US20130210296A1

US20130210296A1 - Rescue C02 Powered Inflatable Delivery Unit

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Publication number: US20130210296A1
Application number: US13/423,065
Authority: US
Inventors: Michael Charles Bertsch
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-12-29
Filing date: 2012-03-16
Publication date: 2013-08-15

Abstract

The Rescue CO2 Powered Inflatable Delivery Unit works much like a Spear gun. It houses a projectile rod that is spring loaded. The projectile rod is propelled by spring action and compressed air. The distance settings are 40 yards ,75 yards. Once the desired setting is achieved. The Unit can be aimed slightly upward. By pulling the trigger the projectile rod and concealed inflatable life ring are deployed out of the Unit. A nylon rope is connected to the projectile rod much like on a Spear gun. Once it hits the water the life ring is inflated. There are 75 yards of thousand pound test nylon rope that is housed in the (Wench Motor Housing). Using the automatic wench located on the back of the Unit the rescuer can then pull the individual to safety.

Description

(1) (Weighted Spring Tip) It is located on the front of the delivery unit. Its function is that when it hits the ocean water after being fired a spring is pushed from the impact. That spring pushes a thin sharp tipped rod into the CO2 cartridge. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3 and releases the air needed for the (Inflatable Ring Buoy.)
2) (CO2 Ring Buoy Cartridge) CO2 Cartridge located between the front of (Weighted Spring Tip) and the (Ring Buoy Reusable Lid). Once the spring from the (Weighted Spring Tip) hits the water after being fired a spring is pushed from the impact. That spring pushes a thin sharp tipped rod into the CO2 cartridge and releases the air needed for the (Inflatable Ring Buoy.) The (Inflatable Ring Buoy) is deployed after it begins to fill up from the CO2 Cartridge being punctured from the impact. The (Ring Buoy Reusable Lid) pops off once the (Inflatable Ring Buoy) begins to fill up. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
3) (Ring Buoy Reusable Lid) Houses the (Inflatable Ring Buoy). (Ring Buoy
Reusable Lid) has a plastic tab that connects to housing its connected to. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
4) (Barrel) is hollow like a gun and houses the spear type deployment unit that consists of the following: (Weighted Spring Tip), (CO2 Ring Buoy Cartridge), (Weighted Spring Tip). Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
5) (CO2 Compartment Door) Houses the (High Pressure CO2 Cartridge) The door has a easy to open latch located on the left side. Shown in FIG. 1
6) (Front Hand Grip) The long handle is for the operator to hold with left hand. The handle is located at the front of the unit. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2
7) (Compressed Chamber) is located when the (CO2 Compartment Door) is opened. The (Compressed Chamber) houses the (High Pressure CO2 Cartridge). The (High Pressure CO2 Cartridge) fits into the (Compressed Chamber). A pad located at the bottom of the (Compressed Chamber) has a small spring that acts as a support when the (High Pressure CO2 Cartridge) installed or exchanged. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
8) (High Pressure CO2 Cartridge) is housed in the (Compressed Chamber) and can be seen once the (CO2 Compartment Door) is opened. (High Pressure CO2 Cartridge) Releases the CO2 compressed air into the firing chamber. This compression is needed for the delivery of the (Inflatable Ring Buoy). Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
9) (120V Rechargeable Battery) powers the electrical components on the (CO2 Powered Inflatable Delivery Unit). (120V Rechargeable Battery) fits tightly in a housing much like the (Compressed Chambers). Once the (Rechargeable Battery Compartment Door) is opened the (120V Rechargeable Battery) can be installed for powering the unit or removed for recharging. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
10) (75/Yard/1000 Pound Nylon Utility Rope) is fastened to the (1000 Pound Wench) and spooled much like in a fishing real. One end of the (75/Yard/1000 Pound Nylon Utility Rope) is connected to the (Projectile Rod) the other is connected to the (1000 Pound Wench). Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
11) (Nylon Fastener) connects to the (Projectile Rod) and the (75/Yard/1000 Pound Nylon Utility Rope). When the (R.C.P.I. D.U.) is fired the (Projectile Rod) is released and pushed out the barrel. The (75/Yard/1000 Pound Nylon Utility Rope) is deployed as well as they are all connected together. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
12) (Compressed Air Meter) shows the amount of compression that will be needed in feet by adjusting the dial that lets the Compressed CO2 into the chamber, 100, 175 or 225 Feet. This gives the rescuer better accuracy in not over shooting the (R.C.P.I. D.U.) and wasting valuable time reeling into position the (Inflatable Ring Buoy.) to the drowning victim or victims. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3
13) (Fire Release button) flashes a red light when the (Compressed Air Meter) has been set for distancing. (Fire Release button) lets the rescuer know that the unit is armed and ready. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3
14) (Projectile Rod) is the projectile that is fired from the (R.C.P.I. D.U.). The (Projectile Rod) has attached to it the following: (CO2 Ring Buoy Cartridge), (Ring Buoy Reusable Lid and housing), (Weighted Spring Tip), (Nylon Fastener), (75/Yard/1000 Pound Nylon Utility Rope), (Inflatable Ring Buoy). Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
15) (Inflatable Ring Buoy) The (Inflatable Ring Buoy) is deployed after it begins to fill up from the CO2 Cartridge being punctured from the impact. The (Ring Buoy Reusable Lid) pops off once the (Inflatable Ring Buoy) begins to fill up. Once fully inflated the rescuer can maneuver the (Inflatable Ring Buoy) in position so the drowning victim or victims can grab hold and be reeled in to shore , boat or ship quickly. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
16) (Automatic Reel In Button) is located next to the (Fire Release button) on the top of the unit. It flashes a green light after the (Projectile Rod) is fired from the (R.C.P.I. D.U.). The rescuer can then maneuver the (Inflatable Ring Buoy) to the victim or victims once this button is pushed. (after being over shot) The (Automatic Reel In Button) gives the command to the (1000 Pound Wench) to start the reeling in process. This can be started or stopped by pushing this button. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3
17) (1000 Pound Wench) sits inside the (Wench Motor and Housing). The (75/Yard/1000 Pound Nylon Utility Rope) is attached to the (1000 Pound Wench). The (1000 Pound Wench) is the motorized unit and its function is to release the (Projectile Rod) with the (75/Yard/1000 Pound Nylon Utility Rope). Ounce the (Projectile Rod) is fired from the (R.C.P.I. D.U.) the secondary function of the (1000 Pound Wench) is the motorized reeling in of the victim or victims that are clinging to the (Inflatable Ring Buoy). The (1000 Pound Wench) can Reel in up to 1000 Pounds. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
18) (Wench Motor Housing) Surrounds the (1000 Pound Wench) and its electronics in a metal housing. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
19) (Butt Rest) This rests on the rescuers shoulder before the (R.C.P.I. D.U.) is fired. The (Butt Rest) has a cushion that is soft on the shoulder for the impact of firing the device. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
20) (Trigger Mechanism Housing) Surrounds the Triggers electronics in a metal housing. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
21) (Black Hand Grip) This is for the rescuer to place his griped hand around. The trigger in located very close much like a gun. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2
22) (Nylon Utility Rope Wheel Stabilizing Units) is located above the barrel and has a track of small round sensitive wheels that guild the (75/Yard/1000 Pound Nylon Utility Rope) smoothly through a channel when the trigger is pulled to release the (Projectile Rod) for a rescue. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3
23) (Rechargeable Battery Compartment Door) is located next to the (CO2 Compartment Door) The door has a easy to open latch located on the right side. Once the (Rechargeable Battery Compartment Door) is opened the (120V Rechargeable Battery) can be installed for powering the unit or removed for recharging. Shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3
24) (Trigger) When the (Trigger) is pulled in the direction of the rescuer the compressed CO2 is released in the barrel chamber and the (Projectile Rod) is forced out at a tremendous speed. Shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 Left Side view of the Rescue CO2 Powered Inflatable Delivery
Unit.
(2) FIG. 2 Right Side view of the Rescue CO2 Powered Inflatable Delivery
Unit.
(3) FIG. 3 Top view of the Rescue CO2 Powered Inflatable Delivery
Unit.

Claims

1. The structure for a Rescue CO2 Powered Inflatable Delivery Unit, subsequently as shown and described.