Drowning Detection and Response System

a detection and response system technology, applied in the direction of gyms, buildings, buildings, etc., can solve the problems of pool and infant bathing tubs sometimes left unattended, severe brain damage and long-term disabilities, and children in small spaces

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-04-23
NG JAMES
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[0007]If detected above-water motion resumes within another pre-defined incremental “pre-rescue” period, such as 30 seconds, the alarms are de-activated and the system resets to “alert” mode. But if above-water motion does not resume within the “pre-rescue” period, the microprocessor initiates the system's “rescue” mode, in which the visual / audible alarms continue and the drain outlet(s) is / are opened, allows the water to freely discharge and flow out of the pool / tub.

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Even nonfatal drowning incidents can result in severe brain damage and long-term disabilities.
While children are usually supervised in larger swimming pools, children in small “kiddie” pools and infant bathing tubs are sometimes left unattended.
But there is a very tight rescue timeframe of about two minutes, after which time the chances of saving the child and avoiding serious brain damage rapidly diminish.

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[0016]Referring to FIG. 1, an exemplary “kiddie” pool is depicted with an exemplary drowning detection and response system, according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention 10. The pool enclosure 11 contains a volume of water 12 filling it to a certain waterline 13. Two motion sensors 14 are positioned to detect motion above the waterline 13 on either side of the pool 11.

[0017]A drain outlet 15 in the side of the pool enclosure 11 has a drain opening 16 into which tightly fits a drain plug 17. The drain plug 17 is rotably attached to the outer wall of the pool enclosure 11 by a lower hinge 18, and it is secured in the closed position by a latch mechanism 19. As best seen in FIG. 3, the latch mechanism 19 is actuated by a solenoid 20, such that the solenoid, when energized, holds the latch 19 in place, thereby keeping the drain plug 17 in a closed position. When de-energized, solenoid 20 releases the latch 19 to retract or rotate so as to allow the drain plug 17 to fre...

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A system for detecting and responding to potential drowning situations in particularly adapted to shallow pools and bathing tubs for infants and small children. One or more motion sensors detect potential drowning patterns based on intervals of above-water movements followed by cessation of such movements. Upon detection of a potential drowning pattern, the system implements a succession of responsive modes, including an alarm mode and culminating in a rescue mode, in which the water is rapidly drained from the pool / tub to prevent a submerged child from drowning.

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FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to the field of systems for monitoring swimming and wading pools to detect and prevent drowning. More particularly, the present invention relates to a monitoring system for small pools and tubs, which not only provides visual and audible warnings of potential drowning situations, but also implements automatic responsive action to prevent a drowning by quickly draining the water from the pool / tub.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of accidental death in the U.S. Of these drowning victims, 20% are children under the age of 14. Even nonfatal drowning incidents can result in severe brain damage and long-term disabilities. While children are usually supervised in larger swimming pools, children in small “kiddie” pools and infant bathing tubs are sometimes left unattended. Even a few inches of water may be enough to drown an infant or small child who has fallen in face down.[0003]While device...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H4/06E04H4/12
CPCE04H4/1236E04H4/06G08B21/086
Inventor NG, JAMES
Owner NG JAMES
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