Systems and methods for inflatable avalanche protection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9004116
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13324788

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One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for inflating a chamber within an inflatable avalanche safety system. The method includes providing an inflatable avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber; receiving a user-triggered action intended to activate the avalanche safety system; transmitting ambient air from an external region to within the inflatable chamber; and inflating the inflatable chamber entirely with the transmitted external ambient air to a particular internal pressure and shape configured to protect the user from burial during an avalanche. The transmission of ambient air within the inflatable chamber may be accomplished with a fan or an electrical component.

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PIEPS GMBHPARKRING 4 LEBRING 8403

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blackwell, David K Murray, US 2 40
Gompert, Peter Thomas Huntsville, US 5 79
Grutta, James Thomas Sandy, US 6 104
Horacek, Robert John Park City, US 8 85
Kuder, Nathan Miles Park City, US 4 71
Neffsinger, Derick J Salt Lake City, US 2 37
Walker, Joseph Benjamin Draper, US 8 136

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