公开(公告)号：US20060238357A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US10546818

申请日：2004-02-27

Applicant: Michel Gautier

Inventor： Michel Gautier

IPC: G08B23/00 ,  G08B21/08

CPC classification number: G08B21/088 ,  B63B2201/16 ,  B63B2221/12 ,  B63C9/0005 ,  B63C9/0011 ,  B63C9/155

Abstract: A man-portable and autonomous signal-emitting device, in particular for a man in sea includes a container (10) provided with elements (12) for fixing to a carrier, an insert (14) provided with at least one function for the power supply thereof (16), elements (18) for actuating the insert and removable mechanical members (20) for initiating the actuating elements (18).

Abstract translation: 便携式和自主的信号发射装置，特别是用于海上的男子，包括：容器（10），其设置有用于固定到载体的元件（12）;插入件（14），其具有至少一个功率的功能 （16），用于致动插入件的元件（18）和用于启动致动元件（18）的可拆卸的机械构件（20）。

公开(公告)号：US20040113836A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-17

申请号：US10463050

申请日：2003-06-16

Inventor： Donald Rickerson JR.

IPC: G01S005/14

CPC classification number: G08B25/016 ,  A62B33/00 ,  B63B2201/16 ,  B63B2201/26 ,  B63B2203/00 ,  B63C9/20 ,  B63C2009/0017 ,  G01S5/0027 ,  G01S19/17 ,  G01S19/34 ,  G08B21/0288 ,  G08B25/007

Abstract: The Wearable Satellite Tracker (WST) is a worn by the operator and carries a two-way satellite transceiver that communicates to a Central Tracking Monitor a message with; a unique serial number of the device, position information (via GPS receiver), and the status of the WST. Optionally, the WST will have a satellite telephone interface to place a null911null or emergency call to the Central Tracking Monitor. The WST can be used anywhere in the world and requires no other local equipment. An embodiment of the WST is a Personal Flotation Device or Life Vest with the WST embedded in it. The Life Vest owner can trigger the Life Vest with a panic button at will or, upon being immersed in water, the WST will self-trigger. In the Alarm-state, the WST send frequent alarm messages to the Central Tracking Monitoring, a LED Status Indicator will show the operator of the WST its progress in sending a message to the Central Monitoring Center. These are acknowledged messages and the WST wearer knows they have been received. Both status checks and alarms messages will be sent to a Central Tracking Monitor. The Central Monitoring Center will then mate the unique ID of the WST and with its database information, and begin notifying the appropriate authorities in the event of an alarm message. Most importantly with the WST, there is no new equipment or personal needs to be added to the vessel or operation unit to monitor the WST. The WST is self-contained and includes a visual check for operator to confirm the operational status of the battery, GPS, satellite transceiver and communication to the Central Tracking Monitor. Test messages can be initiated by the wearer of the WST to ensure the complete system is working before the beginning a shift, or during, a work shift.

Abstract translation: 可穿戴式卫星跟踪器（WST）由操作员佩戴，并携带双向卫星收发器，与中央跟踪监视器通信; 设备的唯一序列号，位置信息（通过GPS接收器）和WST的状态。 可选地，WST将具有卫星电话接口以向“中央跟踪监视器”发出“911”或紧急呼叫。 WST可以在世界任何地方使用，不需要其他本地设备。 WST的一个实施例是个人浮选装置或人造背心，WST嵌入其中。 生命背心主人可以随意触发生命背心的紧急按钮，或者浸入水中时，WST将自动触发。 在报警状态下，WST向中央跟踪监控发送频繁的报警信息，LED状态指示灯将向WST的运营商显示向中央监控中心发送消息的进度。 这些都是公认的消息，而WST佩戴者知道他们已被接收。 状态检查和报警信息都将发送到中央跟踪监视器。 然后，中央监控中心将与WST的唯一ID及其数据库信息相匹配，并在发生警报消息时开始通知有关当局。 最重要的是，对于WST，没有新的设备或个人需要添加到船只或操作单元来监控WST。 WST是独立的，包括操作员的视觉检查，以确认电池，GPS，卫星收发器的操作状态和与中央跟踪监视器的通信。 测试信息可以由WST的佩戴者启动，以确保整个系统在开始换班之前或在工作班期间工作。

公开(公告)号：US06360495B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09436825

申请日：1999-11-09

Applicant: Stephen J. Schelfhout

Inventor： Stephen J. Schelfhout

IPC: E02D574

CPC classification number: B63C7/26 ,  B63B2201/08 ,  B63B2201/16

Abstract: A sand spike system anchors a cable in an earthen substrate. A penetrator connected to the cable has folded petal-shaped sections of spring steel propelled into the earth by a propellant. Cables connected to opposite petal-shaped sections help arrest penetration and spread the folded petal-shaped sections outwardly to increase the resistance to tensile loads. Sand spike system may use a delay activated or an electrically initiated propellant to drive the penetrator into the earth instead of mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic force. This permits remote initiation of sand spikes from a safe distance on land or underwater. In addition, each sand spike creates far a greater surface area to entrain and use the earthen substrate and not friction to anchor, and, as a consequence, it safely bears greater tensile loads on the cable.

Abstract translation: 砂穗系统将电缆锚定在土壤基底中。 连接到电缆的穿透器将推进剂的弹性钢板的花瓣状部分折回到地球中。 连接到相对花瓣状部分的电缆有助于阻止穿透并向外扩展折叠的花瓣状部分以增加抗拉载荷。 砂穗系统可以使用延迟激活或电启动的推进剂来驱动穿透器进入地球，而不是机械，液压或气动力。 这允许从陆地或水下安全距离远程启动沙棘。 此外，每个砂穗产生更大的表面积来夹带和使用土壤底物，而不是锚固件的摩擦，因此，它在电缆上安全地承受更大的拉伸载荷。

公开(公告)号：US6093069A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US313867

申请日：1999-05-17

Applicant: Stephen J. Schelfhout

Inventor： Stephen J. Schelfhout

IPC: B63C7/26 ,  B63B22/00

CPC classification number: B63C7/26 ,  B63B2201/08 ,  B63B2201/16

Abstract: A low watch circle buoy system (LWCBS) uses global positioning system (GPS) P(Y) code coordinate sensing and transmission to mark its position in wr depths up to 40 feet to a positional accuracy of 3 meters or less. LWCBS maintains this position with a flotation unit on the water's surface that transmits signals representative of its location. A submerged unit is affixed to a surface at the bottom of the body of water and has outwardly reaching extensions that lie adjacent the surface. The extensions are tethered to the flotation unit by lines that are each connected between a distal part of each of the extensions and the flotation unit. A spool on each distal part each deploys and secures one of the lines to maintain the flotation unit substantially vertically above the submerged unit. These tether lines limit the range (watch circle) the flotation unit may traverse on the water.

Abstract translation: 低表圈浮标系统（LWCBS）使用全球定位系统（GPS）P（Y）代码坐标传感和传输，将其在深度达40英尺的水深中的位置标记为3米或更小的位置精度。 LWCBS在水面上用浮选单元维持这一位置，传递代表其位置的信号。 浸没的单元固定在水体底部的表面，并具有靠近表面的向外延伸的延伸部分。 延伸件通过各自连接在每个延伸部的远端部分和浮选单元之间的线束连接到浮选单元。 每个远端部分上的卷轴每个部署并固定其中一条线以将浮选单元基本垂直地保持在浸没的单元上方。 这些系绳限制了浮选机可能在水面上穿越的范围（手表圈）。

公开(公告)号：US5732752A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-31

申请号：US628002

申请日：1996-04-04

Applicant: Glen R. Glessner ,  George M. Glessner ,  Aime A. Gehri

Inventor： Glen R. Glessner ,  George M. Glessner ,  Aime A. Gehri

IPC: B63C9/20 ,  F17C7/00 ,  B65B1/04

CPC classification number: B63C9/23 ,  B63C9/20 ,  B63C9/24 ,  B63B2201/16 ,  Y10S116/08 ,  Y10S116/09

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically releasing a gas from a pressurized cartridge of the gas is provided, especially for the purpose of inflating an emergency balloon. The apparatus includes an automatic signal balloon inflator, having a support structure, an upper surface and a bottom plate. The bottom plate has at least a single cartridge mount, each with a vent and a pin port. The pin port connects to the cartridge mount. At least a single pressurized cartridge, containing a gas stored under pressure, is received into each cartridge mount in the support structure. A spring loaded piston is mounted upon the support structure. A plunger with a piston contact surface and a puncture pin is forced by the spring loaded piston to depress and penetrate the pressurized cartridge, releasing the gas contents of the pressurized cartridge through the vent. A firing spring forces the piston to engage the plunger. The emergency or signal balloon inflator also has a lightweight and reliable self-sealing one-way valve that, after the balloon is filled, can snap off from the support structure. The emergency balloon inflator also has tether, which feeds a line to the balloon with a minimum possibility of knots and tangles.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从气体的加压筒自动释放气体的方法和装置，特别是为了使紧急气球膨胀的目的。 该装置包括具有支撑结构，上表面和底板的自动信号气球充气机。 底板具有至少一个单独的盒安装件，每个具有通风口和销端口。 引脚端口连接到墨盒安装座。 至少包含在压力下储存的气体的单个加压筒被容纳在支撑结构中的每个盒安装件中。 弹簧加载的活塞安装在支撑结构上。 具有活塞接触表面和穿刺针的柱塞被弹簧加载的活塞推压以压下和穿透加压筒，通过排气口释放加压筒的气体内容物。 击发弹簧迫使活塞接合柱塞。 紧急或信号气球充气机还具有轻质可靠的自密封单向阀，其在气囊填充之后可从支撑结构上脱离。 紧急气球充气器还具有系绳，其以最小的结和缠结的可能性向气球馈送线。

公开(公告)号：US5530445A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-25

申请号：US129770

申请日：1993-09-30

Applicant: Sidney E. Veazey

Inventor： Sidney E. Veazey

IPC: B63C9/00 ,  B63C9/20 ,  B63H9/10 ,  H01Q1/34 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H01Q15/18 ,  H01Q15/20 ,  H01Q15/00 ,  B63H9/04

CPC classification number: H01Q15/20 ,  B63C9/00 ,  B63C9/20 ,  B63C9/21 ,  B63H9/1071 ,  G08B5/002 ,  G08B5/004 ,  H01Q1/34 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H01Q15/18 ,  B63B2201/12 ,  B63B2201/16 ,  Y10S244/90 ,  Y10S244/901 ,  Y10S244/902

Abstract: Distress signal kits comprise a parafoil for carrying aloft various emergency or distress signals such as radar reflective materials, lights, flares, distress flags or smoke signals. Preferably the parafoil itself is colored International orange and contains a U.S. Coast Guard-approved distress signal (BLACK SQUARE AND CIRCLE) on both top and bottom surfaces. The parafoil can be used to raise a spinnaker sail attached to a vessel or swimmer. The spinnaker can also carry radar reflective components and/or distress flags, and can be fitted for other survival uses.

Abstract translation: 遇险信号套件包括用于承载各种紧急或遇险信号（例如雷达反射材料，灯，火炬，遇险标志或烟雾信号）的parafoil。 优选地，parafoil本身是彩色的国际橙色，并且包含在顶部和底部表面上的美国海岸警卫队批准的遇险信号（黑色方形和圆形）。 索拉非鱼可用于养殖附着在船只或游泳者上的三角帆帆船。 三角帆也可携带雷达反射部件和/或遇险标志，并可适用于其他生存用途。

公开(公告)号：US5235337A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-10

申请号：US864489

申请日：1992-04-07

Applicant: Mark S. Clark ,  Edward I. Nelson

Inventor： Mark S. Clark ,  Edward I. Nelson

IPC: B63B22/16 ,  B63C9/20 ,  G01S13/76

CPC classification number: B63C9/20 ,  B63B22/166 ,  G01S13/767 ,  B63B2201/16

Abstract: An improved search and rescue transponder having an improved housing assembly that permits the device to be turned on or off by rotating one segment of the housing relative to the other for ease of use even with heavy or bulky gloves. In addition, the housing assembly exterior surface includes a plurality of longitudinal ridges for ease in gripping. The housing assembly includes an upper housing and lower housing joined by a retaining ring and O-ring seal, eliminating the need for fasteners for manufacturing efficiency. The lower housing includes quick disconnect that attaches to a mounting disk affixed to a ship or life raft. The mounting disk includes a plurality of resilient fingers which act in conjunction with cam surfaces on the flange of the lower housing, which when rotated together allow for a quick disconnect. The improved overall reduced size and configuration of the housing assembly contains five batteries arranged circularly in a side-by-side array, packed together in the lower housing, allowing for a SART of reduced length and easily handling configuration.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的搜索和救援应答器，其具有改进的壳体组件，其允许通过相对于另一个壳体旋转壳体的一个部分来打开或关闭该装置，以便即使使用沉重或笨重的手套也易于使用。 此外，壳体组件外表面包括用于容易抓握的多个纵向脊。 壳体组件包括通过保持环和O形环密封件连接的上壳体和下壳体，消除了对用于制造效率的紧固件的需要。 下壳体包括连接到固定到船或救生筏上的安装盘的快速断开。 安装盘包括多个弹性指状件，其与下壳体的凸缘上的凸轮表面一起作用，当其一起旋转时，可以快速断开。 壳体组件的改进的整体减小的尺寸和构造包括以并排排列的圆形排列的五个电池，被封装在下壳体中，允许具有减小的长度并且容易处理配置的SART。

公开(公告)号：US5066256A

公开(公告)日：1991-11-19

申请号：US593466

申请日：1990-10-03

Applicant: Robert B. Ward, Sr.

Inventor： Robert B. Ward, Sr.

IPC: B63B22/08

CPC classification number: B63B22/08 ,  B63B2201/02 ,  B63B2201/08 ,  B63B2201/16 ,  B63B2201/18 ,  B63B2209/18

Abstract: An improved water flotation release device for locating the submerged position of ships that have sunk. The device comprises an improved release buoy that is self contained and communicating and a releasing system that leads to non-violent and reliable release from the sinking ship.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的水浮选释放装置，用于定位已经沉没的船舶的浸没位置。 该装置包括一个改进的释放浮标，它是自包含和通信的，以及释放系统，导致从沉没船非暴力和可靠的释放。

公开(公告)号：US4189786A

公开(公告)日：1980-02-19

申请号：US206528

申请日：1962-06-29

Applicant: Ronald E. Adler

Inventor： Ronald E. Adler

IPC: B63B22/14 ,  H04B11/00 ,  H04B1/59 ,  B63B21/52

CPC classification number: H04B11/00 ,  B63B22/14 ,  B63B2201/16 ,  B63B2205/06 ,  B63B2211/00

Abstract: 1. An apparatus comprising an intelligence capsule, a radio buoy, releasable means for retaining said buoy and said capsule attached together to be able to sink in sea water as a unit, pressure-responsive means for initiating release of said releasable means at a predetermined hydrostatic pressure, means for urging apart said buoy and capsule when said releasable means has been released;said capsule including a free-flooded chamber; a frangible cap; said chamber being formed at least in part by said frangible cap; in said chamber, a subsurface float assembly comprising an inflatable float adapted to break and remove said cap upon inflation, a winch containing a line connected to said buoy, and a depth compensating dispenser for line connecting said capsule with said subsurface float assembly, said dispenser including means to restrain payment of line from said dispenser;hydrostatic pressure responsive means, disabled from operation by said frangible cap, for activating said payment-restraining means, whereby said payment-restraining means is activated only upon removal of said frangible cap;means responsive to a coded sonic signal for causing said winch to release said buoy to rise to the surface of water; andmeans for causing said winch to retract said buoy to a predetermined depth below the water surface.

Abstract translation: 1.一种装置，包括智能胶囊，无线电浮标，用于将所述浮标和所述胶囊保持在一起的可释放装置，以能够作为一个单元沉入海水中;压力响应装置，用于启动以预定的方式释放所述可释放装置 静水压力，当所述可释放装置已被释放时用于推动分离所述浮标和胶囊的装置; 所述胶囊包括自由充水室; 一个易碎的帽子 所述室至少部分地由所述易碎盖形成; 在所述腔室中的地下浮子组件包括适于在充气时破坏和去除所述盖的可充气浮子，包含连接到所述浮标的管线的绞盘和用于将所述胶囊与所述地下浮子组件连接的深度补偿分配器，所述分配器 包括限制从所述分配器支付线路的装置; 静止压力响应装置，禁止所述易碎帽操作，用于启动所述支付限制装置，由此所述支付限制装置仅在去除所述易碎帽时被激活; 响应于编码声音信号的装置，用于使所述绞盘释放所述浮标以升至水面; 以及用于使所述绞盘将所述浮标缩回至水面以下预定深度的装置。

公开(公告)号：US3590406A

公开(公告)日：1971-07-06

申请号：US3590406D

申请日：1968-05-22

Applicant: GLOBAL MARINE INC

Inventor： LOCKWOOD GEORGE S JR ,  JONES KLEMME M

IPC: B63B22/24 ,  B63B21/52

CPC classification number: B63B22/24 ,  B63B2201/16

Abstract: An oceanographic long spar buoy including a plurality of elongated tubular members connected to each other in an end-toend relationship to define a body of the buoy. A weatherproof data handling instrumentation container is demountably secured to an upper unsubmerged end of the body. The instrumentation container houses equipment which is coupled to instrument transducers mounted at selected locations along the buoy. The container is removable as a unit from the buoy for ease of servicing or repair of the contents thereof.