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Water safety device

a technology for water safety and devices, applied in waterborne vessels, special-purpose vessels, buoys, etc., can solve the problems of affecting the safety of children, and not helping to signal that a child is in danger of drowning in the water

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-31
QUINTERO JACQUELINE
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[0021] In one aspect, the present invention provides a floatation device for the safety of swimming children that will self inflate if the child is in danger of drowning. In this manner, the device will provide immediate rescue to the child to stay afloat in a safe position for an acceptable amount of time. In another aspect, the present invention provides at the same time a local alarm for alerting supervising adults to the danger. In another aspect, the present invention provides a wireless monitor alarm to alert parents of the emergency situation.

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However, even a few seconds can mean the difference between life and death.
Drowning is the single leading cause of injury or death for children under 5 years.
The device functions to alert parents that the child entered the water or takes off the device, but does not help signal that a child in the water is in danger of drowning.
However, many such flotation devices are bulky and very uncomfortable to wear.
Children resist wearing such floatation apparel because of their unsightliness or lack of a ‘cool’ appearance.
For children who can swim, such devices can be very uncomfortable and can inhibit skill development.

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[0038] The present invention preferably includes a compact automatic inflatable floatation device assembly and a detector unit. The detector unit preferably includes at least one physiological sensor that senses a physiological characteristic of an individual, such as a swimming child, being monitored. The detector unit preferably includes a processing and evaluation means for permitting predetermined parameter value(s) to be stored, and means for comparing the output of the at least one physiological sensor with a respective predetermined parameter value, and providing an output signal responsive to that comparison. Preferably, the predetermined parameter value(s) correspond to risk threshold(s) for the particular individual being monitored. The output signal can be used to trigger an local alarm, such as a siren and / or a bank of flashing lights, and / or a remote alarm, and to inflate the floatation device assembly. For example, when a sensor for pulse rate is employed, when the mon...

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Abstract

A water safety device includes an inflatable vest and a remote monitor. A pulse sensor is monitored and compared with a predetermined value. When the threshold is exceeded, the vest is rapidly inflated and an alarm is transmitted to the remote monitor.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] The present application claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 593,426 filed Jan. 13, 2005.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to safety devices for monitoring individuals engaged in water-related sports activities such as swimming, boating, snorkeling, surfing, diving, and the like. [0004] 2. Brief Description of the Prior Art [0005] Parents are often concerned about their children when the children are in a body of water such as a swimming pool. [0006] Contrary to what many people believe, drowning is a quick and silent killer, and often occurred while children are being supervised. According to a recent study by the national SAFE KIDS Campaign, nearly 90% of drowning deaths in children between the ages of 1 and 14 happened under the supervision of another person, usually a family member. [0007] The children can be giggling away as the...

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IPC IPC(8): B63B22/16
CPCB63C9/0005
Inventor QUINTERO, JACQUELINE
Owner QUINTERO JACQUELINE
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