960results about "Life-buoys" patented technology

A portable wireless communication device includes a case having a waterproof structure and floating on water, an operation portion arranged in a front face of the case; and a wireless communication processing portion arranged inside the case, wherein a position of the center of gravity in the case is shifted to a rear face side opposite to the front face with respect to a center of the case, in a state where all components including the wireless communication processing portion are housed.

An inflatable body armor system has one or more body armor sections adapted to be worn by a user. Each body armor section includes (i) a inflatable flexible / sealable plenum, (ii) a ballistic armor fabric encasing the plenum, and (iii) a variety of lines, shaped objects and / or fabric sheets dispersed in the plenum to alter the trajectory of a projectile entering the plenum.

A drone-type lifesaving equipment dropping device including: an unmanned aerial vehicle (2) having a propeller (4) and a rotor (3) configured to rotate the propeller; a holding member (10) which is installed to the unmanned aerial vehicle (2) and configured to be operated by wireless control; and a lifesaving equipment which is detachably engaged to the holding member (10) and is dropped from the holding member (10) after the lifesaving equipment is disengaged from the holding member.

A pillow for supporting a baby during bath time. The pillow comprises a compressible, shape-sustaining, C-shaped bolster with a center well sized to surround and “hug” the torso of a baby or toddler. A collapsible seat is attached to the bolster. The seat bottom is supported by a sidewall that is continuous with the inner sidewall of the bolster. In a first, extended position, the seat bottom is positioned a distance below the bottom of the bolster. This configuration is ideal for a baby or toddler in a seated position, allowing the child to sit upright inside the pillow's well. The seat may be configured in a second, collapsed position with the seat bottom forming a sling that extends across the well of the bolster. By flipping the pillow over, this configuration is ideal for supporting a small or newborn infant in a reclining position for bathing.

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 embodiment would provide water ingress protection (water-proofing) of at least International Standard CEI / IEC 529: 1989:IPX7. In the exemplary embodiment, the two-way communications device integrated in the PFD would provide an antenna integrated into a shoulder of the PFD. The exemplary embodiment would further provide an advanced microphone, and an ear bud speaker. The exemplary embodiment would further provide signal processing to mitigate ambient noise and to enhance transmission of true vocal content. The exemplary transceiver of the exemplary embodiment of the present invention would be environmentally hardened and would be operable to communicate radio frequencies in a range between 462.5625 MHz and 467.7125 MHz.

A swimwear garment made of ultra-violet resistant material encloses the body of a child when fastened-up, and has a back zip (3), sleeves (2A), leg openings and a neck opening (4). The garment incorporates buoyant panels (8) at its back and a front panel (11) which are formed with crease lines (9, 10, 14, 16) enabling them to conform closely to the child's chest without obstructing its movement during swimming. A flexible soft neck roll (6) of closed-cell, buoyant, foamed plastics material encircles the child's neck and holds the chin above water.

A multi-layer liner light weight garment ensemble that offers low bulk, water impermeability, wind resistance, thermal protection, and buoyancy. The core element and essential component of the invention is the light weight sealed air polymer cellular thermal layer, interposed between the inner and outer layers. This central element can be water impermeable and offers both thermal protection and buoyancy effects. The garment ensemble can be used as a light weight thermal winter garment as well as survival apparel for those who work and play in and around water.

A compact lightweight personal flotation device is described that permits a user to swim with little drag or encumbrance following deployment, said flotation device comprising a streamlined inflatable float, one or more inflation means such as an oral inflation tube or a compressed gas cartridge / inflator system, a tether to secure the float to the user's body or clothing, and an optionally detachable line attaching the two ends of the float to allow the float to be looped over the body of the user and used hands-free in the manner of a life ring.

A flotation device includes a pocket formed within its hollow body in open communication with an exterior surface thereof and a hollow housing mounted in the pocket. Illuminatable fiber optic strands are disposed in a predetermined pattern within the hollow body each having a light receiving end thereof protruding into the pocket through a wall thereof in an air impermeable manner and further into the housing. An illumination source is mounted inside the housing in close proximity to the light receiving ends of the fiber optic strands and a power source is also disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the illumination source. A multi-colored filter pane is mounted within the housing intermediate the illumination source and the receiving end of the each illuminatable fiber optic strand. A switch is provided and is manually operable by a user to operate the illumination source causing the strands to emit light.

A recently popular form of exercise and therapy, aquatic exercising devices present unique operating conditions to the body because of their use of water resistance and their buoyancy. By making proper use of water resistance, such devices can provide the body with excellent muscular and cardiovascular training, at the same time, the buoyancy offered by these devices eliminates the stress and injuries associated with the jarring impact of such landbased exercises as running and aerobics. It is also an object of the present invention to provide an aquatic exercise devise that is a singular unit. The inventor began attending a water aerobic class in 1995 for health reasons. Exercising in the water took most of the pain out of the movement, but the inventor found that she was still hurting herself. She sought to reach a truly weightless state in which to condition her body. She tried the various devices provided by the pool facility but none proved effective in granting her the non-impact workout she was determined to find. With a problem to solve the inventor experimented, altered and designed a new and improved floatation device that is uniquely different in its adaptability to numerous applications. A uniquely different floatation device this invention goes beyond the restrictive designs of prior art designed to address one or another aspect of aquatic safety, exercise, rehabilitation or recreation. This invention adapts to usage in a multitude of expressions from water yoga, a unique synergy of ancient eastern culture and modern day technology; to aqua aerobic exercises incorporating cardiovascular enhancement activities; rehabilitation of physical injury or illness; as well as addressing the basic aspects of water safety and learning how to swim. A floatation device for various exercises, instruction, rehabilitation, therapeutic and / or recreational purposes; this invention provides floatation support as no other product on the market because of its unique design and flexibility and the multiple number of ways in which it can be used. With this invention its possible to float supine, moving through various water yoga relaxation movements and stretches; ride it like a bicycle seat; sit on it like a swing; wrap it around the torso and clip it on for deep water workout and / or for those who are uncomfortable in water, but who must get in for health and / or rehabilitation purposes; hold it with hands; slip it under arms, front to back, or back to front; all to move through various exercises for health, rehabilitation and fun. The variation is used to provide superior floatation in a clip on style. With this invention secured around the torso, up the chest and around the back of the neck, the wearer is provided with no-hands support. While wearing the invention the wearer can float forward to swim and learn strokes; tread water in an upright position; and / or float supine; all with complete range of motion of limbs and / or torso. This variation of the invention can be utilized in swimming instruction, pool safety, rehabilitation, recreation, instruction and general poolside safety.

The invention provides a life-saving device including means for allowing the wearer to be found easily, and a body temperature adjuster for maintaining the body temperature of the wearer at a proper body temperature by fine-adjusting the body temperature of the wearer depending on the outside temperature or the body temperature until the wearer is rescued. The life-saving device includes heating members disposed so as to contact both sides of the neck where common carotid arteries run through and both armpits where axillary arteries run through when the main body of the life-saving device is worn, a power source for supplying electricity to the heating members, a body temperature detecting means for detecting the body temperature, an outside temperature detecting means for detecting the outside temperature, and a temperature controller for adjusting the temperature of the heating members in response to the temperature detected by the body temperature detecting means and the outside temperature detecting means, so that the body temperature of the wearer can be maintained at a proper temperature in case of emergency.

A child carrier and swimming aid allows a caregiver to carry a child in pressing relation to the caregiver's torso and allows the device to be used in the water. The adult dons a harness and places the child into a vest, which vest is a personal flotation device. The vest is attached to the harness in order to facilitate normal carrying of the child by the adult. In a body of water, the vest can be detached from the harness allowing the child to float free of the adult, with the vest being tethered to the harness for safety.

A float tube has a pair of separate side-by-side pontoons, each comprising a pontoon cover and an inflatable bladder. A generally U-shaped support, having a separate cover and bladder, is mounted on top of the pontoons. The support has a pair of arms which overlay portions of the pontoons and the cover of each arm is attached to one of the pontoon covers. The support also has a back support member which spans between the two arms. The back support member serves to interconnect the two pontoons and maintain the proper spacing between them, and be a back support for someone sitting in the float tube. A flexible seat extends between the two pontoons in front of the back support and a rigid separation element extends between the two pontoons in front of the seat to keep the pontoons parallel. A headrest, having a separate cover and bladder, is located above the back support member.

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 includes an inflating system that consists of a gas tank with compressed gas for inflating, whenever required, the inflatable part; a controllable valve connecting between the air tank and the inflatable part, for allowing, whenever required, the compressed gas to inflate the inflatable part; a controller for analyzing the swimmer's status underwater and opening the valve after the swimmer has been in an actual or impending distress for a predetermined time; and a battery for supplying power for the operation of the controller and the valve.

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 predetermined nominal safety parameters have been exceeded. The present invention provides a personal flotation device, suitable for children, pets or the like, which will activate automatically in response to changes in pressure, e.g. water depth, time of submersion, or a combination thereof. As the device senses the change in pressure or time of prolonged submersion, the internal triggering mechanism punctures a hole permitting the compressed gas reservoir contained therein to be released, thereby inflating the device's inner flotation member.

The invention provides an anti-settling protection device, and relates to the technical field of automobile security devices. The anti-settling protection device comprises an air storage tank and a plurality of air bags, wherein the air bags are arranged at the chassis, top and two sides of the automobile, and all communicate with the air storage tank via air-guide tubes; an inflation control valve is arranged on each air-guide tube, and electrically connected with an automobile controller; and a water detection element is arranged on the automobile chassis, and electrically connected with the automobile controller. The invention also discloses an automobile comprising an automobile body and an anti-settling protection device installed on the automobile body. By installing the settling protection device on the automobile body, the inflation device can be started before the automobile falls into water or after the automobile falls, so that the air storage tank can inflate each air bag, the automobile can be lifted up or reduced in settling speed under the effect of buoyancy of water, and thus life security of personnel in the automobile is ensured.

A floating caddy for holding and storing the gear of wading hunters comprising an inflatable tube formed from an impermeable fabric for providing flotation for the caddy. The tube is configured to create a water resistant storage compartment within its periphery. The top of the storage compartment has weather resistant zipper for access into the storage compartment. The caddy is fitted with straps for attaching a shotgun and shoulder straps mounted to the tube to allow the caddy to be carried on the back of the hunter in knapsack fashion. The caddy may be floated in and out of a flooded area by a wading hunter by means of a tether attached to the tube. The fabric forming the caddy maybe printed in a desired camouflage pattern.

Water devices and methods for making and using such devices are described. The devices contain a main part for buoying a user's body and a part for supporting the body. The supporting part is releasably connected to the main part by a mechanism which is easily adjusted when not in use but remains fixed when in use. The device also can contain a handle for the user. These devices can be used in all areas of the water, including swimming, exercise, instructional, recreational, and the like.

A life vest is adapted to retain or hold a waterproof audio playback device so that a wearer of the life vest when engaging in water-related activities can listen to audio playback. The life vest can utilize pockets or device holders to integrate the audio playback device, and can also integrate one or more lead wires of the audio playback device into the vest.

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 glass breaking tool for breaking a glass vehicle window for escape; a combined compressed breathable air tank and mouthpiece; an inflatable buoy bag and compressed gas cartridge for lifting the person to the water surface; a distress and position indicating signal generating mechanism for sending an alarm signal to a receiving station, the alarm signal being trackable by a tracking device; and an element unification structure for holding elements of the system together in a readily accessible configuration prior to and during use.

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 connected to the triggering mechanism. Upon the flotation device being removed from the triggering mechanism, at least one alarm mechanism emits an alarm signal indicative of an aquatic emergency.