EP1320486B8 - A novel life-saving device - Google Patents

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EP1320486B8
EP1320486B8 EP01971247A EP01971247A EP1320486B8 EP 1320486 B8 EP1320486 B8 EP 1320486B8 EP 01971247 A EP01971247 A EP 01971247A EP 01971247 A EP01971247 A EP 01971247A EP 1320486 B8 EP1320486 B8 EP 1320486B8
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leading edge
saving device
cavity
novel life
edge
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French (fr)
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EP1320486A4 (en
EP1320486B1 (en
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Michael Wahl
Paul Driscol
John B. Dority
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WAHL, MICHAEL EN DRISCOL, PAUL EN DORITY, JOHN B.
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Dority John B
Driscol Paul
Wahl Michael
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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
    • 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
    • B63C9/26—Cast or life lines; Attachments thereto; Containers therefor; Rescue nets or the like

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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Indicating And Signalling Devices For Elevators (AREA)
  • Electrical Discharge Machining, Electrochemical Machining, And Combined Machining (AREA)
  • Emergency Lowering Means (AREA)
  • Sink And Installation For Waste Water (AREA)
  • Other Liquid Machine Or Engine Such As Wave Power Use (AREA)
  • Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)
  • Cyclones (AREA)
  • Toys (AREA)
  • Manufacture, Treatment Of Glass Fibers (AREA)
  • Paper (AREA)

Abstract

A novel life-saving device (Fig. 1D) comprising a buoyant disk having a top side, a bottom side, a leading edge and a cavity on the bottom side along and adjacent to the leading edge, the cavity having an inner side generally parallel to the leading edge the inner side having an upper edge and a lower edge and a length of line affixed through and about the center of the bouyant disk generally paralell to the leading edge and disposed around the inner side of the cavity.
EP01971247A 2000-09-25 2001-09-20 A novel life-saving device Expired - Lifetime EP1320486B8 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US23526500P 2000-09-25 2000-09-25
US235265P 2000-09-25
PCT/US2001/029470 WO2002026557A1 (en) 2000-09-25 2001-09-20 A novel life-saving device

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EP1320486A1 EP1320486A1 (en) 2003-06-25
EP1320486A4 EP1320486A4 (en) 2006-07-12
EP1320486B1 EP1320486B1 (en) 2007-05-23
EP1320486B8 true EP1320486B8 (en) 2007-07-18

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EP (1) EP1320486B8 (en)
JP (1) JP2004509807A (en)
AT (1) ATE362871T1 (en)
AU (2) AU9115401A (en)
CA (1) CA2419140C (en)
DE (1) DE60128575T2 (en)
GB (1) GB2380710B (en)
HK (1) HK1058509A1 (en)
NZ (1) NZ524064A (en)
WO (1) WO2002026557A1 (en)

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US10239590B2 (en) 2010-10-13 2019-03-26 James Montgomery Suction stabilized floats
CA2783104C (en) 2012-03-14 2015-11-24 Manfred Klotz Line deploying apparatus

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US1935229A (en) * 1932-07-30 1933-11-14 W G Jester Emergency safety appliance for bathers
CA1225545A (en) * 1986-11-19 1987-08-18 Reginald W. Meecham Heaving line storage and deployment apparatus
US5562512A (en) * 1994-05-27 1996-10-08 Samelian; John K. Rescue device
US5895299A (en) * 1996-03-18 1999-04-20 Hyde; Robert W. Lifesaving device
US6019651A (en) * 1998-06-06 2000-02-01 Life Safer, Inc. Flotation device and method of using same

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WO2002026557A1 (en) 2002-04-04
EP1320486A4 (en) 2006-07-12
HK1058509A1 (en) 2004-05-21
JP2004509807A (en) 2004-04-02
ATE362871T1 (en) 2007-06-15
EP1320486B1 (en) 2007-05-23
DE60128575T2 (en) 2008-01-17
DE60128575D1 (en) 2007-07-05
CA2419140A1 (en) 2002-04-04
GB0302734D0 (en) 2003-03-12
GB2380710A (en) 2003-04-16
CA2419140C (en) 2011-07-26
GB2380710B (en) 2004-05-19
EP1320486A1 (en) 2003-06-25
AU9115401A (en) 2002-04-08
NZ524064A (en) 2004-08-27
AU2001291154B2 (en) 2005-10-06

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