Signals and indicators – Indicators – By location
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-24
2009-08-18
Johnson, Amy Cohen (Department: 2841)
Signals and indicators
Indicators
By location
C116S201000, C116SDIG044
Reexamination Certificate
active
07574973
ABSTRACT:
An emergency rescue device and system are provided comprising a plurality of reflective emergency rescue strands. The plurality of reflective strands are housed within a canister. An activation element deploys the reflective strands away from the user in a multi-directional pattern. In the case of an avalanche victim, the reflective strands enable immediate visual identification of the general location of the victim. A rescuer may then pull on one of the exposed strands to exactly locate the victim. The reflective strands may be ejected away from the user in a number of ways to include activation of a combustible propellant, an explosive charge, or compressed source of gas integrated within the canister. Alternatively, a plurality of compressed springs within the canister may be used to eject the reflective strands, or the user may manually deploy the strands.
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Cohen Johnson Amy
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
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