Apparatus for rescuing persons in avalanches

A - Human Necessities – 62 – B

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227/18, 114/60.8

A62B 35/00 (2006.01) A62B 99/00 (2009.01) A63B 29/02 (2006.01)

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CA 1199013

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An apparatus for rescuing persons in avalanches by means of a tear-resistant balloon attached close to the wearer's body. The balloon is inflated for rescue purposes with compressed gas so as to keep the wearer like a floating body on the surface of an avalanche. The apparatus also comprises an inflating device and one or more compressed gas bottles directly attached to the inflating device. The inflating device is connected to the interior of the balloon by an actuating valve having a nozzle device operating on the venturi principle, and a non-return safety valve. The apparatus is characterized in that a rigid housing is provided and has an inflating orifice. A collar is provided about the orifice to which the balloon is secured. The inflating device is located inside the housing. Strap means are provided to secure the housing to the wearer.

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