System and method for rescuing an individual from a body of wate

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1992-07-24

1994-06-14

Basinger, Sherman

Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices

Water rescue or life protecting apparatus

441 83, B63C 900

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053205669

ABSTRACT:
A rescue system and method includes a net which is mounted on a bridge or overpass so that it generally hangs therefrom. Attachment ropes are secured to the upper edge portion of the net and to a suitable vehicle on the bridge or overpass. The net has lateral border straps which are preferably channeled so that a cable can movably pass therethrough. The lower edge portion of the net has a pair of hooks secured thereto to which a ballast weight is attached. The hooks have a quick release mechanism allowing the ballast to be released from the net when an imperiled person is in a rescue position adjacent the net. A pair of lifting ropes are connected to lower corners of the net which allow the bottom of the net to be pulled up and thereby enclose the individual therein and also allow the individual to be lifted out of the body of water.

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patent: 600355 (1898-03-01), Burton
patent: 2557079 (1951-06-01), Cutri
patent: 2817860 (1957-12-01), Fritz
patent: 4652246 (1987-03-01), Thorgeirsson

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