In the aftermath of a tragic fire in New Orleans in 1972, John T Scurlock was inspired to create a life-saving inflatable cushion after witnessing the struggles of trapped individuals. His experiments began with his sons jumping off a roof onto a cushion he designed, which incorporated an accelerometer to measure landing impacts. In 1973, he patented this safety air cushion, which has since been adopted globally by fire brigades to mitigate fall injuries and save lives. His invention was derived from his earlier work on bouncy castles, showcasing his inventive spirit.
The tragedy of five women trapped in a burning building spurred John T Scurlock to create a life-saving inflatable cushion for safer landings from great heights.
John experimented with inflatables by having his sons jump from the roof, leading to the patent of a safety air cushion optimized for emergency rescue operations.
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