ALAIN A SOSA
Physician at 38 Pl, Hialeah, FL
License number
Florida 750
Issued Date
Aug 20, 1998
Effective Date
Oct 15, 2000
Expiration Date
Aug 7, 2000
Category
Health Care
Type
Registration for Resident/HSE Physician
Address
Address
1306 W 38Th Pl, Hialeah, FL 33012
Professional information
Reversible Life Raft And Method Therefor
US Patent:
6375529, Apr 23, 2002
Filed:
Jul 3, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/898637
Inventors:
Marisa Infante - Miami FL 33166-2014
Daniel Alvarez - Miami FL 33178
Alain Sosa - Hialeah FL 33016
Marcos Lopez - Hialeah FL 33012
Daniel Alvarez - Miami FL 33178
Alain Sosa - Hialeah FL 33016
Marcos Lopez - Hialeah FL 33012
International Classification:
B63B 3558
US Classification:
441 38, 441 39, 441 40
Abstract:
The present invention is an inflatable, reversible life raft with a raft body including upper and lower inflatable, peripherally disposed bladders defining a closed geometric shape. The raft body also includes upper and lower inflatable masts in pneumatic communication with the upper and lower bladders, respectively. A floor closes the geometric shape between the upper and lower bladders. The upper and lower masts support upper and lower canopies, respectively. The upper canopy forms an upright, above-water enclosure to protect survivors from the elements. The lower canopy forms an underwater ballast beneath the floor of the raft, stabilizing the life raft. The reversible life raft is equipped with a reversible, collapsible ladder attached to an exterior portion of the two stacked bladders, and is equipped with two reversible ballast pouches mounted to an exterior portion of the two stacked bladders opposite the ladder. A method for establishing a reversible life raft for survivors in a body of water is also included.