Patent ID: 9731801
Date: 2017-08-15
CPC Classifications: A45F,A62B,A63B,B63C

Claim:
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; and 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; the supporting device comprises a backpack having an upright panel configured to be supported against a user's back; 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; and in the inflated state, a majority of the at least one airbag extending forwardly of the upright panel.