Abstract: A storage container may include a hollow main body, a lid, and an attachment mechanism for removably attaching a shackle holder. The hollow main body has a plurality of sidewalls, a first end, and a second end, opposite the first end. The lid may be disposed on the first end of the main body and the attachment mechanism may be disposed on the second end of the hollow main body. The shackle holder may be configured to retain a shackle. The shackle holder is capable of being disposed on storage containers with main bodies that vary in size.

Abstract: A device for retrieving a stranded or drowning person can attach to a boat cleat and be used to draw the stranded person towards the boat. The device has a floatation portion that is thrown to the stranded person. The floatation portion has multiple latches for different sized persons. A winch portion pivots about a cleat adaptor, which attaches to the horns of a boat cleat using an aperture and a locking pin. The winch portion receives the cord that is attached to the floatation portion. An optional ice foot mates to the cleat adapter for retrieving a person who has fallen through ice.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for motorized control of a tether, such as for purposes of user interaction and feedback. In particular, a UAV's control system may determine one or more operational parameters of a motor for a winch disposed in the UAV, the winch including the tether and a spool. The control system may then detect in the one or more operational parameters, an operational pattern of the motor that is indicative of an intentional user-interaction with the tether. Based on the detected operational pattern of the motor that is indicative of the intentional user-interaction with the tether, the control system may determine a motor response process. Then, the control system may operate the motor in accordance with the determined motor response process.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for motorized control of a tether, such as for purposes of user interaction and feedback. In particular, a UAV's control system may determine one or more operational parameters of a motor for a winch disposed in the UAV, the winch including the tether and a spool. The control system may then detect in the one or more operational parameters, an operational pattern of the motor that is indicative of an intentional user-interaction with the tether. Based on the detected operational pattern of the motor that is indicative of the intentional user-interaction with the tether, the control system may determine a motor response process. Then, the control system may operate the motor in accordance with the determined motor response process.

Abstract: Emergency egress systems carry multiple riders simultaneously accessing a zip line (catenary) from higher, accessible, working locations to lower, safer areas in a marine environment. Hangers above the track line suspend trolleys to avoid weighting the catenary unduly at the high end, which might otherwise alter (reduce) clearance distances and safety of riders above a launch platform (deck). Catenary shape is controlled against approaching the launch deck by sequencing the release from the hangers of each trolley to roll along the catenary with its own rider. Track line systems installed may be left undeployed indefinitely. Deployment of a track line will typically be fully effected at the time of egress, adding time but eliminating permanent obstructions that would result if a permanent deployment of track lines were undertaken. Terminal ends are anchored and configured to accommodate workers arriving after escape.

Abstract: A multipurpose rapid response rescue device comprising a throwable multipurpose camp and rescue bag that in one mode can be used as multi modal rapid response rescue device, which can be employed instantly to rescue a person in distress and in other modes can be used as a water pail or pillow with the camp and rescue bag containing a throwing weight and a rope therein with a one end of the rope secured to the camp and rescue bag so that when the camp and rescue bag is thrown to a remote area or person in distress and the other end of the rope is hand held the rope unfurls from the camp and rescue bag to provide for retrieval of the camp and rescue bag or an object secured thereto.

Abstract: The Liquid Flyer Flexi Underwater Raft is a unique, convertible, floatation device that allows one or more people to float horizontally underwater with heads and feet above water. It was designed for relaxed meditative floatation, water play, pain relief, and life-saving purposes, determined by which configuration the user puts it into. It is comprised of six 22-inch members of hollow-core extruded closed-cell polyethylene foam (water noodles), connected via nylon or polyester rope of high tensile strength, that is threaded through originally designed resin end caps, affixed to both ends of each foam member to prevent the rope from tearing the foam. The rope is tied and knotted internally within one member for the appearance of having an invisible seam. When compared to other recreational and life saving similar devices, the Liquid Flyer has many more advantages, as spelled out in this document.

Abstract: A life saving dan buoy for marine saving is revealed. The life saving dan buoy includes a strip-shaped first air bag, a second air bag disposed on a lower part of the first air bag, at least one inflation valve arranged at the first air bag and/or the second air bag for filling gas into an air chamber and allowing the first and the second air bags to expand and float over the water, and a weight. The first air bag and the second air are communicating with each other to form the air chamber. The second air bag includes an open space area that allows a user's body to get through. The weight is connected to a lower part of the first air bag so that the first air bag is standing vertically in the sea while the second air bag is floated over the sea.

Abstract: A flotation tote bag is designed to bring various items to the beach, river or other water body and serve as a flotation device. In an emergency, the rescuer extends or throws the emptied flotation bag to the person in danger of drowning and pulls the victim to safety with the tether. If the victim is beyond throwing distance, the rescuer can swim offshore to victim and extend tethered flotation bag. The rescuer can then tow the victim to shore or another safe location.

Abstract: A safety-retrieval system comprised of three components, a life jacket with reinforced tethering points, a waist belt with tethering points to be worn around a secondary person's waist, and a tethering line/leash to connect the life jacket to the waist belt.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A marine harness (1) comprising a tow attachment (2), the tow attachment being such that a person wearing the harness can be towed along by way of attaching a tow line to the attachment, and the tow attachment arranged rearwardly of the harness.

Abstract: A generally rectilinear buoyant life preserver has a head hole and an upper section constituting a reception area above the head hole. A box-like pouch is coupled to the reception area. The pouch has an open front with a chamber created within the pouch. A buoyant cover is adapted to be coupled to and uncoupled from the pouch to close and open the chamber. A streamer fabricated of a flexible plastic sheet material has an inner end attached to the pouch and an outer end attached to the cover.

Abstract: Various embodiments and aspects of the disclosed application relates to a rescue device that can be used to assist in rescue of a person or other entity from a body of water. The rescue device comprises a floatation mechanism, a delivery mechanism, and a retrieval mechanism. The rescue device comprises a length of rope having a looped end of rope on which are located one or more floatation component(s), a weight to facilitate delivery of the components comprising the delivery device, and the length of rope facilitates retrieval of the rescue device.

Abstract: A harness assembly having a pouch attached thereto for storage of a manually deployable life raft. The harness assembly is comprised of a waist strap of sufficient length to reach around the mid-section of a human body and a back, frontal left, and frontal right panel sections integrally joined with one another forming a life vest. The frontal left and right panel sections include a fastener for coupling together to form a neck opening. The pouch is removably attached to the harness assembly and positioned thereinbetween the waist strap and life vest. The inflatable life raft is disposed of within the pouch in a deflated state. The life raft includes an elongated tether cord having a first end attached to the life vest and a second end attached to the life raft. The life raft is adapted to be inflated when, in an emergency situation, the raft is removed from the pouch.

Abstract: Various embodiments and aspects of the disclosed application relates to a rescue device that can be used to assist in rescue of a person or other entity from a body of water. The rescue device comprises a floatation mechanism, a delivery mechanism, and a retrieval mechanism. The rescue device comprises a length of rope having a looped end of rope on which are located one or more floatation component(s), a weight to facilitate delivery of the components comprising the delivery device, and the length of rope facilitates retrieval of the rescue device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mountable safety device for a boat comprising: a canister where said canister includes as mounting lip at one end and an opening at the opposite end; a lifeline assembly, where said assembly includes a stored position and a released position, where the lifeline is stored within the canister; and a mechanism to release the lifeline assembly from the canister. The canister includes a releasable door that seals the opening and provides the mechanism to release the lifeline assembly. An eyelet is provided near the opening and provides a mechanism to attach the lifeline assembly onto the canister. The lifeline assembly includes an attachment end and a clasp end, where the attachment end attaches to the eyelet and the clasp end includes a mechanism to attach a floatation device.

Abstract: A man overboard rescue device for use on a boat has a net with means of attaching a first end thereof to a boat and with a second opposed end thereof adapted for attaching to a hoisting means. The device further comprising a sinking means, a foreguy and an extendable pole, so as to provide a partially submerged scoop for the man overboard.

Abstract: A device and method for moving a person who is in distress or incapacitated are disclosed. The device comprises a receptacle in which a long rescue strap is contained. A short segment of one end of the strap exits the receptacle through an aperture in the receptacle where it is attached to a spring hook. Blocking members inside and outside the receptacle prevent sliding of the rescue strap inside and outside the receptacle. The other end of the strap is sewn into an adjustable loop that a rescuer may tightly strap onto his/her wrist. The method comprises tossing the receptacle toward the victim as the rescuer grips the adjustable loop, unwinding the strap from the bag, attaching the spring hook to the victim and pulling the victim to safety.

Abstract: Various embodiments and aspects of the disclosed application relates to a rescue device that can be used to assist in rescue of a person or other entity from a body of water. The rescue device comprises a floatation mechanism, a delivery mechanism, and a retrieval mechanism. The rescue device comprises a length of rope having a looped end of rope on which are located one or more floatation component(s), a weight to facilitate delivery of the components comprising the delivery device, and the length of rope facilitates retrieval of the rescue device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mountable safety device for a boat comprising: a canister where said canister includes as mounting lip at one end and an opening at the opposite end; a lifeline assembly, where said assembly includes a stored position and a released position, where the lifeline is stored within the canister; and a mechanism to release the lifeline assembly from the canister. The canister includes a releasable door that seals the opening and provides the mechanism to release the lifeline assembly. An eyelet is provided near the opening and provides a mechanism to attach the lifeline assembly onto the canister. The lifeline assembly includes an attachment end and a clasp end, where the attachment end attaches to the eyelet and the clasp end includes a mechanism to attach a floatation device.

Abstract: A surf lifesaving system comprises two floating lines extending from two spaced apart tethering points fixed on the beach to a buoy anchored offshore on the seabed. The floating lines are connected to sinking lines which pass through pulleys attached to the buoy in continuous loops with the floating lines. The tethering points are poles anchored in the sand, the floating lines comprise individual floats connected by rope at from three to seven meter intervals and the sinking lines have a core which is denser than saltwater.

Abstract: Use of the present invention allows a crew member who has suffered a marine emergency, for example, fallen overboard or had to abandon ship, to survive for an extended period of time by providing the tools and equipment found in commercial survival systems yet does so at an economical cost. The system of the present invention includes a package that may be easily attached to a round buoy/life ring, horseshoe buoy, life vest or, alternatively, stored in a standalone manner. The system of the present invention has a number of features of more expensive survival systems including a life raft, both manual and electronic signaling equipment, basic survival tools including a water collector, knife and first aid kit, as well as other items not usually found in such systems. Additionally, the survival system of the present invention advantageously provides an attachment mechanism such that in adverse conditions the various components of the system are kept together.

Abstract: A man overboard rescue device for use on a boat has a net with means of attaching a first end thereof to a boat and with a second opposed end thereof adapted for attaching to a hoisting means. The device further comprising a sinking means, a foreguy and an extendable pole, so as to provide a partially submerged scoop for the man overboard.

Abstract: An inflatable rope comprises three layers, a bladder, a sheath, and a perforated bag to keep the inflatable rope in a compressed form. The compressed form can be hurled through the air at great distance to a person overboard. The inflatable rope can be inflated to a size that eases the ability of the person, who has lost dexterity in frigid water, to hold on to it for rescuing.

Abstract: An inflatable rope comprises three layers, a bladder, a sheath, and a fitted, perforated plastic bag to keep the inflatable rope in a compressed form. The compressed form can be hurled through the air at great distance to a person overboard. The inflatable rope can be inflated to a size that eases the ability of the person, who has lost dexterity in frigid water, to hold on to it for rescuing.

Abstract: An inflatable rope comprises three layers, a bladder, a sheath, and a fitted, perforated plastic bag to keep the inflatable rope in a compressed form. The compressed form can be hurled through the air at great distance to a person overboard. The inflatable rope can be inflated to a size that eases the ability of the person, who has lost dexterity in frigid water, to hold on to it for rescuing.

Abstract: A rescue line device is provided which includes a casing member, a rescue line and a float member. The casing member includes an inner volume that stores the rescue line during non-emergency situations. The line is connected at a first end to the casing member and at a second end to the float member. The line includes a pair of loops near the second end to allow the rescued person to grab onto during rescue situations. One of the loops also allows the user to impart a whipping action of the float member and rescue line during the throw to achieve great length and accuracy on a rescue throw.

Abstract: An apparatus that provides for rescue of victims trapped in a body of water is disclosed. The invention utilizes a conventional fire hose as the main component of the invention. One end of the hose is capped with a retrieval end comprising a solid cap with a swivel based tether. The end is also provided with a pair of removable rudders which aid in the guiding have said apparatus in a controlled manner through the water. The opposite end of the fire hose is capped with a pressurizing mechanism that allows for the inflation and deflation of the fire hose. When inflated, the preferred embodiment floats upon the water surface thus providing for simplified water rescues. The invention is also envisioned as providing simplified ice rescues as well. The use of the present invention provides a greatly simplified method of water rescue which not only provides for quicker rescues for victims, but increased safety for rescue personnel as well.

Abstract: An inflatable rescue collar is disclosed. The collar is formed of an elongated inflatable cylindrical tube having appropriate ends and which is of a size to extend around the upper torso of an individual. The bladder is generally toroidal in cross-section and defines an open channel along the length thereof through which a web strap extends. The strap is constructed such that it may be cinched adjacent the free ends thereof so as not to bind on an individual, or clipped so as to be capable of applying a compressive force about the upper torso of an individual.

Abstract: A life saver buoy comprising a life line attached to a ring-shaped buoyant body, the buoyant body having a central aperture and a peripheral groove formed in an outer periphery of the body for winding the line therearound. The line extends through a radial bore in the buoyant body, wherein a first proximal end of the line is coupled to the body and a second distal end of the line comprises a handle. A strap is provided for fastening, the second distal end of the line and the handle to the buoyant body.

Abstract: A miniature foam football with an internal weighting element and a swivel ring or clip is used for deploying a rope. The weighting element is insert-molded in the football foam for low cost of manufacture, and allows the ball to be thrown accurately for distances of up to 100 feet, while retaining overall water buoyancy due to the high buoyancy of the football foam. The swivel ring or clip protrudes from one axial end of the football for quick and easy attachment to the rope, and allows relative rotation between the ball and the rope as the rope is deployed to permit easy and unhindered payout of the rope once the ball has been thrown.

Abstract: A system and method involving a line capture device (10) and a flotation apparatus (49), the line capture device (100) having a body (14), at least one line retainer, each line retainer having a line retainer portion (16) and a latching portion (28), for retaining a portion of a captured line (12), and a capturing line (20) extending from the body (14) for pulling the device (10), the captured line (12), and a secondary object, e.g., a victim (40), back to a rescuer, the flotation apparatus (49) having a safety flotation vest (50) housing a deployable flotation device (42) and a deployable line (12) to be captured.

Abstract: A rescue apparatus includes a flexible element and a sleeve element. The flexible element may be a rope or tube used to allow the sleeve element to reach a victim. The sleeve element includes at least one pneumatic pillow. The victim inserts an appendage into the sleeve element and the pneumatic pillow is inflated to secure the appendage within the sleeve element. The victim can then be pulled to safety by the flexible element without fear that the victim would lose a grip of the sleeve element.

Abstract: A personal wear throw bag lifeline rescue apparatus provides a lifeline-containing bag member arranged for quick release attachment to a wearer, the lifeline being secured at one of its ends to the interior of the bag member and arranged at its opposite outer, free terminal end for secure attachment to the wearer, whereby in an emergency situation the bag member may be grasped and pulled off of the wearer and thrown, carried or otherwise moved to a distant location defined by the overall length of the lifeline cord where a rescuing person may pull on the lifeline to pull the wearer connected to the lifeline to safety.

Abstract: Oar, ancient propulsive mean is known many hundreds years ago and is not exchanged until now. Here is offered a new paddle device—a paddle aqua-glider able to exchange oars partially and it is able to expand applicability of manual paddle means much far. The paddle aqua-glider combines ability to glide forward with ability to rise up and to function as a paddle when backward force (such a cord tension) applied to it.

Abstract: In the broader aspects of this invention there is provided a safety throw comprising a bag having a bottom with a bottom opening therein. A float is positioned in the bag. The float has an opening therein. A cord having opposite ends extends through the float and the float is positioned in the bag between the opposite ends to partition the bag into a first cord section and a second harness section. An over-the-shoulder harness is secured to the cord at one end. The harness is stored in the section adjacent the bag bottom and on the opposite side of the float from the cord section. The bag has a weight with the harness and float in the bag such that the bag may be thrown to a person in peril. The harness may be attached to the person in peril and the person in peril may be pulled to safety by the cord.

Abstract: A dispenser for a safety throw rope is made from a rigid hollow body that defines a cavity having a bung hole at one end and a looped hollow handle portion at another end spaced from the bung hole. A length of rope is received in the cavity and is coupled to a closure assembly for closing the bung hole. The other end of the rope is looped around the handle portion inside the cavity and coupled to the handle portion so that the body may be thrown and the rope will pay out of the bung hole in a rescue situation.

Abstract: A rapidly deployable personal flotation device for waterborne vessels consisting of a top half having a raised center portion and a bottom half having a raised center portion, the two halfs being joined together at the center by a spacer to form a spool for winding a line around the spacer for storage. A “U” shaped handle is tied to the outside end of the rope for gripping the line while throwing and for holding the line in place when not in use. The device is made from USCG approved plastic materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for saving people in distress in the sea. Said device consists of a hawser which forms a hauling line with a sling fastened thereto, said sling being placed around the body of the person in distress in the sea. The aim of the invention is to provide a method, using simple means, of pulling the person in distress by means of the hauling line on the surface of the water, up to the crane hook that is located immediately above the surface of the water and of then fixing the hauling line to the crane hook, in such a way that said line cannot be paid back out and that the crane lifts the person in distress out of the water onto the deck by raising the crane hook. In other words: the invention aims to provide a connecting member between the crane hook and the rescue sling, which pulls said rescue sling by the hauling line up to the crane hook, so that it can be lifted out of the water and on board by the crane.

Abstract: The invention in the simplest form is an emergency rescue device the stores conveniently and provides a rapid deployment. The invention comprises a length of rope interconnected to a weighted throwing unit having a loop portion with an automatic restraining system. The throwing unit is used to position the loop in close proximity to the distressed person, wherein the person only need to insert his/her hands within the loop. The rescue personnel pulls the rope which tightens the loop and firmly holds the wrists of the person in a hyper extended position.

Abstract: Onboard device for the recovery of a person overboard permitting self-recovery by a conscious victim. The floating trailing end (1) is adapted to be recovered by the person in the sea and serves as a control means to actuate the release of the towrope floating element (3), said floating element (3) is connected to the boat by an end serving as a towrope (4) and a comprising at least one means serving as a shock absorber (5); said flotation element is provided with towrope attachments and is symmetrical; said flotation element (3) has a hydrodynamic shape and entirely or partially supports the victim (6) with a minimum of resistance to pulling through water. The invention is applicable to boats.

Abstract: Device for attaching a rod to a wall comprising a clip having a channel section and two parallel lugs. A first sleeve and a second sleeve each have a longitudinal slot. Each of the first and second sleeves have a cylindrical part which is adapted to be disposed between the rod and the channel section of the clip. The clip is adapted to be attached to the wall via the two parallel lugs.

Abstract: A line throwing device having a throwing basket mounted onto a handle, the throwing basket retaining a float and line, where the throwing basket is provided with a slot extending from the open end of the throwing body toward the handle, such that the line extends through the slot for rapid retrieval and subsequent throw of a thrown float, and where the slot also provides for drainage of the device.

Abstract: An improved rescue device includes a floatation material, a flexible mesh disposed about the floatation material wherein the flexible mesh is in contact with an outer surface of the floatation material, and a bonding material covering the flexible mesh and the floatation material. The floatation material is a closed cell foam material, the flexible mesh is a nylon mesh, and the bonding material is a polyvinyl chloride paint. The rescue device may also include a tow line affixed to one end thereof and a plurality of rings arranged along the length of the tow line. A harness may be coupled to one end of the tow line and a securement device may be coupled to the tow line to retain the tow line in a compressed state. The securement device may be a collar which fastens upon itself by hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: Onboard device for the recovery of a person overboard permitting self-recovery by a conscious victim.

Abstract: A novel life-saving device comprising a buoyant disk having a top side, a bottom side, a leading edge and a cavity on the bottom side along and adjacent to the leading edge, the cavity having an inner side generally parallel to the leading edge the inner side having an upper edge and a lower edge and a length of line affixed through and about the center of the buoyant disk generally parallel to the leading edge and disposed around the inner side of the cavity.

Abstract: A water or land rescue system is provided which includes a spring loaded firearm and rescue device. The firearm includes a barrel, a shoulder stock and a trigger. The rescue device is adapted to be releasably secured to one end of the spring situated within the firearm. The system further includes a supply of safety line having one end secured to the firearm and a second end secured to the rescue device. The spring is adapted to be releasably locked in a loaded position so that when the trigger is depressed, the restoring forces of the spring cause the rescue device to be propelled into the air carrying the supply line therewith toward a rescue victim.

Abstract: A quick release safety mechanism for use with a rescue tube is described herein. A preferred embodiment of the present invention incorporates a buoyant support, a connection strap having a distal end and a proximate end, and a means for attaching the shoulder strap. A functional shoulder strap is formed by looping the distal end and attaching the distal end to the proximate end with a hook and loop fastener, such as Velcro®. Means for disengaging the hook and loop fastener provides a rescuer with the ability to quickly and easily eliminate the dangers associated with a failed rescue attempt. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the means for disengaging the hook and loop fastener is a toggle attached to the distal end of the shoulder strap. Other means for disengaging the hook and loop fastener include a nylon or cloth loop sewn into the distal end on the shoulder strap or the distal end sewn into itself producing a loop.

Abstract: The invention in the simplest form is an emergency rescue device the stores conveniently and provides a rapid deployment. The invention comprises a length of rope interconnected to a weighted throwing unit having a loop portion with an automatic restraining system. The throwing unit is used to position the loop in close proximity to the distressed person, wherein the person only need to insert his/her hands within the loop. The rescue personnel pulls the rope which tightens the loop and firmly holds the wrists of the person in a hyper extended position.