Rescue apparatus and method

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2008-03-25

2008-03-25

Olson, Lars A. (Department: 3617)

Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices

Water rescue or life protecting apparatus

Personal flotation device

C441S080000, C441S090000, C441S092000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10986536

ABSTRACT:
A rescue apparatus has a cuff member, an inflatable bladder affixed to the cuff member, a gas line affixed to the cuff member so as to be in fluid communication with the bladder, and a gas canister affixed to the cuff member in valved fluid communication with the bladder. A rope is affixed to and extends along the gas line and has an end affixed to the cuff member. A gas source is connected to the opposite end of the rope for selectively delivering a gas into the bladder through the gas line from a location remote from the cuff member.

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