Patent · US Expired

Rescue from an avalanche

US4635754A · kind A · utility

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4References

19Claims

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Assignee

Firma Peter Aschauer · DE

Inventors

Peter Aschauer · Gräfelfing, DE
Michael Aschauer · Gräfelfing, DE
Helmuth Bauer · Bergneustadt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 31, 1984
Grant date	Jan 13, 1987
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 31, 2004

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA63B29/021
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Rescue apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a tear-resistant balloon bound to a frame that is securable to a person. To initiate rescue action, the ballon is inflated by pressurized gas to buoy the attached person at, for example, the surface of the avalanche. The apparatus is formed by a frame with a collar to which the balloon is attached. A filling mechanism for the balloon is positioned within the frame and includes a nozzle valve that operates in accordance with Venturi action.

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