Self-propelled ice rescue device and component

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1994-03-07

1995-06-27

Johnson, Brian L.

Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices

Water rescue or life protecting apparatus

For use over ice

180319, 182 12, 441 80, B63C 932

Patent

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054275571

ABSTRACT:
A self-propelled ice rescue device component, as well as the device itself. The component includes (a) a main support frame; (b) a motor attached to the main support frame; (c) a power source connected to the motor for driving the motor; (d) a control mechanism attached to either the power source or the motor or both; (e) a flexible cord member having a first end and a second end, the first end being attached at least to the control mechanism said second end being remotely located from the main support frame so as to be freely useable by an operator; (f) a plurality of rotator members driveably connected to the motor; and, (g) a connector on the main support frame for attaching the self-propelled ice rescue device component to a floatable base platform. The device itself is one which encompasses the aforesaid component with a floatable base platform removably or permanently attached thereto. In one preferred embodiment the floatable base platform is a ladder with floatation devices thereon.

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