Nautical safety device
OwnerRyan Joseph MALAMPHYinventor
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Abstract
A nautical safety device for man-overboard (MOB) situations, comprising a rechargeable flashlight with an integrated primary light and secondary floodlight, and one or more transmission capabilities configured to send GPS coordinates, distress signals, and Automatic Identification System (AIS) messages to receivers within range. The device may include two independent rechargeable batteries, one powering the lights and the other powering the transmission capabilities, allowing operation for over 24 hours even if one battery is depleted. The device may be waterproof, have a hardened housing, and may be charged via USB-C or inductive charging. The device may be manually activated by a user or automatically activated upon immersion in water, providing immediate location and distress signaling.
Claims10
A nautical safety device, comprising:
- a housing;
- one or more lights disposed on the housing, the one or more lights including at least one flashlight and/or floodlight;
- one or more batteries configured to power the one or more lights;
- and
- a communication unit configured to transmit GPS coordinates and distress signals,
- wherein the one or more lights and the communication unit are powered independently, and the one or more lights are operable in multiple selectable modes, such as strobing, pulsing, or color changing.
A nautical safety system, comprising:
- one or more nautical safety devices comprising;
- a housing;
- one or more lights disposed on the housing, the one or more lights including at least one of a flashlight or a floodlight;
- a first battery configured to power the one or more lights;
- a communication unit configured to transmit GPS coordinates and a man-overboard distress signal;
- a second battery configured to power the communication unit independently of the first battery;
- one or more switches or buttons configured to operate the one or more lights, the switches or buttons being waterproof or sealed and including a rubberized coating to allow activation in any environment;
- a charge indicator including a light configured to indicate battery charge level;
- a GPS indicator including a light configured to indicate GPS signal status;
- and
- a hydrostatic actuator configured to automatically activate the device when submersion in water, sudden acceleration, or tilting of the device is detected;
- and
- one or more external receivers configured to receive GPS coordinates and man-overboard distress signals from the nautical safety device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.