Life saving apparatus
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1. A life saving apparatus comprising:
- (a) a plurality of activators, with one of each of the activators held or worn by a person performing an activity, each of the activators comprising;
(i) a housing comprising a button, a gripping member, and an internal chamber within the housing, with the top of the housing defining an opening, with at least a portion of the button recessed below the surface of the housing, with the gripping member essentially extending outwardly from at least a portion of the housing; and
(ii) a first circuitry disposed within the chamber of the housing, the first circuitry comprising an activation means having a contact member, a first transmitting means, and a notification signal, with the contact member being operatively coupled to the first transmitting means, with the first transmitting means capable of transmitting and receiving the notification signal, and with the activation means selectively controlling the transmission of the notification signal; and
(b) a base station operatively coupled to each of the plurality of activators for simultaneously and independently receiving and/or transmitting the notification signal to or from any one or more of the plurality of activators, the base station comprising a second circuitry disposed within the base station, with the second circuitry comprising a processor, the notification signal, and a second transmitting means in connectivity with the processor and the notification signal, with the base station processor capable of simultaneously and independently receiving and/or transmitting the notification signal to and/or from one or more of the activated plurality of activators, and with the processor activating the second transmitting means to generate an alert at the base station.
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Abstract
A life saving apparatus is presented. The apparatus activates an alarm and/or a notification when a person is in distress such as when a swimmer is drowning. In one embodiment, the alarm or notification may include an audio, a visual and/or combination thereof signal or indication that the person is in distress. The alarm or notification may be provided on a device held or attached to the person, at a base station in proximity to the person, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, a locator provides an ability to identify the person in distress when that person is located in proximity to other persons so that aid can be given as quickly as possible.
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1. A life saving apparatus comprising:
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(a) a plurality of activators, with one of each of the activators held or worn by a person performing an activity, each of the activators comprising; (i) a housing comprising a button, a gripping member, and an internal chamber within the housing, with the top of the housing defining an opening, with at least a portion of the button recessed below the surface of the housing, with the gripping member essentially extending outwardly from at least a portion of the housing; and (ii) a first circuitry disposed within the chamber of the housing, the first circuitry comprising an activation means having a contact member, a first transmitting means, and a notification signal, with the contact member being operatively coupled to the first transmitting means, with the first transmitting means capable of transmitting and receiving the notification signal, and with the activation means selectively controlling the transmission of the notification signal; and (b) a base station operatively coupled to each of the plurality of activators for simultaneously and independently receiving and/or transmitting the notification signal to or from any one or more of the plurality of activators, the base station comprising a second circuitry disposed within the base station, with the second circuitry comprising a processor, the notification signal, and a second transmitting means in connectivity with the processor and the notification signal, with the base station processor capable of simultaneously and independently receiving and/or transmitting the notification signal to and/or from one or more of the activated plurality of activators, and with the processor activating the second transmitting means to generate an alert at the base station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A life saving apparatus comprising:
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(a) a plurality of activators, with one of each of the activators held or worn by a person performing an activity, each of the activators comprising; (i) a housing comprising a button, a gripping member, and an internal chamber within the housing, with the top of the housing defining an opening wherein at least a portion of the button recessed below the surface of the housing; and (ii) a first circuitry disposed within the chamber of the housing, the first circuitry comprising a locator device capable of generating positional information of the activator, an activation means having a contact member, a first transmitting means, and a notification signal, with the contact member being operatively coupled to the first transmitting means, with the first transmitting means capable of transmitting and receiving the notification signal, and with the activation means selectively controlling the transmission of the notification signal; and (b) a base station operatively coupled to each of the plurality of activators for simultaneously and independently receiving and/or transmitting the notification signal to and/or from any one or more of the plurality of activators, the base station comprising a second circuitry disposed within the base station, with the second circuitry comprising a processor, the notification signal, an alert, and a second transmitting means in connectivity with the processor and the notification signal, with the base station processor capable of simultaneously and independently receiving and/or transmitting the notification signal to and/or from one or more of the activated plurality of activators, with the processor activating the second transmitting means to generate the alert at the base station. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A life saving apparatus comprising:
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(a) a plurality of activators, with one of each of the activators held or worn by a person performing an activity, each of the activators comprising; (i) a housing comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, a button, a gripping member, an internal chamber within the housing, and an adjustable band attachable to the housing, with the housing further defining an aperture for attaching the band thereto, and with the upper portion of the housing defusing an opening wherein at least a portion of the button recessed below the surface of the housing; and (ii) a first circuitry disposed within the chamber of the lower portion of the housing, the first circuitry comprising an activation means having a contact member, a first transmitting means, and a notification signal, with the contact member being operatively coupled to the first transmitting means and the activation means, with the first transmitting means capable of transmitting and receiving the notification signal remotely or wirelessly to a base station and of generating a first alert for the activator, and with the activation means selectively controlling the transmission of the notification signal; and (b) a base station operatively coupled to each of the plurality of activators, the base station comprising a second circuitry disposed within the base station, the second circuitry comprising a processor, the notification signal, a second alert having an audible member and a speaker and/or a visual indicator, and a second transmitting means in connectivity with the processor and the notification signal, with the base station processor capable of simultaneously and independently receiving and/or transmitting the notification signal to and/or from one or more of the activated plurality of activators, with the base station processor activating the second transmitting means to generate second alert at the base station. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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