The Jaws of Life

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:hydraulic_rescue_tool
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Hurst_Jaws_of_Life
gptkbp:category rescue equipment
emergency tool
gptkbp:component ram
cutter
spreader
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Hurst_Performance
1961
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Hurst_Jaws_of_Life,_Inc.
gptkbp:material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:notableFor saving lives in car accidents
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:piston_engine
gptkb:electric_motor
manual control
gptkbp:provides hydraulic power
gptkbp:usedBy emergency medical services
firefighters
rescue teams
gptkbp:usedFor extrication
freeing trapped victims
removing vehicle doors
removing vehicle roofs
gptkbp:weight approximately 40-60 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tony_Perry
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Jaws of Life