GB2394449A - High visibility life saving device - Google Patents

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GB2394449A
GB2394449A GB0224944A GB0224944A GB2394449A GB 2394449 A GB2394449 A GB 2394449A GB 0224944 A GB0224944 A GB 0224944A GB 0224944 A GB0224944 A GB 0224944A GB 2394449 A GB2394449 A GB 2394449A
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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
    • G08B5/004—Reflective safety signalling devices attached on persons
    • 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
    • B63C9/08—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
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B2201/00—Signalling devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B2201/00—Signalling devices
    • B63B2201/12—Reflecting means
    • 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
    • B63C9/06—Floatable closed containers with accommodation for one or more persons inside
    • B63C9/065—Floatable closed containers with accommodation for one or more persons inside for one person

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Abstract

A life-saving device comprises an inflatable disc 1 of high visibility material having a pocket 7 of non-porous material at its centre for supporting the user when the disc is inflated. The device is stored in a pack fitted to the back of a user and on inflation the disc spreads out over the surface of the water, to render the device and its user highly visible from the air. The disc may be formed from a sheet of material having inflatable channels 2 running through it, which when inflated by manual 8 or automatic means, support the sheet on the water surface. The disc may be provided with reflective patches 3 to further enhance visibility. The top of the pocket may be provided with a pull cord 9 which may be closed around the user to trap warm air inside the pocket.

Description

LIFE LILY
The invention relates to a life saving flotation, signalling and heat maintenance device at sea. This device incorporates a large surface area less dense than water easily opened for use. This device is not known to today's life saving market. A frequent problem with "man overboard" is locating and retrieving the person due to the small surface area they offer to view once in the water. When found if found they generally have succumbed to hypothermia The object of this invention is to provide a quick means of signalling aid using a large surface area. Making retrieval easy using the LIFE LILY as a harness whilst the body boot will maintain body temperature.
Accordingly this invention is kept compact in a split bag capable of being attached to all automatic inflatable life jackets in the small of the back. Once the automatic life jacket inflates the Velcro toggles of the LIFE LILY release. These then fall down behind the knees and become hand-grips to release the LIFE LILY. Once released the body boot is exposed. Made of a non- porous material to maintain body temperature. After body insertion air channels are inflated running to the round rim of the LIFE LILY to provide and maintain structure. The air channels are inflated using the life jackets pneumatic dump valve or manual inflation should this fail.
Preferably the LIFE LILY is made of durable lightweight nylon less dense than water. A bright orange or yellow nylon for better signalling would be best suited. Reflective patches are attached to the LIFE LILY for extra signalling capabilities. A chord would be used at the top of the body boot to keep in warm water and keep out cold. The LIFE LILY would be round for complete weight distribution. A breathing hole could be broken into serrated nylon in the event of the LIFE LILY being pulled over face during retrieval.
A nylon seat is incorporated into the body boot to reduce unnecessary kicking and thereby energy loss.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1: Shows a top view of the LIFE LILY.
Figure 2: Is a side view of the LIFE LILY showing capabilities of the body boot 7 and seat 5.
Figure 3: Shows the LIFE LILY in compact packaging before use.
t As shown in figure one the LIFE LILY comprises a large surface area 1 centred with a body boot 7 in which to place the lower body. The lower body is further supported by the seat 5.
From the seat 5 grab handles 4 run to the outer rim to enable easy retrieval. In the event of the LIFE LILY becoming disorganised during retrieval a serrated area 11 can be broken away for breathing and sighting purposes.
When the lower body is inserted into the body boot 7 the chord 9 is strapped up. The air channels 2 are then inflated with the automatic inflator 10 inserted into the life jacket dump vale. The air channels 2 once inflated maintain buoyancy and structure and this can further be maintained with the manual inflator 8. Reflective patches 3 can be added to the LIFE LILY to enhance signalling capabilities.
As shown in figure 2 the body boot 7 slops forward further supported by the seat 5 to conserve heat and energy loss.
As shown in figure 3 the LIFE LILY is stored in a compact bag attached to the life jacket on top with Velcro toggles 6 that will release when the life jacket is opened and air pressure forces the velcro toggles 6 apart. The LIFE LILY drops to the buttocks still held to the life jacket with straps 13. When the toggles 6 are pulled the split seams 12 will release the LIFE LILY.
A large surface area 1 centred with a body boot 7 to which is attached an automatic inflator 10, a manual inflator 8 and chord 9. Air channels 2 radiate to the outer rim from the central body boot 7. Under the body boot 7 is a seat 5 from which grab handles 4 run diagonally to the outer rim. Between the toggles 6 is a serrated area 11 for breathing aid upon retrieval. When compacted the LIFE LILY is attached to the life jacket with Velcro toggles 6 at the top which release when the jacket is inflated. Toggles 6 when pulled to open the LIFE LILY is kept to the body with straps 13 on the bottom of the life jacket.
The LIFE LILY may include reflective patches 3.

Claims (1)

1: A large round signalling device compacted into a pack fitted to existing life jackets in the small of the back.
2: A large round signalling device as claimed in claim 1 easily released with drop toggles when the life jacket inflates.
3: A large round signalling device as claimed in claim 1 and 2 with a central heat maintenance body boot, seat and chord.
4: A large round signalling device as claimed in claim 1 or 2 or 3 incorporating air channels to give and maintain structure by manual or automatic inflation.
5: A large round signalling device as claimed in all previous claims with grab handles leading to central body boot for easy retrieval.
6: A large round signalling device as claimed in any proceeding claim, which is made from bright, less dense than water nylon, gore-sex or plastics or a combination of these materials. 7: A large round signalling device as herein described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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GB2461719A (en) * 2008-07-09 2010-01-13 Jeffrey Birkin Inflatable device to indicate location of man overboard
GB2465413A (en) * 2008-11-18 2010-05-26 Conrad Michael Rawlings-Lloyd Inflatable life raft construction
CN102923278A (en) * 2011-08-11 2013-02-13 朱明龙 Hanging anti-overturning lifeboat

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US3986220A (en) * 1975-07-07 1976-10-19 Johnson Clarence S Shark screen
US5421287A (en) * 1993-11-17 1995-06-06 Yonover; Robert N. Visual locating device for persons lost at sea or the like

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US3986220A (en) * 1975-07-07 1976-10-19 Johnson Clarence S Shark screen
US5421287A (en) * 1993-11-17 1995-06-06 Yonover; Robert N. Visual locating device for persons lost at sea or the like

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GB2461719A (en) * 2008-07-09 2010-01-13 Jeffrey Birkin Inflatable device to indicate location of man overboard
GB2461719B (en) * 2008-07-09 2010-11-03 Jeffrey Birkin Man overboard location indicator device
US8127707B2 (en) 2008-07-09 2012-03-06 Jeffrey Birkin Location indicator device
GB2465413A (en) * 2008-11-18 2010-05-26 Conrad Michael Rawlings-Lloyd Inflatable life raft construction
CN102923278A (en) * 2011-08-11 2013-02-13 朱明龙 Hanging anti-overturning lifeboat

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