Abstract: A multilayer protective device such as, but not limited to, a garment such as a vest or arm or leg wrap, a bag, a backpack, wraps for tents, camping items, etc. designed to be worn by domesticated or farm animals of various sizes and/or humans or placed on objects for which predator attack is to be deterred. The multilayer protective device is made from a multi-layered composite textile containing a non-toxic, non-lethal repellent substance such that upon a bite from an attacking animal, the non-toxic, non-lethal repellent substance is released deterring the attacking animal for such a time as to allow the wearer or user of the protective device to escape or be rescued.

Abstract: In an airbag device of a saddle-type vehicle, the number of component parts to be separated together with an airbag from the saddle-type vehicle can be reduced. In the airbag device for the saddle-type vehicle including an inflator and an airbag to be inflated by gas released by the inflator, after the airbag is inflated and deployed, the airbag is separated from the inflator.

Abstract: A ballistic-resistant barrier assembly including an elongated barrier having a vertical portion including a substantially horizontal elongated top edge, and a ballistic-resistant device having a first ballistic-resistant panel including an elongated top edge, and an engagement portion affixed to the elongated top edge of the first ballistic-resistant panel, wherein the engagement portion of the ballistic-resistant device is disposed adjacent the elongated top edge of the barrier so that the first ballistic-resistant panel is disposed in a vertical orientation adjacent the vertical portion of the barrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a salvage or safety suit worn by a person escaping a shipwreck. The suit includes a receptacle structured to receive and enclose a person's body and a head opening for entering the receptacle. The receptacle is layered to provide flotation and thermo-insulation properties to the suit.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Apparatus for helping a person survive on a cold body of water includes a suit capable of covering at least a substantial portion of the user's body while allowing the user to move and work out of water. An inflatable raft is provided to hold and support the person on water when the raft has been inflated. The raft in a deflated state is foldable into a compact configuration and is sufficiently light in weight to be carried on a back of the person out of water. There is a raft holder adapted to hold the raft in its compact state and adapted for carrying on the suit. The raft can be tethered to the suit or the raft holder.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A thermally protective coveralls style suit having a plurality of separate water trapping regions between the suit and a user. The suit has a front slide fastener from crotch to neck with water entry retarding arm closures at the wrists and leg closures at ankles or thighs forming water trapping regions, leaving hands and feet free for swimming. Upper and lower chest straps cooperate forming water trapping regions by blocking pocket or water exchange between upper and lower torso regions. Permissive water entry at wrists, ankles or thighs, and neck or face, without circulation or exchange to surrounding water, allows separate pockets or thin film layers of water in the upper, lower, and central torso regions to insulate the body somewhat like a wetsuit where a single film provides insulation. An optional hood is provided to form another pocket or thin film layer without water circulation. Floatation pads assist buoyancy. A jacket embodiment is truncated at the lower chest strap.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a wetsuit/floatation device which advantageously provides a combination wetsuit/flotation device integral with the wet suit so that a user can maintain unrestricted movement during water-sport activities and have the option of gaining instant buoyancy during times of dangerous water conditions. The invention can be made in a number of embodiments, with one being a vest which can be worn over a person's skin or over another wetsuit. The vest has an inflatable bladder extending from two chest panels around the back of the user's neck, with a valve connected to a removable CO2 canister which is triggered by a pull cord/handle extending outside of the wetsuit. The vest also has an inflation adjustment valve located near the neck by which a user can orally inflate or adjustably deflate the vest.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a wetsuit that may be worn by a user for providing torso support when user is lying prone on a board while engaging in aquatic sports. The wetsuit includes a torso wedge, which is generally aligned proximal the width of a costal arch of the user lower rib cage, critical in supporting the torso of the user. In general, the torso wedge is configured to provide a wedge-like angle between the board and the user's chest when the user is in a prone position on the board, thereby elevating the torso of the user.

Abstract: An anti-exposure flotation suit for children is fabricated from water impermeable fabrics, and is sealed at various openings to prevent water from leaking into the enclosed interior. Elongated sleeves and a bottom of the suit are enclosed to prevent water leakage. A watertight zipper may be used to close an opening through which a child is placed for donning the suit. A flexible collar and hood seals the neck area from water leaking into the suit. The length of the sleeves and suit are adjustable to fit various sizes of children.

Abstract: A life jacket has two head air bags, a plurality of shoulder air bags, a zipper disposed between the head air bags, and a plurality of pockets. Each of the pockets receives an inflated bag. A safety pin is disposed on the inflated bag. An air inlet hose is connected to the corresponding shoulder air bag and a pressing ball. Each of the head air bags has a hook-and-loop type fastener.

Abstract: A protective body heat retaining pod that is carried in a folded condition within a pod containment envelope at the rear of a personal floatation device (i.e. a lifejacket) so as to be accessible to and worn over the lifejacket by both civilian and military personnel who find themselves in or about to enter a cold water environment while awaiting rescue from an emergency situation. A hood to be pulled over the head of the wearer is carried in a rolled up condition within a fold-over collar of the lifejacket. The protective pod creates a sealed chamber around the wearer within which a small volume of water is trapped and heated by the wearer's body heat to slow a drop in the wearer's body temperature to better enable him to survive his environment while awaiting rescue.

Abstract: A wet suit style personal flotation device is disclosed which comprises a wet suit adapted for fitting about at least a portion of a wearer and substantially conforming to at least the wearer's torso and a buoyant insert interposed between an outer layer and an inner layer of a vest portion of the wet suit. The buoyant insert extends in front of and behind the wearer's body. The wet suit style personal flotation device is constructed such that the wearer is supported in a slightly back from vertical position in water and such that the wearer can don the suit in less than about 60 seconds.

Abstract: A life-saving suit to help keep a person warm in cold water, which is formed of sheet plastic and capable of being folded into a compact package and readily made available for emergency use.

Abstract: A life vest or preserver for a person who has encountered an emergency at sea or over some other body of water. The life preserver is provided with an inflatable lifesaving collar. Provided on the life preserver, around the armholes as well about the entire lower edge, are pocket-like containers that can be closed. Arm and leg coverings are removably secured in the pocket-like containers in such a way that those parts of the arm and leg coverings that are removed from the containers can, as a protective covering, be placed about the hands, arms, feet, legs, and abdomen of the wearer, with each of these parts being provided with a zipper. Formed preferably in the foot portions of the leg coverings are slits, each of which is provided over its entire length with a closure that opens automatically under compressive load.

Abstract: The invention relates to a life-saving garment whose material comprises a buoyant heat insulator (1), preferably an air bladder sheet, as well as to a method of manufacturing said garment. Manufacturing of life-saving garments involves a plurality of working steps, thus increasing the price of a garment. An object of the invention is to provide a simple and effective life-saving garment whose manufacturing costs are low.The garment substantially comprises two essentially continuous, human-shaped material sheets, affixed to each other only by means of an edge joint (2). One side of the garment is provided with a watertight zipper (3) as well as with a face opening (4), adapted to prevent water from flowing in the opening. The garment preferably consists of two suits placed one inside the other, the top suit being turned inside out, said joints (2) of the suits being confined in an air space (5) between the suits.

Abstract: A suit for protecting the wearer against shark attack including a plurality of cells formed in the material of the suit which contain a shark-repulsive chemical. The material of which the suit is made includes an inner ply of strong filamentary fabric capable of resisting shark bite and an outer ply of relatively thin, frangible material, with the cells carrying the shark-repulsive chemical being formed between the two plies. Other chemicals alternately may be used in the cells for other purposes, such as for heating purposes on the interaction of two initially separated chemicals in the cells.

Abstract: Survival suit mainly for use in water, made of a pliable material allowing the wearer to swim easily while wearing the suit. The suit consists of a watertight outer skin (a) and of an inner skin (b) which are held together by an interlayer (9) which acts as insulation. The mid-section (7, 8) of the suit is designed and functions like bellows or folds (5, 7, 8). These folds start down at hip level and extend upwards on the suit. The purpose of this design is to allow the wearer to withdraw his arms from the sleeves (6) and bring them into the main body (16) of the suit in order to attend to his personal hygienic needs or to be able to rub the parts of his body which suffer from the cold.

Abstract: An air-tight self-adjusting protective garment having a torso covering portion with integral arms and legs. Gloves are sealingly affixed to the free ends of the arms and boots are sealingly affixed to the free ends of the legs. A head enclosing hood or helmet is sealingly attached to the garment, and hood and garment are supplied with a positive pressure air plenum which is exhausted through one or more one-way valves. The garment is prevented from ballooning due to the internal air pressure by a plurality of elastic strip members which are affixed to the inner surface of the garment without destroying the air-tight integrity thereof and extend longitudinally of the torso covering portion and of the arms and legs thereof, which elastic strip members also enable the garment to self-adjust to fit a range of different size individuals.