The document describes a retractable tether and dye attachment system for personal flotation devices. The system attaches a tether to a tube containing fluorescent dye, which then attaches to a boat rail. When the tether is fully extended, the dye is released into the water, increasing visibility to help rescuers locate an individual who has fallen overboard. The dye is non-toxic and works whether the boat is upright, capsized, or sunken to improve survival chances.

1. Rhodes Invention Design & Development, LLC
Scott T. Eason
Patent Pending: US 12/471,448

2. • Retractable tether and dye attaches to a personal
flotation device (PFD)
• The tether attaches to a tube containing fluorescent
dye
• The tube attaches to the rail of the vessel

3. PFD
Tube with
dye
The retractable Boat Deck
tether is attached to The tether
the PFD easily retracts
from device
Retractable Tether during use

4. The fully extended tether and device
releases the contained dye from the
tube
Released
Dye

5. Upon ejection, the dye is released from
the tube and into the water.
With the PFD wearer in the water, the
dye increases visibility and area of
location for the use of rescuers and
retrievers.
Works with a boat that is:
Upright
Capsized
Sunken

6. • RTD can easily be equipped
with current personal
flotation devices
• The tether is attached to a
tube containing fluorescent
dye. The tube is attached to
the rail of the vessel
• The tether retracts, allowing
for mobility around vessel
• Increases chances of survival • Upon ejection from vessel,
and rescue the dye is released into the
water
• Dye is non-toxic
• The dye creates a highly
• Allows mobility around vessel visible area to assist in rescue
• Ideal for use in lakes, rivers, or retrieval of ejected
and the ocean individual

7. Rhodes Invention Design & Development, LLC
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