Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-21
2001-10-30
Lieu, Julie (Department: 2632)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S332000, C340S384100, C280S018000, C280S019000, C280S019100, C280S020000, C116S051000, C116S052000, C116S053000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06310551
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
(a) Field of the Invention
This invention relates to an alpine rescue alert assembly used on a transportation vehicle and particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a rescue alert assembly mounted on a pair of handles attached to the front of a toboggan used in carrying an injured skier.
(b) Discussion of Prior Art
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,389,066 to Weir et al. a rescue unit is disclosed. The rescue unit is attached to skis and pulled by a snow mobile. The rescue unit is shown with an antenna and antenna light powered by a battery. In U.S. Pat. No. 3,104,116 to Knight, Jr. a rescue toboggan is described. A light is mounted on a nose section of the toboggan. In U.S. Pat. No. 5,306,026 to Jesse and U.S. Pat. No. 5,242,176 to Hendrickson two different types of rescue toboggans and sleds are illustrated.
None of the above mentioned patents disclosed the combination of structure, function and advantages making up the unique alpine rescue alert assembly described herein. The rescue alert assembly adapted for mounting on the handles of a toboggan and operated by a ski patrol member.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the foregoing, it is a primary object of the subject invention is to provide a visual and an audio alert by a ski patrol member to nearby skiers when transporting the injured skier. The visual and an audio alert giving warning to other skiers to stay clear of a ski patrol rescue team when transporting an injured skier downhill.
Another object of the invention is the assembly is readily adaptable for mounting on an existing pair of toboggan handles. The toboggan used in transporting injured skiers. Also, the assembly can be used on snowmobiles, snow tractors and other related equipment used in the ski industry.
Still another object of the invention is the assembly includes its own electrical power supply along with a strobe light and siren for providing the visual and audio alert.
The alpine rescue alert assembly is adapted for mounting between a pair of toboggan handles having a first end and a second end. The first end of the handles include handle grips. The second end of the handles are pivotally attached to the front of a toboggan.
The rescue alert assembly includes a 12 volt battery power source received on top of a battery tray. The battery tray is attached to the side of one of the toboggan handles.
A pole mounting base with a pivot bolt extending outwardly therefrom is attached to a first pivot pin ring. The first pivot pin ring includes a plurality of pin holes therein. The first pivot pin is disposed next to a similar second pivot pin ring. The second pivot pin ring includes a plurality of pin holes therein. The pin holes in the first and second pivot pin rings are used for receiving a pivot pin. The second pivot pin ring is attached to a ring bracket. The pivot bolt is received through the first and second pivot pin rings and is attached to the ring bracket. The ring bracket is mounted on and extends upwardly from an assembly brace. Opposite ends of the assembly brace are attached to two cross braces. Opposite ends of the two cross braces are attached a portion of the toboggan handles.
A lower end of a pivot pole is releasably attached inside an annular opening in a top of the pole mounting base. The pole mounting base and the first pivot pin ring rotate next to the second pivot pin ring. The rotation of the pole mounting base allows the pole to be raised from a lowered horizontal position upwardly to a vertical position or any other angle from the horizontal, when the alert assembly is in use. The pivot pole may be expandable, for example from 3 feet to 5 feet, for extending it's length when in use.
An upper end of the pivot pole includes a strobe light and a siren. The strobe light and siren include electrical wiring connected to the battery power source. Also, an “on” and “off” switch is mounted next to one of the hand grips on the first end of one of the handles. The switch includes electrical wiring connected to the battery power source. When the switch is turned “on”, the strobe light and siren provide a warning to nearby skiers to stay clear of the ski patrol member and injured skier so that the skier can be safely transported downhill for receiving medical care.
These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent to those familiar with rescue equipment and particularly transportation equipment used in the handling of injured skiers when reviewing the following detailed description, showing novel construction, combination, and elements as herein described, and more particularly defined by the claims, it being understood that changes in the embodiments to the herein disclosed invention are meant to be included as coming within the scope of the claims, except insofar as they may be precluded by the prior art.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3104116 (1963-09-01), Knight, Jr.
patent: 6112443 (2000-09-01), Stubbs
Cradtree Edwin H.
Lieu Julie
Margolis Donald W.
Pizarro Ramon L.
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