1. Field of the Invention
The field of invention relates to rescue apparatus, and more particularly pertains to a new and improved rescue beacon apparatus wherein the same is arranged for selective inflation and disposition above an individual requiring assistance.
2. Description of the Prior Art
The prior art has utilized inflatable gas balloons wherein U.S. Pat. No. 4,794,498 to Neumeier sets forth a gas balloon utilizing an illumination member therewithin for use in an advertising situation, wherein a housing mounting a battery container is secured relative to a lower end portion of the balloon.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,901,664 to Labrecque sets forth a survival kit utilizing an inflatable balloon arranged for projection relative to an individual supporting a holder mounting a reel therewithin.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,787,575 to Stewart sets forth a signal balloon mounted relative to a base container that is ground supported and includes a quantity of tether line for securing the balloon relative to the housing.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,944,242 to Russell sets forth a rescue balloon including an inflation cylinder and a tether line for securing the balloon relative to a ground supported container.
As such, it may be appreciated that there continues to be a need for a new and improved rescue beacon apparatus as set forth by the instant invention which addresses both the problems of ease of use as well as effectiveness in construction and in this respect, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.