Floating inflatable device, particularly an inflatable life raft, equipped with venturi inflation means
US6494756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63C9/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A floating inflatable device which is to be able to be inflated on the surface of liquid and which for this purpose comprises inflation means including an on-board source of pressurized gas, wherein said inflation means comprise a venturi supplied by said source of pressurized gas and capable of entraining ambient air which contributes to the inflating of the device, and wherein said venturi inflation means, being mounted on a wall of said device, are protected by protective means covering them in such a way as to allow ambient air to pass freely while at the same time preventing liquid from being able to gain entry to the device to any appreciable extent.
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