US Patent:
20070157925, Jul 12, 2007
Inventors:
Yuriy ShterenBerg - Newton MA, US
International Classification:
A62B 18/00
A62B 17/04
Abstract:
A rescue device for a victim buried in snow because of snow avalanches, providing connection the victim with outside fresh air for breath, withdrawal and neutralization of exhale air and signaling position of the victim under the snow. The device includes an air canal—telescoping flat-spring structure that drills a hole in snow and connects the victim with open air above the avalanche. The canal includes immobile and moveable housings having hinge connections to outside and inside spires of the spring, accordingly. A blade removing the snow, when the canal is being created, and intensifying movement of the air inside the canal, is attached to a shaft of the electric motor, which in turn is attached to the moveable housing. The blade has a cover avoiding penetration of the snow inside the canal. The device includes also a mask which protects the victim's face from injury, and provides separation of inhaul and exhaust air flows A lamp and a means emitting radio signals placed at the top of the moveable housing generate information about location of the victim. A units located within the immobile housing provide control and electricity supply for the device.