Flotation and Locating Device

US20130273794A1Inactive Publication Date: 2013-10-17LIME VANCE K

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[0011]A personal flotation and locating device is disclosed. The flotation and locating device comprises a rescue streamer which includes a plurality of branched pneumatic stays. The pneumatic stays are configured to receive pressurized gas and inflate the rescue streamer. In some embodiments, the plurality of stays is in fluid communication with one another, allowing the streamer to rapidly inflate upon reception of pressurized gas. Further, the stays may extend in different directions throughout the streamer, providing a supportive structure. Still further, the stays may reduce the potential of the streamer folding over and in on itself when deployed due to wave or other action, thus maintaining an increased visible surface area. However, the stays are flexible enough in a deflated state to allow the streamer to be rolled and / or folded for convenient transport and convenience during water activities. Thus, the streamer may be used to stay afloat while increasing one's chances of r...

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A personal flotation and locating device for increasing the survivability and visibility of an individual stranded in water is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the flotation and locating device comprises a rescue streamer, the rescue streamer including a plurality of branching pneumatic stays structures.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 622,986, filed Apr. 11, 2012 and entitled “Flotation and Locating Device,” the entirety of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY[0002]Oceans, and other bodies of water, serve as major attractions for families and individuals across the world. Such bodies of water provide a medium for a wide variety of sports and activities, including boating, kayaking, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, and surfing. Unfortunately, such bodies of water also pose significant risks to individuals, including treacherous surfs, strong currents, winds, etc. Upon being separated from one's vessel, an individual may have to survive in the water while contending with fatigue, hypothermia, and / or predators. Additional factors, including inclement weather, the vastness of the body of water and darkness after sunset, compound the problem for search a...

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17 Oct 2013

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US20130273794A1

IPC: B63C9/15; B63C9/08

CPC: B63C9/155; B63C9/081; B63C9/20; B63C2009/007

Inventors: LIME, VANCE K.