A life vest 10 comprising a flotation aid 12, a protective shield 14 which, in use, extends from the life vest to at least partially cover a wearer's head and face, and a locator beacon device comprising a signal generator 16 and an antenna 18 configured to transmit signals generated by the signal generator. The antenna is provided on the protective shield, and may be a pliable planar antenna formed from a fabric or a monopole antenna (30, Fig 5) formed from a flexible metal. A protective shield configured to be attached to a life vest and having an antenna mounted thereon is also disclosed.


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    Title :

    Life vest with locator beacon


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    Publication date :

    2015-09-16


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63C LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS , Zuwasserlassen, Trockenstellen, Docken oder Bergen von Schiffen



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