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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8128444 | Actuator box assembly An emergency floatation system for an aircraft includes an actuator box assembly that activates the floatation system either electrically or manually. The actuator box assembly is separated from a valve assembly of an inflation reservoir and provides an interface be... | 03/06/2012 |
| 7699679 | Inflatable life-saving swimming garment An inflatable life-saving swimming garment for a swimmer that comprises an inflatable part for floating the swimmer while being in distress and for creating, when inflated, volume difference between upper body part and lower body part of the swimmer. The garment inc... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7445533 | Inflation device An inflation device and method for inflating or deflating inflatable objects, such as game balls is disclosed. The inflation device measures the pressure of a game ball and inflates or deflates the ball to a pressure selected by the user. Also disclosed is an inject... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7371142 | Buoyancy compensator device, particularly for divers A buoyancy compensator device for divers has an expandable air chamber and at least two outlets, one arranged in an upper region and one arranged in a lower region. A manifold functionally connects the expandable air chamber and the outlets, by means of a control va... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7347757 | Rescue apparatus and method A rescue apparatus has a cuff member, an inflatable bladder affixed to the cuff member, a gas line affixed to the cuff member so as to be in fluid communication with the bladder, and a gas canister affixed to the cuff member in valved fluid communication with the bl... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7264525 | Flotation device A flotation device (10) adapted to be worn by a person, said device (10) including at least one inflatable member (23) adapted to be inflated by gas generated by solid to gas generation means (21) and having means (30) to effect su... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7182662 | Hybrid personal flotation device A hybrid personal flotation device includes a flotation vest body having a front, back, shoulder straps, and adjustable buckle straps. An expandable cover over at least a portion of the vest body covers an inflatable chamber having a front chamber portion connected ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7056179 | Combination inflator and manifold assembly A variable volume raft containing adjustable ratio and amounts of air and or water. The buoyancy and ballast of the raft are routinely adjusted to accommodate additional occupants and changing weather conditions. A manual pump can be the primary or back up source fo... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6976894 | Combination wet suit and flotation device The present invention advantageously provides a combination wet suit and flotation device integral with the wet suit so that a user can maintain unrestricted movement during water-sport activities, which improves convenience and comfort. A wet suit worn by water-spo... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6902453 | High security opening apparatus for hermetically sealed containers A flexible or semi rigid container having one or more openings, including, slits, slots, or shaped holes is sealed with a sealing apparatus. The sealing apparatus covers the openings and is attached to the container, sealing the openings and preserving the environme... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6857136 | Inflatable head and neck support collar A support collar having a bladder and a shell. The bladder is adapted to be inflated by a fluid. The shell is adapted to be attached to a harness. When inflated, the bladder is shaped by the shell to form an air chamber. The air chamber is characterized by a cross-s... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6814639 | Air valve The present invention includes an air valve having a housing sealed to an inflatable device. The housing includes an opening that matingly receives a check valve with an inner surface defining a passageway. A cap is in turn matingly received in the passageway of the... | 11/09/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6676467 | Safety airbag for swimmers The present invention features an airbag to be worn by swimmers for safety. The airbag device generally relates to personal floatation in the water and more particularly comprises, a plastic inflatable airbag, an air filling tube for filling or draining a... | 01/13/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5785567 | Buoyancy jacket The subject invention is a buoyancy jacket constructed of a pair of separate buoyancy compartments overlying each other. There is an inner buoyancy compartment and an outer buoyancy compartment with the inner buoyancy compartment to be located directly ad... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5685752 | Compressible and expandable floatation apparatus and method A method of and apparatus for floatation is provided in which a compressible and expandable float has a variable volume air chamber enclosed within a tubular main body portion made up of a foldable, cylindrical side wall and opposing end walls. One of the... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5458516 | Atmospheric self inflatable suit An atmospheric air pressure inflatable garment has an inner layer and outer layer define a confined space with a compressible material therein. The compressible material has resiliency and strength characteristics so that it compresses under atmospheric c... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5067921 | Inflatable immersion suit An inflatable immersion suit is provided with an inner layer which is inherently more elastic than the outer layer so as to ensure a close fitting of the inflated suit around the body of the wearer, thereby providing effective anti-hypothermia protection ... | 11/26/1991 |
| 4690314 | Buoyancy compensator insertable backpack A buoyancy compensator insertable backpack is disclosed herein in the form of a configured insert having an inverted T conformation. The inverted T conformation has an upright portion with ribs thereon which provide rigidity to the upright and includes at... | 09/01/1987 |
| 4673366 | Exposure suit with an attached lifejacket An exposure suit 10 has an attached lifejacket (14) which includes a part-annular rear portion (17) within a sheath (26) secured across the back of the shoulders of the suit 10 and a front portion 16 which is secured at (19) to the chest center of the sui... | 06/16/1987 |
