Rescue device with kite-type balloon marker, kite-type balloon & method
First Claim
1. A rescue device that marks a location, comprising a deflated kite-type balloon having a self-sealing inflation port, an inflator valve in communication with the self-sealing inflation port of the deflated balloon, and a container which holds a pressurized, lighter than air gas, said container having an outlet port in communication with the inflator valve, said inflator valve upon being opened causing the lighter than air gas to enter the deflated balloon to inflate the balloon.
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Abstract
An individual'"'"'s location is marked to facilitate rescue even under windy weather conditions by using a device including a deflated kite-type balloon attached to a secured line. When rescue is desired, the deflated kite-type balloon is inflated with lighter than air gas and released while secured by the line.
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50 Claims
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1. A rescue device that marks a location, comprising
a deflated kite-type balloon having a self-sealing inflation port, an inflator valve in communication with the self-sealing inflation port of the deflated balloon, and a container which holds a pressurized, lighter than air gas, said container having an outlet port in communication with the inflator valve, said inflator valve upon being opened causing the lighter than air gas to enter the deflated balloon to inflate the balloon.
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18. A rescue device that marks a location, comprising
a housing having an open end, a deflated kite-type balloon having a self-sealing inflation port, said balloon being in a predetermined compact condition and positioned within the housing, said balloon comprising a hollow body that is filled with the gas upon inflation of the balloon, a sail element attached to the body, and a tail attached to an end of the balloon, an inflator valve in communication with the inflation port of the deflated balloon, a container which holds a pressurized, lighter than air gas, said container having an outlet port in communication with the inflator valve, said inflator valve upon being opened causing the lighter than air gas to enter the deflated balloon to inflate the balloon.
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20. A rescue device that marks a location, comprising
a housing having an open end, a deflated kite-type balloon in the housing and having a self-sealing inflation port, said balloon comprising a hollow body with a head end, a tail end, and opposed outwardly extending arms each having an outer end, said hollow body being filled with the gas upon inflation of the balloon, a pair of sail elements connected to the hollow body, one sail element extending between one arm and the tail end and the other sail element extending between the other arm and the tail end, and an elongated tail connected to the tail end, an inflator valve in communication with the inflation port of the deflated balloon, a container which holds a pressurized, lighter than air gas, said container having an outlet port in communication with the inflator valve, said inflator valve upon being opened causing the lighter than air gas to enter the deflated balloon to inflate the balloon, a secured line that secures the inflated balloon to the device, and a first connector line that extends between the outer ends of the arms, said secured line including an end connected to an intermediate portion of the first connector line.
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29. A rescue device that marks a location, comprising
a housing having an open end, a deflated kite-type balloon having a self-sealing inflation port, said balloon positioned within said housing, said balloon comprising a hollow inflatable body having a substantially cross configuration with a pair of opposed arms intersecting a beam element, said arms having outer ends, and a pair of sail elements, each sail element connected to one arm and to a side of the beam element, and an elongated tail connected to the tail end, an inflator valve in communication with the inflation port of the deflated balloon, a container which holds a pressurized, lighter than air gas, said container having an outlet port in communication with the inflator valve, said inflator valve upon being opened causing the lighter than air gas to enter the deflated balloon to inflate the balloon, a secured line that secures the inflated balloon to the device, and a connector line that extends between outer ends of the arms, said secured line including an end connected to an intermediate portion of the connector line.
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30. A kite-type balloon comprising
a hollow body adapted to be filled with the gas upon inflation of the balloon, and a sail element connected to the hollow body.
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36. A kite-type balloon comprising
a hollow body with a head end, a tail end, and opposed outwardly extending arms, said hollow body adapted to be filled with the gas upon inflation of the balloon, and a pair of sail elements connected to the hollow body, one sail element extending between one arm and the tail end and the other sail element extending between the other arm and the tail end.
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41. A kite-type balloon comprising
a hollow inflatable body having a substantially cross configuration including a pair of opposed arms intersecting a beam element, and a pair of sail elements, each sail element connected to one arm and to a side of the beam element.
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46. A method of marking an individual'"'"'s location to facilitate rescue even under windy weather conditions, comprising
providing (a) a source of lighter than air gas, (b) a deflated kite-type balloon having a self-sealing inflation port adapted to be placed in communication with the source of lighter than air gas to inflate the kite-type balloon, and (c) a line adapted to secure the balloon at the location, and when rescue is desired, inflating the deflated kite-type balloon with said gas from said source and releasing the inflated kite-type balloon with the line secured to the balloon and at or near said location.
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