A life vest 10 comprises a flotation aid 12, a protective portion 14 which, in use, at least partially covers a wearer's 2 head, and a locator beacon device comprising a signal generator (16, Fig 10), a wireless transmitting unit (50, Fig 10) for transmitting signals generated by the signal generator by wireless communication, a wireless receiving unit (52, Fig 10) for receiving the signals transmitted by the wireless transmitting unit, and an antenna 18 provided on the protective portion for transmitting a beacon signal based on the signals received by the wireless receiving unit. A protective portion for use with a life vest that comprises at least a wireless receiving unit and an antenna is also disclosed.
Life vest with locator beacon, and protective portion
2017-05-10
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B63C LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS , Zuwasserlassen, Trockenstellen, Docken oder Bergen von Schiffen |