CA2776511A1 - Search-and-rescue balloon - Google Patents
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- CA2776511A1 CA2776511A1 CA2776511A CA2776511A CA2776511A1 CA 2776511 A1 CA2776511 A1 CA 2776511A1 CA 2776511 A CA2776511 A CA 2776511A CA 2776511 A CA2776511 A CA 2776511A CA 2776511 A1 CA2776511 A1 CA 2776511A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
- A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
- A62B33/00—Devices for allowing seemingly-dead persons to escape or draw attention; Breathing apparatus for accidentally buried persons
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- G—PHYSICS
- G08—SIGNALLING
- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B5/00—Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied
- G08B5/002—Distress signalling devices, e.g. rescue balloons
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B29/00—Apparatus for mountaineering
- A63B29/02—Mountain guy-ropes or accessories, e.g. avalanche ropes; Means for indicating the location of accidentally buried, e.g. snow-buried, persons
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
- B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
- B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
- B63C9/08—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like
- B63C9/20—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like characterised by signalling means, e.g. lights
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Abstract
This balloon is for rescue purposes. The small gas container is attached directly to the balloons 300 foot long stem, enabling the balloon to be refilled a second time. The gel inner-lining of said balloon combined with refill capability will enable said balloon to stay aloft much longer (up to one month). The balloon is filled by squeezing the handle on the canister. The balloon will rise to a maximum of 300 feet and become visible in daylight or darkness from miles away in every direction. An LED light inside the balloon will flash the International Morse Code SOS signal, and at rescuers will see a large, flashing globe (especially at night).
Description
SEARCH-AND-RESCUE BALLOON
Description:
This invention pertains, in general, to the field of location signaling devices, and more particularly, to signaling devices for locating people in emergency situations and/or in need of being located and picked up or rescued. A fluorescent red, yellow, orange, or silver balloon 1, made of superior rubber, polyurethane, or latex, with a gel inner lining, and being three feet (+/-) in diameter seamlessly continuing into a 300 foot long stem which is directly attached to a canister of lighter-than-air gas 2. An easy-on LED light 3, is affixed to the inside top of the balloon. The LED light is turned on with the press of a tiny button on the back 4, which is easily depressed through the skin of the balloon.
Said balloon will be inflated by helium gas 5, by squeezing the handle on said canister 6. When the LED Light is on and flashing the International Morse code SOS
signal, a sighting will be made easier because the balloon will provide a three-foot diameter flashing globe for searchers to see. This will become even more prevalent during the dark hours of night.
The above items are neatly folded and contained in a small carrying case 7, attached to the belt of a hiker, skier, boater, hunter, scuba-diver, etc. by sliding said belt through the slits on the top, back of said case.
Description:
This invention pertains, in general, to the field of location signaling devices, and more particularly, to signaling devices for locating people in emergency situations and/or in need of being located and picked up or rescued. A fluorescent red, yellow, orange, or silver balloon 1, made of superior rubber, polyurethane, or latex, with a gel inner lining, and being three feet (+/-) in diameter seamlessly continuing into a 300 foot long stem which is directly attached to a canister of lighter-than-air gas 2. An easy-on LED light 3, is affixed to the inside top of the balloon. The LED light is turned on with the press of a tiny button on the back 4, which is easily depressed through the skin of the balloon.
Said balloon will be inflated by helium gas 5, by squeezing the handle on said canister 6. When the LED Light is on and flashing the International Morse code SOS
signal, a sighting will be made easier because the balloon will provide a three-foot diameter flashing globe for searchers to see. This will become even more prevalent during the dark hours of night.
The above items are neatly folded and contained in a small carrying case 7, attached to the belt of a hiker, skier, boater, hunter, scuba-diver, etc. by sliding said belt through the slits on the top, back of said case.
Claims (11)
1. My balloon is light and easy to transport, weighing less than one pound.
2. My balloon combines electrical and mechanical technologies providing a guaranteed visual effect for rescuers.
3. My balloon uses tiny, lightweight, long-lasting batteries.
4. My balloon is highly visible when inflated.
5. My balloon requires no maintenance or repairs.
6. My balloon requires only one hand to be operated.
7. My balloon is gel-lined inside preventing helium from escaping through the pores of the balloon skin allowing it to stay aloft for up to two weeks on a single fill.
8. With refill capability my balloon can potentially stay aloft for up to one month.
9. My balloon can be refilled as it floats 300 feet above the earth.
10. My Balloon will make night-sightings much more likely.
11. My balloon will save lives as well as search-and-rescue costs.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA2776511A CA2776511A1 (en) | 2012-05-07 | 2012-05-07 | Search-and-rescue balloon |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA2776511A CA2776511A1 (en) | 2012-05-07 | 2012-05-07 | Search-and-rescue balloon |
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| CA2776511A1 true CA2776511A1 (en) | 2013-11-07 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA2776511A Abandoned CA2776511A1 (en) | 2012-05-07 | 2012-05-07 | Search-and-rescue balloon |
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| CA (1) | CA2776511A1 (en) |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN103854396A (en) * | 2014-03-15 | 2014-06-11 | 应伟民 | New application of balloon |
| CN105225373A (en) * | 2015-11-03 | 2016-01-06 | 刘彩凤 | A kind of international SOS letter shape distress signal balloon |
| RU186599U1 (en) * | 2018-08-23 | 2019-01-24 | федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Тверской государственный медицинский университет" Министерства здравоохранения Российской Федерации (ФГБОУ ВО Тверской ГМУ Минздрава России) | Device for personal protection of respiratory organs and eyesight of filtering or isolating type with function of marking the victim |
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- 2012-05-07 CA CA2776511A patent/CA2776511A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN103854396A (en) * | 2014-03-15 | 2014-06-11 | 应伟民 | New application of balloon |
| CN105225373A (en) * | 2015-11-03 | 2016-01-06 | 刘彩凤 | A kind of international SOS letter shape distress signal balloon |
| RU186599U1 (en) * | 2018-08-23 | 2019-01-24 | федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Тверской государственный медицинский университет" Министерства здравоохранения Российской Федерации (ФГБОУ ВО Тверской ГМУ Минздрава России) | Device for personal protection of respiratory organs and eyesight of filtering or isolating type with function of marking the victim |
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| FZDE | Dead |
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