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US 5,690,524 AGranted
Life support apparatus
OwnerMarcus Salveminiinventor
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Abstract
Life support apparatus comprising a flotation device in a collapsed condition which is launcher to a distressed target, the flotation device being connected by a flexible line, so that when the flotation device arrives at or near the target, it is deployed and inflated automatically to provide flotation support and establish a "life-line" from the launcher to the target.
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A life-support apparatus for rescuing a victim from water, comprising:
- a harness container;
- a storage container;
- an inflatable harness, said harness in a first deflated state being removably folded into said harness container, said harness container in a first state being placed within said storage container;
- a life-line of cord material, said life-line in a first state being coiled inside said storage container and attached at its distal end to said harness and secured at its proximal end to said storage container;
- said harness further having a second inflated state upon contact with water wherein said harness automatically emits from said harness container upon inflation and wherein said harness forms a triangular-like shape, with an opening at one end having at least one adjustable strap for securing said harness assembly to the body of said victim;
- said triangular-shaped harness further being constructed of three individual sections, each said section forming one side of said triangular-shape and being in fluid communication with a next adjacent section;
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- said life-line further having a second deployed state for pulling a victim wearing said harness back to safety and out of the water.
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A life-support apparatus for rescuing a victim from water, comprising:
- a harness having a first deflated state and a second inflated state;
- wherein said harness forms a triangular-like shape, with an opening at one end having at least one adjustable strap for securing said harness assembly to the body of said victim;
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- said triangular-shaped harness further being constructed of three individual sections, each said section forming one side of said triangular-shape and being in fluid communication with a next adjacent section.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.