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Methods and devices for rescuing a distressed diver

  • US 8,763,603 B2
  • Filed: 06/01/2010
  • Issued: 07/01/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for rescuing a distressed diver, including:

  • providing a sensor for measuring air pressure in said diver'"'"'s breathing system, wherein said sensor is in electric communication with an electronic controller;

    measuring air pressure patterns of said diver over periods of time with said controller;

    determining a change in said air pressure pattern is present wherein said change exceeds a predetermined value;

    alerting said diver to said change in said air pressure by means of an alarm;

    allowing said diver to prevent or stop a predetermined response and,activating a response element in the event that said diver does not activate a reset button during a predetermined period of time, wherein said response element includes a buoyancy component.

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