Special receptacle or package – Combined or convertible – Packaged assemblage or kit
Patent
1993-09-07
1995-07-04
Foster, Jimmy G.
Special receptacle or package
Combined or convertible
Packaged assemblage or kit
116210, 116DIG9, 206223, 206803, B64B 150, B65D 8500
Patent
active
054292441
ABSTRACT:
A rescue kit (10) for marking the position of a person or persons. The rescue kit (10) includes a balloon (12) having a body and a neck, and a canister (34) defining a cavity for containing a lighter-than-air gas (18) for inflating the balloon (12). The canister (34) is provided with a hole (58) for accessing the cavity and is provided with a membrane (26) covering the hole (58). The rescue kit (10) also includes a spool (32) which receives a securing line (20). The securing line (20) defines first and second ends, the first end of the securing line (20) being attached to the balloon (12), and the second end of the securing line being attached to the spool (32). Further, an inflating mechanism (50) is provided for selectively rupturing the membrane (26) of the canister (34) and communicating the lighter-than-air gas (18) from the canister (34) to the balloon (12).
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