Safety device for boaters

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1983-09-26

1986-02-04

Machado, Reinaldo P.

Fire escape, ladder, or scaffold

Torso harness

441108, 441112, 441 84, B63C 900

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045679614

ABSTRACT:
A safety device for boaters wherein a tethering line is secured at one end to the boat occupant. The line is wound upon a self-retracting reel affixed to the craft which permits the occupant to withdraw line and move about the boat with relative freedom while assuring that he does not become separate from the boat if he should accidentally fall overboard. The line is of such maximum length that in that event it will enable the boater to pull himself back to the boat. The reel may be of the inertial type which will permit withdrawal of line at a normal speed but which will lock and prevent further withdrawal in the event of sudden lurching movement. The line may also be connected to an inflatable life belt or harness worn by the occupant which automatically inflates upon manual disengagement from the tethering line.

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patent: 4313236 (1982-02-01), Tupper

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