A water safety garment and apparatus configured to avoid drowning can be configured to permit submergence for a predetermined period of time without inflation. After the predetermined time has passed, the garment or other apparatus can be configured to inflate to help a person wearing the garment float on top of the water to avoid drowning or other potentially harmful condition that may result from being underwater for too long. In some embodiments, a circuit may be utilized to detect the submergence condition of a person wearing the apparatus or garment. Upon a determination that the detected submergence condition has occurred continuously for a pre-determined period of time, an inflation mechanism can be actuated to force the person wearing the apparatus or garment to float to the top of the water.

A water safety garment and apparatus configured to avoid drowning can be configured to permit submergence for a predetermined period of time without inflation. After the predetermined time has passed, the garment or other apparatus can be configured to inflate to help a person wearing the garment float on top of the water to avoid drowning or other potentially harmful condition that may result from being underwater for too long. In some embodiments, a circuit may be utilized to detect the submergence condition of a person wearing the apparatus or garment. Upon a determination that the detected submergence condition has occurred continuously for a pre-determined period of time, an inflation mechanism can be actuated to force the person wearing the apparatus or garment to float to the top of the water.

A power source for inflation systems. Specific embodiments relate to inflation systems that use an electrically-powered inflation system, wherein the power source of the inflation system is a solid state battery. Particular embodiments may find use in connection with inflating evacuation slides or life rafts on board a passenger transportation vehicle, such as an aircraft or marine vessel. Other embodiments may be used for inflating shelters, life vests, or any other inflatable safety device that requires a rapid inflation.

Embodiments of a floatation device floatation assistance with an advanced safety mechanism are provided. The floatation device comprises a frustoconical floatation member defining a cavity to receive a lower region of a wearer. The floatation device comprises a pair of straps having a first end and an opposing second end. The floatation device further comprises an inflatable annular strap. The annular strap comprising an inflation mechanism and at least a water level sensor to measure a water level data and an inclination sensor to measure inclination data. The floatation device further comprises a memory to store instructions, and a processor. The processor is configured to receive the water level data and the inclination data, determine whether the wearer is drowning based on the water level data and the inclination data, and trigger the inflation mechanism to inflate the annular strap based on determining that the wearer is drowning.

A water safety garment and apparatus configured to avoid drowning can be configured to permit submergence for a predetermined period of time without inflation. After the predetermined time has passed, the garment or other apparatus can be configured to inflate to help a person wearing the garment float on top of the water to avoid drowning or other potentially harmful condition that may result from being underwater for too long. In some embodiments, a circuit may be utilized to detect the submergence condition of a person wearing the apparatus or garment. Upon a determination that the detected submergence condition has occurred continuously for a pre-determined period of time, an inflation mechanism can be actuated to force the person wearing the apparatus or garment to float to the top of the water.

Disclosed are methods, computer readable medium, and an underwater diver recovery system configured to be worn by a diver. The underwater diver recovery system includes an inflatable bladder. The underwater diver recovery system also includes an inflation control mechanism coupled to the inflatable bladder. The underwater diver recovery system also includes a control module configured to be in communication with the inflation control mechanism. The control module is operable to determine an underwater depth of the diver, and upon determining that the underwater depth exceeds a depth threshold value, cause the inflation control mechanism to inflate the inflatable bladder with a preset amount of gas, and cause the diver to ascend in controlled manner.