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.


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    Title :

    Life vest with locator beacon, and protective portion


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2017-05-10


    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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