# US 2014/0154936 A1 · Aquatic Lifesaving Device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0154936 A1 - Document ID: US20140154936A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/236,094 - Filed: 2013-02-21 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2012-03-01 - Assignees: Patentes Cala Cerrada, S. L. - Applicants: Patentes Cala Cerrada, S.L. - Inventors: Antonio Javier Barrero López; Jose Alberto Barrero López; Ivan García Arenilla; Florencio Barrero López - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140154936A1 ## CPC - B63C 9/26: Cast or life lines; Attachments thereto; Containers therefor; {Rescue nets or the like}(adaptations of aerial cableways to shipboard use B63B27/18; guns for line throwing F41F; line-carrying missiles F42B12/68) - B66D 1/02: Driving gear - B66D 1/04: manually operated - B63C 9/11: covering the torso, e.g. harnesses {(B63C9/081 takes precedence)} - B63C: LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS (floating nets, floating slipways, or the like for recovering aircraft from the water B63B35/52) - B66D: CAPSTANS; WINCHES; TACKLES, e.g. PULLEY BLOCKS; HOISTS (winding or unwinding ropes or cables for feeding or storage purposes B65H; rope or cable winding or unwinding mechanisms for lifts B66B) ## Abstract This device comprises an iron casing closed with a glass door to be broken in the case of an emergency, within which is located, above a bench a motor that drives a shaft in rotation, on which is mounted a reel winding a rope attached to a life jacket that fits on the rescuer body, provided with a whistle. The end of the reel shaft bearings rests on a supporting tripod at the end of the bench and, on the outer side, has a coupling in order to mount a crank for winding by hand in the case of engine failure. A pole is anchored along the beach, the end thereof having a snap hook of the quick opening type, through which the rescuer passes the rope before entering the water. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A rescue device for rescue in water, comprising a housing anchored to a base, closed by a door to be broken in case of emergency, inside the housing, is located a motor said motor driving a shaft on which is mounted a reel winding a rope an end of the rope attached to a dorsal region of a life jacket the life jacket being provided with a whistle and light signal. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The rescue device according to claim 1, wherein the shaft rests on bearings carried on a support. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The rescue device according to claim 1, further comprising a crank coupled to the shaft for manual operation. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The rescue device according to claim 1, further comprising a post carrying a snap hook at an end thereof. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The rescue device according to claim 1, wherein the lifejacket is fitted with a harness. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The rescue device according to claim 1, further comprising an audible alarm adapted to be activated upon breakage of the door. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The rescue device according to claim 1, further comprising an incident alarm adapted to signal an aid center of the location of the incident upon breakage of the door. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The rescue device according to claim 1, wherein the motor drives the reel shaft by means of a speed reducing pulley. ### Claim 9 (depends on 4) The rescue device according to claim 4, wherein the snap hook is maintained at least 1.5 meters above ground level. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The rescue device according to claim 1, further comprising a means for driving the motor selected from a connection to a battery or a power main. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The rescue device according to claim 1, wherein the rope is reflective. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The rescue device according to claim 1, wherein the rope is at least 200 m long and 10 mm thick. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The rescue device according to claim 1, wherein the life jacket further includes a leg strap. ### Claim 14 A rescue device comprising a housing anchored to a base, the housing closed by a glass door, inside the housing is located a motor or combustion engine adapted to drive a shaft on which is mounted a winding of rope, the rope attached to a life jacket, the motor or combustion engine further adapted to pull a wearer of the life jacket back toward the rescue device.