Signaling Device

a signaling device and inflatable technology, applied in the direction of lighter-than-air aircraft, instruments, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of not being suited for land use, other signaling devices, not being suited for water emergency situations, etc., to achieve simple construction, light weight, and convenient use

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-03
MARTIN WALTER
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The purpose of this inventor's new type of equipment for responders at sea-to-land locations has been developed by creators who want lighter but easier to operate than previous designs.

Problems solved by technology

The technical problem addressed in this patented technology relates to providing an improved emergency communication system for both indoor or ground environments while being small-weighted enough to fit into most people's carrying bags without adding extra weights.

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[0015] Referring to FIG. 1, the present invention generally relates to a signaling device 20 that can be used on land and water. A signaling device 20 of the present invention may include a balloon element 22 having a substantially flat center portion 24, an inflatable perimeter edge 26, an inflation tube 28 connected to perimeter edge 26. Inflation tube 28 is also connected to an inflation valve assembly 30 known in the art. Inflation valve assembly 30 may include any of a variety of known valve assemblies available in the art configured to be connectable to a canister 32 of a gas such as carbon dioxide (CO2), and that may allow for only one way expelling of the gas from the canister 32. Valve assembly 30 may include an actuator pin 34 and may optionally include a water pressure switch 33 known in the art. Such switch could be configured to automatically deploy the contents of canister 32 in the presence of a specified water pressure (e.g., if the device is submerged in 2 meters of wa

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Abstract

A signaling device includes a balloon element having a substantially flat center portion and an inflatable peripheral edge. The signaling device also includes an inflation valve assembly connected to said peripheral edge and a canister having compressed gas connected to said inflation valve assembly. The gas may be expelled into the peripheral edge to unfold and stretch the balloon element into its desired shape. The inflated peripheral edge also enables the signaling device to float on water.

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Owner MARTIN WALTER
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