Abstract: Rescue device comprising a base; a plurality of protective panels, a plurality of protective panels and hand gripping elements. At least one protective panel has a shell shape with a main body, at least a top protrusion and side protrusions, such that a protective space is formed, the protective space being suitable for a person to be housed in, such that the main body and the at least one side protrusion are suitable for protecting the protective space from an impact coming from directions parallel to the base and comprised in a range wider than 200°, and the top protrusion is suitable for protecting the protective space from an impact coming from a direction perpendicular to the base.

Abstract: The invention is an amorphous bag designed and shaped, that when deployed, slipped around the body up to the neck and secured to a flotation means, so when floating in the ocean, provides a user deterrent protection from shark attack. It is sized to enclose a person, made of a flexible, impermeable, multi-colored, metallic polyester, and/or any material that can be formed into a thin film of a durable thickness; with the top end open, and bottom end sealed closed. The exterior has various camouflaging color patterns to disguise the device by blending in with the surrounding ocean to reduce the risk of shark attack. The interior is a reflective silver color for signaling to rescue craft. The amorphous bag further includes two flaps made of the excess material from the amorphous bag extending from front and rear sides of top open end. The seal created using excess material flaps substantially envelope a user to prevent leaking of body fluids that can escape and attract sharks.

Abstract: A disposable life-saving garment for use in the event of fire, comprises a body-protecting portion and a head-protecting portion. The body-protecting portion is configured with a lining formed to enclose the body of a wearer and a cover covering the liner, the cover being made of a sealed material that can block the passage of air. A closed air passage is formed between the liner and cover. A compressed air tank is installed in a pocket of the cover and is connected to the air passage through a check valve. An intake hose supplies compressed air from the air passage of the body-protecting portion to the head-protecting portion. The head-protecting portion has a heat-resistant transparent window and a one-way outlet unit. The body-protecting portion and the head-protecting portion are made of a nonflammable material or a fire retardant material.

Abstract: An amphibious protection apparatus includes wall members that define an occupancy space for accommodating one or more users, and an access region for providing access to the occupancy space. Each wall member is foldably and detachably connected to each other. Each wall member includes a thick outer layer defining an outer enclosed space and an inner inflatable member having an inner enclosed space. The outer enclosed space accommodates the inner inflatable member. A fluid injected into the inner enclosed space inflates the inner inflatable member, thereby inflating each detachably connected wall member to form a buoyant enclosure that bounces on land and floats on water. The buoyant enclosure protects the accommodated users from impacts from different directions on land and water. The amphibious protection apparatus also includes an access port having an arrangement of lenses that enables magnification and viewing of objects present in an external environment.

Abstract: An amphibious protection apparatus includes wall members that define an occupancy space for accommodating one or more users, and an access region for providing access to the occupancy space. Each wall member is foldably and detachably connected to each other. Each wall member includes a thick outer layer defining an outer enclosed space and an inner inflatable member having an inner enclosed space. The outer enclosed space accommodates the inner inflatable member. A fluid injected into the inner enclosed space inflates the inner inflatable member, thereby inflating each detachably connected wall member to form a buoyant enclosure that bounces on land and floats on water. The buoyant enclosure protects the accommodated users from impacts from different directions on land and water. The amphibious protection apparatus also includes an access port having an arrangement of lenses that enables magnification and viewing of objects present in an external environment.

Abstract: An amphibious protection apparatus including wall members, an occupancy space, and an access region is provided. Each of the wall members is foldably and detachably connected to the other wall members. Each of the wall members has an enclosed space that is inflatable by a fluid injected into the enclosed space. The inflation of each of the detachably connected wall members forms a buoyant enclosure of a predefined configuration, which bounces on land and floats on water. The occupancy space is defined by the detachably connected wall members and accommodates the users. The access region defined by opening one of the detachably connected wall members provides access to the occupancy space. The amphibious protection apparatus inflated to form the buoyant enclosure protects the users accommodated within the occupancy space from impacts from different directions on land and water and provides safety to the accommodated users on land and water.

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: An amphibious protection apparatus including wall members, an occupancy space, and an access region is provided. Each of the wall members is foldably and detachably connected to the other wall members. Each of the wall members has an enclosed space that is inflatable by a fluid injected into the enclosed space. The inflation of each of the detachably connected wall members forms a buoyant enclosure of a predefined configuration, which bounces on land and floats on water. The occupancy space is defined by the detachably connected wall members and accommodates the users. The access region defined by opening one of the detachably connected wall members provides access to the occupancy space. The amphibious protection apparatus inflated to form the buoyant enclosure protects the users accommodated within the occupancy space from impacts from different directions on land and water and provides safety to the accommodated users on land and water.

Abstract: A fully shrouded self-rescue inflatable boat has a domed inflatable shroud, with a hollow air chamber formed for air inflation. A non-return inflation inlet is connected with the chamber. A waterproof bottom is mated at the bottom of the shroud, and a user space is defined between the shroud and bottom. An access hole with removable cover allows for access. A viewing window is arranged at the head end of the shroud in a waterproofing state. A puffing port protruded into the inner side of the head end of the shroud is connected with the chamber, helping the users in air inflation. A cold proofing lining is attached onto the inner surface of the shroud and bottom. Bulges for stretching out hands are set externally onto two lateral portions of the shroud, and configured into an elongated flexible waterproofing sleeve, enabling the users to stretch their hands out.

Abstract: Provided is an aquatic life-saving capsule including a capsule body including a waterproof compartment provided at a center thereof and having an upper portion opened. Here, when air is injected into the capsule body, the capsule body expands and becomes buoyant to allow a user in distress to board the waterproof compartment.

Abstract: A rescue outfit is provided, which comprises a waterproof protecting cloth, a back frame, front and rear foldable hemispherical covers, and a fastener. The waterproof protecting cloth is for enclosing whole body of a user. A back frame is embedded in the waterproof protecting cloth. The front foldable hemispherical cover is partially connected to a front portion of the waterproof protecting cloth hermetically. The rear foldable hemispherical cover is partially connected to a rear portion of the waterproof protecting cloth hermetically. The fastener is for holding together and sealing portions of the front and rear foldable hemispherical covers. A substantial portion of the floating ball is kept above water.

Abstract: A jacket and method for surviving an avalanche. The method includes inflating an expandable member to generally encapsulate a head of a person. The jacket may comprise a pair of expandable members disposed in pockets of the jacket, and a canister communicating with one of the expandable members. Apparel comprising an inflated expandable member having a depending inflated portion that at least partly covers another inflated expandable member.

Abstract: A buoy (1) especially intended for picking up casualties at sea is equipped with a basket-like structure (2, 3) arranged unfoldably on the buoy (1). Which structure may be unfolded from a folded position proximal to the buoy (1) when the casualty/casualties tip(s) over into or is/are carried into the buoy (1). The basket structure may comprise a perforated base part (2) and a net (3) extending between the base part (2) and the buoy (1).

Abstract: A safety protection garment which enables a user to comfortably wear it during travel, and in which the garment can be rapidly prepared for an emergency for resisting impact forces or for providing buoyancy to keep the user afloat in water. The garment has an inner lining and outer shell which are joined together to form a chamber which contains a compressible layer. The compressible layer is formed of an elastic material which resiliently expands and contracts between memory and compressed shapes. A valve device enables the user to open and close air flow into the chamber. For normal wearing, the layer is in its compressed state with air substantially evacuated from the chamber and the valve closed. To prepare for an emergency, the valve is opened so that air enters the chamber sufficient to equalize the chamber pressure with atmospheric pressure. The layer then expands to its memory shape where it resiliently resists impact forces and also provide buoyancy to keep the user afloat in water.

Abstract: A life preserver for aircraft includes a fire-protective, anti-knock, inflatable bag defining an inflatable chamber and a life chamber within the inflatable chamber and having an exit, a bumper frame structure supported inside the life chamber for protecting the user in the life chamber, a safety helmet with a mouthpiece connected to an oxygen cylinder mounted in the bumper frame structure for providing oxygen to the user, and a parachute carried on the inflatable bag on the outside and controlled by a rip cord suspended inside the life chamber.

Abstract: A portable shelter (10) provides protection for users (18) of an individual float tube (12) or a pontoon style kick board (76). The shelter (10) comprises a covering 32 having transparent front panels (39), transparent side and rear panels (34,37), and translucent or opaque lower front panels (36a), side panels (36c) and rear panels (36b). A flexible longitudinal rod (38) and transverse rod (40) maintain the dome-like configuration of the shelter (10). It is easily mounted on the top surface (22) of the tube (12) by using the straps (60) and side straps (53) and by inserting the transverse rod (40) into side pockets (58) that are in turn inserted between the handles (14) and the tube (12). A rear strap (50) and side straps (60) further secure the shelter (10) to the tube (12). The front flaps (39) open to provide access for fishing, hunting, photography, and the like, or they may be zipped shut for protection from the elements and greater concealment.

Abstract: The invention concerns a new concept for the transportation of injured or stranded people and a new rescue capsule suitable for this purpose. The process involves the following stages. A capsule which can be closed on all sides, and which has an inflatable floor designed to form at least one bearing surface or litter for an injured person, and a roof and walls is first erected. One or more injured persons are placed in the capsule and installed in the litters. The injured person is secured in the capsule and then the capsule is carried away, together with the injured person, using a suspension fixture attached to the capsule.

Abstract: A quickly inflatable survival device for skiers comprising a protective and bouyant plurality of concentric spheres made of flexibly impervious material which is stored uninflated around the waist in a belt pack (64), using a detachably attached belt (28), and covered with a detachable flexible cover (52). To activate when needed, an inflation pull ring (62) connected to a pressure vessel and valve (30) is manually pulled to release a pressurized gas into the chambers (20) between the inner sphere wall (40) and the outer sphere wall (38), the sphere walls being limited in separation by the use of wall partition segments (44,46,48) having air communications openings (42) to allow free air flow throughout the chambers (20).

Abstract: A free fall, submersible life saving device for an offshore structure has a spherical pressure shell in a casing. The upper part of the device has a lifting frame and at least one manhole closed with a cover and the lower part has ballast, an anchor, and a windlass 5 for the anchor rope having automatic control of the tension in the anchor rope. The device is launched by a catapult on the offshore structure for horizontal movement in free fall to the water surface, where it submerges and is anchored until resurfacing, by release of the anchor, for rescue.

Abstract: An offshore platform is shown in position over the seabed. An escape chamber in the form of a spar buoy is mounted on a platform and extends from the platform above the surface of the water to below the surface. A cable also extends between the buoy and an anchor located on the seabed remotely from the platform. When the buoy is released from its platform mount and cable winched from the buoy, the buoy is pulled over the anchor to float safely during adverse weather conditions.

Abstract: The miniboats introduced in my U.S. Pat. 4,090,270 were basically novel in configuration, method of construction, ease of boarding by a swimmer, flotation effectiveness relative to lightness and compactness when stowed, degree of hypothermia protection achieved, and security in wind and water far beyond the capabilities of comparable pneumatic craft of traditional design; but they were not well adapted for entry by persons desiring to board them without a wetting. The vessels disclosed herein have overcome that problem. They have structurally integrated decks with dry-access openings that provide twice the retained buoyancy, a barrier to wave influx over the gunwales, an inherent self-righting capability, unprecedented storm security, ride stability, and magnified hypothermia protection. Some have integral leg articulation and propulsion and/or vessel-integrated suspension system for retarding descent to water from high elevations, auxiliary propulsion provisions, etc.