GB2313938A - Person in distress position indicator - Google Patents

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GB2313938A
GB2313938A GB9611571A GB9611571A GB2313938A GB 2313938 A GB2313938 A GB 2313938A GB 9611571 A GB9611571 A GB 9611571A GB 9611571 A GB9611571 A GB 9611571A GB 2313938 A GB2313938 A GB 2313938A
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Derek Leonard Foote
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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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Abstract

The indicator comprises of a deflated balloon C which is connected to a gas cylinder A (containing helium gas) by an actuator B fitted with a non-return valve. A cylindrical case D containing a coil of 100 metres of lightweight line E is secured to the base of the gas cylinder with the end of the line attached to the actuator, to allow the balloon to ascend to the desired height to indicate the position of the person in distress. The indicator is retained inside a case by a cable F and the case may have a loop for fitting onto a belt.

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Person In Distress Position Indicator This invention relates to a Person In Distress Position Indicator.
The Person In Distress Position Indicator can be carried by anyone venturing out either alone or with a group of people on land or at sea.
If the person encounters any trouble, they can activate the Person In Distress Position Indicator, releasing the inflated balloon into the air, to act as an indicator of a person in distress.
A Person In Distress Position Indicator comprising a gas cylinder containing sufficient helium gas to inflate the balloon, connected to the deflated balloon by a lightweight actuator, fitted with a non-return valve.
100 metres of lightweight nylon line is housed in a cylindrical case situated at the base of the gas cylinder.
The nylon line is connected to the actuator, when manufactured to eliminate the possibility of loss of the balloon.
The Person In Distress Position Indicator is housed in a plastic case, (with a flap, secured by Velcro to enable quick and easy removal of the device) to protect the balloon.
The plastic case has a belt loop and is secured to the person by threading the loop through a belt. The Person in Distress Position Indicator has a cable which is connected to the case from the cylindrical case -D, to ensure the Indicator is not lost.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing of page 5 in which: Figure 1 illustrates the Person In Distress Position Indicator in its un-released state.
Figure 2 illustrates the Person In Distress Position Indicator in its released state beginning its ascent in the air.
Referring to the drawing on page 5, the Person In Distress Position Indicator comprises a small gas cylinder to contain the helium gas -A, an actuator fitted with a non-return valve -B, connects the gas cylinder to the balloon -C.
100 metres of lightweight line is coiled up and housed within a cylindrical case -D, and connected to the base of the gas cylinder. The line -E, is connected to the lightweight actuator when it is manufactured.
Line -F connects the Person In Distress Position Indicator to the plastic case.
To operate the Person In Distress Position Indicator, the indicator is removed from the plastic case, the actuator is turned a quarter turn to pierce the gas cylinder and inflate the balloon.
The gas cylinder contains the correct amount of helium gas to inflate the balloon.
Once inflated the actuator can be disconnected from the gas cylinder by turning back half a turn.
The balloon can then rise to the required height, to indicate the position of a person in distress.

Claims (4)

1. A Person In Distress Position Indicator comprising a gas cylinder containing sufficient helium gas to inflate the balloon, connected to the deflated balloon by a lightweight actuator, fitted with a non-return valve.
100 metres of lightweight nylon line is housed in a cylindrical case situated at the base of the gas cylinder.
The nylon line is connected to the actuator, when manufactured to eliminate the possibility of loss of the balloon.
The Person In Distress Position Indicator is housed in a plastic case, (with a flap, secured by Velcro to enable quick and easy removal of the device) to protect the balloon.
The plastic case has a belt loop and is secured to the person by threading the loop through a belt. The Person in Distress Position Indicator has a cable which is connected to the case from the cylindrical case -D, to ensure the Indicator is not lost.
2. A Person In Distress Position Indicator as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the balloon is made with a material that is fluorescent coloured.
3. A Person In Distress Position Indicator as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein the balloon is made with a material that is radar reflective.
4. A Person In Distress Position Indicator as claimed in Aim 1, Claim 2 or Claim 3 wherein a radio transmitter is housed within the actuator.
GB9611571A 1996-06-04 1996-06-04 Person in distress position indicator Withdrawn GB2313938A (en)

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US4042882A (en) * 1976-10-18 1977-08-16 Camacho Gustavo G Radio-balloon distress signal
EP0240468A2 (en) * 1986-03-04 1987-10-07 Franco Capanna A device for locating, rescue and recovery of people and/or objects
GB2209617A (en) * 1987-09-09 1989-05-17 Abu Nijaila Valerie Ann Emergency signal device
EP0324593A1 (en) * 1988-01-15 1989-07-19 Aronague, S.A. Localising device for rescue operations
US5095845A (en) * 1991-07-26 1992-03-17 Murphy Betty J Emergency signaling system
US5429244A (en) * 1993-09-07 1995-07-04 Mccreary; James L. Rescue kit
GB2288896A (en) * 1994-03-14 1995-11-01 David Arthur Dresser Distress alert device
GB2292472A (en) * 1994-08-16 1996-02-21 Thomas Loughrie Location device

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4042882A (en) * 1976-10-18 1977-08-16 Camacho Gustavo G Radio-balloon distress signal
EP0240468A2 (en) * 1986-03-04 1987-10-07 Franco Capanna A device for locating, rescue and recovery of people and/or objects
GB2209617A (en) * 1987-09-09 1989-05-17 Abu Nijaila Valerie Ann Emergency signal device
EP0324593A1 (en) * 1988-01-15 1989-07-19 Aronague, S.A. Localising device for rescue operations
US5095845A (en) * 1991-07-26 1992-03-17 Murphy Betty J Emergency signaling system
US5429244A (en) * 1993-09-07 1995-07-04 Mccreary; James L. Rescue kit
GB2288896A (en) * 1994-03-14 1995-11-01 David Arthur Dresser Distress alert device
GB2292472A (en) * 1994-08-16 1996-02-21 Thomas Loughrie Location device

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