| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 441090000 | With mechanical inflation means | 32 |
| 20100184343 | AIRBAG SYSTEM FOR USE IN AN AVALANCHE - The present invention is directed to an airbag system that a user can deploy to reduce the chances of being buried in an avalanche or if buried, likely being buried near the surface, thereby improving the user's chances of surviving the experience. In one embodiment, the airbag system is comprised of an inflatable balloon, a pressure gas cylinder for holding a pressurized gas that is used in inflating the balloon, a valve that can be placed in a closed state to retain a pressurized gas in the pressure gas cylinder or an open state in which pressurized gas is released from the pressure gas cylinder. The system further comprises an ejector that operates to use pressurized gas received from the pressure gas cylinder and ambient air to inflate the balloon. Also part of the system is a flow restrictor that is located to receive pressurized gas from the pressure gas cylinder before the ejector receives the gas. A harness supports the noted elements of the system adjacent to an individual's body. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20130109260 | UNDERWATER ACTIVATED LIFE JACKET INFLATION SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
| 20140057510 | SPLASH-RESISTANT AUTOMATICALLY INFLATABLE FLOTATION DEVICE - A flotation device that automatically inflates when contacted by water, but minimizes the risk of inadvertent inflation, includes an inflatable bladder that is coupled to a water-activated inflator device equipped with a water sensor. The water sensor is covered by a housing that prevents the flotation device from inflating inadvertently. The water sensor and housing are positioned on the upper back area of the wearer. | 02-27-2014 |
| 441091000 | By pump | 2 |
| 20150017851 | AIRBAG RESCUE SYSTEM - The invention is directed to an airbag system and, more particularly, to such a system employed as a rescue or life-saving system to enable a person to survive an avalanche, for example. In a particular embodiment, the invention relates to an airbag system utilized with a backpack to be worn by a skier, snowboarder, hiker, or snowmobiler, for example. Instead of relying upon compressed gas cartridges or cylinders to inflate the airbag(s), the invention inflates the airbag(s) with ambient air only. In a particular embodiment, air is supplied to the airbag by means of a battery-powered electrical motor. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20160144938 | AIRBAG RESCUE SYSTEM - The invention is directed to an airbag system and, more particularly, to such a system employed as a rescue or life-saving system to enable a person to survive an avalanche, for example. In a particular embodiment, the invention relates to an airbag system utilized with a backpack to be worn by a skier, snowboarder, hiker, or snowmobiler, for example. Instead of relying upon compressed gas cartridges or cylinders to inflate the airbag(s), the invention inflates the airbag(s) with ambient air only. In a particular embodiment, air is supplied to the airbag by means of a battery-powered electrical motor. | 05-26-2016 |
| 441092000 | By compressed gas means | 22 |
| 20090036009 | Personal floating system - A personal anti-drowning system comprising an inflatable body suit and inflating means: the inflatable body suit being fabricated from a water and air resistant fabric wherein at least part of the inflatable body suit comprises air tight inflatable pockets. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100015867 | PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE - A personal flotation device may include a chest portion, an abdominal portion, and a connecting portion positioned between the chest portion and the abdominal portion. The width of the connecting portion may be smaller than the width of both the chest portion and the abdominal portion. The connecting portion may extend only from a center region of the chest portion. The chest portion, abdominal portion and connecting portion may be arranged to together form an approximately I-shaped portion. The personal flotation device may be secured to a garment. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100120306 | PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE HAVING SELECTIVELY INFLATABLE BLADDERS - A personal floatation device includes a housing and a plurality of bladders disposed within the housing. The plurality of bladders are movable between a non-deployed position within the housing and extendable from the housing to a deployed position. A device is provided for selectively filling the bladder with a substance that is buoyant in water and causing the bladder to be moved from the non-deployed position to the deployed position. The bladder filling and deploying mechanism can be a cartridge that contains a supply of a compressed gas. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100248567 | Personal flotation cocoon - A personal anti-drowning system comprising a front fastening inflatable cocoon and inflating means: the inflatable cocoon being fabricated from a water and air resistant fabric such that at least part of the inflatable cocoon comprises air tight inflatable pockets at least on back of said suit and wherein when inflated and in water, said inflatable pockets support a person within the cocoon above the water, who can partially unfasten front fastening of the suit and sit up so that body below the waste is in said cocoon and torso, head and arms of the person protrude out of said suit. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20120244767 | Personal Floatation Device Sleeve - The personal floatation device (PFD) sleeve presented in this application comprises a sleeve in the form of a strip that can be worn on a swimmer's appendage including leg, calf and arm. The PFD sleeve may be made of a flexible, water resistant material. The PFD sleeve comprises a single compartment wherein a deflated PFD with CO | 09-27-2012 |
| 20130203310 | CONVERTIBLE EMERGENCY DEVICE - The present invention is a convertible emergency device that includes a waist pack that includes an interior portion with a first zipper is disposed on the front side of the interior portion, a pair of straps each that extend from the interior portion that wrap and secure the convertible emergency device around a user's waist and a pair of snaps that fasten the pair of straps around the user. The device also includes a backpack portion with a front that includes an inflatable life boat with two sides, a pair of oars disposed on the sides of the inflatable life boat and a second zipper disposed on the front portion of the backpack portion that is opened to access a second pull cord to inflate the inflatable life boat. There is also a pair of straps and snaps to attach the emergency device to a user's vest and inflatable boat. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130295804 | PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE SLEEVE - The personal floatation device (PFD) sleeve presented in this application comprises a sleeve in the form of a strip that can be worn on a swimmer's appendage including leg, calf and arm. The PFD sleeve may be made of a flexible, water resistant material. The PFD sleeve comprises a single compartment wherein a deflated PFD with CO | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140213128 | INFLATABLE SWIM VEST - An inflatable swim vest is constructed with a first layer and a second layer having respective outer edges variously secured together by fixtures to define a compartment therebetween. An inflatable bladder arrangement includes an inflatable bladder stored and housed in a deflated condition in separate areas of the compartment. The inflatable bladder arrangement further includes an inflator mechanism operatively connected to a charged gas canister and to the inflatable bladder. The fixtures securing the outer edges of the first and second layers include a temporary closure configured for temporarily affixing the outer edges together and to be easily separable such that upon actuation of the inflator mechanism, gas is delivered to the inflatable bladder. This results in an inflated condition of the bladder, and produces a force that will open the temporary closure and enable expansion of the bladder out of the compartment of the vest. | 07-31-2014 |
| 441093000 | With puncturing means | 8 |
| 20120034831 | PERSONAL WATER SAFETY DEVICE - A personal water safety device comprising a strap and a housing secured to the strap. The housing releasably encloses a bladder and an inflation assembly. The bladder completely encloses the inflation assembly. The inflation assembly includes a gas container that provides gas to the bladder to inflate the bladder upon the selective deployment of gas from the gas container. The strap keeps the bladder secured to a user's appendage before and after inflation of the bladder. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20160096600 | FOLDABLE AUTO INFLATE LIFEBUOY - An auto inflate lifebuoy includes a lifebuoy and an air inflation structure joined to the lifebuoy. In the air inflation structure is disposed a base body, thereto is connected a high pressure gas cylinder. A flexible air nozzle is disposed at the outlet of the high pressure gas cylinder. Inside the base body is disposed a top shaft, which pierces through a spring and then has its one end sticking out of the base body and connecting to a press button. The uninflated lifebuoy can be folded and stored away in proper places on board a transportation vehicle such as an aircraft or a ship. It does not take up too much space in normal times and can be quickly accessed in case of emergency. With a press on the press button, the top shaft is pushed to press the flexible air nozzle into the high pressure gas cylinder. The air inside the high pressure gas cylinder is instantly released by the flexible air nozzle and inflates the lifebuoy for use on a person to facilitate emergency escape. | 04-07-2016 |
| 441094000 | Lever actuated | 2 |
| 20090130933 | PERSONAL WATER SAFETY DEVICE - A personal water safety device includes a strap and a housing attached to the strap. The strap includes a cinch and a fastening device. The housing includes an inflatable bladder, an inflation assembly disposed within the inflatable bladder, and an actuator. The actuator includes a lanyard and a ring. The inflation assembly includes a frame and a gas container. The frame includes a retaining clip to prevent the gas container and a portion of the inflatable bladder from prematurely dislodging. The gas container deploys gas to the inflatable bladder for inflation. The inflatable bladder remains attached in a substantially stationary position adjacent to the upper arm of the user by the strap. The inflatable bladder can be disposed in a substantially cylindrical shape. The inflatable bladder can be formed from a highly visible material. A second strap can be attached to the inflatable bladder for stability. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20130244516 | DEVICE FOR INCREASING THE BUOYANCY OF A HUMAN BODY - A device for increasing the buoyancy of a human body in water includes an inflatable tube member ( | 09-19-2013 |
| 441095000 | Actuated by water softened or soluble member | 4 |
| 20090098784 | Water activated inflator for inflatable device and method of air deployment - A water activated inflator and a method of air deployment of a water activated inflatable device are provided. A gas cylinder opening device for opening a sealing mechanism of a gas cylinder is disposed at least partially within a housing and is movable between a cocked position and a fired position along a first axis having a first orientation relative to the housing. A tension mechanism provides tension acting along the first axis for moving the gas cylinder opening device from the cocked position to the fired position. A plunger is holding the gas cylinder opening mechanism in the cocked position. The plunger is disposed in the housing and movable between a first position and a second position along a second axis having a second different orientation relative to the housing. A water soluble element is holding the plunger in the first position. A first interacting surface of the gas cylinder opening device is disposed at a predetermined angle to the first axis. A second interacting surface of the plunger is in contact with the first interacting surface at the predetermined angle. The angle is determined such that a component along the second axis of a component of the tension acting onto the second interacting surface is within a predetermined range for ensuring structural integrity of the water soluble element in the cocked position and for ensuring movement of the plunger when at least a portion of the water soluble element is dissolved. Using the water activated inflator in a rescue kit is highly beneficial for air rescue operations over a body of water by providing proper timing of the inflation shortly after impact. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090111341 | Floating air bag - A Floating Air Bag device for a vehicle includes a Floating Air Bag that is installed folded inside a container with one opening that has a cover inside the back rest of the driver or passenger seat facing the rear of the vehicle. The Floating Air Bag activating mechanism includes a water sensor and a gas inflator that inflates the Floating Air Bag when excessive amount of water is detected. The Floating Air Bag bursts from the storage site and it could be detached from the container Attached to the Floating Air Bag is a tether so the driver or passenger could grasp on to and use as a life line and float to the surface. The Floating Air Bag safety device could be used immediately a life saver in the event a vehicle is submerged in water. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20130210297 | SUBMERSIBLE ACTUATOR APPARATUS - A user-programmable, submersible actuator apparatus that includes an inflator mechanism configured when operatively connected to an inflation source and to an inflatable device to provide command-activated release of fluid from the inflation source to the inflatable device and thereby provide a buoyant force. A controller causes the inflator mechanism to actuate inflation in the event of the first of a deep submersion condition or a heavy bobbing condition. The deep submersion condition may be determined when a specific (approximated) submersion depth has been detected. The heavy bobbing condition may be determined by a predetermined number of bobs of a specific (approximated) depth (less than the deep submersion depth) being detected or by a predetermined frequency of bobbing being detected. The water sensor mechanism may include a pair of sensor elements, having outer ends each recessed in 0.9 to 1.1 mm, or 1.0 mm. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130316605 | Inflation Device with means for Preventing the Removal of the Pressurized Gas Container - An inflation device | 11-28-2013 |
| 441096000 | With control valve | 6 |
| 20090111342 | FLOTATION AID - A flotation aid which has an inflation unit comprising an inflatable bladder and a gas container assembly including a capsule containing a compressed gas for inflating the bladder and having a valve through which gas may be released into the bladder, the gas container assembly being located substantially within the bladder and actuating means actuable externally of the bladder for actuating the valve to allow release of gas from the capsule into the bladder to inflate the bladder. In one form, the inflation unit is housed within a two-part longitudinally split casing, the parts of the casing being interconnected but being separated upon and by inflation of the bladder to release the bladder. In another form, the floatation aid is incorporated in pants or other article of clothing being located in a pocket and secured to the pants or article of clothing. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20120202396 | INFLATABLE WET SUIT - Wet suits used by water sports enthusiasts (e.g., surfers) are provided with the ability to be inflated during emergency situations to provide life-saving buoyancy and floatation aid. The inflatable wet suit will preferably include a torso section having a back pocket and a bladder assembly having an inflatable bladder bag and an inflator valve adapted for operative connection with a compressed gas canister positioned within the back pocket. A rip cord has one of its ends connected to the inflator valve and extends over a shoulder region of the torso section so that the other end thereof is graspably positioned adjacent a front portion of the torso section. A canister pouch within the back pocket of the torso section is provided for receiving the gas canister therein. The canister pouch includes a front wall attached to the torso section along side and bottom edges thereof with a top edge being unattached to the torso section so as to define a pouch space with an open upper end. The front wall also preferably includes at least one cut-out region to allow manual manipulation of the gas canister positioned in the pouch space. A deflation assembly allows the bladder bag to be deflated after use. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20140051309 | PERSONAL FLOATATION DEVICE - A personal floatation device includes an attachment device that selectably couples to a user's body. The personal floatation device includes a housing that couples to the attachment device. The housing includes a base and an outer wall extending outwardly from a perimeter of the base. The housing includes an inner wall enclosed by the outer wall and extending outwardly from an interior region of the base. The housing includes a compressed air container extending through the inner wall. The housing includes a compressed air activation device functionally coupled to the compressed air container such that, when triggered, releases air therefrom. The housing includes an air bladder in fluid communication with the compressed air container. The housing includes a breakaway cover coupled to the outer wall that detaches when exposed to pressure from the air bladder inflating. The housing include a trigger device functionally coupled to the compressed air activation device. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140065904 | WATERSPORTS INFLATION VEST - A selectively inflatable watersports inflation device is disclosed. The device is a vest or another wearable device having an inner layer, an outer layer, and a bladder between the inner and outer layers. The device also includes one or more canisters coupled to the bladder and configured to selectively deliver pressurized gas into the bladder to provide flotation when actuated. The device also includes a pressure release valve that can also be manually actuated to release pressure from the bladder. The device can include multiple discrete canisters that can each be deployed independently of one another to provide an inflatable device that can be triggered multiple times even in hazardous conditions such as high surf. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20160129977 | LIFE-SAVING BRACELET - A life-saving bracelet includes a ring body being able to be tightened to a user's arm, a casing connected to the ring body, an air bag folded inside the casing, an air cylinder disposed inside the casing, a control valve connected between the air bag and the air cylinder, and a protective cover pivotally disposed on the casing. When the protective cover pivotally rotates to an open position, the control button of the control valve exposes to the outside. After the control button is pressed, the control valve communicates the air bag and the air cylinder, and the air in the air cylinder immediately inflates the air bag. The air bag expands to break the casing and extends to outside. Thus, the life-saving bracelet is convenient to carry, easy to use, and not affecting the agility of the user when doing water activities. | 05-12-2016 |
| 441097000 | Actuated by water softened or soluble member | 1 |
| 20140220838 | Life Vest With Retrieval Device - Disclosed is a personal flotation and rescue device. The device includes a life vest with an interconnected backpack. The backpack includes an interior area that is enclosed by a peripheral zipper. A boom is initially stored within the backpack in an uninflated and accordion-like state. A water activated inflator is secured to the boom and is adapted to fully inflate the boom upon contact with water. Inflation of the boom causes the zipper to open and thereby permit the boom to be fully extended from the back of the wearer. Joints are included along the length of the boom such that it takes on a bounded configuration after inflation. The bounded area and then be used by rescue personnel in retrieving the wearer of the device. | 08-07-2014 |
| 441098000 | By gas generation from chemical reaction | 5 |
| 20100323569 | Water Safety Airbag Structure - The present invention relates to an improved water safety airbag structure, which includes a case, a bag and a holding receptacle, and the bag provided with the holding receptacle is retained within the case. The bag and the holding receptacle are respectively filled with a powdered chemical and an acidic chemical liquid. When the user is in difficulties during activities on the water, oppositely directed external forces can be applied to the bag and two sides of the holding receptacle, thereby causing the powdered chemical and acidic chemical liquid within the bag and the holding receptacle to mix and produce a large amount of gas to inflate the bag, thus achieving the effectiveness to save the life of the person in difficulties on the water. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110045722 | FLOTATION DEVICE - A flotation device includes a hollow body, a container attached to the hollow body and comprising a nozzle extending into the hollow body, and a latching member formed at the hollow body to attach the hollow body to an object requiring flotation. The hollow body and the container respectively contain two chemical materials, such that when the container is pressed, it ejects material therefrom via the nozzle into the hollow body, whereby the material from the container reacts with the material in the hollow body to produce a gas to inflate the hollow body. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20140073208 | Wearable Assembly, Shirt, Gas Generator and Methods - The present invention relates to a wearable assembly, such as an article of clothing or a life-jacket, for providing a rescue function, such as buoyancy, the wearable assembly comprising:—a support structure which can be arranged round the body, being wearable as for instance an article of clothing or life-jacket,—a fluid holder such as a buoyancy provider able to at least temporarily hold a fluid, preferably a gas, with a density lower than water,—a gas generator comprising a precursor for generating gas for the purpose of generating a gas substantially at a temperature which does not damage the human body or the human skin, preferably a corresponding ambient temperature. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140315456 | LIFE PRESERVER - The present invention utilizes the resilient force (i.e. the force to deform when pressure is added and to return to the original shape when the pressure is removed) of an elastic member or bias member. A large pressure if added in advance to the elastic member or bias member disposed in a preserver body to set the preserver body in a thin and flat state. In an emergency, the resilient force of the elastic member or bias member causes water or air to be sucked into the preserver body. The volume of the preserver body is expanded by the air sucked in due to the resilient force of the elastic member or bias member or by gas generated by a chemical reaction between the sucked-in water and a foaming agent. The increased volume causes the preserver body to float, thereby enabling a wearer to breathe. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150314843 | Safety Device and Adapter Therefor - The safety device comprises an inflating product container which holds an inflating product and is operatively associated with an inflatable bladder to be worn by a user. The inflating product container is adapted to be placed in an open condition in which an inflating product is allowed to inflate the inflatable bladder. An adapter provides fluid communication between the inflating product container and the inflatable bladder and includes (i) a container coupling formation adapted to secure the adapter to the inflating product container and (ii) an actuator operatively adapted to place the inflating product container in the open condition. A controller includes a sensor assembly so that in use, the controller is adapted to generate an activation signal responsive to measurements taken by the sensor assembly. The actuator is operatively adapted to place the inflating product container in the open condition responsive to the controller generating the activation signal. | 11-05-2015 |
