Patent References 776125 1016500 1804945 1902972 2557079 3228044 3421165 Helicopter-carried rescue apparatus Boat loading and unloading device for automotive vehicles System for launching and hauling in objects from the sea InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/794329 filed on 11/04/1985US Classes:441/80WATER RESCUE OR LIFE PROTECTING APPARATUSExaminersPrimary: Peters, Joseph F. Jr.Assistant: Avila, Stephen Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB63C 9/00 (20060101)AbstractA device for rescuing personnel from water comprising a crane positioned on a boat or other rescue structure and including a horizontally and vertically movable crane boom. An elongated member is vertically movable with respect to the crane boom, and a float is positioned beneath the elongated member for floating on the water. A net extends below the float, and means are provided for supporting the net from the elongated member. | |