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Person overboard retrieval apparatus

US12240576B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 2022
Grant dateMar 4, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63C2009/265
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A deployable conscious or unconscious person-in-the-water rescue apparatus that can be manually or automatically deployed multiple and consecutive times to assist both a rescuer and a person-in-the-water by providing a tethered net that self-deploys in the water and supports the person-in-the-water while being pulled to safety.

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