoy apparatus A surface marker buoy apparatus is provided for use in diving and in particular for use in assisting a diver during his ascent. The apparatus includes an inflatable buoy which can be inflated when required to float and can be folded or rolled up when deflated. The b... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6946960 | Active tamper detection system for electronic modules Tamper detecting enclosures are described. In one configuration, an inflated balloon at least partially surrounds a module in an enclosure and biases at least one normally opened switch into a closed position during normal operation. If an attacker attempts to attac... | 09/20/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6932125 | Helium balloon kit The present invention relates to a balloon kit that provides one or more balloons, a cylinder filled with a compressed gas, such as helium, and a conduit adapted to connect to the cylinder. The cylinder comprises an ORMD cylinder that may be mailed or transported an... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6805071 | Man overboard locator device A device for locating a person has a housing with an interior and an opening into the interior. The device also has a locator balloon stored the housing interior which is deployable from the housing through the housing opening when the device is actuated. The balloo... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6688253 | Methods of using hands free signal devices A hands free signal device for use in conjunction with a scuba system. The hands free signal device includes an inflatable member engaged with an inflation source. The inflation source, for example, can be a tank of compressed air commonly used in scuba d... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6477979 | Emergency indicating and signaling device A emergency indicating and signaling device for indicating the area of an emergency. The emergency indicating and signaling device includes a housing having a tubular configuration and wall having a top edge and a bottom edge. A balloon and launch device ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6373384 | Inflatable security device A deterrent device comprises a portable container having a cavity disposed therein and an actuator mechanism disposed within the cavity. An inflatable deterrent extends outwardly from the actuator mechanism, the inflatable deterrent is substantially conta... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6359568 | Personal rescue device The present invention is a rescue device including a casing having a hollow interior area. The casing includes an opened top and enclosed bottom. Removably secured to the opened top is a lid. Located within the casing is a gas cylinder, having a gas that ... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6332424 | Hands free signal device A hands free signal device for use in conjunction with a scuba system. The hands free signal device includes an inflatable member engaged with an inflation source. The inflation source, for example, can be a tank of compressed air commonly used in scuba d... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6244209 | Signal balloon A signal balloon for providing a portable assembly to launch a signal balloon to indicate the location of the user to others. The signal balloon includes a case having a top that can be opened. A spool is rotatably mounted in the case. An elongate flexibl... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6196153 | Marker suitable as a golf fairway marker A marker suitable for use in a golf fairway having a base portion suitable for installation in a ground hole, and a hollow upper body portion fixed to the upper end of the base portion which includes a dome formed of resilient material. The dome has a nor... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6178915 | Emergency rescue aid system A emergency rescue aid system including a waistpack having an open interior with a removable flap and a waistband attached thereto for coupling with a user. At least one balloon is positioned within the waistpack. Each balloon includes a netting positiona... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6164239 | Location identification balloon system A location identification balloon system for use by lost or injured hikers and the like that includes a balloon filled with helium that is secured with a tether and allowed to float above the tree level to allow a search plane or helicopter to readily loc... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6161497 | Vehicle position indicator A parking aid in the form of a vehicle position indicator and parking method that includes an alerting mechanism that deploys when a portion of the vehicle contacts a deployment mechanism positioned in a predetermined location to alert the driver that the... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6158380 | Saving apparatus for persons in avalanches Lifesaving device for people in avalanches with two balloons at least one balloon is a tear-resistant balloon, which can be securable close to a user's body by means of an attachment. In an emergency the device is inflated by mean of pressurized gas so th... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6129036 | Water-pressure sensitive dye release apparatus A swimmer's safety device including a casing having a top surface with a plurality of perforations to allow water to enter once submerged, and having a deflectable membrane along with a plunger to penetrate a dye material and puncture a rupturable bottom ... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6109203 | Deployable personal locator device A locator device used to provide location information for a user. The device comprises a case containing a deflated airfoil and an inert gas cylinder. The inert gas flows into the airfoil upon puncture of the cylinder by a valve having a puncture valve. T... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6082287 | Location indicating system A location indicator system is provided including a gas tank for containing helium gas therein. Also included is an actuation assembly for releasing the gas from the tank. Connected to the tank is a balloon adapted to inflate and lift the balloon upon the... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6032607 | Emergency location signaling device An aerial lift balloon and signaling components attached thereto are stored within a closure member held assembled with a breakaway housing to form a package storing an inflating device for the balloon. Removal of the closure member initiates inflation of... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5945912 | Ocean safe A rescue system is provided including a transmitter housing and a recovery assembly including a transmitter situated within an interior space of the transmitter housing. The transmitter is adapted for emitting an emergency signal via free space upon the a... | 08/31/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5732752 | Method and apparatus for the automatic release of a gas from a pressurized cartridge A method and apparatus for automatically releasing a gas from a pressurized cartridge of the gas is provided, especially for the purpose of inflating an emergency balloon. The apparatus includes an automatic signal balloon inflator, having a support struc... | 03/31/1998 |
| 5710543 | Emergency warning device and method The device of this invention has a deployable signalling or display structure for displaying messages on a display area of the structure to signal an event that exists within the building, including a distress event. The messages are provided by indicia p... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5634427 | Emergency signalling device An emergency signalling device is provided. The emergency signalling device includes a cylindrical canister pressurized with a quantity of a lighter than air gas. A valve is provided on the top of the canister for sealing the gas. An inflatable balloon is... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5582127 | Rescue device and method Disclosed is a method and device 10 for marking an individual's location to facilitate rescue. The method comprises the step of removing a cover member or cap 24 of the device 10 which contains an inflatable balloon 40 to open a valve 28 of a cylinder 18 ... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5555839 | Inflatable balloon signal device An inflatable balloon signalling device having a container which houses a balloon, a pressure vessel containing a lighter-than-air gas, a gas release actuator assembly, a gas release lever arm, a balloon filler connector and tube, and a rotatable spool ca... | 09/17/1996 |
