Patent ID: 9272187
Filing Date: 2016-03-01
CPC Classification: A45F,A62B,A63B,B63C

Claim Text:
1. An airbag system for rescue in snow or water comprising: at least one inflatable airbag having an inflated state and a deflated state; a powered air mover; a supporting device designed to support the at least one inflatable airbag and the powered air mover on a user of the airbag system or on equipment used by the user; in the deflated state, the supporting device being structured and arranged such that the at least one airbag is positioned within the supporting device; in the inflated state, the at least one airbag being structured and arranged to extend externally beyond the supporting device; the supporting device comprising a backpack having shoulder straps, the backpack supporting at least the at least one airbag and the powered air mover; at least two ambient air intakes spaced apart on an outer surface of the backpack; and in the deflated state, the at least one airbag being contained within the backpack.