DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:: HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:: LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
Subclass:: DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING

Description

A62B encompasses devices, apparatus, and methods designed to protect human life in emergency or hazardous situations. This subclass covers life jackets, breathing apparatus, protective suits, rescue equipment, and safety devices used in drowning prevention, fire escape, or other life-threatening scenarios. It includes both passive safety equipment (such as buoyancy aids) and active protective systems (such as self-contained breathing apparatus). Related fire-fighting equipment is classified separately under A62C and A62D.

Related Keywords

lifesavingLIFE-SAVINGprotection against chemical WARFARE agents

20 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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A62B 1/00 Devices for lowering persons from buildings or the like
A62B 11/00 Devices for reconditioning breathing air in sealed rooms
A62B 13/00 Special devices for ventilating gasproof shelters
A62B 15/00 Installations affording protection against poisonous or injurious substances, e.g. with separate breathing apparatus
A62B 17/00 Protective clothing affording protection against heat or harmful chemical agents or for use at high altitudes
A62B 18/00 Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes
A62B 19/00 Cartridges with absorbing substances for respiratory apparatus
A62B 21/00 Devices for producing oxygen from chemical substances for respiratory apparatus
A62B 23/00 Filters for breathing-protection purposes
A62B 25/00 Devices for storing respiratory or breathing apparatus
A62B 27/00 Methods or devices for testing respiratory or breathing apparatus
A62B 29/00 Devices, e.g. installations, for rendering harmless or for keeping off harmful chemical agents
A62B 3/00 Devices or single parts for facilitating escape from buildings or the like, e.g. protection shields, protection screens; Portable devices for preventing smoke penetrating into distinct parts of buildings
A62B 31/00 Containers or portable cabins for affording breathing protection with devices for reconditioning the breathing air or for ventilating
A62B 33/00 Devices for allowing seemingly-dead persons to escape or draw attention; Breathing apparatus for accidentally buried person
A62B 35/00 Safety belts or body harnesses; Similar equipment for limiting displacement of the human body, especially in case of sudden changes of motion
A62B 5/00 Other devices for rescuing from fire
A62B 7/00 Respiratory apparatus
A62B 9/00 Component parts for respiratory or breathing apparatus
A62B 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass