Patent ID: 6178915
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A62B,Y10S

Abstract:
An emergency rescue aid system adapted to be carried by outdoor enthusiasts who may be at risk of being lost or injured in remote areas comprising, in combination:a waistpack having an open interior with a removable flap and a waistband attached thereto for coupling with a user;a pair of balloons positioned within the waistpack, each balloon having in association therewith a nylon netting positionable therearound, each balloon having indicia thereon of a reflective material to indicate help is needed said nylon netting positioned within the waistpack;a halogen strobe light positioned within the waistpack and securable on the upper extent of each balloon;a reel positioned within the waistpack and having wire thereon, the wire having a central electrical power cable interiorly, an exterior woven wire and an intermediate electrically insulating shield, the wire being about 500 feet in length and adapted to couple at its upper end to the light and to be supported on the reel at its lower end;a pair of helium containers positioned in the waistpack, each helium container adapted to fill one of the balloons to effect its rising upon being inflated;a pair of batteries positioned within the waistpack, each battery adapted to be coupled to the lower end of the power cable for illuminating the light when an associated one of the balloons is raised; anda pair of extra lightbulbs positioned within the waistpack adapted to be utilized in association with the light.