Search line rescue system

Details Search line rescue system Search line rescue system

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Shue, Alvin Chin (Department: 3634)

Fire escape, ladder, or scaffold

Wall- or floor-attached

Single pole or strand

C182S012000, C182S016000, C182S189000, C182S190000, C182S191000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08002083

ABSTRACT:
A search line rescue system for use by rescue personnel to facilitate a safe search and rescue mission through an area of low to zero visibility is disclosed. The search line rescue system comprises a search rope having a first end configured to be attachable to a fixed point at an entry point, a central portion with at least one distance marker and a second end. The system further comprises a search device handle with a leading end and a trailing end wherein the search device handle is slidably coupled to the search rope. The search device handle comprises a rigid body, an automatic lock mechanism coupled to the rigid body wherein the automatic lock mechanism comprises a manual lock mechanism release, and at least one tag line attachment anchor. At least one locking directional indicator is securely coupled to the search rope at a desired location, and is configured to releasably engage with the automatic lock search mechanism of the search device handle.

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