Systems and methods for inflatable avalanche protection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9289633
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13324840

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One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from burial and provide flotation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The inflation system may include an air intake, battery, fan, and internal airway channel. The inflation system is configured to transmit ambient air into the inflatable chamber. The harness may be a backpack that enables a user to transport the system while engaging in activities that may be exposed to avalanche risk. The harness may include hip straps, shoulder straps, internal compartments, etc.

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BLACK DIAMOND EQUIPMENT LTD2084 EAST 3900 SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY UT 84121

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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
Noffsinger, Derick J Salt Lake City, US 2 30
Walker, Joseph Benjamin Draper, US 8 136

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