US5162006A
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Portable safety apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-06-18
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Granted: 1992-11-10
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Expires: 2011-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A portable safety vest (20) includes an inflatable collar (22) which functions as a personal floatation device, a transparent, inflatable air bag (50), and an air mask (60). A cylinder of compressed air (40) has a seal (41) and, when the seal (41) is broken by a triggering mechanism (42, 43, 44), the compressed air expands and fills the air bag (50) and the collar (22). The air bag (50) is preferably large enough to hold at least a two-minute supply of air to allow one time to escape from an area filled with smoke or noxious or toxic gas.
Inventors
- 👤 II Sylvester E. Yandle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 06:22
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62B; A62B99/00; A62B7/00; A62B7/02; B; B60; B60R; B60R21/00; B60R21/02; B60R21/16; B60R21/18; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/02; B63C11/18; B63C11/22; B63C9/00; B63C9/08; B63C9/11; B63C9/125; B63C9/1255; B64; B64D; B64D10/00; B64D25/00; B64D2201/00; B64D2231/00; B64D2231/02; B64D2231/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
Safety apparatus comprising: (a) a normally deflated air bag; (b) means for inflating the air bag with breathable gas; (c) an air mask; (d) means for connecting the air mask to the air bag; and (e) automatic valve means for preventing fluid communication between the air bag and the air mask while the air bag is inflating.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
Safety apparatus comprising: (a) a normally deflated air bag; (b) means for inflating the air bag with breathable gas; (c) an air mask; (d) means for connecting the air mask to the air bag; and (e) automatic valve means for preventing fluid communication between the air bag and the air mask while the air bag is inflating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the means for inflating the air bag with breathable gas comprises a container of compressed air, the container being connected to the bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: means for attaching the air mask to a person's face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: means for attaching the air bag adjacent a person's torso.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The safety apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: trigger apparatus for causing the air bag to inflate in response to a predetermined stimulus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The safety apparatus of claim 5, further comprising: means for automatically activating the trigger apparatus.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a normally deflated floatation collar.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 7, further comprising: valve means for allowing air to automatically enter the collar when the air bag is inflated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: strap means for attaching the apparatus to a seat belt.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: valve means for selectively providing fluid communication between the air mask and air bag.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the means for attaching the air bag adjacent a person's torso comprises a vest.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
Safety apparatus comprising: (a) a normally deflated air bag; (b) a normally deflated floatation collar; (c) means for inflating the air bag and the floatation collar; (d) valve means for allowing fluid communication between the air bag and the floatation collar; (e) an air mask; and (f) means for connecting the air mask to the air bag.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
57 words
Safety apparatus comprising: (a) a normally deflated air bag; (b) a normally deflated floatation collar; (c) means for inflating the air bag and the floatation collar; (d) valve means for allowing fluid communication between the air bag and the floatation collar; (e) an air mask; and (f) means for connecting the air mask to the air bag.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 12, further comprising: means for attaching the air mask to a person's face.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the means for inflating the air bag comprise breathable air.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
73 words
Safety apparatus comprising: (a) a normally deflated air bag which, when inflated, has a volume of at least 10 liters; (b) means, for inflating the air bag, comprising a cylinder of compressed gas; (c) attachment means for releasably attaching the air bag to a safety seat belt in an automobile; and a trigger mechanism for piercing the cylinder of compressed gas comprising a clip for clipping onto a shoulder harness in the automobile.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
73 words
Safety apparatus comprising: (a) a normally deflated air bag which, when inflated, has a volume of at least 10 liters; (b) means, for inflating the air bag, comprising a cylinder of compressed gas; (c) attachment means for releasably attaching the air bag to a safety seat belt in an automobile; and a trigger mechanism for piercing the cylinder of compressed gas comprising a clip for clipping onto a shoulder harness in the automobile.
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