WO2004007275A3 - Variable displacement, external fabric cover and gusset-configured, hybrid life jacket with releaseable or nonreleasable bladder - Google Patents

Variable displacement, external fabric cover and gusset-configured, hybrid life jacket with releaseable or nonreleasable bladder Download PDF

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WO2004007275A3
WO2004007275A3 PCT/US2003/021090 US0321090W WO2004007275A3 WO 2004007275 A3 WO2004007275 A3 WO 2004007275A3 US 0321090 W US0321090 W US 0321090W WO 2004007275 A3 WO2004007275 A3 WO 2004007275A3
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gusset
midline
bladder
life jacket
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William L Courtney
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/08—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like
    • B63C9/11—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like covering the torso, e.g. harnesses
    • B63C9/115—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like covering the torso, e.g. harnesses using solid buoyant material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C9/00—Life-saving in water
    • B63C9/08—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like
    • B63C9/11—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like covering the torso, e.g. harnesses
    • B63C9/125—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like covering the torso, e.g. harnesses having gas-filled compartments
    • B63C9/1255—Life-buoys, e.g. rings; Life-belts, jackets, suits, or the like covering the torso, e.g. harnesses having gas-filled compartments inflatable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B2221/00—Methods and means for joining members or elements
    • B63B2221/12—Methods and means for joining members or elements by means of hook and loop fasteners
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B2231/00—Material used for some parts or elements, or for particular purposes
    • B63B2231/40—Synthetic materials
    • B63B2231/50—Foamed synthetic materials

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Ocean & Marine Engineering (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)

Abstract

A type III personal flotation device (PFD) (1) is provided modified to include a midline external-fabric gusset-configured hybrid bladder to allow functional conversion into a life jacket. Lengthwise mechanical closure (7) allows the width of the midline gusset to be adjusted to provide the appropriate amount of inflatable hybrid as dictated by the season, demands or amount of clothing. A two layer midline gusset is patterned to provide four distinct improvements in function; cephalic support for improved freeboard, lateral cervical bladders to limit side to side swing of the head and neck, midline closure and mandibular splint to prevent anterior swings and sufficient thoracic bladder to supply corrective turning. Paddlers Type III also includes an axillary gusset to reduce PFD ride up. Configuring gusset release means tailored to the means of inflation and intended water activity is also provided.
PCT/US2003/021090 2002-07-11 2003-07-08 Variable displacement, external fabric cover and gusset-configured, hybrid life jacket with releaseable or nonreleasable bladder WO2004007275A2 (en)

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AU2003258992A AU2003258992A1 (en) 2002-07-11 2003-07-08 Variable displacement, external fabric cover and gusset-configured, hybrid life jacket with releaseable or nonreleasable bladder

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US39523502P 2002-07-11 2002-07-11
US60/395,235 2002-07-11

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US3761982A (en) * 1971-03-11 1973-10-02 Beaufort Air Sea Equipment Ltd Lifejacket
US3931657A (en) * 1974-06-12 1976-01-13 Rubber Dynamics Corporation Life vest
US4097947A (en) * 1977-04-15 1978-07-04 Soniform Incorporated Inflatable wearable flotation device
US4498882A (en) * 1983-03-08 1985-02-12 Stearns Manufacturing Company Hybrid personal flotation device
US5338239A (en) * 1993-03-29 1994-08-16 Cleaveland Earl G Automatic inflatable PFD
US5911612A (en) * 1997-09-08 1999-06-15 Ero Industries, Inc. Foldable, inflatable flotation device with improved retention means
WO2000051454A1 (en) * 1999-02-27 2000-09-08 Andrew Robert England Kerr Protective garment
US6298487B1 (en) * 2000-09-15 2001-10-09 James W. Mayhew Survival article of clothing

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3761982A (en) * 1971-03-11 1973-10-02 Beaufort Air Sea Equipment Ltd Lifejacket
US3931657A (en) * 1974-06-12 1976-01-13 Rubber Dynamics Corporation Life vest
US4097947A (en) * 1977-04-15 1978-07-04 Soniform Incorporated Inflatable wearable flotation device
US4498882A (en) * 1983-03-08 1985-02-12 Stearns Manufacturing Company Hybrid personal flotation device
US5338239A (en) * 1993-03-29 1994-08-16 Cleaveland Earl G Automatic inflatable PFD
US5911612A (en) * 1997-09-08 1999-06-15 Ero Industries, Inc. Foldable, inflatable flotation device with improved retention means
WO2000051454A1 (en) * 1999-02-27 2000-09-08 Andrew Robert England Kerr Protective garment
US6298487B1 (en) * 2000-09-15 2001-10-09 James W. Mayhew Survival article of clothing

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