Patent ID: 8869782
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: B63B,B63C,F41B

Abstract:
1. A delivery system for an inflatable article comprising in combination: a gun including a grip, an enlarged cylindrical bore, and a source of compressed CO a life preserver having an inflated state and an un-inflated state, the life preserver in the inflated state being circular and including a number of hand holds about its periphery; a layer of water permeable shrink wrap for initially securing the life preserver in its un-inflated state in an aerodynamic, bullet-like configuration; a water-activated pressurized gas release device interconnected to the life preserver, the gas release device being activated in the presence of water to inflate the life preserver; and a layer of water permeable foam secured between the life preserver in its un-inflated state and the shrink wrap, the foam lessening the impact of the life preserver after being fired from the gun; the life preserver in its un-inflated state being positioned within the cylindrical bore of the gun with an air-tight seal being formed between the life preserver in its un-inflated state and the cylindrical bore.